Mobia Medical, Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call
What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 raised. The quarter’s numbers.
Key takeaways
- Revenue grew 73% year over year: Revenue was $15.6 million, up from $9.0 million in the prior year period, representing 73% growth. Source
- Average active territories rose to 40: Average active territories in the quarter were 40, compared with 22.5 in the prior year period. Source
- Paired VNS named in AHA guideline: The company announced that paired VNS was included in the updated 2026 AHA guideline for stroke recovery. Source
- Gross margin rose to 83.2%: Gross margin was 83.2%, compared with 79.6% for the third quarter of 2025. Source
- Operating expenses rose 71%: Operating expenses were $31.5 million, against $18.4 million a year earlier, as the company invested in its commercial organization. Source
- Full-year revenue range raised: The company now expects full-year 2026 revenue of $57.0 million to $57.5 million, up from $54.0 million to $56.0 million. Source
- Cash held at $160.7 million: Cash and cash equivalents were $160.7 million at September 30, 2026. Source
“This quarter, we delivered our strongest results yet. Revenue growth of 73% reflects the strength of our commercial execution and the predictable nature of our patient funnel”
Richard Foust, President and Chief Executive Officer
Guidance
| Area | Period | Figure | Against last quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Source | Full year 2026 | $57.0 million to $57.5 million | Raised from $54.0 million to $56.0 million |
| Revenue growth Source | Full year 2026 compared with full year 2025 | 78% to 79% | Raised from 69% to 75% |
What changed from last quarter
- Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 revenue guidance was raised to $57.0 million to $57.5 million from $54.0 million to $56.0 million. Source
- New: The company announced that paired VNS was included in the updated 2026 AHA guideline for stroke recovery, an item not in the prior release. Source
Results and growth drivers
- Revenue grew 73% year over year: Revenue was $15.6 million, up from $9.0 million in the prior year period, representing 73% growth. Source
- Gross profit rose 81%: Gross profit was $13.0 million, compared with $7.2 million in the third quarter of 2025. Source
- Per-share loss narrowed on share count: Net loss was $17.3 million, or $0.52 per share, compared with $11.4 million, or $13.31 per share, a year earlier. Source
Products, territories and clinical recognition
- Average active territories rose to 40: Average active territories in the quarter were 40, compared with 22.5 in the prior year period. Source
- Adoption and unit sales drove growth: Management attributed growth to broader adoption of the Vivistim System and increased product unit sales. Source
- Access and awareness efforts continue: Management said it is making progress in greater access and awareness for the patient group, citing commercial traction and territory expansion. Source
- Paired VNS named in AHA guideline: The company announced that paired VNS was included in the updated 2026 AHA guideline for stroke recovery. Source
- VNS-REHAB data published earlier: The prior quarter's release announced two-year VNS-REHAB follow-up data published in Neurology.
“we were pleased to announce the inclusion of paired VNS in the updated AHA Stroke guidelines for 2026, serving as validation of our evidence-based approach to stroke recovery”
Richard Foust, President and Chief Executive Officer
Gross margin and cost of goods
- Gross margin rose to 83.2%: Gross margin was 83.2%, compared with 79.6% for the third quarter of 2025. Source
- Freight and tariff costs fell: Management attributed the margin change to lower freight and tariff costs as a share of revenue and lower inventory write-offs. Source
- Gross margin matched prior quarter: Gross margin in the second quarter of 2026 was also 83.2%, compared with 82.3% a year earlier.
Operating expenses
- Operating expenses rose 71%: Operating expenses were $31.5 million, against $18.4 million a year earlier, as the company invested in its commercial organization. Source
- Personnel and stock pay drove costs: Higher personnel-related expenses, including headcount and sales commissions, and $2.2 million of added stock-based compensation drove the increase. Source
- Operating expenses fell as share of revenue: Management said operating expenses declined as a percentage of revenue compared with the prior year period. Source
“further recognition of how Vivistim® Paired VNS ™ Therapy can redefine what is possible for stroke survivors”
Richard Foust, President and Chief Executive Officer
Full-year 2026 guidance
- Full-year revenue range raised: The company now expects full-year 2026 revenue of $57.0 million to $57.5 million, up from $54.0 million to $56.0 million. Source
- Full-year growth range raised: Expected 2026 growth over 2025 is 78% to 79%, compared with the earlier 69% to 75%. Source
- Prior range set with August results: The earlier range of $54.0 million to $56.0 million was given with second-quarter results on August 11, 2026.
Cash and balance sheet
- Cash held at $160.7 million: Cash and cash equivalents were $160.7 million at September 30, 2026. Source
- Prior quarter-end cash was $177.1 million: Cash was $177.1 million at June 30, 2026, per the second-quarter release, which also reported about $134.0 million of IPO net proceeds.
- Notes payable stood at $7.3 million: Notes payable, net of discount and deferred financing costs, was $7.3 million at September 30, 2026. Source
Figures management reported
| Figure | Reported |
|---|---|
| Average active territories Source | 40 in the quarter, compared with 22.5 in the prior year period |
Earlier plans management reported on
- Not stated: The earlier full-year 2026 revenue range was replaced with a higher range in this release. Source
Other quarters
Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.