greeksoup/ stock research

Microvast Holdings, Inc.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 11 May 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 new, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue fell 48% year on year: Revenue was $60.6 million, down 48.0% from $116.5 million a year earlier. Management attributed the drop to several factors, covered below. Source
  • Adjusted net result turned to a loss: Net profit was $48.2 million and includes a $63.8 million change in fair value of the warrant liability and convertible loan. Non-GAAP adjusted net loss was $14.6 million. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA turned negative: Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA was negative $5.5 million, against $28.5 million in Q1 2025. The measure excludes the fair-value change on the warrant liability and convertible loan and share-based compensation. Source
  • Gross margin lower on utilization: Gross margin was 31.6%, against 36.9%; adjusted gross margin was 31.7%, against 37.0%. Management cited lower production utilization. Source
  • Delivery timing and APAC headwinds: Management said revenue was affected by delivery timing and regional headwinds in APAC. Source
  • Cash balance rose to $174.0 million: Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash were $174.0 million, against $169.2 million at December 31, 2025 and $123.0 million at March 31, 2025. Source

“Our first quarter results reflect a period of strategic agility as we navigate evolving geopolitical dynamics and a shifting global landscape.”

Yang Wu, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Huzhou Phase 3.2 serial production Source2026serial production in 2026Kept
Huzhou Phase 3.2 capacity SourceWhen the expansion comes onlineup to 2 GWhNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New: Management cited the launch of 290Ah cell-based battery packs, which it expects to integrate into the KAF electric powertrain solution. Source
  • New: The prior release described the Huzhou Phase 3.2 expansion without a capacity figure. This release gives up to 2 GWh of modular capacity. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue fell 48% year on year: Revenue was $60.6 million, down 48.0% from $116.5 million a year earlier. Management attributed the drop to several factors, covered below. Source
  • Adjusted net result turned to a loss: Net profit was $48.2 million and includes a $63.8 million change in fair value of the warrant liability and convertible loan. Non-GAAP adjusted net loss was $14.6 million. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA turned negative: Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA was negative $5.5 million, against $28.5 million in Q1 2025. The measure excludes the fair-value change on the warrant liability and convertible loan and share-based compensation. Source
  • Basic and diluted EPS diverged: Basic net profit per share was $0.15, against $0.19. The statements of operations show diluted net loss per share of $(0.04), against $0.05 in Q1 2025. Source

Segments and regions

  • India and Korea regulatory shifts: Management attributed the revenue decline to regulatory and geopolitical dynamics in the Indian and Korean markets, and to a demand shift toward lower-cost products in India. Source
  • Pipelines sought in three regions: Management continues to seek new customer pipelines in EMEA, North America and APAC. Source
  • Heavy industrial and transit focus: The company said its focus remains on heavy industrial and transit markets, where it cites vertical integration and the newly launched KAF electric powertrain. Source

“By focusing on high-barrier segments and optimizing our production cycles, we remain committed to protecting our margins and accelerating our path to consistent profitability to drive long-term value for our stockholders”

Yang Wu, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer

Products and customers

  • 290Ah packs for KAF powertrain: Management cited the launch of 290Ah cell-based battery packs, which it expects to integrate into the KAF electric powertrain solution. Source
  • Huzhou capacity of up to 2 GWh: The Huzhou Phase 3.2 expansion is expected to add up to 2 GWh of modular capacity for next-generation cell technologies. Source
  • Localized pack assembly in Clarksville: Management describes Clarksville pack assembly as a key part of its domestic strategy for North American commercial vehicle and transit customers. Source

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Gross margin lower on utilization: Gross margin was 31.6%, against 36.9%; adjusted gross margin was 31.7%, against 37.0%. Management cited lower production utilization. Source
  • Operating expenses declined year on year: Operating expenses were $27.1 million, against $29.2 million. Adjusted operating expenses were $26.1 million, against $28.5 million. Source
  • Foreign exchange swung to a loss: Foreign exchange was a loss of $6.9 million, against a gain of $3.7 million in Q1 2025, per the statements of operations. Source

Demand and delivery timing

  • Delivery timing and APAC headwinds: Management said revenue was affected by delivery timing and regional headwinds in APAC. Source
  • OEM platform ramp-up delays: Management cited OEM platform ramp-up delays among the factors behind the revenue decrease, alongside regulatory and geopolitical dynamics. Source
  • Delivery recovery expected later: Management anticipates a recovery in delivery schedules and a steady revenue ramp through the rest of 2026, tied to production timelines and customer demand. Source

Capital, cash and returns

  • Cash balance rose to $174.0 million: Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash were $174.0 million, against $169.2 million at December 31, 2025 and $123.0 million at March 31, 2025. Source
  • Operating cash outflow this quarter: Net cash used in operating activities was $22.8 million, against $7.2 million generated in Q1 2025. Source
  • Capital expenditures down year on year: Capital expenditures were $4.2 million, against $6.6 million. The cash flow statement shows purchases of property, plant and equipment of $2.9 million. Source
  • Convertible loan and bank borrowings: At March 31, 2026, the convertible loan measured at fair value was $76.5 million and short-term bank borrowings were $111.2 million. Source

Strategy and investment

  • Huzhou Phase 3.2 ramp under way: Management referred to the ongoing ramp-up at Huzhou Phase 3.2 as part of its focus on production cycles and margin protection. Source
  • Margin protection and profitability path: The CEO said the company is focused on high-barrier segments and optimizing production cycles to protect margins and reach consistent profitability. Source
  • Huzhou serial production as catalyst: Management called serial production at Huzhou Phase 3.2 in 2026 the primary operational catalyst. Source

Coming up, as management said on 11 May 2026

  • First Clarksville assemblies by year-end: Management anticipates first pack assemblies at its Clarksville facility by year-end 2026. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: Management attributed part of the revenue decline to evolving regulatory and geopolitical dynamics in the Indian and Korean markets. Source
  • Demand: Management cited OEM platform ramp-up delays and a shift toward lower-cost products in India as factors in revenue. Source
  • External: Management said it continues to navigate evolving tariff structures and shifting geopolitical dynamics. Source
  • Operational: Lower production utilization reduced fixed cost absorption, which weighed on gross margin in the quarter. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Management states it remains on track for Clarksville pack assembly, with first assemblies expected by year-end. Source
  • Not stated: The CEO says the company remains committed to protecting margins and accelerating its path to consistent profitability. Source
  • Not stated: Management describes serial production at Huzhou Phase 3.2 in 2026 as its primary operational catalyst. 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.