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PureCycle Technologies, Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 3 new, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue up 173% year over year: Revenue was $4.5 million, up approximately 173% year over year. It was the sixth consecutive quarter of sequential growth. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA lower on add-backs: Adjusted EBITDA was $(31.7) million against $(27.8) million. Management attributed the gap to $7.8 million of lower non-cash add-backs, mainly equity compensation and prior-year write-downs. Source
  • PureFive production up 32% year over year: PureFive production grew about 32% year over year despite the planned Ironton turnaround. Output was down from the first quarter, as previously communicated. Source
  • Compounding commissioned in April: On-site compounding was commissioned in April, with about 2.0 million pounds compounded at Ironton and about 28 sample lots produced. Source
  • P&G deliveries began in second quarter: First P&G commercial resin deliveries began in the second quarter. Select Downy detergent caps were added as a new approval. Source
  • Operations spending $8.3 million monthly: Operations spending was $8.3 million per month, down from $9.0 million a year earlier. Core operations spending has stayed within a consistent band as capacity grew. Source
  • Liquidity rose to $236.9 million: Total liquidity was $236.9 million at quarter-end, against $131 million at the end of the first quarter. It comprised $165.2 million cash, $59.6 million in securities and $12.1 million restricted cash. Source
  • June offerings of convertible notes and shares: Concurrent June offerings of $287.5 million convertible notes and 19,854,000 common shares produced about $432.0 million net after over-allotment options were exercised. Source

“Our customers are moving faster now, because compliance with new regulations is imminent”

Dustin Olson, Chief Executive Officer of PureCycle Technologies

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Thailand Facility timing SourceOperational in 2028; groundbreaking in 2H 2026operational in 2028; groundbreaking in 2H 2026
Thailand project cost SourceTotal project cost estimate$250 million rangeKept
Belgium Facility permits SourceBy 1H 2027by 1H 2027
Project spend SourceFiscal year 2026$45 to $50 millionRaised from $39 to $45 million
Project spend SourceSecond half 2026$10 to $12 millionNew
Debt service SourceThird quarter 2026approximately $2.4 millionNew
Compounding shifts SourceFourth quarter 202624/7 operationNew

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Fiscal year 2026 project spend expectation raised to $45 to $50 million from $39 to $45 million. Source
  • New guidance: A second-half 2026 project spend range of $10 to $12 million was given. Source
  • New: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection approved PureFive as post-consumer recycled content. The Q1 release said the application was in review. Source
  • New: Thailand Board of Investment approval was received in the second quarter, including selection for the Fast Pass program. Source
  • New: The company closed concurrent offerings of 4.75% convertible senior notes due 2032 and common stock in June. Source

Revenue and profit measures

  • Revenue up 173% year over year: Revenue was $4.5 million, up approximately 173% year over year. It was the sixth consecutive quarter of sequential growth. Source
  • Net loss compared with prior year: Net loss was $142.2 million, compared with $144.2 million a year earlier. Non-cash warrant fair value change was $52.5 million in the quarter. Source
  • Warrant fair value change in quarter: The change in fair value of warrants was $52.5 million in the second quarter, against $82.3 million a year earlier. Debt extinguishment added a $34.5 million loss. Source
  • Operating loss lower than last year: Operating loss was $41.3 million, compared with $45.6 million a year earlier, a $4.3 million difference according to the company. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA lower on add-backs: Adjusted EBITDA was $(31.7) million against $(27.8) million. Management attributed the gap to $7.8 million of lower non-cash add-backs, mainly equity compensation and prior-year write-downs. Source

Production and turnaround

  • PureFive production up 32% year over year: PureFive production grew about 32% year over year despite the planned Ironton turnaround. Output was down from the first quarter, as previously communicated. Source
  • Ironton turnaround finished early: The turnaround finished ahead of schedule and below budget, with more than 170 reliability and rate projects executed. The CP2 system and mechanical seals were substantially improved. Source
  • Inspections found no corrosion: Turnaround inspections were favorable, with large equipment clean and no evidence of corrosion, which the company said is an indicator of future reliability. Source
  • Compounding commissioned in April: On-site compounding was commissioned in April, with about 2.0 million pounds compounded at Ironton and about 28 sample lots produced. Source
  • ISO 9001:2015 certification achieved: The company achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification in May, which it described as an independent validation of its quality management systems. Source
  • Feedstock supply secured for Ironton: Feedstock supply is secured, with the Denver operation running at levels needed for Ironton production. Source

“The June capital raise positioned the balance sheet to fund our planned commercial ramp and near-term growth spending”

Donald Carpenter, Chief Financial Officer of PureCycle Technologies

Customers and product approvals

  • P&G deliveries began in second quarter: First P&G commercial resin deliveries began in the second quarter. Select Downy detergent caps were added as a new approval. Source
  • Seven conversions and six partnerships: Seven new customer conversions and six new commercial partnerships were announced in the quarter, spanning closures, caps, automotive, film and food packaging. Source
  • Shipments to three major converters: Initial PureFive shipments were made in the third quarter to all three major converters for QSR cold cup trials. Source
  • New Jersey approval speeds QSR qualification: The company said the New Jersey approval accelerated qualification at two major quick-service restaurants. Source

Costs and operations spending

  • Operations spending $8.3 million monthly: Operations spending was $8.3 million per month, down from $9.0 million a year earlier. Core operations spending has stayed within a consistent band as capacity grew. Source
  • Materials purchases up from Q1: Materials purchases were $2.1 million per month, up from $0.7 million in the first quarter as production restarted and compounding came online. Source
  • Cost of operations and SG&A: Cost of operations was $34.8 million, up from $30.0 million a year earlier. Selling, general and administrative expense was $9.6 million, down from $15.8 million. Source
  • Legal settlement in cash outflows: Second-quarter cash outflows included a $20.4 million legal settlement that had been disclosed earlier and is described as non-recurring. Source
  • Q1 spending restated to new basis: First-quarter operations spending is now shown as $8.5 million per month. It was previously reported as $8.8 million on a basis including materials and excluding the bonus. Source

“Today’s demand is a validation of the technical achievements we demonstrated over the last two years”

Dustin Olson, Chief Executive Officer of PureCycle Technologies

Demand and regulation

  • California SB54 in effect: California SB54 is in effect, and PureFive qualifies as recycled content through APR certification. Management said demand is broader than any single regulation. Source
  • Food-contact exemption ends January 2027: The State's food-contact exemption expires in January 2027, and the recycled-content requirement rises to 20%. Source
  • Pipeline converting to demand: Management said the improvements support a growing and converting pipeline, as customers demand the solutions the company has developed. Source

Capital and liquidity

  • Liquidity rose to $236.9 million: Total liquidity was $236.9 million at quarter-end, against $131 million at the end of the first quarter. It comprised $165.2 million cash, $59.6 million in securities and $12.1 million restricted cash. Source
  • June offerings of convertible notes and shares: Concurrent June offerings of $287.5 million convertible notes and 19,854,000 common shares produced about $432.0 million net after over-allotment options were exercised. Source
  • Green notes repurchased with proceeds: Proceeds were used to repurchase $216.0 million principal of 7.25% green convertible notes due 2030, for $241.1 million plus $5.2 million accrued interest. Source
  • Remaining sources of capital: Remaining capital sources cited are about $273 million of potential warrant proceeds through March 2027, about $76 million of revenue bonds, and the undrawn $200 million revolver. Source
  • Operating cash use for six months: Net cash used in operating activities was $92.7 million for the first six months, against $75.6 million a year earlier. Purchases of property, plant and equipment were $35.2 million. Source

Thailand and growth projects

  • Thailand board approval received: The Thailand Board of Investment approved the project in the second quarter and selected it for the Fast Pass program. Source
  • Thailand feedstock and offtake letters: Seven signed feedstock letters of intent cover more than the plant's annual feedstock need, at 1.5 to 2.4 times coverage. Fourteen offtake letters cover 0.8 to 1.4 times. Source
  • Thailand debt sized to construction: The company said anticipated Thailand project debt is sized to fund the remaining construction. Source

Coming up, as management said on 6 August 2026

  • Tide and Vicks launches scheduled: Select Tide detergent caps are scheduled for retail production in Q3, and Vicks ZzzQuil lids are targeted for Q4 2026. Source
  • Branded volumes expected to build: The company expects branded sales volumes to build through the second half as compounding scales and regulation-driven demand converts to customer adoption. Source
  • Equipment financing payments step down: Equipment financing payments will step down in the second half of 2026 as existing leases reach scheduled maturities. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
PureFive production (MM lbs) Source4.5 in Q2 2026; 8.4 in Q1 2026; 3.4 in Q2 2025
Other production (MM lbs) Source0.1 in Q2 2026; 1.3 in Q1 2026; 0.6 in Q2 2025
Feedstock processed (MM lbs) Source5.0 in Q2 2026; 10.0 in Q1 2026; 4.2 in Q2 2025
New customer conversions Source7 in Q2 2026

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Second-half project spend depends on project gating decisions and the timing of project financing, according to the company. Source
  • Operational: The CP2 system and mechanical seals were the two largest reliability constraints of the past year, and were improved during the outage. Source
  • Financial: Thailand project financing binding terms are still being negotiated, and financial close has not yet occurred. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: The turnaround was completed ahead of schedule and below budget, as the first-quarter release had stated it was tracking. Source
  • Not stated: The first-quarter release said first pellet delivery to P&G was slated for the second quarter.
  • Not stated: The first-quarter release said the Thailand Facility was on track for mechanical completion by end of 2027. The second-quarter release gives operational timing of 2028.
  • Not stated: The second-quarter decline in PureFive output was described as in line with earlier communication about the planned turnaround. 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.