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Proto Labs Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 31 July 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 4 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Record revenue rose 10.6%: Revenue was a record $149.3 million, up from $135.1 million in the second quarter of 2025. Source
  • CNC and injection molding led growth: CNC machining revenue was $70.4 million, up 13.6%; injection molding was $53.6 million, up 13.1%. Source
  • Gross margin rose 200 basis points: Non-GAAP gross margin was 46.8% against 44.8%; GAAP gross margin was 46.4% against 44.3%. Source
  • Non-GAAP operating margin reached 12.0%: Non-GAAP operating margin was 12.0%, up 340 basis points from 8.6%. GAAP operating margin was 7.6%. Source
  • Strategic customers expanding relationships: Management said larger strategic customers are expanding their relationships with Protolabs, and that the strategy is gaining traction. Source
  • Cash and investments reached $162.9 million: Cash generated from operations was $15.4 million in the quarter; cash and investments were $162.9 million at June 30, 2026. Source

“We delivered another strong quarter with record revenue, double-digit revenue growth, and both gross and operating margin expansion.”

Suresh Krishna, President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Full-year revenue growth Sourcefull year 2026between 8% and 10%Raised from between 6% and 8%
Revenue Sourcethird quarter of 2026between $145.0 million and $153.0 millionNew
GAAP diluted EPS Sourcethird quarter of 2026between $0.34 and $0.42New
Non-GAAP diluted EPS Sourcethird quarter of 2026between $0.56 and $0.64New
Non-GAAP reconciling items Sourcethird quarter of 2026stock-based compensation $0.19; amortization $0.03; total $0.22 per shareNew

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 revenue growth guidance raised from 6% to 8% range to 8% to 10% range. Source
  • New guidance: Third-quarter 2026 revenue and EPS guidance given; the previous release gave second-quarter guidance only. Source
  • New: Non-GAAP net income and margins now also adjust for trade refunds and charges, net, and CEO transition costs; the prior release did not list these. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Record revenue rose 10.6%: Revenue was a record $149.3 million, up from $135.1 million in the second quarter of 2025. Source
  • Income from operations more than doubled: Income from operations was $11.4 million against $5.0 million a year earlier. Six-month income from operations was $21.2 million against $9.5 million. Source
  • Diluted EPS rose on both bases: GAAP diluted EPS was $0.37 against $0.18; non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.60 against $0.41 a year earlier. Source

Product lines and regions

  • CNC and injection molding led growth: CNC machining revenue was $70.4 million, up 13.6%; injection molding was $53.6 million, up 13.1%. Source
  • 3D printing revenue declined slightly: 3D printing revenue was $20.7 million, down from $21.2 million; sheet metal rose to $4.5 million from $4.3 million. Source
  • United States and Europe growth differed: United States revenue rose 10.9% to $122.8 million. Europe rose 9.2% to $26.6 million, or 7.3% excluding currency effects. Source
  • Six-month growth by region: Six-month United States revenue rose 11.3%. Europe rose 7.0%, or 1.8% excluding currency effects, to $53.8 million. Source

“Record revenue and meaningful margin expansion in the second quarter highlight the strength and scalability of our business model,”

Dan Schumacher, Chief Financial Officer

Margins and costs

  • Gross margin rose 200 basis points: Non-GAAP gross margin was 46.8% against 44.8%; GAAP gross margin was 46.4% against 44.3%. Source
  • Non-GAAP operating margin reached 12.0%: Non-GAAP operating margin was 12.0%, up 340 basis points from 8.6%. GAAP operating margin was 7.6%. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin rose: Adjusted EBITDA was $25.1 million, 16.8% of revenue, against $19.7 million and 14.6% a year earlier. Source
  • Operating expenses rose on sales and G&A: Marketing and sales rose to $25.7 million from $24.7 million; R&D fell to $10.8 million from $11.2 million; G&A rose to $19.7 million from $18.8 million. Source
  • Restructuring charges recorded in quarter: Restructuring and transformation costs were $0.9 million in the quarter and $2.3 million for six months; exit and disposal costs were $0.9 million. Source

Customers and demand

  • Strategic customers expanding relationships: Management said larger strategic customers are expanding their relationships with Protolabs, and that the strategy is gaining traction. Source
  • Six-month revenue per contact rose: Six-month revenue per customer contact was $9,291, against $7,885 a year earlier. Source

“We are encouraged by the momentum we are seeing across customers, services, and regions.”

Suresh Krishna, President and Chief Executive Officer

Cash, balance sheet and capital returns

  • Cash and investments reached $162.9 million: Cash generated from operations was $15.4 million in the quarter; cash and investments were $162.9 million at June 30, 2026. Source
  • Capital spending rose for the half: Purchases of property, equipment and other capital assets were $9.7 million for six months, against $2.7 million. Source
  • Share repurchases fell for the half: Six-month repurchases of common stock were $5.0 million, against $24.0 million a year earlier. Source
  • Receivables rose from year-end: Accounts receivable, net rose to $95.1 million from $79.0 million at December 31, 2025. Source

Strategy and transformation

  • Transformation alongside profit growth: Management said the company has demonstrated it can deliver financial performance while transforming the business for the future. Source
  • Investment in strategic growth initiatives: The CFO said the company is investing in strategic growth initiatives while balancing profitable growth with disciplined execution. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Customer contacts (Q2 2026) Source20,630 (Q2 2025: 21,775)
Revenue per customer contact (Q2 2026) Source$7,239 (Q2 2025: $6,203)

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: In the first-quarter release management said it was continuing to invest in its strategic pillars and transformational initiatives for long-term growth.

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.