Quantum Corp.: Q4 FY2026 earnings call
What management said about Q4 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 25 June 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 6 new. The quarter’s numbers.
Key takeaways
- Fourth-quarter revenue rose 27%: Revenue was $78.0 million, against $61.3 million a year earlier, and above the guidance of $68 million, plus or minus $2 million. Source
- Adjusted net loss was $3.1 million: Non-GAAP adjusted net loss was $3.1 million, or ($0.21) per share, against $12.1 million, or ($1.98) per share; the company cited a $9 million year-over-year improvement. Source
- Quarterly operating expenses lower: GAAP operating expenses were $30.4 million, or 39.0% of revenue, against $35.8 million, or 58.5%; non-GAAP adjusted operating expenses were $27.5 million, against $29.4 million. Source
- Quarterly gross profit rose, rate fell: Quarterly gross profit was $27.8 million, up from $24.2 million on higher revenue; the gross margin percentage fell year over year. Source
- Pipeline and backlog momentum cited: Management said it is seeing clear momentum in its pipeline and backlog; the release gives no backlog figure. Source
- Term loan debt reduced: Term loan debt, excluding issuance costs, was $55.9 million at March 31, 2026, against $102.5 million a year earlier. Source
- Cost and sales changes over year: Management said the company lowered its cost structure over the past year and sharpened sales execution and its go-to-market strategy. Source
“This performance reflects robust demand for our tiered storage solutions as the proliferation of AI-driven data rapidly reshapes the industry and enterprise storage infrastructure requirements”
Hugues Meyrath, CEO of Quantum
Guidance
| Area | Period | Figure | Against last quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Source | Fiscal first quarter 2027 | $75.0 million, plus or minus $2 million | New |
| Non-GAAP adjusted operating expenses Source | Fiscal first quarter 2027 | $27 million, plus or minus $1 million | New |
| Non-GAAP adjusted basic net loss per share Source | Fiscal first quarter 2027 | ($0.15), plus or minus $0.10 | New |
| Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA Source | Fiscal first quarter 2027 | $1.5 million, plus or minus $1 million | New |
| Effective annual tax rate (assumption) Source | Fiscal first quarter 2027 | 3% | New |
| Average basic share count (assumption) Source | Fiscal first quarter 2027 | approximately 24 million | New |
What changed from last quarter
- New guidance: First-quarter fiscal 2027 guidance was issued for revenue, non-GAAP adjusted operating expenses, basic loss per share and adjusted EBITDA. Source
- New: Management said recent transactions eliminated the company's outstanding debt and added cash to the balance sheet. Source
- New: A new convertible note was fair valued at $90.0 million. Source
Fourth-quarter results
- Fourth-quarter revenue rose 27%: Revenue was $78.0 million, against $61.3 million a year earlier, and above the guidance of $68 million, plus or minus $2 million. Source
- Final revenue above preliminary estimate: The June 2 preliminary release put revenue at about $77.5 million, plus or minus $2 million; the final figure is $78.0 million.
- GAAP net loss was smaller: GAAP net loss was $9.5 million, or ($0.66) per share, against $7.7 million, or ($1.26) per share, a year earlier. Source
- Adjusted net loss was $3.1 million: Non-GAAP adjusted net loss was $3.1 million, or ($0.21) per share, against $12.1 million, or ($1.98) per share; the company cited a $9 million year-over-year improvement. Source
- Adjusted EBITDA was $1.0 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $1.0 million, against negative $3.9 million in the prior-year quarter. Source
Full-year revenue and net loss
- Full-year revenue slightly higher: Full-year total revenue was $279,581 thousand, against $274,058 thousand in fiscal 2025. Source
- Full-year net loss was smaller: Full-year net loss was $101.0 million, or ($7.97) per share, against $115.1 million, or ($22.35) per share. Source
- Full-year non-operating items: Full-year items included a $59.6 million loss on debt extinguishment, net, an $11.3 million change in fair value of warrant liability, and a $4.1 million change in fair value of the convertible note. Source
“Although supply chain constraints remain an industry-wide challenge, we are seeing clear momentum in our pipeline and backlog.”
Hugues Meyrath, CEO of Quantum
Costs and operating expenses
- Quarterly operating expenses lower: GAAP operating expenses were $30.4 million, or 39.0% of revenue, against $35.8 million, or 58.5%; non-GAAP adjusted operating expenses were $27.5 million, against $29.4 million. Source
- Adjusted expenses down $2.0 million: Management said non-GAAP adjusted operating expenses fell $2.0 million year over year. Source
- Full-year operating expenses lower: Full-year total operating expenses were $127.5 million, against $151.5 million, and loss from operations was $24.5 million, against $41.7 million. Source
- Restructuring charges rose for year: Full-year restructuring charges were $8.1 million, against $4.1 million a year earlier. Source
Margins and profitability
- Quarterly gross profit rose, rate fell: Quarterly gross profit was $27.8 million, up from $24.2 million on higher revenue; the gross margin percentage fell year over year. Source
- Full-year gross profit declined: Full-year gross profit was $103.0 million, against $109.8 million, while cost of revenue rose to $176.5 million from $164.2 million. Source
- Adjustments for fair value items: Non-GAAP adjustments in the quarter included a $2.2 million warrant fair value item, a $5.7 million convertible note fair value item, and $1.6 million of non-recurring project costs. Source
“We remain committed to executing with discipline as we continue to drive toward long-term sustainable growth, margin expansion and value creation for our shareholders.”
Hugues Meyrath, CEO of Quantum
Demand, pipeline and backlog
- Pipeline and backlog momentum cited: Management said it is seeing clear momentum in its pipeline and backlog; the release gives no backlog figure. Source
- Demand tied to AI data growth: Management attributed demand for tiered storage to AI-driven data growth reshaping the industry and enterprise storage infrastructure requirements. Source
- Storage cost and power pressures: Management described rising storage costs and power constraints as pressures causing organizations to rethink how they store and protect data. Source
Products and customers
- Product and service revenue mix: Full-year product revenue rose, while service and subscription and royalty revenue fell, per the revenue lines reported. Source
- Customer sectors named: The release names life sciences, government, media and entertainment, research, and industrial technology as sectors whose organizations use Quantum. Source
- Storage positioned for power efficiency: Management said the company is positioned to help customers reduce reliance on constrained, high-cost components with power-efficient storage. Source
Capital, debt and cash
- Term loan debt reduced: Term loan debt, excluding issuance costs, was $55.9 million at March 31, 2026, against $102.5 million a year earlier. Source
- Warrant liabilities recorded: Warrant liabilities were $14.1 million at March 31, 2026, against none a year earlier, listed among current liabilities. Source
- Interest expense lower: Interest expense was $2.9 million for the quarter, against $6.8 million, and $21.6 million for the year, against $24.0 million. Source
- Cash little changed: Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash were $16.2 million at March 31, 2026, against $16.6 million at March 31, 2025. Source
- Operating cash use increased: Net cash used in operating activities was $37.9 million for the year, against $23.6 million; capital expenditure was $1.7 million, against $4.9 million. Source
- Shares outstanding rose: Shares outstanding were 14.6 million at March 31, 2026, against 7.0 million; share proceeds under the SEPA were $75.2 million for the year. Source
Strategy and positioning
- Cost and sales changes over year: Management said the company lowered its cost structure over the past year and sharpened sales execution and its go-to-market strategy. Source
- Debt transactions completed recently: Management said recent transactions eliminated outstanding debt and added cash to support growth initiatives. Source
- Long-term growth and margin goals: Management said it remains committed to disciplined execution toward long-term sustainable growth, margin expansion and shareholder value. Source
Coming up, as management said on 25 June 2026
- First-quarter fiscal 2027 guidance: Management gave guidance for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 covering revenue, adjusted operating expenses, adjusted basic loss per share and adjusted EBITDA. Source
Figures management reported
| Figure | Reported |
|---|---|
| Gross margin, fiscal fourth quarter 2026 Source | 35.7% of revenue, against 39.6% in the prior-year quarter (GAAP) |
| Revenue by type, full year fiscal 2026 Source | Product $172,385 thousand; service and subscription $99,226 thousand; royalty $7,970 thousand |
Risks management discussed
- Operational: Management cited supply chain constraints as an industry-wide challenge. Source
- External: Management described rising storage costs and power constraints as pressures on how organizations store data. Source
Earlier plans management reported on
- Ahead: Fourth-quarter revenue was reported as exceeding the guidance range. Source
- Not stated: The June 2 release said full results would be reported by mid-June 2026; this release is dated June 25, 2026.
- Not stated: Management restated its commitment to these long-term goals. 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.