10x Genomics, Inc.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 7 May 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

Revenue fell 3% year over year: Total revenue was $150.8 million, against $154.8 million a year earlier. Source
Growth excluding prior-year item was 9%: Excluding the $16.8 million of one-time license and royalty revenue recorded in the first quarter of 2025, revenue increased 9%. Source
Atera platform launched: The company describes Atera as engineered for spatial whole-transcriptome analysis with single-cell sensitivity at unprecedented scale. Source
STELA partnership with Bioptimus: Bioptimus, a global AI biotech company, is partnering with the company on STELA, a multinational spatial data generation initiative. Source
Gross margin rose to 70%: Gross margin was 70%, against 68% a year earlier. Management attributed the increase to lower warranty costs and lower inventory write-downs, partly offset by lower license and royalty revenue. Source
Operating expenses fell 15%: Operating expenses were $123.2 million, down from $144.8 million. Management attributed the decrease to lower outside legal and personnel expenses, partly offset by a $9.2 million settlement gain in the prior year. Source
Cash and securities reached $539.8 million: Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $539.8 million, up $112.9 million from March 31, 2025. Source

“The biggest highlight is our recent launch of Atera, which represents the most significant product introduction in our history.”
Serge Saxonov, Co-founder and CEO of 10x Genomics

Guidance

Area	Period	Figure	Against last quarter
Full-year revenue Source	Full year 2026	$600 million to $625 million	Kept
Revenue growth excluding 2025 non-recurring license and royalty revenue Source	Full year 2026 versus full year 2025	0% to 4%	Kept

What changed from last quarter

Guidance kept: Full-year 2026 revenue guidance was maintained at $600 million to $625 million, the same range as in the February release. Source
New: Atera, a new platform, was launched in the quarter. The February release did not describe it. Source
New: A partnership with Bioptimus was announced to launch the STELA spatial data initiative. Source

Results and growth drivers

Revenue fell 3% year over year: Total revenue was $150.8 million, against $154.8 million a year earlier. Source
Growth excluding prior-year item was 9%: Excluding the $16.8 million of one-time license and royalty revenue recorded in the first quarter of 2025, revenue increased 9%. Source
Net loss narrowed to $13.5 million: Net loss was $13.5 million, or $0.10 per share, against $34.4 million, or $0.28 per share, a year earlier. Source

Platforms and consumables

Consumables grew on both platforms: Single Cell consumables revenue was $88.9 million, up from $84.1 million. Spatial consumables revenue was $40.9 million, up from $31.2 million. Source
Instruments revenue declined on both platforms: Instruments revenue was $11.3 million, down from $14.8 million. Single Cell instruments were $5.2 million against $5.9 million, and Spatial instruments $6.0 million against $8.9 million. Source
Services revenue rose: Services revenue was $8.8 million, up from $7.7 million. Source

“We are extremely encouraged by the extraordinary early customer response.”
Serge Saxonov, Co-founder and CEO of 10x Genomics

Regional revenue

Americas revenue declined: Americas revenue was $80.1 million, down from $90.6 million. The United States line, at $76.7 million against $86.8 million, includes license and royalty revenue. Source
Europe, Middle East and Africa rose: Revenue from Europe, Middle East and Africa was $36.9 million, up from $31.9 million. Source
Asia-Pacific rose, China fell: Asia-Pacific revenue was $33.9 million, up from $32.4 million. China fell to $15.8 million from $16.9 million, while Asia-Pacific excluding China rose to $18.1 million from $15.5 million. Source

Full-year 2026 guidance

Full-year revenue range unchanged: Management said it is maintaining the full-year 2026 revenue guidance range of $600 million to $625 million. Source
Growth basis excludes 2025 licensing: The guidance growth figure of 0% to 4% is measured against full-year 2025 after excluding the non-recurring license and royalty revenue from patent litigation settlements. Source
February release gave same range: The same full-year 2026 revenue range was given in the February 12, 2026 fourth-quarter release.

Product launch and partnership

Atera platform launched: The company describes Atera as engineered for spatial whole-transcriptome analysis with single-cell sensitivity at unprecedented scale. Source
STELA partnership with Bioptimus: Bioptimus, a global AI biotech company, is partnering with the company on STELA, a multinational spatial data generation initiative. Source
STELA aims at linked datasets: The initiative is intended to create foundational datasets connecting underlying biology with disease outcomes. Source

Costs, margins and pricing

Gross margin rose to 70%: Gross margin was 70%, against 68% a year earlier. Management attributed the increase to lower warranty costs and lower inventory write-downs, partly offset by lower license and royalty revenue. Source
Operating expenses fell 15%: Operating expenses were $123.2 million, down from $144.8 million. Management attributed the decrease to lower outside legal and personnel expenses, partly offset by a $9.2 million settlement gain in the prior year. Source
Operating loss narrowed to $17.0 million: Operating loss was $17.0 million, against $39.3 million a year earlier. Source
Stock-based compensation declined: Stock-based compensation was $22.6 million, against $31.1 million. Research and development fell to $10.7 million from $14.1 million; SG&A to $10.0 million from $14.5 million. Source

Cash, balance sheet and share count

Cash and securities reached $539.8 million: Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $539.8 million, up $112.9 million from March 31, 2025. Source
Receivables and inventory declined: Accounts receivable fell to $39.0 million from $47.0 million at year-end; other receivables fell to $17.1 million from $35.5 million; inventory to $53.5 million from $56.3 million. Source
Accrued compensation liability decreased: Accrued compensation and related benefits were $21.5 million, down from $42.5 million; accrued expenses and other current liabilities were $33.7 million, down from $40.0 million. Source
Weighted-average share count increased: Weighted-average shares used for net loss per share were 128.3 million, up from 122.6 million. Source

Coming up, as management said on 7 May 2026

Atera shipments expected second half 2026: Management expects to start shipping Atera in the second half of 2026. Source
STELA to expand to Atera: The STELA initiative starts on Xenium, and management plans to extend it to Atera over time. Source

Figures management reported

Figure	Reported
Single Cell consumables reaction volumes Source	double-digit growth
Spatial consumables revenue Source	double-digit growth

Earlier plans management reported on

Not stated: Management refers back to its earlier full-year 2026 revenue range and says it is maintaining it. No progress against the range is stated. Source

Other quarters

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As filed with the SEC

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10x Genomics Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

PLEASANTON, Calif. May 7, 2026 - 10x Genomics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TXG), a leader in single cell and spatial biology, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Recent Updates

Revenue was $150.8 million for the first quarter of 2026, representing a 3% decrease over the corresponding period of 2025. Excluding $16.8 million related to one-time license and royalty revenue in the first quarter of 2025, revenue increased 9% over the corresponding period of 2025.
Launched Atera, a new platform to redefine how biology is measured and understood. Atera was engineered to deliver spatial whole-transcriptome analysis with single-cell sensitivity at unprecedented scale. The Company expects to start shipping Atera in the second half of 2026.
Announced a partnership with Bioptimus, a global AI biotech company, to launch STELA, a multinational spatial data generation initiative to create foundational datasets connecting underlying biology with disease outcomes. The initiative is starting this effort on our Xenium platform and plans to expand to Atera over time.
Ended the first quarter of 2026 with cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities of $539.8 million, representing a $112.9 million increase from March 31, 2025.

“We had a solid start to the year, with double-digit growth in Single Cell consumables reaction volumes and double-digit growth in Spatial consumables revenue,” said Serge Saxonov, Co-founder and CEO of 10x Genomics. “The biggest highlight is our recent launch of Atera, which represents the most significant product introduction in our history. We are extremely encouraged by the extraordinary early customer response.”

First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Revenue was $150.8 million for the first quarter of 2026, a 3% decrease from the corresponding period of 2025. Excluding $16.8 million related to a patent litigation settlement recognized in the first quarter of 2025, revenue increased 9% over the corresponding period of 2025.

Gross margin was 70% for the first quarter of 2026, as compared to 68% for the corresponding prior year period. The increase in gross margin was primarily due to lower warranty costs and lower inventory write-downs, partially offset by a decrease in license and royalty revenue reflecting a non-recurring royalty benefit recognized in the first quarter of 2025.

Operating expenses were $123.2 million for the first quarter of 2026, a 15% decrease from $144.8 million for the corresponding prior year period. The decrease was primarily driven by lower outside legal expenses and personnel expenses, partially offset by a non-recurring gain on settlement of $9.2 million recognized in the first quarter of 2025.

Operating loss was $17.0 million for the first quarter of 2026, as compared to operating loss of $39.3 million for the corresponding prior year period.

Net loss was $13.5 million for the first quarter of 2026, as compared to a net loss of $34.4 million for the corresponding prior year period.

Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities were $539.8 million as of March 31, 2026.

2026 Financial Guidance

10x Genomics is maintaining its full year 2026 revenue guidance of $600 million to $625 million. Excluding the non-recurring license and royalty revenue related to patent litigation settlements in 2025, this represents 0% to 4% growth over full year 2025.

Webcast and Conference Call Information

10x Genomics will host a conference call to discuss the first quarter 2026 financial results, business developments and outlook after market close on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 1:30 PM Pacific Time / 4:30 PM Eastern Time. A webcast of the conference call can be accessed at http://investors.10xgenomics.com. The webcast will be archived and available for replay at least 45 days after the event.

About 10x Genomics

10x Genomics is a life science technology company building products to accelerate the mastery of biology and advance human health. Our integrated research solutions include instruments, consumables and software for single cell and spatial biology, which help academic and translational researchers and biopharmaceutical companies understand biological systems at a resolution and scale that matches the complexity of biology. Our products are behind breakthroughs in oncology, immunology, neuroscience and more, fueling powerful discoveries that are transforming the world’s understanding of health and disease. To learn more, visit 10xgenomics.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Bluesky or YouTube.

Forward Looking Statements

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2026	2025
Products and services revenue	$149,896	$137,823
License and royalty revenue	947	17,060
Revenue	150,843	154,883
Cost of products and services revenue	44,665	49,438
Gross profit	106,178	105,445
Operating expenses:
Research and development	56,847	64,245
Selling, general and administrative	66,377	89,728
Gain on settlement	-	(9,200)
Total operating expenses	123,224	144,773
Loss from operations	(17,046)	(39,328)
Other income (expense):
Interest income	5,014	3,686
Other income (expense), net	(815)	2,136
Total other income	4,199	5,822
Loss before provision for income taxes	(12,847)	(33,506)
Provision for income taxes	623	852
Net loss	$(13,470)	$(34,358)
Net loss per share, basic and diluted	$(0.10)	$(0.28)
Weighted-average shares used to compute net loss per share, basic and diluted	128,291,153	122,606,091

The following table represents total revenue by source for the periods indicated (in thousands). Spatial includes the Company’s Visium and Xenium products:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2026	2025
Instruments
Single Cell	$5,223	$5,913
Spatial	6,039	8,902
Total instruments revenue	11,262	14,815
Consumables
Single Cell	88,894	84,109
Spatial	40,907	31,247
Total consumables revenue	129,801	115,356
Services	8,833	7,652
Products and services revenue	149,896	137,823
License and royalty revenue	947	17,060
Total revenue	$150,843	$154,883

The following table presents revenue by geography based on the location of the customer for the periods indicated (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2026	2025
Americas
United States	$76,693	$86,818
Americas (excluding United States)	3,406	3,752
Total Americas	80,099	90,570
Europe, Middle East and Africa	36,852	31,895
Asia-Pacific
China	15,837	16,883
Asia-Pacific (excluding China)	18,055	15,535
Total Asia-Pacific	33,892	32,418
Total revenue	$150,843	$154,883

* Includes license and royalty revenue.

Includes stock-based compensation expense as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands)		2026		2025
Cost of revenue	$1,918		$2,481
Research and development	10,695		14,106
Selling, general and administrative	10,029		14,489
Total stock-based compensation expense	$22,642		$31,076

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

	March 31, 2026	December 31, 2025
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$490,285	$473,966
Marketable securities	49,563	49,443
Accounts receivable, net	39,031	47,013
Other receivables	17,106	35,480
Inventory	53,487	56,341
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	20,261	22,208
Total current assets	669,733	684,451
Property and equipment, net	220,591	226,711
Operating lease right-of-use assets	58,390	60,450
Goodwill	4,511	4,511
Intangible assets, net	59,910	62,329
Other noncurrent assets	2,624	2,913
Total assets	$1,015,759	$1,041,365
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$17,425	$12,733
Accrued compensation and related benefits	21,506	42,500
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	33,680	39,971
Deferred revenue	24,342	23,902
Operating lease liabilities	11,330	10,985
Contingent consideration, current	5,315	23,363
Total current liabilities	113,598	153,454
Contingent consideration, noncurrent	1,222	1,237
Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent	70,059	73,376
Deferred revenue, noncurrent	10,138	10,501
Other noncurrent liabilities	6,418	6,471
Total liabilities	201,435	245,039
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock	-	-
Common stock	2	2
Additional paid-in capital	2,338,269	2,306,690
Accumulated deficit	(1,524,061)	(1,510,591)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	114	225
Total stockholders’ equity	814,324	796,326
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$1,015,759	$1,041,365

Contacts
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