Overview
US remote monitoring firm's Q1 revenue fell 28% on lower hardware sales after contract completion
Company posted Q1 net loss versus profit last year, citing higher SG&A and stock compensation
Outlook
Company expects stronger performance in later quarters of 2026 after a typically weak Q1
Acorn expects Q2 hardware revenue to be below Q2'25 due to completion of major contract
Company maintains objective of 20%+ average annual revenue growth over three to five years
Result Drivers
HARDWARE REVENUE DROP - Q1 revenue decline was primarily due to a sharp decrease in hardware sales after the completion of a major cellphone provider contract
MONITORING REVENUE GROWTH - Monitoring revenue rose 11.7% as the installed base of monitored endpoints expanded
HIGHER SG&A COSTS - Operating expenses increased due to higher stock-based compensation and additional personnel and technology expenses
Company press release: ID:nGNX1sstWk
Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q1 EPS
-$0.03
Q1 Gross Margin
80.20%
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