Vuzix Q1 revenue falls on weaker product sales

Vuzix

14/05/2026 21:14

Overview

US smart glasses supplier's Q1 revenue fell 12% yr/yr on lower product sales

Net loss narrowed to $7.1 mln, with loss per share improving to $0.09

R&D expenses rose 16% due to higher headcount and equipment costs

Outlook

Vuzix says it will focus on expanding OEM, defense, and waveguide development programs in 2026

Company sees defense and security-related opportunities as increasingly important for future growth

Vuzix intends to continue investing in waveguide innovation and strategic relationships

Result Drivers

LOWER PRODUCT SALES - Co said revenue decline was due to reduced unit sales of M400 smart glasses

HIGHER R&D COSTS - Co said R&D expense rose due to increased headcount and higher depreciation from new manufacturing equipment

LOWER STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Co said general and administrative expense fell due to a decline in non-cash stock-based compensation

Company press release: ID:nPn9Hq60ha

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q1 Sales
Beat
$1.39 mln
$1.30 mln (1 Analyst)
Q1 EPS
-$0.09
Q1 Net Income
-$7.07 mln
Q1 Operating Income
-$7.21 mln


Analyst Coverage

The one available analyst rating on the shares is "buy"

The average consensus recommendation for the electronic equipment & parts peer group is "buy"

Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Vuzix Corp is $6.00, about 98.7% above its May 13 closing price of $3.02

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