Press Release: Solésence Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

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Aug 20

Quarterly Report Filed on Form 10-Q

Company to Host Conference Call at 5:00 p.m. ET Today

ROMEOVILLE, Ill., Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Solésence, Inc. (Nasdaq: SLSN), a leader in scientifically driven health care solutions across beauty and life science categories, today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

"In the second quarter, our business focused on operational execution and financial discipline as we continue implementing our Transform and Transcend strategy," said Kevin Cureton, President and Chief Executive Officer. "By leveraging our intellectual property to enter high-growth markets, and expanding our co-marketing initiatives, we are solidifying our position as a trusted partner to premier brands. Combined with our targeted operational efficiency initiatives, these efforts ensure Solésence remains lean, agile, and structured for long-term value creation."

Second Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights

   -- Second-quarter revenue was $15.3 million, compared to $20.4 million in 
      the second quarter of 2025. Results in the prior-year 
      period benefited from a one-time revenue boost driven by a major 
      Solésence product launch and initial inventory pipeline fill. 
 
   -- Gross profit in the second quarter was $4.7 million, compared to $6.4 
      million for the same period in 2025. 
 
   -- Gross margin in the second quarter was 31%, compared to 32% for the same 
      period in 2025. 
 
   -- Net loss in the second quarter was $158,000, compared to net income of 
      $3.2 million for the same period in 2025. 

Accounting Update

As previously disclosed, the Company filed a Form NT 10-Q regarding its quarterly report for the period ended June 30, 2026. The Company has completed its evaluation regarding historical inventory costing allocation methodologies. The Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and is accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov as well as in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at ir.solesence.com.

Second Quarter 2026 Conference Call Details

Date/Time: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 -- 4:00 p.m. CT, 5:00 p.m. ET

Speakers: Kevin Cureton, President & Chief Executive Officer and Laura Riffner, Chief Financial Officer

Webcast Link: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/ecgoveo8/

Dial-In Link: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIb4a184933a544641a8f41396efd90a13

To receive the dial-in number, as well as your personalized PIN, you must register at the above link. Once registered, you will also have the option to have the system dial-out to you once the conference call begins. If you forget your PIN prior to the conference call, you can simply re-register.

The call may also be accessed through the Company's investor relations website, at https://ir.solesence.com/. Please join the conference call at least five minutes before the start time.

About Solésence, Inc.

Solésence, Inc. (Nasdaq: SLSN) is a leader in scientifically-driven health care solutions across beauty and life science categories. With a mission to deliver joy through innovation, inclusivity and the science of beautiful skin, we have redefined mineral-based sun protection by maximizing transparency, effectiveness, aesthetics, and wearability -- empowering individuals to embrace beauty on their own terms. Combining best-in-class skin health solutions with the celebration of self-care, we allow brands to deliver unique product claims and attributes by seamlessly integrating protection, prevention, and treatment technologies into daily use products. Learn more at solesence.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains words such as "expects," "shall," "will," "believes," and similar expressions that are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements in this announcement are made based on the Company's current beliefs, known events and circumstances at the time of publication, and as such, are subject in the future to unforeseen risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company's results of operations, performance, and achievements to differ materially from current expectations expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the following: a decision by a customer to cancel a purchase order or supply agreement in light of the Company's dependence on a limited number of key customers; uncertain demand for, and acceptance of, the Company's engineered materials, ingredients, and fully formulated products; the Company's manufacturing capacity and product mix flexibility in light of customer demand; the Company's limited marketing experience; changes in development and distribution relationships; the impact of competitive products and technologies; the Company's dependence on patents and protection of proprietary information; the resolution of litigation in which the Company may become involved; the impact of any potential new government regulations that could be difficult to respond to or too costly to comply with while remaining financially viable; the ability of the Company to maintain an appropriate electronic trading venue; and other factors described in the Company's Form 10-K filed March 31, 2026. In addition, the Company's forward-looking statements could be affected by general industry and market conditions and growth rates. Except as required by federal securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements to reflect new events, uncertainties, or other contingencies.

Media Contact:

media@solesence.com

Investor Relations Contact:

investors@solesence.com

 
                               SOLESENCE, INC 
 
                        CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 
                     (Unaudited Consolidated Condensed) 
 
                         (in thousands except share and per share data) 
                              June 30,                   December 31, 
                                  2026                       2025 
      ASSETS                 (Unaudited)                  (Unaudited) 
                    -----------------------------  ------------------------- 
 
Current assets: 
  Cash                  $               1,046       $              1,288 
  Trade accounts 
   receivable                          10,240                      7,642 
  Allowance for 
   credit losses                         (895)                      (806) 
    Trade accounts 
     receivable, 
     net                                9,345                      6,836 
  Inventories, net                     12,957                     14,963 
  Prepaid expenses 
   and other 
   current assets                       1,922                      2,141 
                    -----  ------------------          ----------------- 
    Total current 
     assets                            25,270                     25,228 
 
  Equipment and 
   leasehold 
   improvements, 
   net                                 14,794                     14,329 
  Operating 
   leases, right 
   of use                               6,337                      6,913 
  Other assets, 
   net                                     36                         37 
  Total assets          $              46,437       $             46,507 
                    =====  ==================          ================= 
 
 LIABILITIES AND 
  STOCKHOLDERS' 
      EQUITY 
Current 
liabilities: 
  Line of credit, 
   accounts 
   receivable, 
   related party                        3,787                      4,767 
  Current portion 
   of line of 
   credit, 
   inventory, 
   related party                        9,500                          - 
  Current portion 
   of debt, 
   related 
   parties                              1,000                          - 
  Current portion 
   of operating 
   lease 
   obligations                          1,343                      1,255 
  Accounts payable                      4,968                      4,098 
  Deferred revenue                      1,937                        930 
  Accrued expenses                      3,478                      2,879 
  Total current 
   liabilities                         26,013                     13,929 
                    -----  ------------------          ----------------- 
 
  Long-term 
   portion of 
   operating lease 
   obligations                          7,070                      7,798 
  Long-term 
   portion of line 
   of credit, 
   inventory, 
   related party                            -                      9,500 
  Long-term 
   portion of 
   debt, related 
   parties                                  -                      1,000 
  Asset retirement 
   obligations                            200                        194 
  Total long-term 
   liabilities                          7,270                     18,492 
                    -----  ------------------          ----------------- 
 
Stockholders' 
equity: 
  Preferred stock, 
  $.01 par value, 
  24,088 shares 
  authorized and 
    no shares 
    issued and 
    outstanding                             -                          - 
  Common stock, 
  $.01 par value, 
  95,000,000 
  shares 
  authorized; 
    70,632,445 and 
    70,614,045 
    shares issued 
    and 
    outstanding on 
    March 31, 
    2026 
    and December 
     31, 2025, 
     respectively                         706                        706 
  Additional 
   paid-in 
   capital                            115,754                    115,566 
  Accumulated 
   deficit                           (103,306)                  (102,186) 
  Total 
   stockholders' 
   equity                              13,154                     14,086 
                    -----  ------------------          ----------------- 
  Total 
   liabilities and 
   shareholders' 
   equity               $              46,437       $             46,507 
                    =====  ==================          ================= 
 
 
                            SOLESENCE, INC 
 
                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS 
                  (Unaudited Consolidated Condensed) 
            (in thousands except share and per share data) 
                      Three months ended          Six months ended 
                           June 30,                   June 30, 
                       2026         2025          2026          2025 
Revenue: 
  Product revenue  $    15,286   $    20,261  $    28,205   $    34,836 
  Other revenue             46            98           85           148 
                    ----------    ----------   ----------    ---------- 
    Net revenue         15,332        20,359       28,290        34,984 
 
  Cost of revenue       10,584        13,916       20,400        24,895 
                    ----------    ----------   ----------    ---------- 
    Gross profit         4,748         6,443        7,890        10,089 
 
Operating 
expense: 
  Research and 
   development 
   expense                 947           955        1,990         1,973 
  Selling, 
   general and 
   administrative 
   expense               3,680         3,012        6,479         5,120 
                    ----------    ----------   ----------    ---------- 
Net (loss) income 
 from operations           121         2,476         (579)        2,996 
  Interest income 
  Interest 
   expense                 279            87          543           263 
  Other 
   nonoperating 
   income                    -         1,234            2         1,234 
                    ----------    ----------   ----------    ---------- 
Net (loss) income 
 before provision 
 for income 
 taxes                    (158)        3,623       (1,120)        3,967 
Provision for 
 income taxes                -           390            -           390 
Net (loss) income  $      (158)  $     3,233  $    (1,120)  $     3,577 
                    ==========    ==========   ==========    ========== 
 
 
Net (loss) income 
 per share-basic   $         -   $      0.04  $     (0.02)  $      0.05 
                    ==========    ==========   ==========    ========== 
 
Weighted average 
 number of common 
 shares 
 outstanding - 
 basic              70,637,199    70,200,039   70,631,380    70,151,928 
                    ==========    ==========   ==========    ========== 
 
Net (loss) income 
 per 
 share-diluted     $         -   $      0.04  $     (0.02)  $      0.05 
                    ==========    ==========   ==========    ========== 
 
Weighted average 
 number of common 
 shares 
 outstanding - 
 diluted            70,637,199    72,580,679   70,631,380    72,497,929 
                    ==========    ==========   ==========    ========== 
 
 
                          SOLESENCE, INC 
 
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - EXPANDED SCHEDULE 
                (Unaudited Consolidated Condensed) 
          (in thousands except share and per share data) 
                                Three months 
                                    ended        Six months ended 
                                  June 30,           June 30, 
                                2026     2025      2026     2025 
                               ------   -------   ------   ------- 
Revenue: 
  Product revenue             $15,286   $20,261  $28,205   $34,836 
  Other revenue                    46        98       85       148 
                               ------    ------   ------    ------ 
    Net revenue                15,332    20,359   28,290    34,984 
 
  Cost of revenue detail: 
  Depreciation                    308       216      610       432 
  Non-Cash equity 
   compensation                    22        28       42        54 
  Other costs of revenue       10,254    13,672   19,748    24,409 
                               ------    ------   ------    ------ 
    Cost of revenue            10,584    13,916   20,400    24,895 
                               ------    ------   ------    ------ 
      Gross profit              4,748     6,443    7,890    10,089 
 
Operating expense: 
  Research and development 
  expense detail: 
  Depreciation                      5         4       10         7 
  Non-Cash equity 
   compensation                    17        28       35        55 
  Other research and 
   development expense            925       923    1,945     1,911 
                               ------    ------   ------    ------ 
    Research and development 
     expense                      947       955    1,990     1,973 
 
  Selling, general and 
  administrative expense 
  detail: 
  Depreciation and 
   amortization                    10         6       16        11 
  Non-Cash equity 
   compensation                    40        64       86       138 
  Other selling, general and 
   administrative expense       3,630     2,942    6,377     4,971 
                               ------    ------   ------    ------ 
    Selling, general and 
     administrative expense     3,680     3,012    6,479     5,120 
                               ------    ------   ------    ------ 
Net (loss) income from 
 operations                       121     2,476     (579)    2,996 
  Interest income 
  Interest expense                279        87      543       263 
  Other nonoperating income         -     1,234        2     1,234 
                               ------    ------   ------    ------ 
Net (loss) income before 
 provision for income taxes      (158)    3,623   (1,120)    3,967 
Provision for income taxes          -       390        -       390 
Net (loss) income             $  (158)  $ 3,233  $(1,120)  $ 3,577 
                               ======    ======   ======    ====== 
 
Non-GAAP Disclosure (see 
note regarding Non-GAAP 
disclosures): 
----------------------------  --------  -------  --------  ------- 
  Addback Interest, net           279        87      543       263 
  Addback 
   Depreciation/Amortization      323       226      636       450 
  Addback Non-Cash Equity 
   Compensation                    79       120      163       247 
  Subtract Non-Cash Other 
  Income                            -         -        -         - 
                               ------    ------   ------    ------ 
 
  Adjusted EBITDA             $   523   $ 3,666  $   222   $ 4,537 
                               ======    ======   ======    ====== 
 

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