The revenue acceleration and major new contract win are strong signals, but the company remains GAAP-unprofitable with no formal guidance. Monitor the next 10-Q for margin trajectory and whether the grocery chain rollout converts to recognized revenue. The $12.2M capital raise removes near-term liquidity risk but adds dilution.
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Executive Summary
Creative Realities reported Q2 2026 revenue of $21.5M (up 65% YoY from $13.0M) and a GAAP net loss of $(0.41) per share, compared to a $(0.17) loss in the prior year. The company highlighted record quarterly revenue, improved Adjusted EBITDA of $2.0M (vs $1.1M), a $12.2M public offering that strengthened the balance sheet to $10.7M cash, and a major new contract with a national grocery chain estimated at >$10M. While the top-line growth and new business wins are positive, the company remains unprofitable on a GAAP basis with a widening net loss, and no formal guidance was provided, tempering the bullish case.
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Key Facts
- Q2 2026 revenue of $21.5M, up 65% YoY from $13.0M.
- GAAP net loss of $(0.41) per diluted share vs $(0.17) loss in Q2 2025.
- Adjusted EBITDA improved to $2.0M from $1.1M in the prior-year period.
- Completed a public offering raising net proceeds of ~$12.2M, boosting cash to $10.7M from $1.6M at year-end 2025.
- Selected by a national grocery chain (2,000+ stores) for a Retail Media Network contract estimated at >$10M, with ~$4M in ARR expected by end of 2027.
- ARR grew to ~$20.5M from $20.1M at Q1 2026.
Financial Impact
Revenue grew 65% YoY to $21.5M, but GAAP net loss widened to $(4.3M) from $(1.8M). Adjusted EBITDA turned positive at $2.0M vs $1.1M.
Risk Factors
- Continued GAAP net losses and negative operating income.
- No formal forward guidance provided; management commentary is qualitative.
- Dilution from the recent public offering (shares outstanding increased from 10.5M to 13.1M).
- High debt load of ~$46.6M relative to equity of $19.2M.
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0001437749-26-027479 |
| Document: crex20260811_8k.htm | 0001437749-26-027479 |
| Document: 0001437749-26-027479-index-headers.html | 0001437749-26-027479 |
| Document: 0001437749-26-027479-index.html | 0001437749-26-027479 |
| Document: 0001437749-26-027479.txt | 0001437749-26-027479 |
| 8-K Data (Synthetic) | 0001437749-26-027479 |
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Aug 13, 2026 10w ago | 8-K | $3.36 | awaiting T+60 | — | $2.16 (−35.71%) |
Aug 13, 2026 10w ago | Press Release | $3.36 | awaiting T+60 | — | $2.16 (−35.71%) |
Aug 4, 2026 11w ago | Press Release | $3.11 | awaiting T+60 | — | $2.16 (−30.55%) |
Jul 2, 2026 16w ago | Insider Cluster | $4.09 $2.52 | ▼ −38.39% | ▼ −41.39% | $2.16 (−47.19%) |
Jun 30, 2026 16w ago | 8-K | $4.13 $2.54 | ▲ +38.50% | ▲ +41.32% | $2.16 (+47.70%) |
Jun 30, 2026 16w ago | 424B5 | $4.13 $2.54 | ▲ +38.50% | ▲ +41.32% | $2.16 (+47.70%) |
Jun 29, 2026 17w ago | Press Release | $4.06 $2.60 | ▲ +35.88% | ▲ +40.27% | $2.16 (+46.73%) |
Jun 29, 2026 17w ago | 8-K | $4.06 $2.60 | ▲ +35.88% | ▲ +40.27% | $2.16 (+46.73%) |
Jun 29, 2026 17w ago | 424B5 | $4.06 $2.60 | ▲ +35.88% | ▲ +40.27% | $2.16 (+46.73%) |
Jun 29, 2026 17w ago | Press Release | $4.06 $2.60 | ▲ +35.88% | ▲ +40.27% | $2.16 (+46.73%) |
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