Ondas Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS), an autonomous defense technology company, reported first-quarter revenue of $50.122 million on Thursday, up more than 10-fold from $4.248 million a year earlier and above the analyst estimate of $39.358 million.



Revenue also exceeded the high end of company guidance by 25%. Shares traded higher following the results.



Net income totaled $361.2 million, compared with a net loss of $14.1 million a year earlier, primarily driven by non-cash gains tied to warrant liability revaluation and the deconsolidation of Ondas Networks.



Adjusted EBITDA loss widened to $10.9 million from $7.5 million a year earlier.



<h2>Backlog Jumps On Strong Orders</h2>



Pro forma backlog climbed to $457 million from $68.3 million at the end of 2025, supported by strong order activity and recent acquisitions.



Ondas said its product companies achieved adjusted EBITDA profitability during the quarter, six months ahead of target.



CEO Eric Brock said, “We delivered record results in the first quarter of 2026, with revenue of $50.1 million representing a ten-fold increase year-over-year, as our Core + Strategic Growth Program continues to drive strong execution and accelerating momentum across the business.”



<h2>Defense And AI Expansion</h2>



The company cited growing demand for counter-UAS and defense robotics systems, including about $220 million in awards secured by 4M Defense and INDO Earth, as well as new contracts in Europe and the Middle East.



Ondas also highlighted acquisitions, including Mistral, Rotron Aerospace, and World View, as part of its expansion into loitering munitions, counter-missile defense, and ISR capabilities.



The company said Mistral participates in a $982 million U.S. Army IDIQ program.



The company expanded its partnership with Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) through the jointly developed SkyWeaver platform, which aims to integrate AI-driven operational capabilities across air, ground, and stratospheric defense systems.



<h2>Margins Improve, Outlook Raised</h2>



Gross profit rose to $24.7 million from $1.5 million a year earlier, while gross margin improved to 49% from 35%, driven by higher revenue and a favorable product mix.



Operating expenses increased to $67.3 million from $11.8 million due to acquisitions and expansion initiatives.



Ondas ended the quarter with $1.48 billion in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term investments.



The company raised its full-year 2026 revenue target to more than $390 million, above the analyst estimate of $377.693 million and representing approximately 670% year-over-year growth.



Ondas said adjusted EBITDA losses are expected to peak in the second quarter before improving later in 2026, and pulled forward its expectation for OAS adjusted EBITDA profitability to the first quarter of 2027 from the third quarter of 2027.



ONDS Price Action: Ondas shares were up 20.09% at $10.64 at the time of publication on Thursday, according to Benzinga Pro data.



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Ondas Inc. (NASDAQ: ONDS) shares surged 20% after reporting Q1 revenue of $50.1 million, a ten-fold increase from $4.2 million last year, exceeding analyst estimates. The company also reported a net income of $361.2 million, driven by non-cash gains. Pro forma backlog rose to $457 million, supported by strong orders and acquisitions. Ondas expanded its partnership with Palantir Technologies and raised its 2026 revenue outlook to over $390 million, indicating 670% year-over-year growth. Adjusted EBITDA losses are expected to peak in Q2 before improving later in 2026.

- Ondas Inc. reported first-quarter revenue of $50.122 million, significantly exceeding last year's $4.248 million and analysts' expectations.  
- The company's net income rose to $361.2 million, mainly due to non-cash gains, while pro forma backlog increased to $457 million driven by strong orders and acquisitions.  
- Ondas raised its 2026 revenue target to over $390 million, reflecting approximately 670% growth, and shares rose 20.09% to $10.64 following the announcement.

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