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Ondas Shares Rebound as Drone Maker Lifts 2026 Outlook and Unveils New Acquisition

Investor focus shifts to whether the company can turn a large backlog into real operating gains.

Overview

  • Shares rose about 8% as investors refocused on a higher 2026 sales goal and a new deal after an initial drop of roughly 6% following the earnings release.
  • Quarterly revenue reached $30.1 million, up 629% year over year, while the company posted a $101 million net loss and a $9.9 million adjusted EBITDA loss.
  • Management guided full-year 2026 revenue to at least $375 million and set first‑quarter sales at $38–$40 million versus a $28.37 million analyst estimate, with near‑term losses expected to widen before margins improve later in the year.
  • Backlog grew to $68.3 million from $20.3 million the prior quarter and total liquidity topped $1.5 billion when combining year‑end cash with capital raised in January.
  • Ondas agreed to buy stratospheric sensing firm World View for $150 million mostly in stock, added prior deals for Rotron and INDO, partnered with Palantir to use its Foundry software in drones, and faced scrutiny over a $102 million non‑cash warrant revaluation and the potential share overhang from registered resale of acquisition stock.