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Solésence Reports Record Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results

12-11-2026

Third quarter revenue increases 38% year-over-year to $20.2 million

Third quarter net income of $3.7 million highest in company’s history

Company to host conference call today at 4:00 p.m. CT, 5:00 p.m. ET

ROMEOVILLE, Ill., Nov. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Solésence, Inc. (Nasdaq: SLSN), a leader in scientifically-driven health care solutions across beauty and life science categories, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026.

“We’re very pleased that Solésence delivered solid top line growth as well as steady operational and strategic progress in the third quarter, driven by key milestones across our Transform and Transcend framework,” said Kevin Cureton, President and CEO. “Most notably, we reached a major turning point by completing the primary investment and implementation phase of our first pillar, operational excellence. This elevated capacity and efficiency position us to meet robust demand from our brand partners today while seamlessly scaling for tomorrow. Paired with our continued innovation in novel formulations and expanding global presence, Solésence is uniquely positioned to deliver long-term, profitable growth and lead the market in meeting evolving consumer needs.”

Third Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights

  • Third quarter revenue was $20.2 million, compared to $14.6 million for the same period in 2025.
  • Gross profit in the third quarter was $7.9 million, compared to $3.5 million for the same period in 2025.
  • Gross margin in the third quarter was 39.3%, compared to 23.8% for the same period in 2025.
  • Net income for the third quarter was $3.7 million, compared to a net loss of $1.0 million for the same period in 2025.

"By pairing record revenue and net income with strong margin expansion, we have positioned Solésence for sustained growth," said Laura Riffner, Chief Financial Officer. "The operational and financial improvements achieved throughout 2026 provide a strong foundation as we look ahead to 2027."

Conference Call
Solésence will host its third quarter conference call today at 4:00 p.m. CT, 5:00 p.m. ET, to discuss its financial results and provide a business and financial update. On the call will be Kevin Cureton, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Laura Riffner, Chief Financial Officer.

Webcast Link: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/ym5i5dtt

Dial-In Link: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI29b457cda9bc4600ac796e66eed97ca0

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 prior to the start time.

FINANCIAL RESULTS AND NON-GAAP INFORMATION Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
Solésence believes that the presentation of results excluding certain items, such as non-cash equity compensation charges, provides meaningful supplemental information to both management and investors, facilitating the evaluation of performance across reporting periods. The Company uses these non-GAAP measures for internal planning and reporting purposes. These non-GAAP measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative for, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income or net income per share prepared in accordance with GAAP.

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, as amended by Form 10-K/A filed on November 10, 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)
    September 30,   December 31,
      2026       2025  
ASSETS   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)
         
Current assets:        
Cash   $ 1,270     $ 1,288  
Trade accounts receivable     9,222       7,642  
Allowance for credit losses     (858 )     (806 )
Trade accounts receivable, net     8,364       6,836  
Inventories, net     11,593       14,879  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     2,030       2,141  
Total current assets     23,257       25,144  
         
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net     15,012       14,329  
Operating leases, right of use     6,135       6,913  
Other assets, net     36       37  
Total assets   $ 44,440     $ 46,423  
         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY        
Current liabilities:        
Line of credit, accounts receivable, related party     1,029       4,767  
Current portion of operating lease obligations     1,409       1,255  
Accounts payable     4,528       4,098  
Deferred revenue     2,147       930  
Accrued expenses     4,337       2,879  
Total current liabilities     13,450       13,929  
         
Long-term portion of operating lease obligations     6,736       7,798  
Long-term portion of line of credit, inventory, related party     6,300       9,500  
Long-term portion of debt, related parties     1,000       1,000  
Asset retirement obligations     203       194  
Total long-term liabilities     14,239       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     115,837       115,566  
Accumulated deficit     (99,792 )     (102,270 )
Total stockholders' equity     16,751       14,002  
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity   $ 44,440     $ 46,423  

SOLESENCE, INC
                     
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited Consolidated Condensed)
(in thousands except share and per share data)
 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
    September 30,   September 30,
      2026       2025       2026       2025  
Revenue:                    
Product revenue   $ 19,978     $ 14,533     $ 48,184     $ 49,369  
Other revenue     185       64       269       212  
Net revenue     20,163       14,597       48,453       49,581  
                     
Cost of revenue     12,235       11,123       32,708       36,043  
Gross profit     7,928       3,474       15,745       13,538  
                     
Operating expense:                    
Research and development expense     1,082       1,082       3,071       3,055  
Selling, general and administrative expense     2,810       3,069       9,287       8,188  
Net (loss) income from operations     4,036       (677 )     3,387       2,295  
Interest income     -       -       -       -  
Interest expense     258       339       801       603  
Other nonoperating income     111       -       111       1,234  
Net (loss) income before provision for income taxes     3,889       (1,016 )     2,697       2,926  
Provision for income taxes     219       -       219       390  
Net (loss) income   $ 3,670     $ (1,016 )   $ 2,478     $ 2,536  
                     
                     
Net (loss) income per share-basic   $ 0.05     $ (0.01 )   $ 0.04     $ 0.04  
                     
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic     70,647,045       70,500,925       70,636,660       70,269,539  
                     
Net (loss) income per share-diluted   $ 0.05     $ (0.01 )   $ 0.03     $ 0.03  
                     
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted   71,483,887       70,500,925       71,551,693       72,745,662  
                     
                     
SOLESENCE, INC
                     
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - EXPANDED SCHEDULE
(Unaudited Consolidated Condensed)
(in thousands except share and per share data)
 
    Three months ended   Nine months ended
    September 30,   September 30,
      2026       2025       2026       2025  
Revenue:                    
Product revenue   $ 19,978     $ 14,533     $ 48,184     $ 49,369  
Other revenue     185       64       269       212  
Net revenue     20,163       14,597       48,453       49,581  
                     
Cost of revenue detail:                    
Depreciation     301       217       911       649  
Non-Cash equity compensation     18       19       60       73  
Other costs of revenue     11,916       10,887       31,737       35,321  
Cost of revenue     12,235       11,123       32,708       36,043  
Gross profit     7,928       3,474       15,745       13,538  
                     
Operating expense:                    
Research and development expense detail:                    
Depreciation     (1 )     2       9       9  
Non-Cash equity compensation     8       27       43       82  
Other research and development expense     1,075       1,053       3,019       2,964  
Research and development expense     1,082       1,082       3,071       3,055  
                     
Selling, general and administrative expense detail:                    
Depreciation and amortization     7       6       23       17  
Non-Cash equity compensation     47       61       133       199  
Other selling, general and administrative expense     2,756       3,002       9,131       7,972  
Selling, general and administrative expense     2,810       3,069       9,287       8,188  
Net (loss) income from operations     4,036       (677 )     3,387       2,295  
Interest income                    
Interest expense     258       339       801       603  
Other nonoperating income     111       -       111       1,234  
Net (loss) income before provision for income taxes     3,889       (1,016 )     2,697       2,926  
Provision for income taxes     219       -       219       390  
Net (loss) income   $ 3,670     $ (1,016 )   $ 2,478     $ 2,536  
                     
Non-GAAP Disclosure (see note regarding Non-GAAP disclosures):                  
Addback Interest, net     258       339       801       603  
Addback Depreciation/Amortization     307       225       943       675  
Addback Non-Cash Equity Compensation     73       107       236       354  
Subtract Non-Cash Other Income     -       -       -       -  
                     
Adjusted EBITDA   $ 4,308     $ (345 )   $ 4,458     $ 4,168