Quarterly report [Sections 13 or 15(d)]

Accounting Policies, by Policy (Policies)

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Accounting Policies, by Policy (Policies)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of presentation

Basis of presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the consolidated accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries, as well as other entities in which the Company has a controlling financial interest. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements present the Company’s historical financial position, results of operations, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).

The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim reporting. As such, certain notes or other information that are normally required by U.S. GAAP have been omitted if they substantially duplicate the disclosures contained in the Company’s annual audited consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, the condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements and related notes as of and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, which are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, as filed with the SEC on March 30, 2026 (the “2025 Annual Report”). The condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited; however, in the opinion of management, they include all normal and recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements for the periods presented. Results of operations reported for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire year. All intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated upon consolidation.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions

The Company accounts for business combinations in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations (“ASC 805”). Assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and noncontrolling interests are measured at fair value at the acquisition date. Any excess of the consideration transferred over the estimated fair value of net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill.

The Company accounts for asset acquisitions in accordance with ASC 805-50, related to transactions that do not meet the definition of a business. In an asset acquisition, the cost of the transaction, including transaction costs and contingent consideration that is probable and reasonably estimable at the acquisition date, is allocated to the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed on a relative fair value basis. No goodwill is recognized in an asset acquisition. Any excess of the transaction cost over the estimated fair value of net assets acquired is recognized in earnings.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and other intangible assets result from the Company’s acquisition of existing businesses. In accordance with accounting standards related to business combinations, goodwill is not amortized; however, certain finite-lived identifiable intangible assets, primarily customer relationships and acquired technology, are amortized over their estimated useful lives. Intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized. The Company reviews identified intangible assets and goodwill for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amounts may not be recoverable. The Company also tests intangible assets with indefinite lives and goodwill for impairment at least annually.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates

The process of preparing financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Such management estimates include those relating to allocation of consideration for business combinations to identifiable tangible and intangible assets, asset acquisitions, deconsolidation’s and retained interests, revenue recognition, inventory write-downs to reflect net realizable value, fair values of financial instruments and goodwill, assumptions used in the valuation of stock-based awards, derivative warrant liabilities, and valuation allowances against deferred tax assets. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash

Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash

The Company considers all highly liquid instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Restricted cash includes cash that is not readily available for use in the Company’s operating activities. At December 31, 2025, $37.6 million of our restricted cash balance relates to funds held in escrow in connection with the acquisition of Sentrycs. The restrictions on the $37.6 million funds held in escrow were released during the three months ended March 31, 2026. The remaining restricted cash balance at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 is attributable to (i) minimum cash reserves required to be maintained to cover bank guarantees issued for new customer orders and operating leases, and (ii) minimum cash reserve requirements for credit cards.

Short-term investments

Short-term investments

The Company accounts for its investments in debt securities, including fixed-income securities and certificates of deposit, as available-for-sale in accordance with ASC 320, Investments—Debt Securities. Available-for-sale debt securities are recorded at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets, with unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).

The amortized cost of available-for-sale securities includes the purchase price, adjusted for the amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts, which are recognized in interest income using the effective interest method. Interest income earned on investments, including certificates of deposit, is recorded in interest and dividend income in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Certificates of deposit included in available-for-sale investments are classified based on their contractual maturities and are recorded at fair value, with changes in fair value reflected in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).

The Company evaluates available-for-sale debt securities, including certificates of deposit, for expected credit losses at each reporting date and records an allowance for credit losses when a decline in fair value below amortized cost is attributable to credit factors. Unrealized losses that are not credit related are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Upon the sale or maturity of an available-for-sale security, realized gains or losses are recognized in earnings and amounts previously recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are reclassified into earnings.

The Company’s investments in equity securities are accounted for in accordance with ASC 321, Investments—Equity Securities. Equity securities with readily determinable fair values are measured at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in earnings. Equity securities without readily determinable fair values are recorded at cost, less impairment, and adjusted for observable price changes in orderly transactions for identical or similar equity securities of the same issuer, with such adjustments recognized in earnings. Dividends received from equity securities are recognized in earnings when declared.

Inventory

Inventory

Inventories, which consist solely of raw materials, work in process, and finished goods, are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or net realizable value, net of reserves for obsolete inventory. We continually analyze our slow-moving and excess inventories. Based on historical and projected sales volumes and anticipated selling prices, we established reserves. Inventory that is in excess of current and projected use is reduced by an allowance to a level that approximates its estimate of future demand. Products that are determined to be obsolete are written down to net realizable value. 

(dollars in thousands)   March 31,
2026
    December 31,
2025
 
Raw material   $ 23,033     $ 14,153  
Work in process     6,774       1,470  
Finished goods     5,470       7,992  
Less inventory reserves     (991 )     (1,652 )
Total inventory, net   $ 34,286     $ 21,963  
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Long-lived assets are evaluated whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable or the useful life has changed. Such indicators include significant technological changes, adverse changes in market conditions and/or poor operating results. The carrying value of a long-lived asset group is considered impaired when the projected undiscounted future cash flows are less than its carrying value. The amount of impairment loss recognized is the difference between the estimated fair value and the carrying value of the asset or asset group. Fair market value is determined primarily using the projected future cash flows discounted at a rate commensurate with the risk involved. There was no impairment of long-lived assets for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

Other Assets

Other Assets

Other long-term assets generally consist of right-of-use assets resulting from leases, long-term portion of prepaid expenses, and refundable deposits that are not expected to be received in the next twelve months.

On March 28, 2026, the Company entered into an agreement with World View Enterprises Inc. (World View) in which the Company guaranteed payment of certain vendor invoices (the World View Guarantee). The Company recorded the fair value of the guaranteed amounts, totaling $20.9 million, pursuant to ASC 460, Guarantees, which is presented within accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The guaranteed amounts also represented an advanced payment for the acquisition of World View, and therefore, the Company also recorded the $20.9 million advanced payment (World View Advanced Payment), which is presented within other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

On January 16, 2026, upon the deconsolidation of Ondas Networks, the Company recorded a note receivable from Ondas Networks (the “Networks Note”), an unconsolidated affiliate accounted for under the equity method. The face value of the Networks Note is $10 million, and bears interest at 8% and matures in December 2027. As of January 16, 2026, the fair value of the Networks Note was $8.8 million. During the period from deconsolidation through March 31, 2026, the Company recognized $0.1 million of interest income, which is included in interest income in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The Networks Note is presented within other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets and is separate from the Company’s equity-method investment in Ondas Networks. The Networks Note represents a contractual debt instrument and is accounted for as a financial asset in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company evaluated the Networks Note for collectability as of the reporting date and determined that no allowance for credit losses was required. 

Other Liabilities

Other Liabilities

Other liabilities generally consist of operating lease liabilities, accrued interest, contingent consideration, long-term deferred revenue, and refundable sub-lease deposit that are not expected to be repaid in the next twelve months.

Other liabilities include the World View Guarantee of $20.9 million as discussed above.

Noncontrolling Interests

Noncontrolling Interests

Noncontrolling interests represent the minority shareholders’ proportionate share of the Company’s majority-owned subsidiaries. The portion of net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests is presented as net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in the condensed consolidated statements of operations, and the portion of other comprehensive income (loss) of these noncontrolling interests is presented in the condensed consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity.

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests

Redeemable noncontrolling interests represent equity interests in consolidated subsidiaries that are not attributable to the Company and that are subject to redemption upon the occurrence of events that are not solely within the Company’s control, including temporary equity classified instruments and put options embedded in the noncontrolling interests.

Redeemable noncontrolling interests are initially measured at their fair value. Noncontrolling interests which are currently redeemable are measured at the greater of the amount that would be paid if settlement occurred as of the balance sheet date or the carrying amount adjusted for net income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest. For noncontrolling interests which are probable of becoming redeemable, the Company uses the accretion method for instruments with fixed redemption amounts or the immediate method for instruments redeemable at fair value or based on a formula, if such amounts are greater than the carrying amount adjusted for net income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interests. Adjustments to the carrying value of the redeemable noncontrolling interests are recorded through additional paid-in capital.

Derivative Warrant Liabilities

Derivative Warrant Liabilities

The Company classifies as equity any warrants that (i) require physical settlement or net-share settlement or (ii) provide the Company with a choice of net-cash settlement or settlement in its own shares (physical settlement or net-share settlement). The Company classifies as assets or liabilities any warrants that (i) require net-cash settlement (including a requirement to net cash settle the contract if an event occurs and if that event is outside the Company’s control), (ii) gives the counterparty a choice of net-cash settlement or settlement in shares (physical settlement or net-share settlement) or (iii) that contain reset provisions that do not qualify for the scope exception. The Company assesses classification of its common stock warrants and other freestanding warrant instruments at each reporting date to determine whether a change in classification between assets and liabilities is required.

Warrants that are determined to require equity classification are measured at fair value upon issuance and are not subsequently remeasured unless they are required to be reclassified. Warrants that are determined to require asset or liability classification are measured at fair value upon issuance and are subsequently remeasured to fair value at each balance sheet date with any change in fair value recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Embedded Derivatives

Embedded Derivatives

Features embedded into contracts are assessed to determine if they represent embedded derivatives which require bifurcation and separate recognition. Embedded derivatives requiring bifurcation are accounted for at fair value, with subsequent changes in fair value recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Our financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis consist primarily of cash equivalents, such as money market funds, short-term investments, including publicly traded equity securities, warrants (including warrants exercisable for publicly traded stock), and available-for-sale debt securities. Our financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis consist primarily of government grant liabilities and warrant liabilities.

Government grant liabilities represent obligations under government-funded arrangements and are measured at fair value using valuation techniques that incorporate significant unobservable inputs. Warrant liabilities arise from warrants issued by the Company that do not meet the criteria for equity classification and are therefore accounted for as liabilities and measured at fair value on a recurring basis, with changes in fair value recognized in earnings.

The carrying amounts of receivables, accounts payable, and accrued expenses approximate fair value due to the short-term maturity of such instruments.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which the related temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized when the rate change is enacted. Valuation allowances are recorded to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that will more likely than not be realized. In accordance with U.S. GAAP, we recognize the effect of uncertain income tax positions only if the positions are more likely than not of being sustained in an audit, based on the technical merits of the position. Recognized uncertain income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which those changes in judgment occur. We recognize both interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as part of the income tax provision. 

Stock-based Compensation

Stock-based Compensation

The Company calculates stock-based compensation expense for option awards (“Stock-based Awards”) based on the estimated grant/issue date fair value using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model (“Black-Scholes Model”) and recognize the expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. The Company accounts for forfeitures as they occur.

The Black-Scholes Model requires the use of a number of assumptions including volatility of the stock price, the weighted average risk-free interest rate, and the vesting period in determining the fair value of Stock-based Awards. The expected term is based on the “simplified method”, due to the Company’s limited option exercise history. Under this method, the term is estimated using the weighted average of the service vesting period and contractual term of the option award. As the Company does not yet have sufficient history of its own volatility, the Company has identified several public entities of similar size, complexities and industry and calculates historical volatility based on the volatilities of these companies. These assumptions can involve complex judgments about future events, which are open to interpretation and inherent uncertainty. In addition, significant changes in assumptions could significantly impact the amount of expense recorded in a given period.

The Company recognizes restricted stock unit expense over the period of vesting or the period that services will be provided. Compensation associated with shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 (the “Common Stock”), issued or to be issued to consultants and other non-employees is recognized over the expected service period beginning on the measurement date, which is generally the time the Company and the service provider enter into a commitment whereby the Company agrees to grant shares in exchange for the services to be provided.

Net income (loss) per Common Share

Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share

Basic net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common stockholders (the numerator) by the weighted average number of shares of Common Stock outstanding for each period (the denominator).

Basic net income (loss) per share is computed using the two-class method, which is an earnings allocation method that determines income (loss) per share for common stock and participating securities. The participating securities consist of warrants to purchase common stock issued in the October 2025 Offering and the January 2026 Offering. Undistributed earnings are allocated between common stock and participating securities as if all earnings had been distributed during the period. In periods of loss, no allocation is made to the participating securities.

Diluted net income (loss) per share is calculated using the more dilutive of the two-class method or the treasury stock and if-converted methods, as applicable. Potential dilutive shares include stock options, warrants, restricted stock units, contingently issuable shares, and convertible preferred stock. Because the Company reported a net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2025, the effect of potentially dilutive securities would have been anti-dilutive; therefore, diluted net loss per share equals basic net loss per share for that period.

The reconciliation of basic to diluted shares is as follows (in thousands except share data):

    Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
    2026     2025  
Calculation of basic income (loss) per share attributable to stockholders            
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders   $ 361,659     $ (15,343 )
Net income attributable to participating securities     (103,924 )    
-
 
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders - basic   $ 257,735     $ (15,343 )
Weighted-average common shares outstanding – basic     445,088,835       105,004,818  
Earnings per share - basic   $ 0.58     $ (0.15 )
Calculation of diluted income (loss) per share attributable to stockholders                
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders   $ 361,959     $ (15,343 )
Net income attributable to participating securities     (103,924 )    
-
 
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders - diluted   $ 257,735     $ (15,343 )
                 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding – basic     445,088,835       105,004,818  
Common stock warrants     278,260      
-
 
Common stock options     10,012,986      
-
 
Restricted stock units     6,308,924      
-
 
Other     16,951      
-
 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding – diluted     461,705,956       105,004,818  
Net income (loss) per share - diluted   $ 0.56     $ (0.15 )

The following potentially dilutive securities for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, have been excluded from the computation of diluted net income (loss) per share because the effect of their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

    Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
    2026     2025  
Warrants to purchase common stock     195,527,101       25,384,610  
Options to purchase common stock     654,350       9,349,311  
Contingently issuable shares     109,456,221      
-
 
Potential shares issuable under 2022 Convertible Promissory Notes    
-
      19,502,416  
Potential shares issuable under 2023 Additional Notes    
-
      30,237,267  
Potential shares issuable under 2024 Additional Notes    
-
      42,348,142  
Restricted stock units    
-
      1,458,600  
Total potentially dilutive securities     305,637,672       128,280,346  
Concentration of Customers

Concentration of Customers

A small number of customers have accounted for a substantial amount of our revenue. Revenue from significant customers, those representing 10% or more of total revenue, was composed of three customers accounting for 32%, 20% and 17% of the Company’s revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2026, respectively. Three customers accounted for 43%, 36% and 14% of the Company’s revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025, respectively.

Accounts receivable from significant customers, those representing 10% or more of the total accounts receivable, were composed of two customers accounting for 42% and 11% of the Company’s accounts receivable balance as of March 31, 2026, respectively. One customer accounted for 73% of the Company’s accounts receivable balance as of December 31, 2025.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2025, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU 2025-06, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software. ASU 2025-06 updates the accounting for internal-use software by replacing the previous project-stage model with a principles-based recognition threshold, under which an entity capitalizes qualifying internal-use software costs when management authorizes and commits to fund a project and it is probable the project will be completed and the software will be used for its intended purpose. The amendments also bring website development costs into Subtopic 350-40 and require enhanced disclosures, including presentation of capitalized internal-use software within the scope of ASC 360-10.

The amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027, including interim periods within those annual periods, with early adoption permitted as of the beginning of an annual reporting period. Ondas elected to early adopt ASU 2025-06 on a prospective basis effective January 1, 2026. Under the prospective method, the Company applies the new capitalization model only to costs incurred on or after January 1, 2026, for new or significantly modified internal-use software projects, while amounts capitalized prior to adoption continue to be amortized under the Company’s historical accounting policies. Prior-period financial statements and opening retained earnings were not adjusted for the adoption of this standard.

The early, prospective adoption of ASU 2025-06 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows as of and for the period ended March 31, 2026. However, the guidance is expected to affect the timing and amount of internal-use software costs capitalized and amortized in future periods, as well as related disclosures.

Reclassification

Reclassification

Certain amounts reported in the prior year financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation.