Reed’s Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
NORWALK, Conn., Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reed’s, Inc. (NYSE American: REED) (“Reed’s” or the “Company”), owner of the nation’s leading portfolio of handcrafted, natural ginger beverages, today announced financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026.
Q2 2026 Financial Highlights (vs. Q2 2025):
Neal Cohane, Reed's interim CEO, stated, "We are seeing early traction from the corrective actions we took earlier this year, with sequential improvement in net sales, gross margin and overall operating performance. During the quarter, we prioritized our efforts on reengaging key retail and distribution partners, regaining shelf space, increasing doors, restoring our heritage glass bottle packaging, tightening inventory controls, and continuing cost reduction efforts."
“We believe we are making progress centered on sequential improvement. Net sales increased 5% compared to the first quarter. Gross margin expanded compared to the first quarter, and we expect continued expansion to the mid-30% area. Selling, general & administrative expenses decreased by 18% compared to the first quarter, and we expect continuing optimization. Net loss decreased by 34% compared to the first quarter and we are focused on achieving profitable growth. Additionally, we are evaluating financing alternatives to support the business going forward. We believe the actions we are taking will enable us to position Reed’s for long-term sustainable growth.”
During the second quarter, Reed’s continued to execute the corrective actions initiated earlier this year to stabilize the business, improve operational performance, and position the Company for profitable growth, resulting in the following developments:
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1 EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. Definition of the non-GAAP measure used by Reed’s and a reconciliation of such measure to the related GAAP financial measure can be found under the sections below titled “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Reconciliation of GAAP Financial Measure to Non-GAAP Financial Measure.”
Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
During the second quarter of 2026, net sales were $7.5 million, compared to $9.5 million in the prior year period. The decrease was primarily driven by lower volumes with recurring national customers. On a sequential basis, net sales increased 5% compared to the first quarter of 2026, which the Company believes reflects early progress with its profitable growth initiatives.
Gross profit for the second quarter of 2026 increased to $1.8 million, compared to $0.8 million in the prior year period. Gross margin increased to 24% compared to 8% in the prior year period. The increase was primarily driven by lower inventory write-offs, which declined to $0.1 million from $1.6 million in the prior year period.
Delivery and handling expenses decreased by 30% to $1.1 million during the second quarter of 2026 compared to $1.6 million in the second quarter of 2025, primarily driven by continued improvements in logistics efficiency and freight optimization. Delivery and handling costs were 15% of net sales, or $2.54 per case, compared to 17% of net sales, or $2.95 per case, during the same period last year.
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by 6% to $4.7 million, compared to $5.0 million in the prior year period. The decrease was primarily driven by lower legal settlements and continuing efforts to optimize selling, general and administrative expenses, offset by investment in personnel and related services to support the Company’s Asia growth initiative.
Net loss during the second quarter of 2026 decreased by 29% to $4.3 million, or $(0.36) per share, compared to a net loss of $6.0 million, or $(0.78) per share, in the prior year period.
EBITDA 1 loss decreased by 30% to $4.0 million in the second quarter of 2026 compared to $5.7 million in the year-ago period.
Liquidity and Cash Flow
For the second quarter of 2026, cash used in operations improved to $2.2 million compared to cash used in operations of $5.0 million in the year-ago period.
As of June 30, 2026, the Company had $2.4 million of cash and $9.2 million of total debt net of deferred financing fees, compared to $10.4 million of cash and $9.2 million of total debt net of deferred financing fees as of December 31, 2025.
Conference Call
The Company will conduct a conference call tomorrow, August 12, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time to discuss its results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026.
Reed’s leadership team will host the conference call, followed by a question-and-answer period.
Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. Eastern time
Toll-free dial-in number: (800) 717-1738
International dial-in number: (646) 307-1865
Conference ID: 72811
Webcast: Reed’s Q2 2026 Conference Call
Please dial into the conference call 5-10 minutes prior to the start time. An operator will register your name and organization. If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference call, please contact the Company’s investor relations team at (720) 330-2829.
The conference call will also be broadcast live and available for replay on the investor relations section of the Company’s website at https://investor.reedsinc.com.
About Reed's, Inc.
Reed’s is an innovative company and category leader that provides the world with high quality, premium and better-for-you sodas. Established in 1989, Reed's is a leader in craft beverages under the Reed’s ®, Virgil’s ® and Flying Cauldron ® brand names. The Company’s beverages are now sold in over 32,000 stores nationwide.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to our U.S. GAAP results, we present EBITDA as a supplemental measure of our performance. However, EBITDA is not a recognized measurement under U.S. GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net income, income from operations or any other performance measure derived in accordance with U.S. GAAP, or as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities as a measure of liquidity. We define EBITDA as net income (loss), plus interest expense, tax expense, and depreciation and amortization.
Management considers our core operating performance to be that which our managers can affect in any particular period through their management of the resources that affect our underlying revenue and profit generating operations during that period. Non-GAAP adjustments to our results prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP are itemized below. You are encouraged to evaluate these adjustments and the reasons we consider them appropriate for supplemental analysis. In evaluating EBITDA, you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses that are the same as or similar to some of the adjustments in this presentation. Our presentation of EBITDA should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items.
We present EBITDA because we believe it assists investors and analysts in comparing our performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance. In addition, we use EBITDA in developing our internal budgets, forecasts and strategic plan; in analyzing the effectiveness of our business strategies in evaluating potential acquisitions; making compensation decisions; and in communications with our board of directors concerning our financial performance. EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, which includes, among others, the following:
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical are forward-looking statements. These forward- looking statements may be identified by terms such as "believe," “expect,” "intends," "outlook," “may,” “will” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements herein with respect to implied or express statements regarding the Company’s expectations relating to its financial projections, including expected expansion of gross margin, business strategy, growth initiatives, operational improvements, potential financing alternatives, and the Company’s belief that its corrective efforts will help reposition the Company for long-term sustainable growth, profitability and shareholder value creation. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations. The achievement or success of the matters covered by such forward-looking statements involves risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond our control. These risks could materially impact our ability to access raw materials, production, transportation and/or other logistics needs.
If any such risks or uncertainties materialize or if any of the assumptions prove incorrect, Reed’s actual results could differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements we make. The risks and uncertainties referred to above include, but are not limited to: inventory shortages; risks associated with new product releases; the impacts of further inflation; risks that customer demand may fluctuate or decrease; risks that we are unable to collect unbilled contractual commitments, particularly in the current economic environment; our ability to compete successfully and manage growth; our ability to attract and retain qualified management and personnel; our ability to develop and expand strategic and third party distribution channels; our dependence on third party suppliers, brewers and distributors; third party co-packers meeting contractual commitments; risks related to our business expansion and international operations; our ability to continue to innovate; our strategy of making investments in sales to drive growth; increasing costs of fuel and freight; protection of intellectual property; competition; general political or destabilizing events; general economic conditions; the effect of evolving domestic and foreign government regulations; and other risks detailed from time to time in Reed’s public filings, including Reed’s annual report on Form 10-K filed on March 25, 2026, which is available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s web site at www.sec.gov. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and speak only as of the date hereof. Reed’s assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
Investor Relations Contact
Sean Mansouri, CFA or Aaron D’Souza
Elevate IR
ir@reedsinc.com
(720) 330-2829