Ocean Power Technologies Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2026 Results
Fiscal 2026 Marks Company's Transformation into an Operational Defense Technology Provider Through Historic Coast Guard Deployment, Record Backlog and Global Defense Expansion
Largest deployment and recurring revenue contract in Company history positions OPT for long-term growth
MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J., July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. ("OPT" or "the Company") (NYSE American: OPTT), today announced financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter (“4Q26”) and full-year ended April 30, 2026 (“FY26”).
Fiscal 2026 Strategic Highlights
Fiscal 2026 represented a transformational year for Ocean Power Technologies as the Company continued its evolution into an operational provider of AI-enabled maritime infrastructure supporting defense, security and commercial customers worldwide.
During the year, the Company:
Management Commentary – Dr. Philipp Stratmann, OPT's President and Chief Executive Officer
"Fiscal 2026 fundamentally changed Ocean Power Technologies," said Philipp Stratmann, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We secured the largest deployment and recurring revenue contract in our history, built a record backlog, expanded internationally, and demonstrated that our technologies can support operational missions alongside premier defense partners. These achievements mark our evolution from a technology developer into an operational provider of AI-enabled maritime infrastructure. During the year, we also invested in the people and capabilities needed to support larger deployments and recurring revenue programs. Our landmark Coast Guard deployment required significant upfront deployment and integration activities, while recurring services revenue from that contract will be recognized over time. We believe Fiscal 2026 established the operational foundation for long-term growth, and Fiscal 2027 is about executing against that platform."
FY26 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Fiscal 2026 financial results reflect both the timing of customer deployments and the Company's continued investment in building the operational capabilities required to support larger autonomous maritime programs.
The Company's landmark U.S. Coast Guard deployment required substantial upfront engineering, mobilization and integration activities, while a meaningful portion of the associated contract value will be recognized over time through recurring services revenue. Management believes this revenue profile is characteristic of the long-term recurring business model the Company continues to develop.
Financial highlights include:
Looking Ahead
Management enters Fiscal 2027 focused on executing against the operational platform established during Fiscal 2026. Key priorities include:
Conference Call & Webcast
As previously announced, a conference call to discuss OPT’s financial results will be held tomorrow morning, Friday, July 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time. Philipp Stratmann, CEO, and Bob Powers, CFO will host the call.
About Ocean Power Technologies
OPT provides intelligent maritime solutions and services that enable safer, cleaner, and more productive ocean operations for the defense and security, oil and gas, science and research, and offshore wind markets including Merrows®, which provides AI capable seamless integration of Maritime Domain Awareness Systems across platforms. Our PowerBuoy® platforms provide clean and reliable electric power and real-time data communications for remote maritime and subsea applications. We also provide WAM-V® autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) and marine robotics services. The Company’s headquarters is located in Monroe Township, New Jersey and has an additional office in Richmond, California. To learn more, visit www.OceanPowerTechnologies.com.
Non-GAAP Measures: Pipeline
Pipeline is not a term recognized under United States generally accepted accounting principles; however, it is a common measurement used in our industry. Our methodology for determining pipeline may not be comparable to the methodologies used by other companies. Pipeline is a representation of the journey potential customers take from the moment they become aware of our products and service to the moment they become a paying customer. The sales pipeline is divided into a series of phases, each representing a different milestone in the customer journey. It is a tool we use to track sales progress, identify potential roadblocks, and make data-driven decisions to improve our sales performance. Revenue estimates derived from our pipeline can be subject to change due to project accelerations, cancellations or delays due to various factors. These factors can also cause revenue amounts to be realized in periods and at levels different than originally projected.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Financial Tables Follow
Additional information may be found in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K that will be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Form 10-K is accessible at www.sec.gov or the Investor Relations section of the Company's website ( www.OceanPowerTechnologies.com/investor-relations).
Contact Information
Investors: 609-730-0400 x401 or InvestorRelations@oceanpowertech.com
Media: 609-730-0400 x402 or MediaRelations@oceanpowertech.com