Track Group Reports 1st Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results
MWN-AI** Summary
Track Group, Inc. (OTCQB: TRCK), a leader in offender tracking and monitoring services based in Naperville, Illinois, reported its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, ending December 31, 2025. The company achieved total revenue of $9.1 million, reflecting a 5.2% growth compared to $8.7 million in the same quarter last year. Operating income surged to $0.8 million from $0.1 million year-over-year, and the company reported a net income of $0.5 million, a considerable turnaround from a net loss of $2 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2025.
CEO Derek Cassell noted that the improved performance was fueled by revenue growth in pivotal regions such as Florida and Illinois, along with new contract wins. Despite facing increased costs impact on gross profit and Adjusted EBITDA, Track Group returned to net profitability. Their gross profit for Q1 FY26 was $4.3 million, down slightly by 3.5% compared to $4.4 million in Q1 FY25, attributed primarily to rising device repair and server costs.
Further financial highlights include an Adjusted EBITDA of $1.21 million, which represents a slight decrease from $1.25 million in the prior year, with a corresponding margin decrease to 13.4% from 14.4%. The unrestricted cash balance at the end of the quarter dropped to $3.6 million from $4.1 million in FY25, mainly due to increased capitalized software costs.
Looking ahead, Track Group anticipates revenue for fiscal 2026 to range between $38 million to $39 million, alongside an expected increase in the Adjusted EBITDA margin. This outlook underscores their confidence in ongoing investments in technology and service expansion as foundations for sustained growth.
MWN-AI** Analysis
Track Group, Inc. (OTCQB: TRCK) has reported its Q1 FY26 financial results, indicating a promising shift towards profitability. Total revenue increased by 5.2% to $9.1 million, primarily driven by heightened monitoring activity in key states like Florida and Illinois. This growth, coupled with a positive operating income of $0.8 million compared to just $0.1 million in the prior year, suggests that Track Group is effectively executing its strategic realignments and investment in technology.
However, investors should note the challenges reflected in the gross profit, which decreased slightly to $4.3 million due to rising device repair and server costs. The decline in Adjusted EBITDA to $1.21 million, or 13.4% of revenue, signals pressure on operating margins, reiterating the importance of managing costs amidst revenue growth.
The company’s transition to net profitability is commendable, but investors should remain cautious about the overall cash position, which fell to $3.6 million. This decline highlights the need for careful cash flow management, especially as the company increases capital expenditures on software development.
Looking forward, Track Group's preliminary FY26 revenue outlook of $38 million - $39 million and an Adjusted EBITDA margin target of 18% - 19% indicates a focus on profitable growth. The company’s ability to capitalize on its recent contract wins and maintain operational efficiency will be critical in achieving these projections.
For investors considering shares in Track Group, it may be prudent to keep a close eye on the cost structures in the coming quarters and evaluate cash flow trends. While the upward trajectory in revenue growth is encouraging, sustainable profitability will depend on successfully navigating the operational challenges that lie ahead. As always, due diligence is advised, particularly concerning the competitive landscape and economic factors that could influence the offender tracking sector.
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NAPERVILLE, Ill., Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Track Group, Inc. (OTCQB: TRCK), a global leader in offender tracking and monitoring services, today announced financial results for its fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025 (“Q1 FY26”). In Q1 FY26, the Company posted (i) total revenue of $9.1 Million (“M”), an increase of approximately 5.2% over total revenue of $8.7M for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 (“Q1 FY25”); (ii) Q1 FY26 operating income of $0.8M compared to Q1 FY25 operating income of $0.1M; and (iii) net income attributable to common shareholders of $0.5M in Q1 FY26 compared to net loss attributable to common shareholders of ($2.0M) in Q1 FY25.
“Our Q1 FY26 results reflect continued momentum as we reinvest in our core technology and expand our footprint with new contract wins,” said Derek Cassell, CEO of Track Group. “Revenue growth in key regions like Florida and Illinois, along with the strategic realignment of our global operations, reinforces our position as a trusted leader in GPS electronic monitoring. While higher costs affected gross profit and Adjusted EBITDA this quarter, our return to net profitability and stronger operating income show that our long-term strategy is working. We are confident that these investments lay the foundation for future growth and even greater value to our clients and shareholders.”
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Total Q1 FY26 revenue of $9.1M increased approximately 5.2% compared to Q1 FY25 revenue of $8.7M. The increase in revenue was driven principally by an increase in people assigned to monitoring for clients in Florida and Illinois. This increase was partially offset by a revenue decrease for our Chilean subsidiary, which was sold November 1, 2025.
- Gross profit of $4.3M in Q1 FY26 decreased approximately 3.5% compared to Q1 FY25 gross profit of $4.4M due to an increase in device repair costs and server costs, partially offset by an increase in revenue.
- Operating income in Q1 FY26 of $0.8M increased compared to the operating income of $0.1M in Q1 FY25. The increase in net income in Q1 FY26 is primarily due to an increase revenue and a gain on dissolution of our Israeli subsidiary.
- Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 FY26 of $1.21M, decreased compared to $1.25M for Q1 FY25 due to an increase in cost of revenue. Adjusted EBITDA in Q1 FY26 as a percentage of revenue decreased to 13.4%, compared to 14.4% for Q1 FY25 for the same reason.
- Unrestricted cash balance of $3.6M for Q1 FY26 decreased compared to $4.1M for Q1 FY25. The change in cash position was principally due to increased capitalized software costs.
- Net income attributable to shareholders in FY26 was $0.5M compared to net loss of ($2.0M) in FY25, a change principally attributable to an increase in operating income and positive currency exchange rate movements.
Business Outlook
Growth in revenue and operating income in Q1 FY26 reinforces our confidence in strategic reinvestment in technology and the implementation of new programs. These endeavors position us well for sustained growth throughout FY26. As a result, the Company's preliminary outlook for FY26 is as follows:
| Actual | Outlook | ||||||
| FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | |||||
| Revenue: | $36.9M | $35.2M | $38M - $39M | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDA Margin: | 14.6% | 16.4% | 18% - 19% |
About Track Group, Inc.
Track Group designs, manufactures, and markets location tracking devices; as well as develops and sells a variety of related software, services, and accessories, networking solutions, and monitoring applications. The Company's products and services are designed to empower professionals in security, law enforcement, corrections, and rehabilitation organizations worldwide with single-sourced offender management solutions that integrate reliable intervention technologies to support re-socialization and monitoring initiatives.
The Company currently trades under the ticker symbol "TRCK" on the OTCQB exchange. For more information, visit www.trackgrp.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Any statements contained in this document that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "intend," "may," "plan," "project," "predict," "if", "should" and "will" and similar expressions as they relate to Track Group, Inc., and subsidiaries ("Track Group") are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are only predictions and reflect Track Group's current beliefs and expectations with respect to future events and are based on assumptions and subject to risks and uncertainties and subject to change at any time. Track Group may from time-to-time update these publicly announced projections, but it is not obligated to do so. Any projections of future results of operations should not be construed in any manner as a guarantee that such results will in fact occur. These projections are subject to change and could differ materially from final reported results. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, see "Risk Factors" in Track Group's annual report on Form 10-K, its quarterly report on Form 10-Q, and its other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. New risks emerge from time to time. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the dates on which they are made.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This release includes financial measures defined as “non-GAAP financial measures” by the Securities and Exchange Commission including non-GAAP EBITDA. These measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. The presentation of this financial information, which is not prepared under any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles, is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures are based on the financial figures for the respective period.
Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA excludes items included but not limited to interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, impairment charges, gains and losses, currency effects, one-time charges or benefits that are not indicative of operations, charges to consolidate, integrate or consider recently acquired businesses, costs of closing facilities, stock based or other non-cash compensation or other stated cash and non-cash charges (the “Adjustments”).
The Company believes the non-GAAP measures provide useful information to both management and investors when factoring in the Adjustments. Specific disclosure regarding the Company’s financial results, including management’s analysis of results from operations and financial condition, are contained in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors are encouraged to carefully read and consider such disclosure and analysis contained in the Company’s Form 10-K and other reports, including the risk factors contained in such Form 10-K.
| TRACK GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| December 31, | September 30, | |||||||
| 2025 | 2025 | |||||||
| Assets | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash | $ | 3,558,464 | $ | 4,098,114 | ||||
| Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $738,201 and $596,059, respectively | 6,121,955 | 6,455,910 | ||||||
| Prepaid expense and deposits | 320,422 | 353,319 | ||||||
| Inventory, net of reserves of $82,736 and $61,535, respectively | 478,570 | 473,464 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 10,479,411 | 11,380,807 | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $303,173 and $294,873, respectively | 528,580 | 497,889 | ||||||
| Monitoring equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $6,202,150 and $5,896,304, respectively | 4,759,049 | 5,104,603 | ||||||
| Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $22,205,298 and $21,616,041, respectively | 14,527,807 | 13,958,773 | ||||||
| Goodwill | 8,360,264 | 8,299,941 | ||||||
| Other assets, net | 1,015,693 | 1,061,507 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 39,670,804 | $ | 40,303,520 | ||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders’Equity (Deficit) | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 3,698,724 | $ | 3,709,653 | ||||
| Accrued liabilities | 4,620,486 | 4,886,603 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 8,319,210 | 8,596,256 | ||||||
| Long-term debt, net of current portion | 42,741,380 | 42,720,944 | ||||||
| Long-term liabilities | 476,773 | 529,265 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 51,537,363 | 51,846,465 | ||||||
| Stockholders’equity (deficit): | ||||||||
| Common stock, $0.0001 par value: 30,000,000 shares authorized; 11,863,758 and 11,863,758 shares outstanding, respectively | 1,186 | 1,186 | ||||||
| Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value: 20,000,000 shares authorized; 0 shares outstanding | - | - | ||||||
| Series A Convertible Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value: 1,200,000 shares authorized; 0 shares outstanding | - | - | ||||||
| Paid in capital | 302,600,546 | 302,600,546 | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (314,632,423 | ) | (315,147,082 | ) | ||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | 164,132 | 1,002,405 | ||||||
| Total equity (deficit) | (11,866,559 | ) | (11,542,945 | ) | ||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit) | $ | 39,670,804 | $ | 40,303,520 |
| TRACK GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| Three Months Ended December 31, | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| Revenue: | ||||||||
| Monitoring and other related services | $ | 8,707,758 | $ | 8,441,307 | ||||
| Product sales and other | 409,450 | 227,021 | ||||||
| Total revenue | 9,117,208 | 8,668,328 | ||||||
| Cost of revenue: | ||||||||
| Monitoring, products and other related services | 4,071,614 | 3,508,762 | ||||||
| Depreciation & amortization included in cost of revenue | 777,887 | 735,224 | ||||||
| Total cost of revenue | 4,849,501 | 4,243,986 | ||||||
| Gross profit | 4,267,707 | 4,424,342 | ||||||
| Operating expense: | ||||||||
| General & administrative | 2,229,896 | 2,431,118 | ||||||
| Selling & marketing | 958,953 | 901,189 | ||||||
| Research & development | 694,143 | 669,391 | ||||||
| Depreciation & amortization | 228,034 | 227,553 | ||||||
| (Gain) loss on sale/dissolution of subsidiary | (630,472 | ) | 66,483 | |||||
| Total operating expense | 3,480,554 | 4,295,734 | ||||||
| Operating income | 787,153 | 128,608 | ||||||
| Other income (expense): | ||||||||
| Interest income | 1,078 | 2,839 | ||||||
| Interest expense | (628,612 | ) | (571,798 | ) | ||||
| Currency exchange rate gain (loss) | 422,855 | (1,499,262 | ) | |||||
| Total other income (expense) | (204,679 | ) | (2,068,221 | ) | ||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes | 582,474 | (1,939,613 | ) | |||||
| Income tax expense | 67,815 | 71,236 | ||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders | 514,659 | (2,010,849 | ) | |||||
| Release of cumulative translation adjustment for sale/dissolution of subsidiary | (582,883 | ) | 1,390,913 | |||||
| Equity adjustment for sale of subsidiary | - | 571,518 | ||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | (255,390 | ) | 771,769 | |||||
| Comprehensive income (loss) | $ | (323,614 | ) | $ | 723,351 | |||
| Net income (loss) per share–basic | ||||||||
| Net income (loss) per common share | $ | 0.04 | $ | (0.17 | ) | |||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding | 11,863,758 | 11,863,758 | ||||||
| Net income (loss) per share–diluted | ||||||||
| Net income (loss) per common share | $ | 0.04 | $ | (0.17 | ) | |||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding | 11,863,758 | 11,863,758 |
| TRACK GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NON-GAAP ADJUSTED EBITDA DECEMBER 31 (UNAUDITED) (amounts in thousands, except share and per share data) | ||||||||
| Three Months Ended December 31, | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA | ||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders | $ | 515 | $ | (2,011 | ) | |||
| Interest expense, net | 628 | 569 | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 1,006 | 963 | ||||||
| Income taxes(1) | 68 | 71 | ||||||
| Board compensation and stock-based compensation | 50 | 75 | ||||||
| Foreign exchange expense (gain) | (423 | ) | 1,499 | |||||
| (Gain) loss on sale/dissolution of subsidiary | (630 | ) | 66 | |||||
| Other charges(2) | 5 | 18 | ||||||
| Total Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 1,219 | $ | 1,250 | ||||
| Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA, percent of revenue | 13.4 | % | 14.4 | % | ||||
| Non-GAAP earnings per share–basic: | ||||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding | 11,863,758 | 11,863,758 | ||||||
| Non-GAAP earnings per share | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.11 | ||||
| Non-GAAP earnings per share–diluted: | ||||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding | 11,863,758 | 11,863,758 | ||||||
| Non-GAAP earnings per share | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.11 |
(1) Currently, the Company has significant U.S. tax loss carryforwards that may be used to offset future taxable income, subject to IRS limitations. However, the Company is still subject to certain state, commonwealth, and other foreign based taxes.
(2) Other charges are expenses related to the board of directors and severance.
James Berg
Chief Financial Officer
jim.berg@trackgrp.com
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