Will Ondas achieve positive adjusted EBITDA in any quarter of FY2026?
Current Prediction
Prediction Distribution
Individual Predictions(9 runs)
Adj EBITDA was -$33M on $50M revenue. To turn positive requires either massive revenue scale (unlikely in single quarter) or dramatic cost reduction. At Q4 run rate of $30M/quarter and -$8M EBITDA loss, the company needs ~35% margin improvement or $45M+ quarterly revenue with current cost structure.
If Q4 2025 already had adj EBITDA loss of -$11M on $30M revenue, and if Mistral/BIRD add $20-30M in quarterly revenue with their existing margins, a $50M+ quarter with improved margins could approach breakeven. Defense contracts often have 30-40% gross margins. The question is whether SG&A scales appropriately.
Four quarters provides multiple attempts. Even one big contract quarter with high margins could tip the balance. Management has repeatedly raised revenue guidance, suggesting confidence in scaling. However, stock-based comp of $5M/quarter may be excluded from adj EBITDA, making the math more achievable.
If revenue reaches $170M+ and gross margins improve from 26% to 35%+ (reasonable for defense products at scale), gross profit would be ~$60M. Against $50-60M in operating expenses excluding SBC, adj EBITDA breakeven is reachable in a strong quarter.
The net loss widened 40% despite 590% revenue growth, which suggests operating leverage is not emerging. Each acquisition adds overhead. Integration costs will weigh on margins in early quarters. Positive adj EBITDA is possible but requires everything to go right in at least one quarter.
Balanced assessment: revenue scale and margin expansion make breakeven possible, but the lack of demonstrated operating leverage and integration complexity make it uncertain.
Four quarters of attempts with growing revenue gives reasonable chance. Defense margins help. But integration costs and SG&A growth work against.
Net loss widening despite revenue growth is the key concern. Would need a significant quarter to break through.
Moderate probability given the combination of growing revenue, defense margins, and four quarterly attempts, offset by integration costs.
Resolution Criteria
Resolves YES if Ondas reports positive adjusted EBITDA in any quarterly earnings report during FY2026 (Q1-Q4 2026). Resolves NO if adjusted EBITDA remains negative in all four quarters.
Resolution Source
Ondas Inc. quarterly earnings press releases
Source Trigger
Net loss widened 40% to $53M despite 590% revenue growth — operating leverage test
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