Senstar Technologies (SNT) Q2 2026 Earnings Call: LiDAR Drives Revenue Growth
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Key Takeaways
- Senstar Technologies reported Q2 2026 revenue of $10.4 million, up 8% year over year, supported by growth in APAC, EMEA and LiDAR sales.
- Net income attributable to Senstar shareholders was $351,000, or $0.02 per share. EBITDA returned to positive territory at $551,000, improving from a $403,000 loss in Q1 2026.
- Combined LiDAR sales grew nearly 100% year over year and represented 20% of global sales, up from 11% in the first quarter. Blickfeld also generated positive EBITDA during Q2.
- APAC revenue increased 93% year over year, while EMEA grew 14%. U.S. revenue declined 14% as corrections projects remained delayed following the late-2025 federal government shutdown.
- Management expects U.S. corrections activity to resume in the second half of 2026, citing early signs of recovery and no major project cancellations.
- Senstar plans to release its embedded fiber product range by the end of Q3 and expects both the fiber platform and Symphony workflow engine to launch in the second half of 2026.
Core Financial Data
| Metric | Q2 2026 | Q2 2025 | Change / Commentary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $10.4 million | $9.7 million | Up 8% year over year |
| Gross margin | 64.2% | 66.1% | Lower due primarily to product mix; up from 60.0% in Q1 2026 |
| Operating expenses | $6.4 million | $5.4 million | Up 18%, including $1.2 million of Blickfeld-related costs |
| Operating income | $343,000 | $1.0 million | Lower mainly due to Blickfeld integration expenses |
| EBITDA | $551,000 | $1.1 million | Improved sequentially from a $403,000 loss in Q1 2026 |
| Net income attributable to shareholders | $351,000 | $1.2 million | Equivalent to $0.02 per share versus $0.05 |
| Cash and short-term deposits | $8.0 million | $22.5 million at Dec. 31, 2025 | Decrease primarily reflected the EUR 10.4 million cash-funded Blickfeld acquisition |
| Debt | $0 | — | No debt as of June 30, 2026 |
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