LTRX earnings analysis
What we found in LTRX's 10-K: the parts that mattered, the offsets in the same document, and what the company said about what comes next.
Our reading of the filing · Free to read, no account needed
Lantronix is repositioning around Edge AI, embedded computing, industrial IoT and software, with strong fiscal 2026 growth in Embedded IoT and Software & Services offset by the loss of more than $11 million of Gridspertise revenue and declines in EMEA and APJ. Profitability improved substantially, with gross margin rising to 43.8%, operating loss narrowing to $4.121 million and net loss declining to $4.181 million, but the company remains loss-making and revenue fell 1.6% to $120.899 million. Liquidity was bolstered by $44.090 million of equity-offering proceeds and debt repayment, although the resulting share issuance and the planned $11.7 million Vecima acquisition increase capital-allocation and integration considerations.
The parts that mattered.
Pulled out of the filing itself, with the figures the company reported.
- Edge AI portfolio targets high-growth markets
- Lantronix positions itself as a global leader in Edge AI and Industrial IoT solutions, with hardware, software and services serving unmanned systems, critical infrastructure and resilient enterprise networks. Its portfolio roadmap spans Embedded IoT Solutions, IoT System Solutions, and Software & Services, including SaaS, edge computing, machine learning and secure connectivity.
- Embedded and software offerings accelerated
- Embedded IoT revenue increased 15.6% to $53.607 million, driven by higher embedded compute sales—including drone, aerospace and defense products—and embedded wired connectivity demand. Software & Services revenue rose 15.5% to $9.022 million, led by higher SaaS solutions and design services.
- Gross margin improved on mix
- Gross profit increased 2.4% to $52.923 million and gross margin expanded to 43.8% from 42.1%, primarily because of product mix, including the absence of lower-margin Gridspertise revenue and a higher mix of software and services.
- Losses materially narrowed
- Net loss narrowed to $4.181 million, or $(0.10) per diluted share, from a $11.373 million loss, or $(0.29) per share, in fiscal 2025. Loss from operations improved to $4.121 million from $11.001 million as operating expenses fell to $57.044 million from $62.700 million.
- Balance sheet liquidity strengthened
- Liquidity strengthened substantially: cash and equivalents rose to $60.466 million from $20.098 million, while net cash provided by operating activities increased to $9.877 million from $7.285 million. The company also reported $13.591 million of available borrowing capacity at June 30, 2026.
- Post-year-end SaaS acquisition broadens reach
- Lantronix expanded its industrial IoT strategy after year-end by acquiring Vecima Networks’ industrial IoT business and Nero Global Tracking SaaS platform for approximately $11.7 million; the transaction closed August 1, 2026 and adds GPS-based fleet and asset tracking in North America.
And the other side of it.
The offsets in the same document — the things a summary that only listed the good news would have left out.
- Memory shortages threaten shipments and margins
- Component availability has become a more immediate risk: management states that the market is currently experiencing memory supply shortages, causing higher costs and constrained availability. The company uses single-source components, has no long-term supply arrangements with most vendors, and has previously been unable to meet customer orders because necessary components were unavailable.
- Tariffs create cost and transition risk
- Tariff exposure and policy uncertainty increased materially: Lantronix has paid tariffs on certain imported products and materials subject to IEEPA-based duties, but had recognized no potential refunds as of June 30, 2026. The company also transitioned manufacturing out of China for U.S.-bound products and warns that future transitions may cause substantial expense or material delays.
- SVB concentration creates liquidity exposure
- Banking and liquidity concentration remains significant despite the cash increase. The loan agreement requires 75% of U.S. cash balances to be held at SVB, while the company maintains cash deposits above FDIC limits; a future bank failure could simultaneously restrict access to a substantial portion of cash and the credit line. The amended facility also adds a minimum liquidity coverage ratio of 2.0 to 1.0.
- Customer and distributor concentration
- Customer and channel concentration could amplify volatility: the top five customers represented 37% of fiscal 2026 revenue, and the top five distributors represented approximately 32% of revenue. A distributor reduction or customer loss could reduce sales and increase excess inventory.
- Product transition and adoption risk
- The growth strategy depends on products and markets that require adoption and lengthy qualification cycles. New-product sales cycles typically last six to 24 months or longer, while certain legacy products are in mature markets with declining demand; failure to gain acceptance for new products could reduce market share and revenue.
What they reported.
What the company itself reported, taken out of the document.
- Earnings per share
- $-0.1
- Gross margin
- 43.8%
- Operating margin
- -3.4%
- Segment
- Embedded IoT Solutions: $53.607 million, 44.3% of revenue, up 15.6% year over year
- Segment
- IoT System Solutions: $58.270 million, 48.2% of revenue, down 15.2% year over year
- Segment
- Software & Services: $9.022 million, 7.5% of revenue, up 15.5% year over year
- Segment
- Americas: $84.296 million, 69.7% of revenue, up 20.2% year over year
- Segment
- EMEA: $21.555 million, 17.8% of revenue, down 30.2% year over year
- Segment
- APJ: $15.048 million, 12.5% of revenue, down 31.3% year over year
What they said about what is next.
The 10-K does not provide quantitative annual revenue or EPS guidance. Management states that liquidity is expected to be sufficient for working capital, capital expenditures and other commitments for at least the next 12 months and beyond.
The filing reads about the same as the one before it.
What came before.
- 10-Q · May 7, 2026
- Lantronix reported a 5.9% year-over-year revenue increase in Q3 FY2026 with net revenue of $30.2 million, slightly below analyst expectations of $30.56 million. Despite an EPS of $0.04 which surpassed the estimate of…
- 10-Q · February 5, 2026
- Lantronix reported weaker Q2 2026 results with revenue of $29.77 million, down 4.5% year-over-year. The company improved its net loss to $1.33 million, down from a loss of $2.37 million in the same quarter the prior…
- 10-Q · November 6, 2025
- Lantronix's Q1 2026 results indicate a mixed performance with a slight revenue drop compared to the prior quarter but an improvement in EPS and gross margin. Revenue decreased to $29.8 million, down 13.4%…
- 10-K · August 29, 2025
- Lantronix reported significant challenges in FY 2025, with net revenue declining 23.3% year-over-year to $122.9 million, primarily driven by a steep 34.2% decrease in their IoT System Solutions segment. This revenue…
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