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Earnings analysis · 10-Q

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Filed May 7, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report

The latest report

Outset Medical's Q1 2026 results showed a 6% year-over-year decline in revenue to $27.9 million, which was below estimates. The net loss decreased from $25.8 million in the prior year to $19.0 million. Gross margin…

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Outset Medical's Q1 2026 results showed a 6% year-over-year decline in revenue to $27.9 million, which was below estimates. The net loss decreased from $25.8 million in the prior year to $19.0 million. Gross margin improved significantly to 43.4% from 37.2%, indicating operational efficiency despite ongoing challenges.

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Gross and operating margin

How much of each revenue dollar the business keeps.

43% Gross margin Operating margin Aug 2022 May 2026

One point per quarterly or annual filing. Both margins are shares of that report's revenue.

How we read each report

Our analysis across the last few reports.

Read as bullish Read as bearish Aug 2022 May 2026

Our model's reading of each filing, not the share price or the market's reaction. Annual and quarterly reports each occupy one position.

Reported figures

Earnings per share
$-0.83
Gross margin
43.4%

What stood out

  • Revenue Decline of 6% YoY

    Total revenue for Q1 2026 was $27.9 million, down from $29.8 million in Q1 2025.

  • Improvement in Gross Margin

    Gross margin rose to 43.4% from 37.2% year-over-year, driven by better pricing on consoles.

  • Decrease in Net Loss

    Net loss narrowed to $19.0 million from $25.8 million in Q1 2025, showing minor operational efficiency gains.

  • Cash and Investments Position

    As of March 31, 2026, cash and short-term investments totaled $160.5 million.

  • Positive Operating Cash Flow Turnaround

    Operating cash flow improved, with a cash burn of $12.8 million compared to $25.7 million in the prior year.

What to watch

  • Increased Operating Expenses

    Total operating expenses increased to $29.0 million from $27.5 million year-over-year.

  • Declining Product Revenue

    Product revenue fell 13% year-over-year, indicating weak demand.

  • Future Capital Spending Risk

    Expansion could be hindered by existing covenants and market conditions affecting capital budgets.

Management's outlook

2026 revenue guidance remains unchanged, projecting a 5% to 9% increase over 2025.

Earlier filings 4

10-K · February 13, 2026

Outset positions Tablo as a single-enterprise hemodialysis solution focused on broad adoption in acute care (primary focus), post-acute and home markets and highlights a connected data ecosystem and manufacturing scale…

10-Q · November 10, 2025

Outset reported third-quarter revenue of $29,431,000, up modestly from $28,666,000 in the year-ago quarter, with gross margin expanding to 39.4% and operating loss narrowing to $15,813,000. Management reduced operating…

10-Q · August 8, 2024

Outset reported Q2 revenue of $27,388,000, down $8,652,000 or 24.0% year-over-year, while gross profit rose to $9,782,000 (35.7% margin) from $7,703,000. Operating loss narrowed to $(30,764,000) from $(43,478,000) and…

10-Q · May 9, 2024

Outset reported Q1 revenue of $28,168,000, down $5,299,000 or 15.8% year-over-year, while gross profit improved to $8,215,000 (29.2% margin) from $6,428,000 a year ago. Operating loss narrowed to $(36,912,000) from…

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