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Rekor Systems Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Quarter-over-quarter Revenue Growth Across All Product Lines, Margin Expansion and Reduced Operating ExpensesCOLUMBIA, Md., May 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rekor Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: REKR) ("Rekor" or the "Company"), a leader in AI-powered roadway intelligence, today reported financial and operational results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Q1 2026 Financial Highlights Revenue grew 12% year over year, driven by continued growth in the Company's data-as-a-service and roadway intell
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