FREMONT, Calif., Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alamar Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALMR), a leader in precision proteomics dedicated to enabling the earliest detection of disease, today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Recent Highlights
Generated $29.4 million of total revenue for the second quarter of 2026, an increase of 82% as compared to the corresponding period of 2025
Launched the first commercial multiplexed blood-based immunoassay for eMTBR-tau, available in our NULISAseq™ Neuro 220 Panel and through our Technology Access Program, enabling scalable, non-invasive measurement of tau tangle burden
Expanded strategic partnership with the Alzheimer's Disease Data Initiative and Gates Ventures to deliver a combined dataset of more than 140,000 samples
Launched the NULISAseq™ Immune 340 Panel, our broadest multiplexed immune profiling solution for translational research and drug development
Providing full-year 2026 revenue guidance of $116 million to $120 million, representing growth of 59% at the midpoint of the range as compared to 2025
"We delivered a strong second quarter with consumable revenue growing nearly 150% year-over-year," said Yuling Luo, PhD, founder, CEO, and chair of Alamar Biosciences. "With the recent launches of eMTBR-tau and the Immune 340 Panel strengthening our content menu and extending into new disease areas, we believe we are well-positioned to sustain momentum into the coming quarters."
Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Revenue was $29.4 million for the second quarter of 2026, an 82% increase from $16.2 million for the corresponding prior-year period. Instrument revenue grew 35% to $7.8 million, from $5.8 million for the corresponding prior-year period, driven primarily by continued growth in new instrument placements. Consumable revenue grew 147% to $15.5 million, from $6.3 million for the corresponding prior-year period, driven primarily by strong demand for multiplex panels. Services and other revenue grew 49% to $6.2 million, from $4.1 million for the corresponding prior-year period.
Gross margin was 60% for the second quarter of 2026, as compared to 53% for the corresponding prior-year period. The increase in gross margin was primarily driven by manufacturing efficiencies for consumables and a favorable shift in mix toward high-margin consumables.
Operating expenses were $31.2 million for the second quarter of 2026, an 89% increase from $16.5 million for the corresponding prior-year period. The year-over-year increase in operating expenses was primarily related to planned investments in headcount, infrastructure and R&D capabilities as well as incremental public company costs.
Operating loss was $13.5 million for the second quarter of 2026, as compared to an operating loss of $7.9 million for the corresponding prior-year period. This includes $3.3 million of stock-based compensation for the second quarter of 2026, as compared to $0.7 million for the second quarter of 2025.
Net loss was $13.2 million for the second quarter of 2026 and higher than the $7.0 million net loss in the corresponding prior-year period.
Cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments and restricted cash were $256.3 million as of June 30, 2026.
2026 Guidance
Alamar Biosciences expects full year 2026 revenue to be in the range of $116 million to $120 million, representing growth of 59% at the midpoint of the range compared to full year 2025.
Webcast Information
Alamar Biosciences will host a conference call to discuss the second quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Monday, August 10, 2026 at 1:30 pm Pacific Time / 4:30 pm Eastern Time. A webcast of the conference call can be accessed at https://investors.alamarbio.com/.
About Alamar Biosciences, Inc.
Alamar is a commercial-stage proteomics company establishing a gold standard in protein detection and analysis. Leveraging our proprietary NULISA™ technology and the ARGO™ HT System, our platform is designed to detect protein biomarkers at extremely low concentrations in blood with ultra-high sensitivity, high specificity, flexible multiplexing, broad dynamic range and seamless automation. We refer to this combination of features as "Precision Proteomics," and believe it fills a critical gap in the field of advanced proteomics, helping researchers unlock the full spectrum of protein biomarkers across disease states. Learn more at alamarbio.com.
Forward Looking Statements
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Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||
2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||
Revenue: | |||||||||||||||
Product revenue | $ | 23,269 | $ | 12,040 | $ | 44,610 | $ | 21,209 | |||||||
Service and other revenue | 6,158 | 4,122 | 10,852 | 8,044 | |||||||||||
Total revenue(1) | 29,427 | 16,162 | 55,462 | 29,253 | |||||||||||
Cost of revenue: | |||||||||||||||
Cost of product revenue(2) | 9,858 | 6,489 | 19,668 | 11,860 | |||||||||||
Cost of service and other revenue(2) | 1,851 | 1,092 | 3,619 | 2,423 | |||||||||||
Total cost of revenue | 11,709 | 7,581 | 23,287 | 14,283 | |||||||||||
Gross profit | 17,718 | 8,581 | 32,175 | 14,970 | |||||||||||
Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||
Research and development(2) | 13,817 | 8,895 | 26,834 | 17,197 | |||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative(2) | 17,433 | 7,605 | 31,220 | 14,245 | |||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 31,250 | 16,500 | 58,054 | 31,442 | |||||||||||
Loss from operations | (13,532 | ) | (7,919 | ) | (25,879 | ) | (16,472 | ) | |||||||
Interest income, net | 1,875 | 630 | 2,414 | 1,416 | |||||||||||
Interest expense | (224 | ) | (48 | ) | (447 | ) | (94 | ) | |||||||
Loss on remeasurement of convertible notes | (1,377 | ) | — | (9,971 | ) | — | |||||||||
Other (expense) income, net | (34 | ) | 314 | (270 | ) | 468 | |||||||||
Net loss before income tax | (13,292 | ) | (7,023 | ) | (34,153 | ) | (14,682 | ) | |||||||
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes | (93 | ) | — | 371 | — | ||||||||||
Net loss | $ | (13,199 | ) | $ | (7,023 | ) | $ | (34,524 | ) | $ | (14,682 | ) | |||
Net loss per share, basic and diluted | $ | (0.22 | ) | $ | (0.62 | ) | $ | (0.97 | ) | $ | (1.30 | ) | |||
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted | 58,665,055 | 11,409,556 | 35,589,492 | 11,334,630 |
(1) The following table represents revenue by source for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||
Instruments | $ | 7,788 | $ | 5,773 | $ | 15,169 | $ | 9,919 | ||||||||
Consumables | 15,481 | 6,267 | 29,441 | 11,290 | ||||||||||||
Services | 6,158 | 4,122 | 10,852 | 7,794 | ||||||||||||
Other revenue | — | — | — | 250 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 29,427 | $ | 16,162 | $ | 55,462 | $ | 29,253 |
(2) Includes stock-based compensation expense as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||
Cost of product revenue | $ | 45 | $ | 7 | $ | 59 | $ | 15 | ||||||||
Cost of service and other revenue | 58 | 12 | 80 | 25 | ||||||||||||
Research and development | 838 | 262 | 1,230 | 491 | ||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | 2,339 | 399 | 3,378 | 768 | ||||||||||||
Total stock-based compensation expense | $ | 3,280 | $ | 680 | $ | 4,747 | $ | 1,299 | ||||||||
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June 30, | December 31, | ||||||
ASSETS | |||||||
Current Assets | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 132,969 | $ | 30,002 | |||
Short-term investments | 117,083 | — | |||||
Accounts receivable | 20,344 | 12,753 | |||||
Inventory | 45,409 | 38,482 | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 15,577 | 13,468 | |||||
Total current assets | 331,382 | 94,705 | |||||
Restricted cash | 6,254 | 4,907 | |||||
Property and equipment, net | 13,358 | 10,498 | |||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 35,798 | 26,130 | |||||
Capitalized software, net | 1,605 | 1,988 | |||||
Other assets—noncurrent | 2,578 | 1,764 | |||||
Total assets | $ | 390,975 | $ | 139,992 | |||
LIABILITIES, CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) | |||||||
Current Liabilities | |||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 13,790 | $ | 5,872 | |||
Accrued and other current liabilities | 11,893 | 15,759 | |||||
Short-term operating lease liabilities | 2,277 | 2,099 | |||||
Total current liabilities | 27,960 | 23,730 | |||||
Long-term operating lease liabilities | 39,182 | 29,564 | |||||
Warrant liabilities | — | 247 | |||||
Term debt | 9,947 | 9,810 | |||||
Other noncurrent liabilities | 1,029 | 599 | |||||
Total liabilities | 78,118 | 63,950 | |||||
Convertible preferred stock | — | 234,996 | |||||
Stockholders' equity (deficit) | |||||||
Founders preferred stock | — | — | |||||
Common stock | 7 | 1 | |||||
Additional paid-in capital | 516,288 | 9,892 | |||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (139 | ) | (72 | ) | |||
Accumulated deficit | (203,299 | ) | (168,775 | ) | |||
Total stockholders' equity (deficit) | 312,857 | (158,954 | ) | ||||
Total liabilities, convertible preferred stock and stockholders' equity (deficit) | $ | 390,975 | $ | 139,992 | |||