Arcadia Biosciences (RKDA) Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Business Highlights

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 -- Zola® volumes increase 18% year-over-year -- -- SG&A at lowest level in Arcadia’s history -- DALLAS, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arcadia Biosciences, Inc.® (Nasdaq: RKDA), a producer and marketer of innovative wellness products, today released its financial and business results for the first quarter of 2026. “We are very pleased with our performance during the first quarter of 2026,” said T.J. Schaefer, CEO of Arcadia. “We were able to bring in gross proceeds of approximately $2.1 million from the exercise of previously outstanding preferred investment options, Zola® coconut water revenues and volumes increased at a double-digit rate compared to the same quarter last year, and our selling, general, and administrative expenses are at the lowest level in Arcadia’s history as a public company. “Going forward, we continue to evaluate strategic alternatives but also remain focused on growing our Zola coconut water brand and are excited about the prospects of launching a new product that we expect to be on the shelves of many of our largest customers this fall,” Schaefer added. More detailed financial information is included in the company’s Report on Form 8-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), available in the Investors section of the company’s website under SEC Filings. RevenuesSales of Zola coconut water unit volumes increased 18% and also benefitted from a price increase that went into effect at the beginning of the year. However, reported revenues decreased $100,000, or 8%, during the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, driven primarily by a revenue reserve release of approximately $193,000 in 2025. Operating ExpensesTotal operating expenses increased by $1.2 million during the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025 due to the $750,000 gain on sale of the company’s reduced gluten and oxidative stability patent portfolios and $1.0 million gain related to the change in fair value of contingent consideration liability in the first quarter of 2025. Cost of revenues increased $18,000, or 3%, during the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025 driven primarily by the increase in Zola sales volume, which increased product costs and freight expenses. Selling, general, and administrative expenses decreased by $559,000 during the first...

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