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Velo3D Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Velo3D, Inc. (Nasdaq: VELO) ("Velo3D" or the "Company"), a leader in additive manufacturing ("AM") technology known for transforming aerospace and defense supply chains through world-class metal AM, today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
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FREMONT, Calif., May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Velo3D, Inc. (Nasdaq: VELO) ("Velo3D" or the "Company"), a leader in additive manufacturing ("AM") technology known for transforming aerospace and defense supply chains through world-class metal AM, today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Recent Business Developments "For the first quarter, we delivered a strong start to 2026 with revenue up 48% year‑over‑year, reflecting recent sales momentum and disciplined execution across our end markets," said Arun Jeldi, CEO of Velo3D. "Importantly, we achieved positive gross margin this quarter, a key inflection point that validates our operating model as we scale production and continue to drive cost efficiency. With a robust pipeline of opportunities, we believe we have a solid foundation for continued growth." "Demand remains particularly strong in defense and aerospace, where customers are prioritizing scalable, high‑performance additive manufacturing solutions. To support this demand and accelerate our expansion, we completed a successful equity offering in April, securing additional capital to invest in talent and operational infrastructure. We believe our competitive position is strengthening as we deepen customer relationships and expand into new programs. We remain focused on executing our expansion plans to capture these opportunities and drive long‑term value creation." Summary of First Quarter 2026 Results Total Revenue was $13.8 million. 3D Printer and parts revenue increased 60% compared to the first quarter of 2025, driven by an increase in the average selling price, number of systems sold, and an increase in RPS revenues. While system sales are expected to remain the primary driver of revenue in 2026, the Company anticipates that, under its new go-to-market strategy, its RPS parts production business will contribute an increasing share of revenue. Gross margin for the first quarter was 17.2% compared to 7.5% in the first quarter of 2025. This change was primarily driven by the higher average selling price of Sapphire XC systems and increased RPS volume. Operating expenses for the first quarter were $9.3 million compared to $12.2 million in the first quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP adjusted operating expenses, excluding stock-based compensation recor...