Revenue reached $5.1 million; Gross margin improved to 90% from 80% in the prior year
Broad Vision AI platform traction drove strong growth in ROC SDK, ROC ABIS, and ROC Enroll
ROC Evidence achieves milestone upon 2Q26 commercialization, generated first revenue ahead of plan
DENVER, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rank One Computing Corporation d/b/a ROC, (Nasdaq: ROC) (“ROC” or the “Company”), a U.S. leader in Vision AI, building unified biometric, video analytics, and decision intelligence solutions, today announces financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.
“In 2Q, ROC's revenue nearly doubled sequentially to $5.1 million, gross margin expanded to 90%, and government R&D revenue increased 41% year over year,” said B. Scott Swann, ROC's Chief Executive Officer. “These results demonstrate measurable progress in our contract revenue due to improving government program activity and broader commercialization across our Vision AI platform. ROC SDK, ROC ABIS, and ROC Enroll each delivered significant revenue growth, while ROC Evidence generated its first commercial revenue ahead of plan.”
“Importantly, in the first quarter, we indicated our outlook on government procurement activity was beginning to improve. Consistent with the outlook, ROC's government contracting activity and revenue demonstrated this improvement. This increase in contract revenue gives us greater confidence in an anticipated revenue ramp during the second half of 2026. Our long-term strategy remains unchanged, with a focus on converting this activity into larger, longer-duration programs while expanding commercial adoption across our product portfolio,” concluded Mr. Swann.
Second Quarter 2026 and Recent Business Updates
- Awarded a $4.9 million follow-on R&D contract with a U.S. Department of War (DoW) agency to advance Vision AI capabilities in support of augmented warfighter operations
- ROC Evidence generated its first commercial revenue through an early-adopter deployment with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), previously announced in first quarter 2026, achieving this commercial milestone ahead of plan
- Converted ROC ABIS's first two pilot customers, announced in the first quarter of 2026, into long-term commercial deployments, demonstrating successful progression from evaluation to adoption
- Continued to expand the ROC Watch customer base and maintained the relationship with the government agency associated with the deployment in the prior-year period
- ROC SDK growth supported by new and expanded customer deployments
- ROC Enroll program expansion with MTN in South Africa across regional footprint
Second Quarter 2026 Corporate Highlights and Subsequent Events
- Entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Zuccaro Technical Consulting LLC (ZTC), adding digital forensics capabilities designed to accelerate the commercial expansion of ROC Evidence. Closing is expected to occur during the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions
- Received Developmental Testing and Evaluation Designation (DT&E) for ROC Watch under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act, providing certain federal liability protections for ROC and customer organizations that deploy the platform
- Achieved leading global rankings in National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) benchmarks for fastest search speed and identification accuracy in the NIST ELFT latent fingerprint evaluation and across multiple NIST FRIF fingerprint search benchmarks, further validation of ROC's American-made technology for large-scale ABIS applications
- Appointed Dr. Kathleen Kiernan, former federal law-enforcement and national-security executive, to the Company's Board of Directors
- Formed an official Homeland Security and Intelligence division led by first Senior Advisor Steven L. McQueen, former FBI Threat Screening Center Director
- Named “Facial Recognition System of the Year” in the 2026 AI Breakthrough Awards
Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results (as compared to Second Quarter 2025)
Revenue of $5.1 million increased approximately $0.1 million, or 2% for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $5.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The increase reflected higher R&D contract revenue due to an increased pace in government funding activity in the second quarter of 2026, which more than offset lower product revenue related to the completion of a mission-focused ROC Watch deployment.
On a sequential basis, second-quarter revenue increased approximately 100% from $2.5 million, in the first quarter of 2026. The sequential increase in revenue was largely driven by an expanded government program, totaling $4.9 million, which was previously delayed due to the slowdown in government funding activity through early 2026.
Product revenue was $2.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, a decrease of $0.7 million, or 26%, from $2.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The decline was the result of a mission-focused ROC Watch deployment, which commenced in the first quarter of 2025, successfully expanded, and was subsequently completed in the fourth quarter of 2025.
As reflected in ROC Watch's second quarter revenue, certain mission deployments are phased and finite in nature. The Company continued to expand its ROC Watch customer base during the quarter and is encouraged by the ongoing relationship with the government customer associated with the completed program for potential future opportunities.
During the second quarter of 2026, ROC's Vision AI products generated strong growth partially offsetting the year-over-year decrease in ROC Watch revenue:
- ROC SDK revenue was $1.6 million, a YoY increase of 84%, from $0.9 million, reflecting new customers and expansion opportunities
- ROC ABIS revenue was $164,000, a YoY increase of 723%, from approximately $20,000, reflecting initial commercialization and early-adopter activity
- ROC Enroll revenue was approximately $83,000, a YoY increase of 125%, from approximately $37,000, representing commercial expansion across MTN's national telecom network in South Africa
- ROC Evidence secured a monetization opportunity ahead of plan, generating approximately $18,000 of initial commercial revenue
Government R&D contract revenue was approximately $3.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, an increase of approximately $0.9 million, or 41%, from $2.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The increase primarily reflected revenue recognized from a significant government contract expansion awarded during the quarter and improving government contracting activity following the slower award environment experienced in late 2025 and early 2026.
The pace of new contract awards and customer order placement during the quarter indicates steady progress in government contracting activity following the slower award environment experienced in late 2025 and early 2026.
Gross profit was $4.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, an increase of $0.6 million, or 14%, compared with $4.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. Additionally, gross margin expanded to 90% for the three months ended June 30, 2026, from 80% for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The improvement primarily reflected a higher contribution of software license revenue and lower cost of sales. Gross margin may fluctuate between reporting periods depending on product mix and the level of government R&D contract activity.
Operating expenses totaled $5.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $3.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The increase reflects planned growth investments following the Company's initial public offering in February 2026. In addition, research and development expenses of $2.0 million reflect continued investment in engineering personnel and the development and enhancement of ROC's Vision AI products. The Company also made significant strategic capital investments to expand high-performance data center infrastructure, including private cloud and SaaS delivery environments, securing the underlying compute scale required to power high-throughput enterprise analytics.
Net loss was $0.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared with net income of $0.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. Basic and diluted net loss per share was ($0.04) for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared with basic and diluted net income per share of $0.04 for the three months ended June 30, 2025.
As of June 30, 2026, ROC had $11.9 million in cash, $14.8 million in working capital, and no debt outstanding following the full repayment of its revolving credit facility.
Business Outlook
Based on current contract schedules, ROC expects government revenue to increase in the third quarter of 2026, with continued program activity and related revenue in the fourth quarter.
The Company remains focused on near-term priorities to build a larger base of product and support revenue through converting government contract activity into larger and longer-duration programs, advancing ROC ABIS early adopters and pilot programs to expanded deployments, building upon the initial monetization of ROC Evidence and ROC Access, expanding ROC Watch deployments across new and active customers, finalizing the acquisition of ZTC, and continuing active discussions with anchor ROC ABIS and ROC Evidence customers.
Further, ROC believes its long-term revenue profile will be supported by expanding its anchor government customer relationships into multi-year programs that drive high-margin, recurring revenue related to ROC product and support services.
Conference Call Information
ROC will host a conference call today, August 13, 2026, at 4:30 PM ET to discuss the results for the second quarter of 2026 and conduct a question-and-answer session. The dial-in number for the conference call is (877) 270-2148 (toll-free) or (412) 317-6060 (international). Please dial into the number 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
In addition, a live webcast of the conference call will be available on ROC's Investor Relations website at https://investors.roc.ai/. A replay of the webcast will be available on ROC's Investor Relations website for one year following the call.
About ROC
ROC is a leading U.S. developer and manufacturer of Vision AI, delivering sovereign biometrics, video analytics, and mission intelligence through a unified platform. This enables agency and integrator partners to unlock faster, more accurate, and cost-efficient capabilities. At its core, ROC transforms raw pixels into real-time operational awareness for defense, public safety, and digital commerce. The Company is headquartered in Denver, Colo., with additional hubs in Grand Rapids, Mich., and Morgantown, W.V. For more information, please visit the Company's website: www.roc.ai.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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June 30, Six Months Ended
June 30, 2026 2025 2026 2025 Sales$5,092,982 $4,968,922 $7,641,624 $8,142,444 Cost of sales 526,273 974,427 1,069,267 1,634,164 Gross profit 4,566,709 3,994,495 6,572,357 6,508,280 Operating expenses: Selling, general and administrative 3,272,434 1,821,576 6,205,656 3,798,292 Research and development 2,069,768 1,349,326 4,157,535 2,903,572 Total operating expenses 5,342,202 3,170,902 10,363,191 6,701,864 Operating (loss) income (775,493) 823,593 (3,790,834) (193,584) Other income (expense) Interest income (expense) 10,705 (12,895) (8,712) (23,095)Other income (expense) (51,725) — (55,161) — Total other expense (41,020) (12,895) (63,873) (23,095)(Loss) income before tax (816,513) 810,698 (3,854,707) (216,679)Provision for (benefit from) income taxes — 229,494 — (61,319)Net (loss) income$(816,513) $581,204 $(3,854,707) $(155,360) Earnings (loss) per share — basic$(0.04) $0.04 $(0.22) $(0.01)Earnings (loss) per share — diluted$(0.04) $0.04 $(0.22) $(0.01)Weighted-average shares — basic 19,080,127 14,999,087 17,859,295 14,992,287 Weighted-average shares — diluted 19,080,127 16,099,632 17,859,295 14,992,287
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
June 30, December 31, 2026 2025 Assets Current assets: Cash$11,913,463 $270,560 Accounts receivable, net 5,590,579 4,155,230 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 694,910 420,785 Total current assets 18,198,952 4,846,575 Property and equipment, net 1,030,318 268,569 Intangible assets, net 4,759 5,519 Operating lease right-of-use asset 945,954 1,088,181 Capitalized software, net 1,755,147 726,582 Other assets 35,643 30,195 Total non-current assets 3,771,821 2,119,046 Total assets$21,970,773 $6,965,621 Liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit) Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued expenses$2,117,986 $2,802,961 Deferred revenue 954,360 1,382,995 Line of credit — 1,839,891 Current portion of operating lease liabilities 312,328 306,113 Total current liabilities 3,384,674 6,331,960 Long-term operating lease liabilities 755,967 912,229 Deferred tax liability 13,703 13,703 Other long-term liabilities 8,879 — Total long-term liabilities 778,549 925,932 Total liabilities 4,163,223 7,257,892 Commitments and contingencies Stockholders' equity: Common stock, par value $0.01; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 19,080,127 and 15,021,650 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2026, and December 31, 2025, respectively 190,801 150,217 Additional paid-in capital 26,140,399 4,226,455 Accumulated deficit (8,523,650) (4,668,943)Total stockholders' equity (deficit) 17,807,550 (292,271)Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$21,970,773 $6,965,621
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 2025 Cash flows from operating activities: Net loss$(3,854,707) $(155,360)Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities: Stock-based compensation 472,257 180,446 Depreciation and amortization 164,232 69,164 Non-cash lease expense 175,424 175,502 Change in expected credit losses 25,200 104,220 Changes in assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable, net (1,460,549) 63,568 Prepaid expenses and other current assets (274,125) 41,743 Deferred tax asset — (61,319)Other assets (5,448) — Deferred revenue (428,635) (775,712)Accounts payable and accrued expenses (684,975) 404,185 Lease liability (183,245) (172,627)Other long term liabilities 8,879 — Net cash used in operating activities (6,045,692) (126,190) Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of property and equipment (864,485) — Capitalized software (1,089,301) (354,171)Net cash used in investing activities (1,953,786) (354,171) Cash flows from financing activities: Net proceeds from issuance of common stock 21,482,271 — Proceeds from the exercise of stock options — 8,106 Repayment to the line of credit, net (1,839,890) (192,859)Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 19,642,381 (184,753) Net change in cash 11,642,903 (665,114)Cash at beginning of period 270,560 726,436 Cash at end of period$11,913,463 $61,322 Supplemental disclosures: Cash paid for interest$70,848 $23,019 NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Fair value of warrants issued with initial public offering$936,042 $—
DISAGGREGATION OF REVENUE
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June 30, 2026 2025 2026 2025 ROC SDK$1,590,311 $864,635 $2,912,612 $2,542,140 ROC Watch 248,121 1,924,583 1,137,601 2,427,230 ROC ABIS 163,646 19,885 233,467 39,554 ROC Enroll 82,697 36,815 124,593 274,460 ROC Evidence 17,500 — 17,500 — Total Product Revenue 2,102,275 2,845,918 4,425,773 5,283,384 R&D Contracts 2,990,707 2,123,004 3,215,851 2,859,060 Total Revenue$5,092,982 $4,968,922 $7,641,624 $8,142,444
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