Press Releases May 13, 2026 07:00 AM

Kamada Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Affirms 2026 Annual Guidance; Expecting Significantly Stronger Remainder of the Year

Kamada Reports Solid Q1 2026 Results and Affirms Strong Annual Guidance with Growth in Specialty Plasma-Derived Therapies

By Nina Shah KMDA

Kamada Ltd. reported Q1 2026 revenues of $45.2 million, a 3% year-over-year increase, with adjusted EBITDA of $11.6 million and net income rising 4% to $4.1 million. Despite a temporary shipment delay, demand for key products like KEDRAB in the U.S. and KAMRAB and VARIZIG in international markets is rising. The company reaffirms its 2026 revenue guidance of $200-$205 million and adjusted EBITDA of $50-$53 million, anticipating double-digit organic profitable growth. Expansion of commercial portfolio, ramp-up of plasma collection in FDA-approved Texas centers, and pursuit of M&A opportunities support long-term growth.

Kamada Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Affirms 2026 Annual Guidance; Expecting Significantly Stronger Remainder of the Year
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Key Points

  • Q1 revenue increased 3% to $45.2 million, driven by sales growth of proprietary products and distribution segment expansion.
  • Company affirmed full-year 2026 guidance projecting 12% revenue growth and 23% adjusted EBITDA growth over 2025.
  • Announced FDA approval of San Antonio plasma collection center and ongoing ramp-up of plasma collection operations to support vertical integration and growth.
  • Sectors impacted include healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and specialty plasma therapy markets.
  • Q1-2026 Revenue of $45.2 Million, up 3% Year-over-Year; Adjusted EBITDA of $11.6 Million, representing a Robust 26% Margin of Revenues; Net Income of $4.1 Million, up 4% Year-over-Year
  • Underlying Demand for the Company’s Products Continues to Increase, Supporting the Company’s Expectation for a Significantly Stronger Remainder of 2026
  • Company Affirms 2026 Annual Guidance of $200 Million – $205 Million in Revenues and $50 Million – $53 Million of Adjusted EBITDA, Representing Annual Double-Digit Organic Profitable Growth
  • Q1-2026 Results Impacted by Temporary Shipment Delay of a Single Order, Subsequently Delivered during April 
  • Company Continues to Evaluate Near-Term Business Development and M&A Transactions to Further Enhance Long-Term Profitable Growth
  • Conference Call and Live Webcast Today at 8:30am ET

REHOVOT, Israel, and HOBOKEN, N.J., May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kamada Ltd. (NASDAQ: KMDA; TASE: KMDA.TA), a global biopharmaceutical company with a portfolio of marketed products indicated for rare and serious conditions and a leader in the specialty plasma-derived therapies field, today announced financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026.

“Our operational and financial performance in 2026 is off to a solid start, with first quarter revenues and adjusted EBITDA in line with our expectations,” said Amir London, Kamada’s Chief Executive Officer. “Total revenues for the first quarter were $45.2 million, an increase of approximately 3% year-over-year, and adjusted EBITDA was $11.6 million, representing a robust 26% margin of revenue. Net income for the quarter was $4.1 million, up 4% year-over-year. While temporary shipment delay of a single order, subsequently delivered during April, affected first quarter financial results, importantly, the underlying demand of our products, including for KEDRAB® in the U.S. market as well as KAMRAB® and VARIZIG® in ex-U.S. markets, continues to increase, supporting our confidence for a significantly stronger remainder of 2026. We are reiterating our 2026 annual guidance of $200 million to $205 million in revenues and $50 million to $53 million of adjusted EBITDA, respectively, representing 12% and 23% growth when comparing 2026 guidance mid-points to 2025 results.”

“In 2026, our focus remains on the expansion of our entire commercial product portfolio, including our six FDA-approved specialty plasma-derived products. In our Distribution segment, growth is supported by the launch of additional biosimilar products in the Israeli market, as well our expansion of the Distribution business to the MENA region. We are ramping up plasma collection in our three FDA-approved Texas-based plasma centers, which are expected to provide significant capacity of specialty and normal source plasma collection, strengthening our vertical integration and supporting continued growth. Lastly, we continue to make progress evaluating and securing near-term new business development and M&A opportunities that will enrich our current portfolio and generate synergies with our existing commercial operations,” concluded Mr. London.

Financial Highlights for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026

  • Total revenues were $45.2 million in the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 3% compared to $44.0 million in the first quarter of 2025. The increase in revenues year-over-year was primarily driven by increased sales of KEDRAB, as well as increased sales in our Distribution segment.  
  • Gross profit and gross margins were $19.1 million and 42%, respectively, in the first quarter of 2026, compared to $20.7 million and 47%, respectively, in the first quarter of 2025. The reduction in gross margin year-over-year was affected by products and markets' sales mix.
  • Operating expenses, including R&D, S&M, G&A and other expenses, totaled $12.1 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared to $13.0 million in the first quarter of 2025. The decrease was driven by a reduction in R&D expense related to the termination of the Phase 3 InnovAATe clinical trial, offset by increases in S&M and G&A expenses related to our investments in the overall growth of the commercial product portfolio.  
  • Net income was $4.1 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2026, up 4% as compared to $4.0 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2025.
  • Adjusted EBITDA, as detailed in the tables below, was $11.6 million in the first quarter of 2026, equivalent to the adjusted EBITDA reported in the first quarter of 2025.
  • Cash used in operating activities was $0.3 million in the first quarter of 2026, as compared to cash used in operating activities of $0.5 million in the first quarter of 2025.

Balance Sheet Highlights
As of March 31, 2026, Kamada had cash and cash equivalents and short-term investment totaling $73.1 million, as compared to $75.5 million as of December 31, 2025. The Company recorded $0.3 million in cash used in operating activities, net cash used in investment activities of $1.0 million, net cash used in financing activities of $0.9 million and exchange differences on balances of cash and cash equivalent of $0.2 million, collectively resulting in an overall decrease in cash balance.

Recent Corporate Highlights

  • Announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Kamada Plasma’s collection center in San Antonio, TX. The approval was obtained following an on-site inspection made by the FDA during February 2026. The center is now cleared to commence commercial sales of normal source plasma.
  • Announced the payment of a cash dividend of $0.25 (approximately NIS 0.77) per share on the Company’s ordinary shares (totaling approximately $14.4 million). The cash dividend was paid on April 7, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 23, 2026.

Fiscal 2026 Guidance
Kamada is reiterating its 2026 annual financial guidance of total revenues in the range of $200 million to $205 million and adjusted EBITDA in the range of $50 million to $53 million, representing year-over-year increase of 12% in revenues and 23% in adjusted EBITDA based on mid-point of 2026 annual guidance.

Conference Call Details
Kamada management will host an investment community conference call on Wednesday, May 13, at 8:30am Eastern Time to discuss these results and answer questions. Shareholders and other interested parties may participate in the call by dialing 1-877-407-0792 (from within the U.S.), 1-809-406-247 (from Israel), or 1-201-689- 8263 (International) using conference I.D. 13760232. The call will be webcast live on the internet at: https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1760803&tp_key=7219e3b56c

Non-IFRS financial measures
We present EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA because we use these non-IFRS financial measures to assess our operational performance, for financial and operational decision-making, and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons on a consistent basis. Management believes these non-IFRS financial measures are useful to investors because: (1) they allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management in its financial and operational decision-making and provide investors with a meaningful perspective on the current underlying performance of the Company’s core ongoing operations; and (2) they exclude the impact of certain items that are not directly attributable to our core operating performance and that may obscure trends in the core operating performance of the business. Non-IFRS financial measures have limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, our IFRS results. We expect to continue reporting non-IFRS financial measures, adjusting for the items described below, and we expect to continue to incur expenses similar to certain of the non-cash, non-IFRS adjustments described below. Accordingly, unless otherwise stated, the exclusion of these and other similar items in the presentation of non-IFRS financial measures should not be construed as an inference that these items are unusual, infrequent or non-recurring. EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are not recognized terms under IFRS and do not purport to be an alternative to IFRS terms as an indicator of operating performance or any other IFRS measure. Moreover, because not all companies use identical measures and calculations, the presentation of EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. EBITDA is defined as net income (loss), plus income tax expense, plus or minus financial income or expenses, net, plus or minus income or expense in respect of securities measured at fair value, net, plus or minus income or expenses in respect of currency exchange differences and derivatives instruments, net, plus depreciation and amortization expense, whereas adjusted EBITDA is the EBITDA plus non-cash share-based compensation expenses and certain other costs.

For the projected 2026 adjusted EBITDA information presented herein, the Company is unable to provide a reconciliation of this forward measure to the most comparable IFRS financial measure because the information for these measures is dependent on future events, many of which are outside of the Company’s control. Additionally, estimating such forward-looking measures and providing a meaningful reconciliation consistent with the Company’s accounting policies for future periods is meaningfully difficult and requires a level of precision that is unavailable for these future periods and cannot be accomplished without unreasonable effort. Forward-looking non-IFRS measures are estimated in a manner consistent with the relevant definitions and assumptions noted in the Company’s adjusted EBITDA for historical periods.

About Kamada
Kamada Ltd. (the “Company”) is a global biopharmaceutical company with a portfolio of marketed products indicated for rare and serious conditions and a leader in the specialty plasma-derived therapies field. FIMI Opportunity Funds, the leading private equity firm in Israel, is the Company’s controlling shareholder, beneficially owning approximately 38% of the outstanding ordinary shares. The Company’s strategy is focused on driving profitable growth through four primary growth pillars: First, organic growth of its commercial portfolio, including continued investment in the commercialization and life cycle management of its proprietary products, consisting of six FDA-approved specialty plasma-derived products: KEDRAB®, GLASSIA®, CYTOGAM®, VARIZIG®, WINRHO SDF® and HEPAGAM B®, as well as KAMRAB®, and two equine-based anti-snake venom products. Second, distribution of third parties' pharmaceutical products in Israel & the MENA region through in-licensing partnerships, including the launch of several biosimilar products in Israel. Third, the Company is ramping up its plasma collection operations to support revenue growth through the sale of normal source plasma to other plasma-derived manufacturers, and to support its increasing demand for hyper-immune plasma. The Company currently owns three FDA approved operating plasma collection centers in the United States, in Beaumont, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas. Fourth, the Company aims to secure new mergers and acquisitions, business development, in-licensing and/or collaboration opportunities, which are anticipated to enhance the Company’s marketed products portfolio and leverage its financial strength and existing commercial infrastructure to drive long-term profitable growth. The Company is leveraging its manufacturing, research and development expertise to advance the development and commercialization of additional product candidates, targeting areas of significant unmet medical need.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts, including statements regarding: 1) the Company’s expectation for a significantly stronger remainder of 2026, 2) the Company’s reiterated 2026 annual guidance of $200 million to $205 million in revenues and $50 million to $53 million of adjusted EBITDA; 3) continued increase in underlying demand for the Company’s products, including KEDRAB® in the U.S. market and KAMRAB® and VARIZIG® in ex-U.S. markets; 4) the expansion of the Company’s entire commercial product portfolio and the Distribution segment, including expansion to the MENA region and launch of additional biosimilar products in Israel; 5) ramp-up of plasma collection operations at the Company’s plasma collection centers and the expected contribution of such operations to the Company’s vertical integration and continued growth; 6) the Company’s evaluation of and securing near-term new business development and M&A opportunities to further enhance long-term profitable growth; 7) the anticipated enrichment of the Company’s marketed products portfolio and generation of synergies with its existing commercial operations; and 8) the development and commercialization of additional product candidates targeting areas of significant unmet medical need. Forward-looking statements are based on Kamada’s current knowledge and its present beliefs and expectations regarding possible future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of several factors including, but not limited to the evolving nature of the conflicts in the Middle East and the impact of such conflicts in Israel, the Middle East and the rest of the world, the impact of these conflicts on market conditions and the general economic, industry and political conditions in Israel, the U.S. and globally, effect of tariffs on overall international trade and specifically on Kamada’s ability to continue maintaining expected sales and profit levels in light of such tariffs, the effect on establishment and timing of business initiatives, Kamada’s ability to find near-term business development and M&A transactions and leverage such opportunities and successfully integrate such opportunities with its existing product portfolio, unexpected results of clinical and development programs, regulatory delays,  and other risks detailed in Kamada’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) including those discussed in its most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F and in any subsequent reports on Form 6-K, each of which is on file or furnished with the SEC and available at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The forward-looking statements made herein speak only as of the date of this announcement and Kamada undertakes no obligation to update publicly such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as otherwise required by law.

CONTACTS:
Chaime Orlev
Chief Financial Officer
[email protected]

Brian Ritchie
LifeSci Advisors, LLC
212-915-2578
[email protected]


 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
  As of  As of
  March 31,  December 31,
  2026
 2025  2025
  Unaudited     U.S. Dollars in Thousands Assets        Current Assets        Cash and cash equivalents$32,922  $76,250  $75,469 Short-term investments 40,225   -   - Trade receivables, net 36,515   27,876   27,007 Other accounts receivables 4,136   6,016   5,656 Inventories 85,437   78,358   84,943 Total Current Assets 199,235   188,500   193,075             Non-Current Assets           Property, plant and equipment, net 41,463   37,406   41,367 Right-of-use assets 8,908   9,539   8,900 Intangible assets and other long-term assets 95,676   101,422   97,511 Goodwill 30,313   30,313   30,313 Contract assets 7,426   7,925   7,544 Total Non-Current Assets 183,786   186,605   185,635 Total Assets$383,021  $375,105  $378,710 Liabilities           Current Liabilities           Current maturities of lease liabilities$2,198  $1,780  $2,121 Current maturities of other long term liabilities 10,643   10,889   9,923 Trade payables 21,938   24,854   23,242 Other accounts payables 24,930   19,319   12,108 Deferred revenues 67   205   - Total Current Liabilities 59,776   57,047   47,394             Non-Current Liabilities           Lease liabilities 9,443   9,318   9,440 Contingent consideration 20,910   21,216   20,372 Other long-term liabilities 29,925   32,990   30,113 Deferred taxes 2,866   2,061   1,651 Employee benefit liabilities, net 714   516   670 Total Non-Current Liabilities 63,858   66,101   62,246             Shareholder’s Equity           Ordinary shares 15,078   15,074   15,078 Additional paid in capital  net 268,360   268,160   268,283 Capital reserve due to translation to presentation currency (3,490)  (3,490)  (3,490)Capital reserve from hedges (6)  (117)  177 Capital reserve from share-based payments 6,434   5,266   5,711 Capital reserve from employee benefits 374   372   385 Accumulated deficit (27,363)  (33,308)  (17,074)Total Shareholder’s Equity 259,387   251,957   269,070 Total Liabilities and Shareholder’s Equity$383,021  $375,105  $378,710 


 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
  Three months period
Ended
March 31,
  Year Ended
    December 31,
  2026
 2025  2025
  Unaudited     U.S. Dollars in Thousands Revenues from proprietary products$36,227  $40,017  $156,206 Revenues from distribution 9,013   4,001   24,254             Total revenues 45,240   44,018   180,460             Cost of revenues from proprietary products 18,202   19,738   83,928 Cost of revenues from distribution 7,922   3,531   20,125             Total cost of revenues 26,124   23,269   104,053             Gross profit 19,116   20,749   76,407             Research and development expenses 2,181   4,246   12,995 Selling and marketing expenses 4,753   4,510   18,455 General and administrative expenses 5,229   4,198   18,724 Other expenses -   -   - Operating income (loss) 6,953   7,795   26,233             Financial income 425   534   1,921 Income (expenses) in respect of currency exchange differences and derivatives instruments, net (261)  251   (1,171)Financial Income (expense) in respect of contingent consideration and other long- term liabilities. (1,538)  (1,775)  (2,652)Financial expenses (188)  (192)  (864)Income before tax on income 5,391   6,613   23,467 Taxes on income (1,259)  (2,649)  (3,269)            Net Income (loss)$4,132  $3,964  $20,198             Other Comprehensive Income (loss):           Amounts that will be or that have been reclassified to profit or loss when specific conditions are met           Gain (loss) on cash flow hedges 90   (114)  1,069 Net amounts transferred to the statement of profit or loss for cash flow hedges (273)  (54)  (943)Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods:           Remeasurement gain (loss) from defined benefit plan (11)  8   21 Total comprehensive income (loss)$3,938  $3,804  $20,345             Earnings per share attributable to equity holders of the Company:           Basic net earnings per share$0.07  $0.07  $0.35 Diluted net earnings per share$0.07  $0.07  $0.35 


 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
  Three months period  Year Ended
  Ended March 31,  December 31,
  2026
 2025  2025
  Unaudited
 Unaudited    U.S. Dollars in Thousands Cash Flows from Operating Activities        Net income$4,132  $3,964  $20,198             Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:                       Adjustments to the profit or loss items:                       Depreciation and amortization 3,851   3,611   14,918 Financial expenses, net 1,562   1,182   2,766 Cost of share-based payment 800   175   845 Taxes on income 1,259   2,649   3,269 Gain from sale of property and equipment -   (8)  (8)Change in employee benefit liabilities, net 31   16   183   7,503   7,625   21,973 Changes in asset and liability items:                       Increase in trade receivables, net (9,757)  (6,557)  (5,407)Decrease (increase) in other accounts receivables 1,288   (671)  (535)Decrease (increase) in inventories (494)  461   (6,124)Decrease in deferred expenses 119   94   475 Decrease in trade payables (1,446)  (3,748)  (6,870)Increase (decrease) in other accounts payables (1,897)  (2,044)  950 Increase (decrease) in deferred revenues 67   34   (171)  (12,120)  (12,431)  (17,682)Cash received (paid) during the period for:                       Interest paid (187)  (176)  (864)Interest received 425   534   1,921 Taxes paid (44)  (29)  (56)  194   329   1,001             Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities$(291) $(513) $25,490 


 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (continued)
  Three months period  Year Ended
  Ended March, 31  December 31,
  2026
 2025  2025
  Unaudited
 Unaudited    U.S. Dollars in Thousands Cash Flows from Investing Activities        Purchase of property and equipment and intangible assets$(973) $(1,468) $(9,846)Investment in short term investments, net (40,225)  -   - Proceeds from sale of property and equipment -   8   8 Net cash used in investing activities (41,198)  (1,460)  (9,838)            Cash Flows from Financing Activities                       Proceeds from exercise of share base payments -   46   50 Repayment of lease liabilities (389)  (14)  (972)Dividends Paid -   -   (11,534)Repayment of other long-term liabilities (467)  (325)  (5,889)Net cash used in financing activities (856)  (293)  (18,345)            Exchange differences on balances of cash and cash equivalent (202)  81   (273)            Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (42,547)  (2,185)  (2,966)            Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 75,469   78,435   78,435             Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period$32,922  $76,250  $75,469             Significant non-cash transactions           Right-of-use asset recognized with corresponding lease liability$439  $352  $1,221 Purchase of property and equipment and Intangible assets$683  $1,103  $2,523 


 NON-IFRS MEASURES
  Three months period
Ended March 31,
  Year Ended
December 31,

  2026
 2025  2025
  U.S. Dollars in thousands Net income$4,132  $3,964  $20,198 Taxes on income 1,259   2,649   3,269 Financial expense, net 1,562   1,182   2,766 Depreciation and amortization expense 3,851   3,611   14,924 Non-cash share-based compensation expenses 800   175   845 Adjusted EBITDA$11,604  $11,581  $42,002 



Risks

  • Temporary shipment delays can negatively impact quarterly results and cause revenue timing shifts.
  • Geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East and their impact on Israel could affect business operations and market conditions.
  • Dependence on FDA regulatory approvals and successful integration of potential M&A transactions introduces execution risks affecting long-term growth.

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