EarningsQ2 2026 Earnings Report
MX:PCT Q2 2026 EPS Results
Actual EPS-$13.65
Consensus EPS-$4.95
Beat/MissMissed by -$8.70
One Year Ago EPS-$13.82
MX:PCT Q2 2026 Revenue Results
Actual Revenue$76.99M
Expected Revenue$104.26M
Beat/MissMissed by -$27.27M
YoY Revenue Growth+173.45%
Earnings Announcement Details
QuarterQ2 2026
Date08/06/2026
TimeAfter Close
Conference CallThursday, August 6, 2026
MX:PCT Upcoming Earnings
PureCycle Technologies's next earnings date is estimated for November 11, 2026, based on past reporting schedules.
Q2 2026 Earnings Call Audio
MX:PCT Q2 2026 Earnings Call
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Q2 2026 Earnings Slide Deck
Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong operational and commercial momentum: the company completed a successful turnaround, brought compounding in-house, achieved regulatory approvals (notably New Jersey), broadened commercial wins (including Procter & Gamble and a retail conversion), set production capability records, and materially strengthened liquidity via July financings. Offsetting these positives are continued large GAAP losses, negative adjusted EBITDA, higher near-term project spend, conditional regulatory approvals, and some dependence on meeting project financing and customer qualification timelines. Overall, the company appears to be transitioning from development to commercial scaling with reduced operational risk and growing demand, but it still faces meaningful financial and execution risks in the near term.Company Guidance
Operational Turnaround Completed Ahead of Schedule and Below Budget
Completed a planned turnaround early and under budget, executed >170 site projects, fixed persistent CP2 and mechanical reliability issues, expanded bottleneck capacity, and set a new daily throughput record in June (demonstrated 12,000 lbs/hour).
Production and Feedstock Metrics
Ironton produced ~4.5 million pounds of PureFive in Q2 (processed ~5 million pounds of feedstock). Production grew approximately 32% year-over-year despite a planned outage quarter.
On-Site Compounding Brought Online
Brought compounding in-house; currently running 24 hours/day, 5 days/week and planned move to 24/7 in Q4. Enables tailored formulations, railcar shipments, consistent product specs, and opens thermoformed cups (clear/white) at scale.
Revenue Growth and Customer Wins
Revenue approximately $4.5 million for the quarter (sixth consecutive quarter of revenue growth). Added 7 new customer conversions, first Procter & Gamble application entered commercial production (Downy detergent caps in commercial production; Tide scheduled for Q3 retail; Vicks lids targeted for Q4). Cleveland Kitchen deli containers (25% PureFive) reached store shelves — a commercial retail conversion.
Regulatory and Market Momentum
New Jersey approved PureFive as recycled content (1-year conditional approval), California regulations in effect, Japan opened food-contact recycled PP, and Europe continued regulatory progress. New Jersey approval accelerated QSR cold-cup and large snack/confectionery qualification; QSR NJ demand estimated at ~20 million pounds annually.
Pipeline Expansion and Converter Partnerships
Pipeline spans 42 brands, 15 converters, 28 applications and 37 programs; progressed during the quarter. New converter partnerships announced (Reliable Caps, StackTeck, Innovia, Amcor, IPL Schoeller, Plastic Ingenuity) and successful BOPP film production with Innovia (white cavitated BOPP).
International Growth Progress
Thailand received Board of Investment approval and FastPass; detailed design confirmed, key long-lead equipment ordered, expected groundbreaking in H2 2026 with operation in 2028; total Thailand investment ~ $250 million. Belgium permitting on schedule and EUR 40 million European innovation grant secured. Signed LOIs with Thai feedstock suppliers (7) and additional feedstock LOIs (14).
Balance Sheet and Financing Strengthened
Closed concurrent public offerings in June with aggregate gross proceeds of $450.5 million (net proceeds ~$432 million). Ended quarter with total liquidity of $236.9 million (cash $165.2M, marketable securities $59.6M, restricted cash $12.1M), up from $131M at Q1 end (~+80.8%). Repurchased $216M principal of 7.25% notes to extend maturities and reduce coupon burden; $200M revolving credit facility remains undrawn.
Cost and Quality Controls
Core monthly operations spending declined ~8% year-over-year to $8.3 million per month (within prior $8M-$9M guidance). Achieved ISO 9001 certification and generated/shipped numerous compounded product samples to customers and international prospects.
MX:PCT Earnings History
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