AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · BioLife Solutions (BLFS)

BioLife Solutions Q1 revenue rises 25% to $27.5 million; 2026 outlook reiterated

Positive Impact 3 of 5 earnings Written later

BioLife Solutions reported unaudited first-quarter 2026 results, with revenue of $27.5 million, up 25% from $22.1 million a year earlier, and GAAP net income of $1.2 million, compared with $0.3 million. The company reiterated its full-year 2026 revenue guidance of $112.5 million to $115.0 million, which matters to shareholders because it signals the company expects to keep its growth pace for the year.

Key points

  • Q1 2026 revenue was $27.5 million, up $5.4 million or 25% from $22.1 million in Q1 2025.
  • GAAP net income was $1.2 million, or $0.02 per share, compared with $0.3 million, or $0.01 per share, in Q1 2025.
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $6.2 million, or 22% of revenue, compared with $5.4 million, or 24% of revenue, a year earlier.
  • 2026 revenue guidance of $112.5 million to $115.0 million, representing 17% to 20% growth, was reiterated; cash and marketable securities were $111.5 million at March 31, 2026.

The filing

CompanyBioLife Solutions (BLFS)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECMay 7, 2026, 4:14 PM ET
Accession number0001628280-26-032123

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations

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