Microvast NASDAQ: MVST reported second-quarter revenue of $87.3 million, down 4.5% from the same period in 2025, as a tariff refund to a customer and lower U.S. sales weighed on results. The battery manufacturer also cited higher raw-material costs and lower production utilization as pressures on profitability.
Microvast Holdings, Inc. (MVST) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
Microvast reported disappointing first-quarter results, with sales missing expectations by a wide margin, negative adjusted EBITDA, and a sizeable cash burn. MVST's backlog declined by another 14% sequentially to $168.7 million, a new multi-year low for Microvast. The company's book-to-bill ratio was well below 1.0 for the fifth consecutive quarter. Stricter safety mandates and reduced subsidies are impacting the company's sales in key Asian markets like South Korea and India.
Microvast NASDAQ: MVST reported a sharp year-over-year revenue decline in the first quarter of 2026, while management said the drop reflected temporary timing and market challenges rather than a change in the company's long-term growth strategy.
Microvast (NASDAQ:MVST) shares dropped 34.2% on March 17 after the battery maker reported Q4 2025 results that raised hard questions about whether its profitability story is real or manufactured.
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