-- 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 $4.1 million, up 4% year-over-year. While temporary shipment delay of a single order, subsequently delivered during April, affected first quarter financial results, importantly, the underlying demand of our products, including for KEDRAB$(R)$ in the U.S. market as well as KAMRAB(R) and VARIZIG(R) 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(R), GLASSIA(R), CYTOGAM(R), VARIZIG(R), WINRHO SDF(R) and HEPAGAM B(R), as well as KAMRAB(R), 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(R) in the U.S. market and KAMRAB(R) and VARIZIG(R) 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
IR@kamada.com
Brian Ritchie
LifeSci Advisors, LLC
212-915-2578
britchie@LifeSciAdvisors.com
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
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As of As of
March 31, December 31,
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2026 2025 2025
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Unaudited
U.S. Dollars in Thousands
Assets
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Current Assets
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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
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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
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Current Liabilities
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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
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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
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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
Year Ended
Three months period
Ended March 31, December 31,
2026 2025 2025
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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
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Three months period Year Ended
Ended March 31, December 31,
2026 2025 2025
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Unaudited Unaudited
U.S. Dollars in Thousands
Cash Flows from
Operating Activities
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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
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (continued)
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Three months period Year Ended
Ended March, 31 December 31,
2026 2025 2025
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Unaudited Unaudited
U.S. Dollars in Thousands
Cash Flows from
Investing Activities
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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
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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
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Cash and cash
equivalents at the
end of the period $ 32,922 $ 76,250 $ 75,469
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Significant non-cash
transactions
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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
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Three months period Year Ended
Ended March 31, December 31,
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2026 2025 2025
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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
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