Fuel Tech Reports 16% Revenue Growth in Q3 2026 Amid CEO Transition and Margin Compression
Fuel Tech (FTEK) reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $8.7 million, a 16% increase year-over-year driven primarily by the Air Pollution Control segment, which saw a 38% rise in revenue. Despite top-line growth and an improved backlog of $16.6 million, the company swung to a net loss of $267,000 compared to a profit in the prior year period. This decline was attributed to higher operating expenses, increased R&D spending, and compressed gross margins. The company is currently undergoing a strategic transition under new CEO Ramesh Nuggihalli, focusing on becoming a more sales-driven organization. While domestic revenue grew significantly, foreign revenue declined, and the water technology segment faced slower-than-expected adoption in aquaculture. Management remains focused on identifying inorganic growth opportunities through potential acquisitions while maintaining a debt-free balance sheet with $27.8 million in cash and investments.
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Topics: backlog increase gross margin decline net loss revenue growth segment performance