LiqTech International (NASDAQ:LIQT) Releases Earnings Results, Misses Estimates By $0.07 EPS

LiqTech International (NASDAQ:LIQT) released its earnings results on Wednesday. The company reported ($0.28) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.21) by ($0.07), FiscalAI reports. The firm had revenue of $4.14 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.50 million. LiqTech International had a negative return on equity of 65.41% and a negative net margin of 51.65%.

Here are the key takeaways from LiqTech International’s conference call:

• LiqTech said Q1 results were in line with expectations and reiterated full-year 2026 revenue guidance of DKK 23 million to DKK 27 million, with management expecting gradual quarterly improvement through the year.
• Commercial pool appears to be gaining traction, with Q1 revenue up to DKK 0.8 million from DKK 0.3 million a year ago and management calling for a record Q2 based on the current order book, including the company’s first U.S. pool system order.
• Marine activity also improved, as the company delivered two systems in Q1, expects two more in Q2, and said its China joint venture should help support more sustainable order flow in 2026.
• Revenue declined 10.4% year over year to DKK 4.1 million mainly because a large water for energy delivery from Q1 2025 did not repeat, though management said the pipeline remains active and additional projects could convert later in the year.
• Gross margin improved to 9.5% from 2.7% a year ago, aided by better system mix, higher utilization, procurement savings, and lower depreciation, while management said long-term project margins could trend toward a ~40% steady state.

LiqTech International Stock Performance

LIQT traded up $0.01 on Thursday, hitting $2.20. The company had a trading volume of 39,782 shares, compared to its average volume of 31,028. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $1.84 and its 200 day moving average price is $1.85. LiqTech International has a 1-year low of $1.22 and a 1-year high of $3.35. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.79, a current ratio of 3.38 and a quick ratio of 2.01. The stock has a market cap of $21.89 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -2.47 and a beta of 1.18.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

An institutional investor recently bought a new position in LiqTech International stock. StoneX Group Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of LiqTech International, Inc. (NASDAQ:LIQT) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 28,788 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $42,000. StoneX Group Inc. owned 0.30% of LiqTech International at the end of the most recent quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 35.06% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts recently issued reports on the company. Weiss Ratings cut LiqTech International from a “sell (d-)” rating to a “sell (e+)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Ascendiant Capital Markets lifted their price target on LiqTech International from $4.20 to $4.30 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 10th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, LiqTech International presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $4.30.

LiqTech International News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting LiqTech International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: LiqTech said Q1 2026 revenue was $4.1 million, compared with $4.6 million in Q1 2025, and it also provided FY 2026 revenue guidance of $23.0 million to $27.0 million, which may signal expected improvement later in the year. LiqTech International Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
• Neutral Sentiment: The company held its Q1 2026 earnings call and published transcript and highlights, but the main message to market participants was the same earnings shortfall already reflected in the results. LiqTech International, Inc. (NASDAQ:LIQT) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Q1 earnings missed estimates, with EPS of $-0.28 versus $-0.21 expected, and revenue also fell short of expectations. LiqTech International, Inc. (LIQT) Reports Q1 Loss, Lags Revenue Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: The company continues to post weak profitability metrics, including a negative net margin and negative return on equity, reinforcing concerns about execution and earnings quality. LiqTech International stock information

About LiqTech International

LiqTech International, Inc develops and manufactures advanced ceramic filtration systems that leverage proprietary silicon carbide (SiC) membranes to remove particulates and hydrophobic contaminants from a variety of fluid streams. The company’s core products include tubular ceramic membrane modules and complete filtration skids designed for applications where high chemical resistance, thermal stability and mechanical strength are required.

Their filtration solutions are utilized across multiple industries, including municipal and industrial water treatment, desalination pretreatment, produced water management in oil and gas operations, and process water recycling in power generation and chemical processing.