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Quantum (QMCO) earnings and revenue breakdown
Latest: Q1 FY27 · 10-Q filed Aug 11, 2026 · Quantum (QMCO) Q1 FY27 earnings results →
Q1 FY27 Revenue up 26% year over year to $80.8M · 192¢ of every $1 of revenue lost · operating margin 6.2%
Quantum made $80.8M in Q1 FY27 (+26% Y/Y): Secondary storage systems $37.0M, Service $22.7M, Device and media $10.4M. Operating margin 6.2%, net loss $155M. See where every dollar goes — costs, profit and cash — as a Sankey from the 10-Q filed Aug 11, 2026.
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What changed this quarter
Revenue was $80.8M in Q1 FY27, up 26% year over year and up 4% from the previous quarter. Secondary storage systems was the largest line at 46% of revenue. Secondary storage systems added $18.5M year over year (up 100%), 112% of the total change. Primary storage systems declined 32%.
Gross margin was 39.3%, up 3.9 points from Q1 FY26. Operating profit was $5.0M, a 6.2% margin (up 25.8 points year over year). Operating expenses fell 24% while revenue rose 26%. The quarter ended with a net loss of $155.3M, wider than the previous quarter's $9.5M loss. Net interest and other expense of $159.6M was the main reason.
Operating cash flow was $947K. Non-cash charges added back $1.2M of depreciation and amortization and $748K of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $154.3M. Capital expenditures of $395K left free cash flow of $552K.
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Form | Filed | Revenue | Y/Y | Op. margin | Net earnings | Op. cash flow |
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| Q1 FY27 | 10-Q | Aug 11, 2026 | $80.8M | +26% | 6.2% | −$155M | $947K |
| Q4 FY26 | 10-K | Jun 25, 2026 | $78.0M | +27% | -3.3% | −$9.5M | −$418K |
| Q3 FY26 | 10-Q | Feb 17, 2026 | $74.6M | +9% | -1.6% | −$27.8M | −$4.9M |
| Q2 FY26 | 10-Q | Nov 13, 2025 | $62.7M | -13% | -13.0% | −$46.5M | −$15.6M |
| Q1 FY26 | 10-Q | Sep 11, 2025 | $64.3M | -11% | -19.6% | −$17.2M | −$16.9M |
| Q4 FY25 | 10-K | Aug 26, 2025 | $61.3M | -14% | -18.9% | −$7.7M | −$3.3M |
| Q3 FY25 | 10-Q | Feb 12, 2025 | $72.6M | +0.9% | -5.3% | −$71.4M | −$3.2M |
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About Quantum
Quantum delivers end-to-end data management solutions designed for unstructured data in the artificial intelligence ("AI") era. From high-performance ingest that powers AI applications and demanding data-intensive workloads to massive, durable data lakes to fuel AI models, Quantum delivers one of the most comprehensive and cost-efficient solutions for the entire data lifecycle. We specialize in solutions for video, images, audio, and other large files because this unstructured data represents more than 80% of all data being created according to leading industry analyst firms. Unstructured data poses both immense potential and significant challenges for organizations looking to retain and analyze their data for AI and other initiatives.
In its own words, from its 10-K, filed Jun 25, 2026.
Quantum against its Computer Storage Devices peers
The largest companies of the same SEC industry, each at its latest quarter. Revenue growth: +26% against the peers' median +56%. Operating margin: 6.2% against the peers' median 46.7%.
| Company | Quarter | Revenue | Y/Y | Op. margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QMCO Quantum | Q1 FY27 | $80.8M | +26% | 6.2% |
| SNDK Sandisk | Q1 FY27 | $11.0B | +378% | 79.6% |
| WDC Western Digital | Q1 FY27 | $4.4B | +56% | 46.7% |
| STX Seagate Technology Holdings | Q1 FY27 | $4.2B | +61% | 48.8% |
| NTAP NetApp | Q1 FY27 | $1.8B | +30% | 26.6% |
| P Everpure | Q2 FY27 | $1.2B | +38% | 5.3% |
Source: Quantum 10-Q on SEC EDGAR · CIK 709283 · Computer Storage Devices
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