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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 13, 2026, AmpliTech Group, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release indicating its unaudited results for the first quarter of 2026.
The information furnished in this Item 2.02, including the Company’s press release dated May 13, 2026, attached as a exhibit hereto, on this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statement and Exhibits.
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| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL) |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on our behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| AmpliTech Group, Inc. | ||
| By: | /s/ Fawad Maqbool | |
| Fawad Maqbool | ||
| Chief Executive Officer | ||
| Dated: May 13, 2026 | ||
Exhibit 99.1
AmpliTech Group Reports Strong First Quarter 2026 Revenue Growth and Significant Q1 Gross Margin Expansion YoY
Hauppauge, NY, May 13, 2026, AmpliTech Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMPG, AMPGR, AMPGZ), a designer, developer, and manufacturer of advanced radio frequency (RF) microwave components, 5G communication systems and Quantum computing LNAs, today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
First Quarter 2026 Highlights
● Revenue increased 48.6% year-over-year to $5.35 million, compared to $3.60 million in the first quarter of 2025.
● Gross profit increased 116.1% year-over-year to $2.57 million from $1.19 million in the prior- year period.
● Gross margin improved significantly to 48.0%, compared to 33.0% in the prior-year period.
● Manufacturing and engineering segment revenue increased to $3.28 million from $0.99 million in the prior-year quarter.
● Net loss improved 17.3% year-over-year to $(1.52) million.
● Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities increased to approximately $18.4 million as of March 31, 2026.
● Working capital improved to approximately $25.4 million from $10.2 million on December 31, 2025. Current ratio (defined as current assets/current liabilities) improved to 4.25 from 1.68 on December 31, 2025.
● Multiple 5G and MMIC development programs advanced further into commercialization stages.
● Total Assets to Total Liabilities improved approximately 47% to $48.36 million from $32.86 million on December 31, 2025. AmpliTech Group remains debt free.
Operational and Strategic Progress
During the quarter, the Company continued to advance commercialization initiatives related to:
● 5G ORAN radio systems
● Proprietary RF and microwave technologies
● 5G MMIC chip design programs
● Satellite and defense communications applications
● Next-generation wireless infrastructure solutions
The Company also reported lower research and development expenses year-over-year as several products transitioned from active development into commercialization and deployment phases.
Balance Sheet and Liquidity
As of March 31, 2026, AmpliTech reported:
● Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $18.4 million
● Total current assets of approximately $33.2 million
● Total stockholders’ equity of approximately $48.4 million
During the quarter, the Company completed both a rights offering and a registered direct offering, generating aggregate net proceeds exceeding $16 million to support growth initiatives, working capital requirements, and operational expansion.
Outlook
Management believes the Company is positioned to continue benefiting from:
● Expanding global 5G infrastructure deployment activity
● Increasing demand for RF and microwave technologies
● Continued development of ORAN ecosystem opportunities
● Growth in satellite and defense communications markets
● Increasing adoption of compact high-performance MMIC-based solutions
The Company remains focused on:
● Expanding revenue scale
● Improving operational leverage
● Strengthening internal controls and infrastructure
● Increasing commercialization activity
● Supporting long-term sustainable growth
“The first quarter of 2026 reflects meaningful progress across several areas of our business,” said Fawad Maqbool, Chief Executive Officer of AmpliTech Group. “We achieved substantial revenue growth YoY, expanded gross margins significantly, strengthened our balance sheet, and continued transitioning key technologies from development into commercial deployment.”
Mr. Maqbool continued, “We believe our investments in 5G ORAN radio technologies, MMIC design capabilities, and advanced RF systems are beginning to contribute more meaningfully to operational performance. We are encouraged by the increasing demand environment for next-generation wireless infrastructure and remain focused on disciplined execution, operational scalability, and long-term shareholder value creation.” Mr. Maqbool concluded: “The Company continues to believe its full-year revenue guidance remains achievable; however, based on current customer delivery schedules, production timing, and anticipated order flow, the Company expects revenue recognition to be more heavily weighted toward the second half of the year”.
About AmpliTech Group, Inc.
AmpliTech Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMPG, AMPGR, AMPGZ) designs, develops, and manufactures advanced RF and microwave signal-processing components and systems for satellite, 5G/6G telecom, quantum computing, defense, and space applications. Its five divisions, AmpliTech Inc., Specialty Microwave, Spectrum Semiconductor Materials, AmpliTech Group Microwave Design Center, and AmpliTech Group 5G Divisions work symbiotically and serve customers worldwide. Through continuous innovation and U.S.-based manufacturing, AmpliTech is enabling the next generation of connectivity and communication systems. For further information, please visit www.amplitechgroup.com
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