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Jones Soda Co. reported first-quarter revenue of $12.4 million, a 193.9% increase from the prior year, as a partnership with the Fallout franchise drove a return to profitability.
"The quarter marked a meaningful inflection point for our company as we continued to make significant improvements in our operational execution, branded partnerships and retailer engagement," CEO Scott Harvey said.
The company posted net income of $115,000, or breakeven per share, compared to a loss of $1.1 million, or 1 cent per share, in the year-earlier period. Adjusted EBITDA improved to $0.6 million from a loss of $1.1 million, the second consecutive quarter of positive results on that basis.
Shares of Jones Soda rose 1.6% following the report. The company said its business has now reached a scale where quarterly sales above $10 million can support adjusted EBITDA profitability, signaling a new baseline for financial performance.
The primary growth driver was stronger-than-expected demand for Fallout-branded products sold through club store channels in North America. Management emphasized the collaboration is part of a repeatable commercialization platform capable of generating future retailer programs, not a one-time promotional event.
Jones Soda is also expanding its retail footprint. The company introduced new four-pack offerings in 650 high-volume Walmart locations and expanded Canadian distribution through an additional 700 Circle K stores, bringing its total in that chain to approximately 1,750 locations.
While revenue surged, gross margin narrowed slightly to 31.3% from 32.9%, which the company attributed to a reduced contribution from higher-margin hemp-derived products amid regulatory uncertainty. Jones Soda maintained its full-year 2026 guidance for revenue to exceed $40 million.
The strong results from the branded partnership model suggest a potential new growth avenue for the niche beverage maker. Investors will watch for announcements of future collaborations to see if the Fallout success can be replicated.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
