GigaMedia Announces First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results
TAIPEI, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GigaMedia Limited (NASDAQ: GIGM) today announced its first quarter 2026 unaudited financial results.
Comments from Management
For the first quarter of 2026, GigaMedia reported revenues of $0.75 million with a gross profit of $0.42 million, an operating loss of $0.95 million and the net loss of $0.88 million. In spite of an 9.4% decrease in revenues during this quarter, gross profit maintained at approximately $0.42 million, comparable to the previous quarter.
For the following quarters, we plan to continue our exploration of digital entertainment to further develop and promote our own products and services.
First Quarter Overview
- Operating revenues decreased by 9.4% in quarter-on-quarter comparison.
- Loss from operations was $0.95 million, increased from $0.71 million last quarter, but decreased year-over-year from $0.97 million the same quarter last year, and net loss of $0.88 million represented an increase from $0.75 million last quarter and from $0.68 million the same quarter last year.
Unaudited Consolidated Financial Results
GigaMedia Limited is a diversified provider of digital entertainment services. GigaMedia's digital entertainment service business FunTown develops and operates a suite of digital entertainments in Taiwan and Hong Kong, with focus on mobile games and casual games. Unaudited consolidated results of GigaMedia are summarized in the table below.
For the First Quarter
GIGAMEDIA 1Q26 UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(unaudited, all figures in US$ thousands, except per share | 1Q26 | 4Q25 | Change | 1Q26 | 1Q25 | Change | ||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | 753 | 831 | (9.4) | % | 753 | 859 | (12.3) | % | ||||||||||||||||
Gross Profit | 417 | 426 | (2.1) | % | 417 | 460 | (9.3) | % | ||||||||||||||||
Loss from Operations | (945) | (712) | NM | (945) | (970) | NM | ||||||||||||||||||
Net Loss Attributable to GigaMedia | (876) | (749) | NM | (876) | (677) | NM | ||||||||||||||||||
Loss Per Share Attributable to GigaMedia, | (0.08) | (0.07) | NM | (0.08) | (0.06) | NM | ||||||||||||||||||
EBITDA (A) | (1,216) | (1,137) | NM | (1,216) | (1,086) | NM | ||||||||||||||||||
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash | 27,973 | 29,053 | (3.7) | % | 27,973 | 31,400 | (10.9) | % | ||||||||||||||||
NM= Not Meaningful |
(A) EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) is provided as a supplement to results provided in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). (See, "Use of Non-GAAP Measures," for more details.) |
First-Quarter Financial Results
- Consolidated revenues for the first quarter of 2026 decreased by 9.4% quarter-on-quarter to $0.75 million, from $0.83 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, and by 12.3% year-over-year from $0.86 million in the first quarter of 2025.
- Consolidated gross profit was $0.42 million, approximately comparable to $0.43 million in last quarter, and decreased by 9.3% from $0.46 million in the same quarter last year.
- Consolidated operating expenses were $1.36 million in the first quarter of 2026, approximately increased by $0.22 million when compared to prior quarter, but slightly reduced if compared to the same quarter last year.
- Net loss for the first quarter of 2026 was $0.88 million, increased from $0.75 million net loss last quarter and from $0.68 million the same quarter last year.
- Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the first quarter-end of 2026 amounted to $27.97 million, decreased by approximately $1.08 million from $29.05 million at the fourth quarter-end of 2025.
Financial Position
GigaMedia maintained its solid financial position, with cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash amounting to $27.97 million, or approximately $2.53 per share as of March 31, 2026.
Business Outlook
The following forward-looking statements reflect GigaMedia's expectations as of May 4, 2026. Given potential changes in economic conditions and consumer spending, the evolving nature of digital entertainments, and various other risk factors, including those discussed in the Company's 2025 Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as referenced below, actual results may differ materially.
"In the following quarters, we will dedicate ourselves to boosting the productivity of our products and services. GigaMedia will stick to the strategy of pursuing healthy growth with a lean operation," stated GigaMedia CEO James Huang.
Meanwhile, besides our investments in Aeolus Robotics, our management continues exploring possibilities of expanding our business through strategic investments to create greater shareholder value.
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
To supplement GigaMedia's consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, the company uses the following measure defined as non-GAAP by the SEC: EBITDA. Management believes that EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) is a useful supplemental measure of performance because it excludes certain non-cash items such as depreciation and amortization and that EBITDA is a measure of performance used by some investors, equity analysts and others to make informed investment decisions. EBITDA is not a recognized earnings measure under GAAP and does not have a standardized meaning. Non-GAAP measures such as EBITDA should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, other financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. A limitation of using EBITDA is that it does not include all items that impact the company's net income for the period. Reconciliations to the GAAP equivalents of the non-GAAP financial measures are provided on the attached unaudited financial statements.
About the Numbers in This Release
Quarterly results
All quarterly results referred to in the text, tables and attachments to this release are unaudited. The financial statements from which the financial results reported in this press release are derived have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, unless otherwise noted as "non-GAAP," and are presented in U.S. dollars.
Q&A
For Q&A regarding the first quarter 2026 performance upon the release, investors may send the questions via email to [email protected], and the responses will be replied individually.
About GigaMedia
Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, GigaMedia Limited (Singapore registration number: 199905474H) is a diversified provider of digital entertainment services. GigaMedia's digital entertainment service business develops and operates a suite of digital entertainments in Taiwan and Hong Kong, with focus on browser/mobile games and casual games. More information on GigaMedia can be obtained from www.gigamedia.com.
The statements included above and elsewhere in this press release that are not historical in nature are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding expected financial performance (as described without limitation in the "Business Outlook" section and in quotations from management in this press release) and GigaMedia's strategic and operational plans. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties and changes in circumstances. There are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward looking statements, including but not limited to, our ability to license, develop or acquire additional online games that are appealing to users, our ability to retain existing online game players and attract new players, and our ability to launch online games in a timely manner and pursuant to our anticipated schedule. Further information on risks or other factors that could cause results to differ is detailed in GigaMedia's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed in April 2026 and its other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||||||||||
(in thousands of US dollars, except for earnings per share amounts) | ||||||||||||
Three months ended | ||||||||||||
3/31/2026 | 12/31/2025 | 3/31/2025 | ||||||||||
unaudited | unaudited | unaudited | ||||||||||
Operating revenues | ||||||||||||
Digital entertainment service revenues | 753 | 831 | 859 | |||||||||
753 | 831 | 859 | ||||||||||
Operating costs | ||||||||||||
Cost of digital entertainment service revenues | 336 | 405 | 399 | |||||||||
336 | 405 | 399 | ||||||||||
Gross profit | 417 | 426 | 460 | |||||||||
Operating expenses | ||||||||||||
Product development and engineering expenses | 145 | 145 | 195 | |||||||||
Selling and marketing expenses | 380 | 506 | 394 | |||||||||
General and administrative expenses | 837 | 487 | 840 | |||||||||
Provision for expected credit losses | — | — | 1 | |||||||||
1,362 | 1,138 | 1,430 | ||||||||||
Loss from operations | (945) | (712) | (970) | |||||||||
Non-operating income (expense) | ||||||||||||
Interest income | 353 | 404 | 423 | |||||||||
Foreign exchange (loss) gain - net | (285) | (414) | (133) | |||||||||
Changes in the fair value of an instrument recognized at fair value | 1 | (34) | 3 | |||||||||
Other - net | — | 7 | — | |||||||||
69 | (37) | 293 | ||||||||||
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes | (876) | (749) | (677) | |||||||||
Income tax expense | — | — | — | |||||||||
Net loss attributable to shareholders of GigaMedia | (876) | (749) | (677) | |||||||||
Loss per share attributable to GigaMedia: | ||||||||||||
Basic and diluted: | (0.08) | (0.07) | (0.06) | |||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||
Basic | 11,052 | 11,052 | 11,052 | |||||||||
Diluted | 11,052 | 11,052 | 11,052 | |||||||||
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||||||
(in thousands of US dollars) | ||||||||||||
3/31/2026 | 12/31/2025 | 3/31/2025 | ||||||||||
unaudited | audited | unaudited | ||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||
Current assets | ||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 27,660 | 28,740 | 31,087 | |||||||||
Accounts receivable - net | 105 | 108 | 145 | |||||||||
Investment in securities - current | 4,652 | 4,638 | — | |||||||||
Prepaid expenses | 392 | 103 | 376 | |||||||||
Restricted cash | 313 | 313 | 313 | |||||||||
Other receivables | 227 | 672 | 268 | |||||||||
Other current assets | 134 | 139 | 130 | |||||||||
Total current assets | 33,483 | 34,713 | 32,319 | |||||||||
Investment in securities - noncurrent | 3,521 | 3,535 | 8,094 | |||||||||
Property, plant & equipment - net | 79 | 92 | 99 | |||||||||
Intangible assets - net | 4 | 4 | 6 | |||||||||
Prepaid licensing and royalty fees | 217 | 25 | 118 | |||||||||
Other assets | 2,163 | 835 | 1,210 | |||||||||
Total assets | 39,467 | 39,204 | 41,846 | |||||||||
Liabilities and equity | ||||||||||||
Accounts payable | 30 | 57 | 37 | |||||||||
Accrued expenses | 754 | 1,110 | 888 | |||||||||
Unearned revenue | 547 | 558 | 575 | |||||||||
Other current liabilities | 562 | 341 | 525 | |||||||||
Total current liabilities | 1,893 | 2,066 | 2,025 | |||||||||
Other liabilities | 1,164 | 93 | 35 | |||||||||
Total liabilities | 3,057 | 2,159 | 2,060 | |||||||||
Total equity | 36,410 | 37,045 | 39,786 | |||||||||
Total liabilities and equity | 39,467 | 39,204 | 41,846 | |||||||||
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Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Results of Operations | ||||||||||||
(in thousands of US dollars) | ||||||||||||
Three months ended | ||||||||||||
3/31/2026 | 12/31/2025 | 3/31/2025 | ||||||||||
unaudited | unaudited | unaudited | ||||||||||
Reconciliation of Net Loss to EBITDA | ||||||||||||
Net loss attributable to GigaMedia | (876) | (749) | (677) | |||||||||
Depreciation | 12 | 14 | 12 | |||||||||
Amortization | 1 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||
Interest income | (353) | (404) | (423) | |||||||||
Interest expense | — | — | — | |||||||||
Income tax expense | — | — | — | |||||||||
EBITDA | (1,216) | (1,137) | (1,086) | |||||||||
SOURCE GigaMedia Limited
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