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Barfresh Q2 2026: 190% Revenue Rise From Arps, Guidance Cut Amid Ramp Delays

Aug 14, 2026, 4:19 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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The company posted a sizable revenue spike but continued EBITDA losses and a lower full-year guidance, which could weigh on near-term stock performance until the Defiance ramp delivers clearer profit improvement.

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Barfresh reported Q2 2026 revenue of $4.7 million, a 190% YoY rise driven by the Arps Dairy acquisition, though gross margins remained negative due to startup costs. Management lowered full-year 2026 guidance to $23–26 million and projected Adjusted EBITDA of -$1.0 to -$2.0 million, with anticipated sequential improvements in 2H2026 as Defiance, Ohio, comes online and school-district wins ramp.

Q2 revenue $4.7m, up 190% YoY driven by Arps Dairy acquisition.
Gross margin turned negative; gross loss $150k due to ramp and startup costs.
2026 guidance cut to $23-26m revenue; Adjusted EBITDA now negative $1.0m to $2.0m.
Expect H2 2026 Adjusted EBITDA near breakeven as efficiency improves.
Balance sheet: $1.4m cash, $2.2m inventory; $7.5m convertible note, $2.4m grant.

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