Kodak Reports Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth in First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results
May 12, 2026
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Eastman Kodak Company reported a solid start to 2026, delivering year-over-year growth in revenue, gross profit, and Operational earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) for its third consecutive quarter.
In its first-quarter 2026 financial results, Kodak posted consolidated revenues of $265 million, representing a 7% increase compared with the same period in 2025.
Growth was primarily driven by strong performances in the company’s Print and Advanced Materials & Chemicals (AM&C) segments, reflecting Kodak’s continued focus on operational efficiency, product innovation, and strategic investment.
Gross profit rose to $57 million, while Operational EBITDA increased significantly to $15 million, demonstrating improved profitability despite ongoing economic pressures, including rising commodity costs and global market volatility.
A Strong Start to 2026
Kodak’s leadership emphasized that the company’s recent momentum is the result of past years of restructuring, infrastructure modernization, and balance-sheet strengthening initiatives.
Although Kodak reported a generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) net loss of $16 million for the quarter, management highlighted strong cash flow improvements and a healthier financial position compared with prior years.
The company ended the quarter with a cash balance of $299 million and continues to invest in growth-oriented businesses, particularly within commercial print and advanced materials. Kodak’s Q1 2026 results suggest that the company is building a more stable financial foundation while positioning itself for sustainable long-term growth in a competitive and evolving industry environment.
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David Prochnow
Our resident “how-to” project editor, David Prochnow, lives on the Gulf Coast of the United States in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. He brings his expertise at making our photography projects accessible to everyone, from a lengthy stint acting as the Contributing How-To Editor with Popular Science magazine. While you don’t have to actually build each of his projects, reading about these adventures will contribute to your continued overall appreciation of do-it-yourself photography. A collection of David’s best Popular Science projects can be found in the book, “The Big Book of Hacks,” Edited by Doug Cantor.
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