FSI ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2026 REVENUE
Rhea-AI Summary
Flexible Solutions International (NYSE‑AMERICAN: FSI) reported first quarter 2026 revenue of $8.3 million, up from $7.5 million in Q1 2025, an approximate 11.0% year‑over‑year increase. New sales from an August 2025 food‑grade contract offset weakness in legacy products.
Complete Q1 financials and the company’s SEC filings will be released after market close on May 15, 2026. A conference call is scheduled for May 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM ET.
Positive
- Revenue +11.0% YoY to $8.3M in Q1 2026
- Food‑grade contract (August 2025) contributed new revenue
- Full Q1 filings and detailed results scheduled for May 15, 2026
Negative
- Legacy product weakness reduced underlying sales momentum
- Q1 scale remains modest at $8.3M top line
News Market Reaction – FSI
On the day this news was published, FSI gained 9.16%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +3.6% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -2.1% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 7 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $8M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $94.20M at that time. Trading volume was very high at 3.3x the daily average, suggesting strong buying interest.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers on Argus
FSI gained 7.63% while sector peers were mixed: AMTX up 15.22%, FF up 1.43%, LOOP up 0.76%, but ALTO down 1.21% and TSE down 7.63%. Momentum scanner only flagged FEAM moving down, reinforcing a stock-specific reaction to FSI’s Q1 revenue update.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15 | Full-year 2025 results | Neutral | +5.9% | Flat revenue but sharply lower net income with solid operating cash flow. |
| Mar 31 | Financials delayed | Negative | -0.6% | Announcement of audit-related delay in releasing 2025 financial statements. |
| Jan 26 | Panama factory start | Positive | -0.2% | Panama plant begins production and shipping, enabling more food-grade capacity. |
| Jan 23 | Q4 and FY revenue | Neutral | -1.8% | Slight Q4 and full-year revenue growth amid market weakness and factory changes. |
| Nov 14 | Q3 2025 earnings | Negative | -12.5% | Revenue growth but swing to net loss and lower cash flow due to expansion costs. |
The stock has often aligned with news tone, selling off on weaker profit updates while occasionally diverging on operational expansion headlines.
Over the last six months, FSI has reported modest revenue growth but pressured profitability. Full-year 2025 results on Apr 15, 2026 showed higher revenue but sharply lower net income, yet the stock rose 5.86%. Earlier, preliminary Q4 and full-year 2025 revenue on Jan 23, 2026 drew a mild decline despite year-over-year growth. Operational updates like the Panama factory startup on Jan 26, 2026 saw little positive price response. Today’s Q1 2026 revenue growth builds on the food-grade and Panama expansion narrative highlighted in those prior releases.
Regulatory & Risk Context
An effective S-3 shelf filed on 2026-02-24 allows FSI to offer up to $50,000,000 in various securities, with no usage recorded yet. This provides flexibility to raise capital through underwritten, agented, or direct sales, with specific terms and proceeds to be detailed in future prospectus supplements.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock moved +9.2% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with FSI’s reported Q1 2026 revenue growth from $7.5 million to $8.3 million, an 11.0% year-over-year increase. The move fits a pattern where investors have rewarded clearer growth signals despite prior profit pressure. However, the presence of a $50,000,000 effective shelf and recent insider sales means future equity issuance or sentiment shifts could affect how sustainable such gains prove after full financials post on May 15, 2026.
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TABER, ALBERTA, April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE-AMERICAN: FSI), is the developer and manufacturer of biodegradable polymers for oil extraction, detergent ingredients and water treatment as well as crop nutrient availability chemistry. Flexible Solutions also manufactures biodegradable and environmentally safe water and energy conservation technologies. In addition, FSI is increasing its presense in the food and nutrition supplement manufacturing markets. Today the Company announces first quarter (Q1), 2026 revenue.
Sales were up in Q1, 2026 compared to Q1, 2025. Flexible Solutions’ top line revenue increased from
Mr. Dan O’Brien, CEO, comments, “New revenue from the August 2025 food grade contract more than made up for weakness in legacy products.” Mr. O’Brien continues, “We anticipate that Q2, Q3 and Q4 2026 will be much stronger than Q1.”
Complete financial results will be available after market close on Friday, May 15, 2026, concurrent with the Company’s SEC first quarter filings. A conference call will be scheduled for 8:00 am Pacific Time, 11:00 am Eastern Time, the following business day, Monday, May 18, 2026. See the FSI May 15, 2026 financials news release for the dial in numbers.
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About Flexible Solutions International
Flexible Solutions International, Inc. (www.flexiblesolutions.com), based in Taber, Alberta, is an environmental technology company. The Company’s NanoChem Solutions Inc. subsidiary specializes in biodegradable, water-soluble products utilizing thermal polyaspartate (TPA) biopolymers. TPA beta-proteins are manufactured from the common biological amino acid, L-aspartic and have wide usage including scale inhibitors, detergent ingredients, water treatment and crop enhancement. Along with TPA, this division started producing other crop enhancement products as well. In 2022, the Company entered the food and nutrition markets by obtaining FDA food grade approval for the Peru IL plant. The other divisions manufacture energy and water conservation products for drinking water, agriculture, industrial markets and swimming pools throughout the world.
Safe Harbor Provision
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "Safe Harbor" for forward-looking statements. Certain of the statements contained herein, which are not historical facts, are forward looking statement with respect to events, the occurrence of which involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements may be impacted, either positively or negatively, by various factors. Information concerning potential factors that could affect the company is detailed from time to time in the company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Flexible Solutions International
6001 54th Ave, Taber, Alberta, CANADA T1G 1X4
Company Contacts
Jason Bloom
Toll Free: 800.661.3560
Fax: 403.223.2905
Email: info@flexiblesolutions.com
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