Kodiak AI Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results and Advances Toward Long-Haul Driverless Launch

Kodiak AI Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results and Advances Toward Long-Haul Driverless Launch Kodiak AI Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results and Advances Toward Long-Haul Driverless Launch GlobeNewswire August 06, 2026

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kodiak AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: KDK), a leading provider of Physical AI-powered autonomous vehicle technology, today announced results for the second quarter, which ended June 30, 2026.

During the quarter, Kodiak delivered strong operating and financial results while achieving significant commercial, technology, and partnership milestones. The Company announced the seventh-generation (Gen7) Kodiak Driver, the latest iteration of its AI-powered autonomous driving technology, and continued advancing toward driverless long-haul operations by year-end.

“In the second quarter, we delivered on what matters most: commercial validation at scale,” said Don Burnette, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Kodiak. “We launched our seventh-generation autonomous platform and continued our march toward driverless long-haul operations by year-end. Every deployment, every driverless mile, and every product improvement strengthens the foundation for Kodiak's next phase of growth.”

Kodiak’s Seventh Generation Driverless Platform

Kodiak’s Gen7 system is built to achieve higher efficiency, modularity, reliability, serviceability, and practicality for commercial fleets. The technology highlights include:

These improvements reflect Kodiak’s continued focus on building technology that maximizes reliability and addresses real customer needs.

Second Quarter Results and Business Highlights:

“We delivered another strong quarter of revenue, driven by expanded driverless deployments, growth in our recurring Driver-as-a-Service business, and disciplined financial execution,” said Surajit Datta, Chief Financial Officer of Kodiak. “Our results reflect continued momentum in commercializing the Kodiak Driver and reinforce our confidence in our long-term growth opportunity, our ability to scale customer deployments, and our disciplined approach to executing our strategy.”

Upcoming Conferences

Management will present at the following investor conferences:

A live and archived webcast of the presentations will be available on Kodiak’s Investor Relations section of the Company’s website, https://kodiak.ai/investors.

Conference Call Information

Management will host a conference call to discuss the second quarter results today at 5:00 p.m. ET (2:00 p.m. PT).

The call may be accessed through a live audio webcast on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website, https://kodiak.ai/investors. An audio replay will be available at the same location.

About Kodiak AI, Inc.

Kodiak AI, Inc. was founded in 2018 and is a leading provider of AI-powered autonomous vehicle technology that is designed to help tackle some of the toughest driving jobs. Kodiak's driverless solution can help address the critical problem of safely transporting goods in the face of unprecedented supply chain challenges. Kodiak's vision is to become the trusted world leader in autonomous ground transportation. Kodiak is committed to a safer and more efficient future for all through the commercialization of driverless trucking at scale. To that end, Kodiak developed the Kodiak Driver, a virtual driver that combines advanced AI-powered software with modular and vehicle-agnostic hardware designed to help address Kodiak's customers' needs. The Kodiak Driver is not just an idea—it is commercially operating without anyone in the cab today. Kodiak serves customers in the long-haul trucking, industrial trucking, and defense industries. In 2024, Kodiak believes it achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first company to deploy customer-owned and -operated driverless trucks in commercial service.

For more information about Kodiak, please visit https://kodiak.ai/investors.

Contacts

Kodiak Media Relations

Daniel Goff

VP of External Affairs

+1 646-515-3933

dan@kodiak.ai

Stacy Morris

Futurista Communications for Kodiak

+1 310-415-9188

stacy.morris@futuristacommunications.com

Kodiak Investor Relations

Steve Philistin

Senior Investor Relations Manager

investors@kodiak.ai

Forward Looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, each as amended, including Kodiak’s expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “intend,” “expect,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: Kodiak’s operational and product roadmap, its relationships with partners and suppliers, and its ability to produce and deploy the Kodiak Driver at scale; expectations regarding Kodiak’s expansion plans and opportunities, including its addressable markets and the timing of launching driverless trucks for long-haul highways operations; expectations regarding the benefits of Kodiak’s Gen7 platform; Kodiak’s expected liquidity; and other expectations regarding Kodiak’s future business and financial performance, such as Kodiak’s approach to operational and financial discipline, its future cash flows, and path to profitability and free cash flow. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of Kodiak’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied upon by any investors as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Kodiak. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including changes in business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; the rapid evolution of autonomous vehicle technology and flaws or errors in Kodiak’s solutions or flaws in or misuse of autonomous vehicle technology in general; risks related to the rollout of Kodiak’s business and the timing of expected business milestones; the effects of competition on Kodiak’s business; supply shortages in the materials necessary for the production of the Kodiak Driver; risks related to working with third-party manufacturers for key components of the Kodiak Driver; risks related to the retrofitting of Kodiak’s vehicles by third parties; the termination or suspension of any of Kodiak’s contracts or the reduction in counterparty spending; delays in Kodiak’s operational roadmap with key partners and customers; and Kodiak’s ability to raise capital in the future. Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact such forward-looking statements can be found in filings by Kodiak with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. If any of these risks materialize or any assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that Kodiak may not presently know or that Kodiak currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Kodiak’s expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Kodiak’s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, Kodiak specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to our financial results determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), we consider certain non-GAAP measures, including the following, which we use to evaluate our ongoing operations and for internal planning and forecasting purposes. We believe that non-GAAP financial information, when taken collectively with the financial information presented in accordance with GAAP, may be helpful to investors because it provides consistency and comparability with past financial performance. However, non-GAAP financial information is presented for supplemental informational purposes only, has limitations as an analytical tool, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with GAAP.

Other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate similarly titled non-GAAP measures differently or may use other measures to evaluate their performance, all of which could reduce the usefulness of our non-GAAP financial measures as tools for comparison. In addition, the utility of free cash flow as a measure of our liquidity is limited as it does not represent the total increase or decrease in our cash balance for a given period.

Investors are encouraged to review the related GAAP financial measures and the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures and not rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business.

This press release and our earnings call may also include references to forward-looking free cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure. To the extent that such forward-looking financial measures are provided, they are presented on a non-GAAP basis without a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure due to the inherent difficulty in forecasting and quantifying certain amounts that are necessary for such reconciliation.

Non-GAAP Operating Expenses and Non-GAAP Loss from Operations

We define these non-GAAP financial measures as their respective GAAP measures, each excluding stock-based compensation expense. We use these non-GAAP financial measures as part of our overall assessment of our performance, including the preparation of our annual operating budget and quarterly forecasts, to evaluate the effectiveness of our business strategies, and to communicate with our board of directors concerning our financial performance. Stock-based compensation is a non-cash expense that varies in amount from period to period and is dependent on market forces that are often beyond our control. As a result, management excludes this item from internal operating forecasts and models. Management believes that non-GAAP measures adjusted for stock-based compensation provide investors with a basis to measure our performance against the performance of other companies without the variability created by stock-based compensation as a result of the variety of equity awards used by other companies and the varying methodologies and assumptions used.

Free Cash Flow

We define free cash flow as net cash used in operating activities, which is the most directly comparable measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, less purchases of property and equipment. We believe free cash flow is a useful indicator of liquidity that provides our management, board of directors, and investors with information about our future ability to generate or use cash to enhance the strength of our balance sheet and further invest in our business and pursue potential strategic initiatives.

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except par values; unaudited)
 
 June 30,
2026
 December 31,
2025
  
Assets   
Current assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$46,750  $50,761 
Marketable securities 104,306   69,908 
Accounts receivable 512   879 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 4,967   4,464 
Total current assets 156,535   126,012 
Restricted cash 984   1,450 
Property and equipment, net 31,301   26,553 
Operating lease right-of-use assets 5,447   5,261 
Other assets 117   131 
Total assets$194,384  $159,407 
Liabilities, redeemable convertible preferred stock and stockholders’ deficit   
Current liabilities:   
Accounts payable$1,011  $1,455 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 12,432   11,354 
Operating lease liabilities, current 2,153   1,916 
Debt, current portion 656   1,065 
Second lien loans 12,025   10,872 
Total current liabilities 28,277   26,662 
Debt, net of current portion 29,460   29,878 
Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent 3,509   3,584 
Common stock warrants 97,734   158,346 
Other liabilities 1,137   804 
Total liabilities 160,117   219,274 
Commitments and contingencies   
Redeemable convertible preferred stock   
Series A cumulative redeemable convertible preferred stock, par value $0.0001 223,185   223,185 
Stockholders’ deficit   
Common stock, $0.0001 par value 19   17 
Additional paid-in capital 625,883   570,578 
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (118)  22 
Accumulated deficit (814,702)  (853,669)
Total stockholders’ deficit (188,918)  (283,052)
Total liabilities, redeemable convertible preferred stock and stockholders’ deficit$194,384  $159,407 
 


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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income

(In thousands, except per share amounts; unaudited)
 
 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
  2026   2025   2026   2025 
Revenues$3,499  $503  $5,329  $1,974 
Operating expenses:       
Research and development 22,702   12,218   40,252   22,352 
General and administrative 12,439   7,161   24,859   12,286 
Truck and freight operations 10,649   5,470   18,954   9,475 
Sales and marketing 1,386   1,001   2,792   1,807 
Total operating expenses 47,176   25,850   86,857   45,920 
Loss from operations (43,677)  (25,347)  (81,528)  (43,946)
Other income (expenses):       
Interest expense (909)  (1,160)  (1,805)  (2,424)
Interest income and other, net (524)  294   525   463 
Change in fair value of common stock warrants 58,280   —   122,938   — 
Change in fair value of second lien loans (679)  (2,154)  (1,153)  (2,154)
Change in fair value of simple agreements for future equity —   (84,173)  —   (192,548)
Change in fair value of redeemable convertible preferred stock warrant liabilities —   (1,183)  —   (1,298)
Total other income (expenses), net 56,168   (88,376)  120,505   (197,961)
Net (loss) income before income taxes 12,491   (113,723)  38,977   (241,907)
Income tax expense (14)  (3)  (10)  (4)
Net (loss) income$12,477  $(113,726) $38,967  $(241,911)
Unrealized losses on marketable securities, net of tax (116)  —   (140)  — 
Comprehensive (loss) income$12,361  $(113,726) $38,827  $(241,911)
        
Net (loss) income$12,477  $(113,726) $38,967  $(241,911)
Adjustments to net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders1 (50,152)  —   (54,433)  — 
Net loss attributable to common stockholders$(37,675) $(113,726) $(15,466) $(241,911)
        
Net loss per common share, basic1$(0.20) $(1.89) $(0.09) $(4.05)
Net loss per common share, diluted1$(0.50) $(1.89) $(0.73) $(4.05)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic 187,241   60,197   181,825   59,720 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, diluted 193,203   60,197   188,886   59,720 
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1Net loss per common share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 reflects the deduction of cumulative dividends and a $46.1 million non-cash deemed dividend associated with the Series A cumulative redeemable convertible preferred stock. The deemed dividend resulted from a conversion price adjustment in May 2026. Net loss attributable to common stockholders used in calculating basic net loss per share was $37.7 million and $15.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, respectively. Net loss attributable to common stockholders used in calculating diluted net loss per share reflects the additional deduction of $58.3 million and $122.9 million in fair value gains on liability-classified warrants, resulting in a net loss of $96.0 million and $138.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, respectively.
 


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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands; unaudited)
 
 Six Months Ended June 30,
  2026   2025 
Operating activities:   
Net income (loss)$38,967  $(241,911)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:   
Depreciation and amortization 3,058   1,247 
Stock-based compensation 12,403   4,891 
Non-cash lease expense 1,031   904 
Accretion of discount on marketable securities (612)  — 
Transaction costs allocated to common stock warrants 1,984   — 
Change in fair value of second lien loans 1,153   2,154 
Change in fair value of simple agreements for future equity —   192,548 
Change in fair value of redeemable convertible preferred stock warrant liabilities —   1,298 
Change in fair value of common stock warrants (122,938)  — 
Non-cash interest expense 225   460 
(Gain) loss on disposal of property and equipment, net (221)  130 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:   
Accounts receivable 367   744 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (38)  206 
Other assets 14   — 
Accounts payable 345   3,078 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 1,331   (1,790)
Operating lease liabilities (1,021)  (898)
Other liabilities 333   77 
Net cash used in operating activities (63,619)  (36,862)
Investing activities:   
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities 70,267   — 
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment 684   — 
Purchases of marketable securities (104,193)  — 
Purchases of property and equipment (9,464)  (5,236)
Net cash used in investing activities (42,706)  (5,236)
Financing activities:   
Repayment of debt (1,052)  (6,174)
Proceeds from issuance of second lien loans —   29,740 
Proceeds from issuance of simple agreements for future equity —   23,660 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock and warrants in connection with a private placement 100,000   — 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 1,454   886 
Proceeds from exercise of common stock warrants 7,156   — 
Payments of offering costs (5,210)  (2,474)
Net cash provided by financing activities 102,348   45,638 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash (3,977)  3,540 
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 52,211   18,159 
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$48,234  $21,699 
 


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Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Information

(In thousands; unaudited)
 
 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
  2026   2025   2026   2025 
Research and development expense reconciliation:       
GAAP research and development$22,702  $12,218  $40,252  $22,352 
Stock-based compensation (2,754)  (1,735)  (5,196)  (2,920)
Non-GAAP research and development$19,948  $10,483  $35,056  $19,432 
        
General and administrative expense reconciliation:       
GAAP general and administrative$12,439  $7,161  $24,859  $12,286 
Stock-based compensation (3,075)  (995)  (6,114)  (1,477)
Non-GAAP general and administrative$9,364  $6,166  $18,745  $10,809 
        
Truck and freight operations expense reconciliation:       
GAAP truck and freight operations$10,649  $5,470  $18,954  $9,475 
Stock-based compensation (192)  (109)  (360)  (177)
Non-GAAP truck and freight operations$10,457  $5,361  $18,594  $9,298 
        
Sales and marketing expense reconciliation:       
GAAP sales and marketing$1,386  $1,001  $2,792  $1,807 
Stock-based compensation (358)  (174)  (733)  (317)
Non-GAAP sales and marketing$1,028  $827  $2,059  $1,490 
        
Total operating expenses reconciliation:       
GAAP operating expenses$47,176  $25,850  $86,857  $45,920 
Stock-based compensation (6,379)  (3,013)  (12,403)  (4,891)
Non-GAAP operating expenses$40,797  $22,837  $74,454  $41,029 
        
Loss from operations reconciliation:       
GAAP loss from operations$(43,677) $(25,347) $(81,528) $(43,946)
Stock-based compensation 6,379   3,013   12,403   4,891 
Non-GAAP loss from operations$(37,298) $(22,334) $(69,125) $(39,055)
 


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Selected Cash Flow Information

(In thousands; unaudited)
 
Reconciliation of cash provided by operating activities to free cash flow
 
 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
  2026   2025   2026   2025 
GAAP net cash used in operating activities$(34,125) $(20,356) $(63,619) $(36,862)
Purchases of property and equipment (3,933)  (2,916)  (9,464)  (5,236)
Free cash flow$(38,058) $(23,272) $(73,083) $(42,098)
 

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