Press Release · Leatt Corporation
Leatt Corporation Announces Results for the Third Quarter 2026
Distributed by Sport News Hop · Originally issued via PR Newswire
Global revenues increase 43% to $20.46 million, highest quarterly revenues in four years; Net income increases 309% to $2.20 million
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Nov. 12, 2026 — Leatt Corporation (OTCQB: LEAT), a leading developer and marketer of head-to-toe protective equipment for MOTO, MTB, ADV and a wide range of extreme and high-velocity sports, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. All financial numbers are in U.S. dollars.
Third Quarter 2026 and Recent Highlights
- Q3 2026 revenues increased 43% to $20.46 million, compared to $14.34 million in Q3 2025, the Company's highest quarterly revenues in four years.
- Sales to global distributors increased 52%, dealer direct revenues increased 24% and consumer direct sales increased 25%.
- Q3 2026 net income increased 309% to $2.20 million, or $0.35 per basic and $0.34 per diluted share, compared to $0.54 million, or $0.09 per basic and $0.08 per diluted share, in Q3 2025.
- For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, revenues increased 23% to $56.36 million, compared to $45.89 million for the same period in 2025.
- For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, net income increased 74% to $4.88 million, or $0.78 per basic and $0.76 per diluted share, compared to $2.80 million, or $0.45 per basic and $0.43 per diluted share, for the same period in 2025.
- Cash flows provided by operating activities were $4.59 million for the first nine months of 2026, compared to $1.45 million for the first nine months of 2025.
- Launched GRiTT by Leatt™, the Company's first consumable product line, with initial shipments exceeding expectations.
- Launched two MTB shoes with unique SuperTack™ technology designed to maximize grip.
Chief Executive Officer Sean Macdonald commented, "The third quarter of 2026 was a strong quarter by nearly every measure. Total global revenues of $20.46 million were our highest in four years, up 43% over the third quarter of 2025. Sales to global distributors increased by 52%, dealer direct revenues increased by 24% and consumer direct sales increased by 25%. U.S. revenues increased by 24% to $5.33 million. International revenues increased by 50% to $15.12 million.
"Net income for the third quarter increased by 309% to $2.20 million as compared to the third quarter of 2025. Gross profit increased by 48% to $9.32 million, in part due to the recoupment of global trade tariffs levied on the importation of goods into the U.S.
"Our growth was broad-based across product categories. Body armor sales increased by $2.93 million, helmet sales increased by $2.25 million, and other products, parts and accessories sales increased by $1.04 million as compared to the third quarter of 2025. Only sales of our flagship neck brace declined slightly, by $0.11 million, against a strong prior-year quarter in which neck brace volumes grew 39%.
"In terms of marketing and product launches, the third quarter of 2026 was one of our busiest ever. We launched global campaigns across all three of our riding categories—MOTO, MTB and ADV—designed to support the sell-through we are seeing at dealers and distributors. We also launched our first consumable product line, GRiTT by Leatt™, a range of premium bike care products. This momentum continues into the fourth quarter of 2026. This week we launched two new MTB flat-pedal riding shoes featuring our unique SuperTack™ technology, designed to maximize grip and enhance the riding experience.
"For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, revenues increased 23% to $56.36 million, and net income increased 74% to $4.88 million. Consumer direct sales continued to be a highlight, increasing by 48% to $5.24 million. Gross profit increased by 27% and gross profit as a percentage of sales improved to 45% from 43% as compared to the same period in 2025."
Founder and Chairman Dr. Christopher Leatt remarked: "Our latest product releases are the result of years of work by our design and engineering team, and they show the depth of the pipeline that we have been building across riding categories. In MOTO, our model year 2027 5.5 Racewear range introduced innovations such as HeatGrip™, a durable inner-knee material that replaces leather. In MTB, our SuperTack™ technology, featured in two new flat-pedal shoes, was refined through seven rubber compounds and five outsole designs before testing by more than 100 riders. And with GRiTT by Leatt™, we have entered the bike care market with our first consumable product line. Innovation that improves the riding experience has been at the heart of Leatt since day one."
Summary of Third Quarter 2026 Revenues
Revenues for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026 were $20.46 million, a 43% increase, compared to $14.34 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. This increase in worldwide revenues was attributable to a $2.93 million increase in body armor sales, a $2.25 million increase in helmet sales and a $1.04 million increase in other products, parts and accessories sales, partially offset by a $0.11 million decrease in neck brace sales.
Revenues generated from sales to our customers in the U.S. increased by 24%, from $4.29 million to $5.33 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.
Revenues associated with international customers were $15.12 million and $10.06 million, or 74% and 70% of revenues for the quarters ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
Balance Sheet and Cash
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash increased by $2.27 million since year-end to $15.50 million at September 30, 2026. Cash flows provided by operations were $4.59 million for the first nine months of 2026, more than three times the $1.45 million for the same period in 2025.
Despite 23% revenue growth, inventory decreased by $1.60 million since year-end, reflecting strong sell-through and disciplined working capital management. The current ratio at September 30, 2026 was 4.7:1. The Company continued to return capital to shareholders through its share repurchase program, repurchasing $181,555 of common stock during the first nine months of 2026.
Business Outlook
Macdonald added: "We are on track for a solid year in 2026. While there is still the potential for geopolitical headwinds, we are optimistic that the traction we have gained will continue. Participation remains strong, and demand for our expanding line of innovative products continues to grow, fueling robust international re-ordering patterns and momentum in domestic sales at the dealer and consumer levels.
"Our 2026 results clearly show the progress that we are making. In the third quarter, revenues grew 43% while operating costs grew only 15%, lifting our net margin to 10.8% from 3.8% a year ago. For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, helmet sales are up 48% and footwear revenues are up 67%.
"We believe that this momentum will be sustained as we continue to invest in building Leatt as a global consumer brand that riders are compelled to engage with. We are actively building out our global team of sales, marketing and brand management professionals and continuing to build a pipeline of innovative products.
"The Leatt team just returned from our global distributor conference in Barcelona energized and enthusiastic. Our distributors, customers and business partners joined us and are excited by the momentum we are building in expanding our product pipeline, amplifying our brand and reaching a much wider riding audience."
Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call at 10:00 am ET on Thursday, November 12, 2026, to discuss the 2026 third quarter results.
Participants should dial in to the call ten minutes before the scheduled time, using the following numbers: 1-800-420-1459 (U.S.A) or 1-203-518-9861 (international) to access the call.
Audio Webcast
There will also be a simultaneous live webcast through the Company's website, www.leatt-corp.com. Participants should register on the website approximately ten minutes prior to the start of the webcast.
Replay
An audio replay of the conference call will be available for seven days and can be accessed by dialing 1-844-512-2921 (U.S.A) or 1-412-317-6671 (international). The replay passcode is 11163009.
For those unable to attend the call, a recording of the live webcast will be archived shortly following the event for 30 days on the Company's website.
About Leatt Corporation
Driven by the science of thrill, Leatt Corporation develops head-to-toe personal protective gear for extreme and action sports. This includes the award-winning Leatt-Brace®, a neck brace system considered the gold standard for neck protection when worn in conjunction with a helmet. Leatt products are designed for participants in extreme sports that use motorcycles, bicycles, mountain bikes, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, and other open-air vehicles. For more information, visit www.leatt.com.
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Forward-looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations, and actual results could differ materially. There are a number of factors that could cause actual events and our financial results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the factors described in the section captioned "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on March 24, 2026, and periodic reports filed with the SEC on or after the date thereof. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as "anticipates," "believes," "could," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "may," "plans," "potential," "predicts," "projects," "should," "would" and similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are based on assumptions and subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements relating to:
- our expectations regarding growth in the motor sports and bicycle market;
- our expectation regarding increasing demand for protective equipment used in the motor sports and bicycle market;
- our belief that we will be able to effectively compete with our competitors and increase our market share;
- our expectations with respect to increased revenue growth and our ability to achieve profitability resulting from increases in our production volumes; and
- our future business development, results of operations and financial condition.
Also, forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this press release. You should read this press release completely and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements publicly, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.
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LEATT CORPORATION | ||||
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||
ASSETS | ||||
September 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | |||
Unaudited | Audited | |||
Current Assets | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 15,434,899 | $ 12,988,111 | ||
Restricted cash | 63,375 | 244,936 | ||
Accounts receivable, net | 13,627,880 | 7,904,885 | ||
Inventory, net | 19,297,738 | 20,897,693 | ||
Payments in advance | 876,748 | 1,197,284 | ||
Income tax receivable | 433,821 | 734,193 | ||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 4,852,799 | 3,634,255 | ||
Total current assets | 54,587,260 | 47,601,357 | ||
Property and equipment, net | 3,836,490 | 3,660,704 | ||
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | 108,456 | 342,413 | ||
Deferred tax asset, net | 396,294 | 396,294 | ||
Other Assets | ||||
Deposits | 45,548 | 45,189 | ||
Total Assets | $ 58,974,048 | $ 52,045,957 | ||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||
Current Liabilities | ||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ 11,414,570 | $ 8,595,892 | ||
Refund liability | 65,164 | 65,140 | ||
Notes payable, current | - | 1,804 | ||
Operating lease liabilities, current | 108,456 | 309,019 | ||
Other current liabilities | 54,659 | 8,370 | ||
Short term loan, net of finance charges | 6,108 | 800,000 | ||
Total current liabilities | 11,648,957 | 9,780,225 | ||
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion | - | 33,394 | ||
Total liabilities | 11,648,957 | 9,813,619 | ||
Commitments and contingencies | ||||
Preferred stock, $.001 par value, 1,120,000 shares authorized, | ||||
120,000 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2026 | 3,000 | 3,000 | ||
and December 31, 2025 | ||||
Common stock, $.001 par value, 28,000,000 shares authorized, | ||||
6,219,239 shares issued and 6,217,417 outstanding as of | ||||
September 30, 2026 and 6,255,989 shares issued and 6,234,689 | ||||
outstanding as of December 31, 2025 | 130,517 | 130,534 | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (1,070,125) | (983,640) | ||
Retained earnings | 36,742,688 | 31,859,103 | ||
Additional paid - in capital | 11,540,169 | 11,478,399 | ||
Treasury stock, at cost, 1,822 and 21,300 shares of common stock, | ||||
as of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively | (21,158) | (255,058) | ||
Total stockholders' equity | 47,325,091 | 42,232,338 | ||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $ 58,974,048 | $ 52,045,957 | ||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements | ||||
LEATT CORPORATION | ||||||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | ||||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||
September 30 | September 30 | |||||||
2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||
Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | |||||
Revenues | $ 20,458,825 | $ 14,343,992 | $ 56,357,255 | $ 45,888,195 | ||||
Cost of Revenues | 11,136,778 | 8,027,864 | 31,025,539 | 25,961,861 | ||||
Gross Profit | 9,322,047 | 6,316,128 | 25,331,716 | 19,926,334 | ||||
Product Royalty Income | 204,397 | 51,300 | 712,331 | 184,904 | ||||
Operating Expenses | ||||||||
Salaries and wages | 2,146,365 | 1,890,062 | 6,471,245 | 5,593,679 | ||||
Commissions and consulting expenses | 208,700 | 205,300 | 664,154 | 550,456 | ||||
Professional fees | 217,579 | 143,857 | 720,074 | 659,253 | ||||
Advertising and marketing | 1,452,666 | 1,157,331 | 3,942,695 | 3,201,595 | ||||
Office lease and expenses | 258,550 | 244,197 | 698,318 | 589,493 | ||||
Research and development costs | 742,050 | 688,223 | 2,204,237 | 1,969,508 | ||||
Bad debt expense (recovery) | 39,301 | 35,284 | 88,840 | (59,375) | ||||
General and administrative expenses | 1,227,059 | 1,029,429 | 3,750,774 | 3,144,070 | ||||
Depreciation | 290,319 | 343,565 | 1,089,179 | 1,003,179 | ||||
Total operating expenses | 6,582,589 | 5,737,248 | 19,629,516 | 16,651,858 | ||||
Income from Operations | 2,943,855 | 630,180 | 6,414,531 | 3,459,380 | ||||
Other Income | ||||||||
Interest and other income, net | 83,907 | 100,756 | 234,671 | 300,640 | ||||
Total other income | 83,907 | 100,756 | 234,671 | 300,640 | ||||
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes | 3,027,762 | 730,936 | 6,649,202 | 3,760,020 | ||||
Provision for Income taxes | 823,860 | 191,680 | 1,765,617 | 960,906 | ||||
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders | $ 2,203,902 | $ 539,256 | $ 4,883,585 | $ 2,799,114 | ||||
Net Income per Common Share | ||||||||
Basic | $ 0.35 | $ 0.09 | $ 0.78 | $ 0.45 | ||||
Diluted | $ 0.34 | $ 0.08 | $ 0.76 | $ 0.43 | ||||
Weighted Average Number of | ||||||||
Basic | 6,222,104 | 6,212,483 | 6,229,291 | 6,216,379 | ||||
Diluted | 6,457,437 | 6,483,852 | 6,464,594 | 6,487,748 | ||||
Comprehensive Income | ||||||||
Net Income | $ 2,203,902 | $ 539,256 | $ 4,883,585 | $ 2,799,114 | ||||
Other comprehensive income, | ||||||||
$0 deferred income taxes in | ||||||||
Foreign currency translation | (132,572) | 111,526 | (86,485) | 314,002 | ||||
Total Comprehensive Income | $ 2,071,330 | $ 650,782 | $ 4,797,100 | $ 3,113,116 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements | ||||||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 AND 2025 | ||||
2026 | 2025 | |||
Cash flows from operating activities | ||||
Net income | $ 4,883,585 | $ 2,799,114 | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by | ||||
operating activities: | ||||
Depreciation | 1,089,179 | 1,003,179 | ||
Stock-based compensation | 477,208 | 366,539 | ||
Bad debt expense (recovery) | 88,840 | (69,424) | ||
Inventory reserve | 346,573 | 93,856 | ||
Gain on sale of property and equipment | (388) | (18,916) | ||
Increase in refund liability | 24 | - | ||
(Increase) decrease in: | ||||
Accounts receivable | (5,811,835) | (4,313,446) | ||
Inventory | 1,253,382 | 611,529 | ||
Payments in advance | 320,536 | (130,723) | ||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (1,218,544) | (944,530) | ||
Income tax receivable | 300,372 | 31,330 | ||
Long-term accounts receivable | - | 56,391 | ||
Deposits | (359) | (7,319) | ||
Increase (decrease) in: | ||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 2,818,679 | 1,010,354 | ||
Income tax payable | - | 958,993 | ||
Other current liabilities | 46,289 | - | ||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 4,593,541 | 1,446,927 | ||
Cash flows from investing activities | ||||
Capital expenditures | (1,243,151) | (771,864) | ||
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment | 743 | 19,916 | ||
Net cash used in investing activities | (1,242,408) | (751,948) | ||
Cash flows from financing activities | ||||
Repayment of notes payable to bank | (1,804) | (23,379) | ||
Repayments of short-term loan, net | (793,892) | (728,058) | ||
Purchase of treasury stock under share repurchase plan | (181,555) | (136,686) | ||
Net cash used in financing activities | (977,251) | (888,123) | ||
Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (108,655) | 216,507 | ||
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 2,265,227 | 23,363 | ||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - beginning of period | 13,233,047 | 12,368,100 | ||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - end of period | $ 15,498,274 | $ 12,391,463 | ||
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 15,434,899 | 12,278,149 | ||
Restricted cash | 63,375 | 113,314 | ||
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $ 15,498,274 | $ 12,391,463 | ||
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | ||||
Cash paid for interest | $ 46,120 | $ 39,160 | ||
Other noncash investing and financing activities | ||||
Cancellation of treasury shares | $ 415,455 | $ - | ||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements | ||||
SOURCE Leatt Corporation