The company reported a 2026Q1 revenue of $4.1 million, yet structural margin deficits persist as evidenced by the -18.3% gross margin recorded in 2025Q4.
| Sales/Revenue | 10.9M | 8.36M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Revenue Growth % | 590% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Cost of Goods Sold | 119.7M | 142.98M | 34.71M | 18.86M | 26.56M | 10.55M | 8.6M | 5.97M | 1.22M |
| COGS % of Revenue | - | 1711.3% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Gross Profit | -112.92M | -134.62M | -34.71M | -18.86M | -26.56M | -10.55M | -8.6M | -5.97M | -1.22M |
| Gross Margin % | -1035.79% | -1611.3% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Gross Profit Growth % | - | -287.88% | -84.05% | 29% | -151.65% | -22.68% | -44.2% | -388.25% | - |
| Operating Expenses | 30.25M | 31.74M | 110.67M | 95.04M | 54.76M | 59.03M | 28.62M | 12M | 2.88M |
| OpEx % of Revenue | - | 379.92% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Selling, General & Admin | 57.98M | 59.48M | 138.95M | 107.29M | 76.97M | 57.62M | 27.97M | 11.48M | 2.1M |
| SG&A % of Revenue | - | 711.94% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Research & Development | 5.94M | 5.92M | 3.38M | 6.61M | 1.09M | 1.41M | 648K | 526.13K | 786.23K |
| R&D % of Revenue | - | 70.92% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Operating Expenses | -2M | -33.67M | -31.65M | -18.86M | -23.3M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Operating Income | -128.65M | -166.37M | -145.38M | -113.9M | -81.32M | -69.58M | -37.22M | -17.97M | -4.11M |
| Operating Margin % | -1180.01% | -1991.21% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Income Growth % | - | -14.43% | -27.64% | -40.07% | -16.87% | -86.93% | -107.13% | -337.75% | - |
| EBITDA | -104.59M | -132.7M | -110.67M | -97.97M | -76.11M | -67.3M | -35.33M | -17.07M | 0 |
| EBITDA Margin % | -959.41% | -1588.27% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| EBITDA Growth % | 7.01% | -19.9% | -12.97% | -28.72% | -13.09% | -90.51% | -106.95% | - | - |
| D&A (Non-Cash Add-back) | 24.05M | 33.67M | 34.71M | 15.94M | 5.21M | 2.28M | 1.9M | 900.44K | 4.11M |
| EBIT | -141.04M | -117.15M | -232.37M | -113.9M | -84.75M | -69.58M | -48.89M | -17.97M | -4.11M |
| Net Interest Income | -36.2M | -58.59M | -51.66M | -27.61M | 0 | -6.65M | -7.95M | -1.01M | 0 |
| Interest Income | 11.8M | 5.86M | 5.19M | 3.76M | 2.64M | 6.65K | 3.22K | 1.01K | 0 |
| Interest Expense | 64.76M | 64.45M | 56.85M | 31.37M | 2.64M | 6.65M | 7.95M | 1.01M | 0 |
| Other Income/Expense | -61.78M | -15.23M | -143.83M | 12.84M | -3.43M | -7.92M | -15.77M | -1.34M | 0 |
| Pretax Income | -223.87M | -181.59M | -289.21M | -101.06M | -84.75M | -77.5M | -52.99M | -19.31M | -4.11M |
| Pretax Margin % | -2053.46% | -2173.49% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Income Tax | 970K | 970K | -79K | 650K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Effective Tax Rate % | -0.43% | -0.53% | 0.03% | -0.64% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Net Income | -224.84M | -182.56M | -289.14M | -101.72M | -84.75M | -77.5M | -52.99M | -20M | -4.11M |
| Net Margin % | -2062.36% | -2185.1% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Net Income Growth % | -15.48% | 36.86% | -184.26% | -20.02% | -9.35% | -46.25% | -165.02% | -387.07% | - |
| Net Income (Continuing) | -224.84M | -182.56M | -289.14M | -101.72M | -84.75M | -77.5M | -52.99M | -19.31M | -4.11M |
| Discontinued Operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minority Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EPS (Diluted) | -1.25 | -1.21 | -1.76 | -0.62 | -0.54 | -0.75 | -1.96 | -0.17 | -0.03 |
| EPS Growth % | -24.73% | 31.25% | -183.87% | -14.81% | 28% | 61.73% | -1052.94% | -389.91% | - |
| EPS (Basic) | - | -1.08 | -1.82 | -0.62 | -0.54 | -0.75 | -1.96 | -0.17 | -0.03 |
| Diluted Shares Outstanding | 180.48M | 180.45M | 164.11M | 164.01M | 155.96M | 102.91M | 28.73M | 118.32M | 118.32M |
| Basic Shares Outstanding | 180.48M | 179.33M | 159.19M | 163.87M | 155.96M | 102.91M | 28.73M | 118.32M | 118.32M |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Operational scaling and liquidity
According to recent financial disclosures, PureCycle Technologies reported quarterly revenue of $4.1 million in 2026Q1, reflecting a 161.2% growth rate that remains highly volatile given the company's transition from a pre-revenue state to initial commercial production at its Ironton facility.
The revenue trajectory appears heavily dependent on the successful ramp-up of nameplate capacity rather than organic market demand. Investors should monitor whether these figures represent consistent, high-quality output or merely transitional batches that may not be sustainable at scale.
As reported in the company's income statements, gross margins have remained deeply negative, reaching -18.3% in 2025Q4, which underscores the significant burden of fixed costs and energy-intensive processing requirements inherent in the current solvent-based purification model.
The persistent negative gross margin suggests that the company has yet to achieve the necessary throughput to cover its high fixed-cost base. Until the facility reaches a critical utilization threshold, the green premium on recycled resin will likely remain insufficient to offset production expenses.
Based on the provided income statement data, operating expenses continue to dwarf gross profit, with SG&A costs of $13.0 million in 2026Q1 alone, indicating that the company has not yet achieved the operating leverage required to move toward break-even profitability.
The lack of scaling in operating income relative to revenue suggests that administrative and overhead costs remain elevated despite the transition to production. This indicates a high degree of operational friction that may continue to pressure the bottom line until production volumes stabilize.
Analysis of the cost structure reveals that PureCycle Technologies faces substantial ongoing expenses, with COGS reaching $52.1 million in 2025Q4, highlighting the capital-intensive nature of maintaining specialized chemical processing equipment and managing energy-heavy solvent recovery cycles.
The company's cost structure appears heavily weighted toward fixed depreciation and energy consumption, which creates significant sensitivity to production downtime. Management's ability to control these variable costs will be critical as they attempt to transition from commissioning to steady-state operations.
As indicated by the recurring net losses and significant cash burn, the primary risk to the investment thesis is the potential for continued technical delays, which may necessitate further dilutive financing before the company can achieve a self-sustaining operational profile.
Short-term volatility in production yields and the potential for feedstock competition from pyrolysis-based recyclers suggest that the company's competitive moat remains unproven. Investors should remain cautious regarding the sustainability of the current business model if technical hurdles continue to impede capacity utilization.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PCT stock.
For fiscal year 2025, PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (PCT) reported total revenue of $8.4M.
PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (PCT) reported a net loss of $182.6M for the fiscal year ending 2025.
PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (PCT) reported an operating income of $-166.4M, resulting in an operating profit margin of -1991.2%. This margin reflects the operational efficiency of the business before interest and taxes.
PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (PCT) generated $-134.6M in gross profit for the year, representing a gross profit margin of -1611.3%. This demonstrates the company's core pricing power and production efficiency.