UTStarcom Holdings Corp. operates as a telecom infrastructure provider to develop technology for bandwidth from cloud-based services, mobile, streaming, and other applications in China, India, Japan, Taiwan, and internationally. The company's products include packet transport network, packet aggregation network, multi-services access network, fiber to the X, carrier Wi-Fi solutions, and software defined network controller products. It serves telecommunications and cable service providers. The company was founded in 1991 and is based in Hangzhou, the People's Republic of China.
UTStarcom Reports Unaudited Financial Results for First Half of 2026
UTStarcom reported first-half 2026 revenue of $3.4 million, down 26.1% year-over-year, with a net loss widening to $5.1 million from $3.7 million in the prior year period.
Gross profit turned negative to a loss of $0.5 million, driven by a 291% negative gross margin on equipment sales due to inventory reserves, while service revenue also declined 23.6%.
Cash and equivalents decreased 27.2% to $35.8 million, reflecting operating cash burn of $4.9 million as the company continues investing in AI-related Optical Circuit Switching development.