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QT Imaging Holdings, Inc. QTI

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus · SIC 3845 · Vertical: Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (SIC 3845)

2.19USD+1.39% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

QT Imaging Holdings develops and sells a radiation-free 3D breast imaging system that uses low-energy sound and needs no breast compression. In 2026 the company is moving from development to commercial sales, with revenue growing strongly but still large net losses and a need for more capital.

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, QT Imaging Holdings, Inc. (QTI) stock was 2.19 USD (+1.39% on the day), with market capitalisation 32.1 m USD, beta 0.38, 52-week range 2.14–7.59 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q2 2026): revenue of 7.4 m USD (+103.2% YoY), net income of -11.1 m USD, diluted EPS -0.75 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
32.1 m USD
shares as of 12 Aug 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
Diluted EPS TTM -1.57 · TTM to 30 Jun 2026
E/P (TTM)
-71.78%
TTM to 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
Beta (2y)
0.38
Volatility (1y) 64%
52-week range
2.147.59

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
35.5
weak (30–45)
Bollinger (20, 2)
2.04 – 2.65
in the lower half of the band · %B 0.24 · band width 25.9%
SMA 50 / 200
2.54 / 4.45
downtrend (price < SMA50 < SMA200)
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-0.11 / -0.11
MACD below signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month−16.1%−1.1%−15.0 pp—
3 months−20.1%−0.5%−19.6 pp—
6 months−69.2%+4.4%−73.6 pp—
Year to date−64.1%+12.3%−76.4 pp—
1 year−68.1%+13.5%−81.7 pp−0.4%
3 years−98.7%+76.4%−175.1 pp−17.4%
5 years−98.5%+63.7%−162.2 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−71.8%
12 May 2026 → 30 Oct 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−98.9%
26 Feb 2024 → 30 Oct 2026
Compound annual growth (5y)
−57.0%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q2 2026 · 30 Jun 2026

Revenue
7.4 m USD
+103.2% YoY
Net income
-11.1 m USD
unavailable YoY
Diluted EPS
-0.75
unavailable YoY
net / operating
-148.9% / -25.1%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Revenue956.0 k846.8 k2.8 m3.7 m4.2 m8.3 m6.5 m7.4 m
Cost of revenue350.7 k446.8 k986.0 k1.8 m2.4 m5.1 m3.9 m4.4 m
Gross profit605.3 k400.1 k1.8 m1.8 m1.8 m3.1 m2.7 m3.1 m
Research & development925.2 k774.2 k852.0 k901.0 k938.8 k1.2 m1.7 m1.6 m
SG&A2.0 m1.7 m2.0 m2.0 m2.5 m2.6 m3.3 m3.3 m
Operating income-2.3 m-2.1 m-1.0 m-1.0 m-1.7 m-700.2 k-2.3 m-1.9 m
Depreciation & amortisation19.5 k ≈26.7 k38.0 k38.0 k39.5 k ≈15.5 k20.0 k21.0 k
Pre-tax income-3.6 m-3.5 m—-4.0 m-4.6 m-1.4 m—-11.1 m
Income tax0-16.0 k—3.0 k0-3.8 k—2.0 k
Net income-3.6 m-3.5 m-11.1 m-4.0 m-4.6 m-1.4 m-3.4 m-11.1 m
Diluted EPS-0.51-0.44 ≈-1.21-0.42-0.47-0.10 ≈-0.25-0.75
Operating cash flow-1.9 m ≈-1.2 m-3.5 m-1.4 m ≈-878.6 k ≈-3.1 m-3.7 m-4.8 m ≈
Capex7.6 k ≈53.4 k047.0 k ≈-182 ≈77.2 k17.0 k174.0 k ≈

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20212022202320242025
Revenueunavailable004.9 m18.9 m
Revenue YoYunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable+287.9%
Net income-1.1 m-2.8 m-6.1 m-9.0 m-21.1 m
Net income YoYunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable
Diluted EPS-0.14-0.60-0.64-2.13-2.01
Diluted EPS YoYunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable
net %unavailableunavailableunavailable-184.2%-111.4%
Free cash flowunavailableunavailable-2.7 m-10.1 m-9.1 m

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
10.4 m USD
Financial debt
10.1 m USD
Net debt
-303.0 k USD
Equity
6.4 m USD
Total assets
23.0 m USD
Debt / equity
1.57x
Current ratio
2.81x
ROE
unavailable
ROA
-144.9%
FCF margin
-48.0%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
0
2024
4.9 m
2025
18.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Mar 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2023
135.0 k
2024
2.2 m
2025
10.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Mar 2026verified

Gross profit
2023
-94.6 k
2024
2.6 m
2025
8.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Mar 2026verified

Research & development
2023
1.5 m
2024
3.3 m
2025
3.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Mar 2026verified

SG&A
2023
3.4 m
2024
11.6 m
2025
9.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Mar 2026verified

Operating income
2023
-5.0 m
2024
-12.2 m
2025
-4.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Mar 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
480.7 k
2024
231.0 k
2025
131.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Mar 2026verified

EBITDA
2023
-4.5 m ≈
2024
-11.9 m ≈
2025
-4.3 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Mar 2026derived

Interest expense
2023
219.7 k
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Mar 2024verified

Pre-tax income
2023
-6.1 m
2024
-9.0 m
2025
-21.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Mar 2026verified

Income tax
2023
1.6 k
2024
-16.0 k
2025
-1.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Mar 2026verified

Net income
2023
-6.1 m
2024
-9.0 m
2025
-21.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Mar 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
-0.64
2024
-2.13
2025
-2.01

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Mar 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
9.5 m
2024
6.7 m
2025
10.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Mar 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
184.7 k
2024
1.2 m
2025
10.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Mar 2026verified

Receivables
2023
1.3 k
2024
67.0 k
2025
5.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Mar 2026verified

Inventories
2023
4.4 m
2024
3.1 m
2025
5.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Mar 2026verified

Current assets
2023
4.8 m
2024
4.9 m
2025
22.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Mar 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
490.9 k
2024
196.0 k
2025
318.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Mar 2026verified

Total assets
2023
6.7 m
2024
6.1 m
2025
23.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Mar 2026verified

Accounts payable
2023
1.4 m
2024
803.0 k
2025
3.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Mar 2026verified

Long-term debt
2023
—
2024
9.9 m
2025
10.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Mar 2026verified

Current liabilities
2023
7.3 m
2024
9.8 m
2025
7.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Mar 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
12.0 m
2024
15.6 m
2025
16.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Mar 2026verified

Equity
2023
-5.3 m †
2024
-9.5 m †
2025
6.4 m †

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Mar 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
-2.7 m
2024
-10.0 m
2025
-9.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Mar 2026verified

Capex
2023
13.0 k
2024
88.0 k
2025
124.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Mar 2026verified

Free cash flow
2023
-2.7 m ≈
2024
-10.1 m ≈
2025
-9.1 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Mar 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2023
-13.0 k
2024
-88.0 k
2025
-124.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Mar 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
2.4 m
2024
11.1 m
2025
18.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Mar 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
287.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Revenue CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
EPS growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive

Profitability

Gross margin
40.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
EBITDA margin
-24.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
EBIT margin
-24.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
-77.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF margin
-48.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Returns

ROE
-2,125.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROA
-96.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROIC
-104.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROCE
-31.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Payout ratio (EPS)
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
473.0 k USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
insufficient data
Debt / equity
5.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Interest coverage
unavailable
the reported interest expense is far older than the latest period (the filer changed its XBRL tag): a stale figure is not used

Liquidity

Current ratio
3.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Quick ratio
2.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Cash ratio
1.2x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Cash

Operating cash flow
-12.5 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Capital expenditure
268.0 k USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Free cash flow
-12.7 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF conversion
unavailable
insufficient data
Cash conversion
unavailable
insufficient data

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
76 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Days inventory outstanding
152 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Days payables outstanding
53 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Cash conversion cycle
175 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
32.1 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Enterprise value
32.5 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Market cap / net income TTM
unavailable
insufficient data
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
Earnings yield
-71.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/B
14.3x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/S
1.2x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
insufficient data
EV/EBIT
unavailable
insufficient data
EV/Sales
1.2x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/FCF
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF yield
-39.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero
Shareholder yield (distributions)
unavailable
input data missing

1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Insufficient data
What is missing
  • indicators available: 4 of at least 6
  • score weight coverage: 29.2% of at least 60%
  • valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

2.19 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 32.1 m USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
32.1 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
P/B
14.3x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
insufficient data
ROE
-2,125.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
-77.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
287.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero

Coverage and freshness

30/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 30 Jun 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Jun 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 12 Aug 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 12 Aug 2026
verified 634derived 51

Score by group

29% · Insufficient data

Estimated value range

unavailable — no valuation method could be computed

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · the reported interest expense is far older than the latest period (the filer changed its XBRL tag): a stale figure is not used
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · the base of the ratio is not positive
  • Peers: P/Eunavailable · the base of the ratio is not positive
  • Dividend discount (DDM)unavailable · the company pays no dividend: a dividend model needs an explicit initiation assumption

no valuation method could be computed

Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (SIC 3845)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Insufficient data

Minimum-evidence gate: indicators available: 4 of at least 6; score weight coverage: 29.2% of at least 60%; valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Quality-104.9%10 (vs peers)36%
Net margin · Quality-77.3%27 (vs peers)21%
FCF conversion · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Current ratio · Balance sheet3.1x100 (on a fixed band)14%
P/E (TTM) · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
EV/EBITDA · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuation-39.7%0 (on a fixed band)29%
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet· partial100/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
  • Growth· partialunavailable · 0/2 factors with a value
  • Quality16/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partialunavailable · 0/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation· partial0/100 · 1/3 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

QT IMAGING HOLDINGS, INC. (QTI). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-06-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 18.9 m USD in 2025; YoY growth 287.9%; net margin -77.3%; ROE -2,125.0%.

Valuation cannot be computed from the available data.

Insufficient data for a verdict (indicators available: 4 of at least 6; score weight coverage: 29.2% of at least 60%; valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1).

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • Current ratio: 3.1x

What contradicts it

  • ROIC: -104.9%
  • Net margin: -77.3%
  • FCF yield: -39.7%

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): FCF conversion, Revenue CAGR 3Y, EPS CAGR 3Y, Net debt / EBITDA, Interest coverage, P/E (TTM), EV/EBITDA, Shareholder yield (distributions), Payout ratio (FCF).

Versus the vertical median

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (SIC 3845) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 24 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
—
vertical median 23.8x
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median 18.2x
P/S
1.2x
vertical median 3.2x
below median (−61.8%)
P/B
14.3x
vertical median 4.1x
above median (+251.4%)
ROE
-2,125.0%
vertical median -52.5%
below median
Net margin
-77.3%
vertical median -22.7%
below median
EBIT margin
-24.8%
vertical median -22.1%
below median
Revenue YoY
287.9%
vertical median 15.3%
above median (+1,782.3%)
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median -2.0x
Dividend yield
—
vertical median 0.6%

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
MDTMedtronic plc134.3 bn25.810.7%13.9%+8.4%−0% / +32%
LIVNLivaNova PLC5.2 bn31.315.5%13.0%+10.7%+48% / +110%
ITGRInteger Holdings Corporation4.3 bn42.56.0%5.7%+8.0%+75% / +45%
AXGNAxogen, Inc.3.1 bn—-10.3%-12.0%+20.2%+79% / +684%
TMDXTransMedics Group, Inc.2.5 bn18.936.3%22.7%+37.1%−50% / −4%
BLFSBioLife Solutions, Inc.1.9 bn33.515.1%56.4%+28.9%unavailable / unavailable
CNMDConmed Corporation1.6 bn21.87.1%5.4%+5.2%+24% / −50%
CBLLCeriBell, Inc.1.1 bn—-52.5%-68.0%+36.1%+61% / unavailable
INMDInMode Ltd.899.7 m9.913.5%25.3%−6.2%−0% / −40%
CVCapsoVision, Inc342.8 m——-214.7%+15.3%+23% / unavailable
ELMDElectromed, Inc.234.3 m21.523.3%15.3%+15.3%+5% / +172%
FOCLEdap Tms SA162.9 m—-321.7%-49.1%+1.6%+81% / −17%
VANIVivani Medical, Inc.96.5 m—-220.4%—unavailable−21% / +13%
STXSStereotaxis, Inc.95.9 m—-325.9%-74.2%+20.3%−61% / −42%
NRXSNeuraxis, Inc.86.1 m—-139.8%-144.4%+32.9%+147% / +117%
OMOutset Medical, Inc.83.8 m—-63.0%-58.3%+5.1%−3% / −94%
ECORelectroCore, Inc.77.5 m——-33.5%+27.2%+66% / +49%
POCIPrecision Optics Corporation, Inc.53.1 m—-22.3%-11.5%+65.2%+3% / −18%
NXLNexalin Technology, Inc.34.4 m—-240.3%-4,139.4%+78.8%−95% / −87%
QTIQt Imaging Holdings, Inc.32.1 m—-2,125.0%-77.3%+287.9%−68% / −99%
NUWENuwellis, Inc.19.2 m——-125.6%−5.4%−94% / −100%
IRIXIridex Corp12.6 m—-73.1%-6.9%unavailable−26% / −72%
NDRAEndra Life Sciences Inc.7.4 m—-152.0%—unavailable−16% / −100%
ITOCiTonic Holdings Ltd——-82.8%-974.7%+16.7%−80% / unavailable
HYPRHyperfine, Inc.0—-97.0%-210.8%+5.2%−30% / −41%

1- and 3-year price returns: for QTI from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

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Estimated price (USD)

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What moves the 3-year price the most

    AI analysis

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    In brief

    QT Imaging Holdings develops and sells a radiation-free 3D breast imaging system that uses low-energy sound and needs no breast compression. In 2026 the company is moving from development to commercial sales, with revenue growing strongly but still large net losses and a need for more capital. 123

    SWOT

    Strengths

    • The radiation-free and compression-free technology offers a better patient experience and may allow frequent monitoring during treatment. 1
    • The company has obtained authorizations in several countries and passed a first routine FDA inspection with no formal observations. 3
    • Revenue more than doubled in the second quarter of 2026 compared with the prior year, indicating real demand for the product. 3

    Weaknesses

    • The company has net losses and negative operating cash flow, and has not yet reached profitability. 12
    • Gross margin fell from the prior year and operating expenses rose considerably. 3
    • The company depends on distribution partners and outside manufacturing, which limits its control over sales and costs. 12

    Opportunities

    • Minimum-order distribution contracts in the UAE and other regions could provide predictable revenue if they are met. 2
    • Development of the cloud platform and artificial intelligence modules could add recurring software revenue. 13
    • Expanding the direct US sales force could speed adoption in imaging centers. 3

    Threats

    • Clinical adoption and payer reimbursement are not assured, and mammography remains the established method. 1
    • Geopolitical instability could affect orders from the Gulf region. 3
    • The need for more capital could lead to share issuances that dilute shareholders. 1

    Risks

    • Persistent net losseshigh

      The company has not yet reached profitability, and if revenue does not grow enough, losses could continue. 13

    • Need for capitalhigh

      The company could need further financing in the near term, and the terms could be unfavorable to shareholders. 13

    • Dependence on distributorsmedium

      Revenue depends on exclusive partner contracts, and if partners do not meet minimum purchase obligations, the sales plan could be affected. 12

    • Authorizations and regulationmedium

      Each new market requires separate regulatory approval, and delays could postpone deliveries. 23

    • Shortage of trained radiologistslow

      Clinics could hesitate to buy if they cannot find enough specialists to read the images. 1

    Investment thesis

    What would need to be true (bull case)

    • Rapid growth in shipments and revenue in 2026 shows real demand for the product, and confirmation of annual guidance could support investor confidence if it is achieved. 3
    • Authorizations in several countries and distribution contracts with minimum orders could provide a more predictable revenue base in the coming years. 23
    • If the cloud platform and artificial intelligence modules develop, the company could add software-based recurring revenue. 13

    What would break the thesis

    • Net losses remain large, and the company could need new financing that dilutes existing shareholders. 13
    • Gross margin has fallen and expenses have risen, which could lengthen the path to profitability. 3
    • Clinical adoption depends on physician conviction and reimbursement, while mammography remains the established standard. 1

    What to watch

    • Revenue delivery against the annual guidance of about 39 million USD2026
    • Development of gross margin and operating expensesQ3 2026
    • New financing or share issuances and their dilution effectnext 10-K
    • Shipments and resumption of commercial activity in the Gulf regionQ4 2026

    Products, market & competition

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    The business

    The company is a medical device firm founded in 2012 and based in Novato, California, developing body imaging systems that use low-energy sound. Its main product, the Breast Acoustic CT scanner, received FDA 510(k) clearance in 2017, and in March 2026 it received an additional clearance for an enhanced configuration. 1

    The technology produces volumetric three-dimensional images of breast tissue without ionizing radiation and without breast compression, and the company is also building a cloud SaaS platform with artificial intelligence modules to move from a hardware maker toward a precision imaging platform. That strategy depends on clinical adoption and provider reimbursement. 1

    The company became publicly listed through the merger with GigCapital5 in March 2024 and sells scanners through exclusive distributors, including NXC Imaging in the US and Al Naghi in the UAE, while manufacturing is partly outsourced to Canon Medical Systems with small-scale in-house production. 12

    Segments

    Breast Acoustic CT scanners

    The breast scanner is the main revenue-generating product and drove growth in 2026, when 28 units were shipped in the first six months, compared with 15 in the second quarter alone. Second-quarter revenue was 7.4 million USD. 3

    QTI cloud platform and software

    The SaaS platform and artificial intelligence modules are still in development and are presented as a future revenue source through subscriptions and reimbursement for physiologic biomarkers. No separate financial contribution is currently reported for this segment. 12

    Market context

    The company describes the medical imaging market as large, while breast cancer screening currently relies mainly on mammography, a method that uses radiation and compression. The company targets women at intermediate risk and younger high-risk women, as well as dense breast tissue where mammography is less effective. 1

    Geographically the company focuses on the US and the Gulf region, where distribution contracts have been signed and where authorizations were obtained in Saudi Arabia, while Israel granted AMAR authorization. European expansion is being pursued. 23

    Trends

    • Adoption of radiation-free imagingtailwind

      Concern about cumulative radiation exposure and compression discomfort could favor alternative methods, and the company argues this could increase screening adherence. The effect depends on clinical guidelines and reimbursement. 1

    • Regulatory support and regional authorizationsmixed

      Authorizations obtained in Israel, Saudi Arabia and the UAE open new markets, but each country requires separate approval, which could delay sales. 23

    • Geopolitical tensions in the Gulfheadwind

      The company notes that geopolitical developments have affected commercial activity in parts of the Gulf region, which could slow deliveries to customers there. 3

    • Financing and dilutionheadwind

      The company raised capital through a public offering in the second quarter of 2026 and extended its loan, but losses continue, and further share issuances could dilute existing shareholders. 13

    Competitive position

    The analysed sources do not list commercial competitors in detail, but the company compares its technology with mammography, ultrasound, breast MRI and the SoftVue system from Delphinus Medical Technologies, which served as the predicate device at clearance. Mammography has the advantage of established clinical use and reimbursement. 1

    The company argues its differentiators are the absence of radiation and contrast agents, lower cost and portability, but winning adoption depends on persuading radiologists and payers, a slow process in medicine. 1

    • Delphinus Medical Technologies

      Maker of the SoftVue system, cited in company filings as the predicate device used for FDA clearance. The sources do not confirm its listing status.

    • Conventional mammography

      The standard screening method, widely adopted and reimbursed, but using radiation and compression. It is a method rather than a single company.

    • MRI and ultrasound providers

      Complementary methods currently used to clarify mammography results, which the company sees as a potential alternative.

    • Canon Medical Systems

      Exclusive manufacturing partner for scanners distributed by NXC, not described as a direct competitor in the analysed sources.

    News & filings

    In the press

    No news in our archive over the last 180 days.

    SEC filings

    Sources

    1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / QT Imaging Holdings, Inc. · 25 Mar 2026
    2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / QT Imaging Holdings, Inc. · 12 Aug 2026
    3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / QT Imaging Holdings, Inc. · 12 Aug 2026

    Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.