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ContextVision AB — Interim / Quarterly Report 2026
May 8, 2026
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Interim / Quarterly Report
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ContextVision AB: Q1 interim report 2026 - Solid progress and disciplined execution in a stabilising market
ContextVision AB: Q1 interim report 2026 - Solid progress and disciplined execution in a stabilising market
Q1 Highlights
* Continued execution in a stabilising market, with underlying revenue growth
of approximately 7.4%.
* Announced strategic R&D collaboration with BeamWorks to advance AI-powered
quantitative ultrasound imaging solutions.
* Continued progress in clinical development program at the University of
Washington.
* Strengthened the leadership team with the appointment of Marco Marien
Voormolen as Chief Technology Officer.
* Sustained strong customer engagement at ECR 2026, supporting an active
pipeline of technical and commercial follow-up activities.
* Extended the ongoing share buyback program until May 11, 2026.
Q1 Financial Data
* Revenue of 28.5 MSEK (26.3), up 8.5%.
* EBITDA amounted to 2.8 MSEK (--1.7) with an EBITDA margin of 10.0% (--6.3).
* Adjusted EBITDA amounted to 5.8 MSEK (2.1) with an adjusted EBITDA margin of
20.5% (8.1).*
* Cash flow from operating activities was 4.3 MSEK (0.3).
* Earnings per share was 0.01 SEK (--0.04).
* Adjusted earnings per share was 0.05 SEK (0.01).*
* ContextVision adjusts for investments in Data Quality to facilitate analysis
of the underlying business.
The investments amounted to 3.0 MSEK in Q1 2026.
Solid progress and disciplined execution in a stabilising market
The first quarter of 2026 reflects continued execution in a stabilising
market, alongside solid progress toward data-driven quantitative imaging. As
part of our ongoing development, we strengthened our leadership team with the
appointment of Marco Marien Voormolen as Chief Technology Officer. In
parallel, we announced a promising collaboration with BeamWorks -- an
important milestone supporting our long-term value creation ambitions.
Revenue for the first quarter of 2026 amounted to 28.5 MSEK (26.3), an
increase of 8.5% compared to Q1 2025. During the first quarter, ContextVision
refined its assessment of the timing of revenue recognition for certain
customer contracts, impacting revenue recognition within the period. In
addition, a translational FX effect of -5.7% had a negative impact on sales,
corresponding to -1.3 MSEK. Everything considered, the positive effect from
the updated assessment and the negative impact from FX largely offset each
other, and we saw an underlying revenue growth of approximately 7.4% for the
quarter in a cautiously stabilising market. In contrast to Q1 2025, which was
significantly impacted by challenging market conditions, this quarter
benefited from increased license sales and additional contracts signed with
clients, contributing positively to performance.
Adjusted EBITDA came in at 5.8 MSEK (2.1), corresponding to a margin of 20.5%
(8.1), excluding investments in Data Quality of 3.0 MSEK. The improvement in
profitability reflects increased license revenues combined with disciplined
cost control. At the same time, we maintained our investments in quantitative
imaging, while a more efficient allocation of consultant resources contributed
to overall lower R&D costs.
The global political environment continued to contribute to cautious
healthcare investment decisions globally. Looking back, the Chinese ultrasound
market declined by approximately 8.5% for the full year 2025. This development
was primarily driven by nationwide changes in procurement processes, where
purchasing has become increasingly centralised. As a result, procurement
cycles have temporarily slowed, rather than reflecting a reduction in
underlying demand. Despite this market development, ContextVision has
continued to strengthen and expand its relationships with Chinese customers
through ongoing discussion and collaborations, positioning ContextVision well
to benefit as procurement activity normalises and delayed purchasing processes
resume.
Recognising the importance of reinforcing relationships remains a priority in
the current market environment. We actively participated in ECR 2026, where
ContextVision held a broad range of meetings with partners and prospects
within ultrasound and X-ray. These discussions confirmed continued demand for
high diagnostic image quality, robust performance in complex cases, and
workflow simplification. Overall, the event reinforced the strategic relevance
of our image quality portfolio and resulted in an active pipeline of follow-up
activities with defined technical and commercial actions for the coming
months.
During the quarter, we also announced a strategic research and development
collaboration with BeamWorks Inc. The collaboration brings together
ContextVision's expertise in ultrasound image processing with BeamWorks' deep
learning platform. The companies aim to conduct joint R&D projects to develop
and commercialize ultrasound-based digital biomarkers that support
point-of-care clinical decision-making. With ContextVision's existing MASLD
biomarker program and BeamWorks' CadAI product line, we aim to accelerate
innovation and enhance diagnostic accuracy.
Further supporting this development, Marco Marien Voormolen joined as Chief
Technology Officer at the beginning of the year. His expertise will support
the execution of our technology roadmap, enhance collaboration with OEM
partners and the research community, and accelerate our expansion beyond image
enhancement into new solution areas.
Looking ahead to the coming quarters, we will continue to execute on our
priorities while capitalising on emerging opportunities in the market. As a
continued sign of confidence in our capital structure and direction, during
the quarter we extended our ongoing share buy-back program for a further two
months until May 11, 2026, reflecting our commitment to delivering sustainable
long-term value creation.
Dr. Dr. Gerald Pötzsch
Chief Executive Officer
For more information, please contact
Richard Hallström
Chief Financial Officer
About ContextVision
ContextVision is a software company specialized in image analysis and
artificial intelligence. As the global market leader within image enhancement,
we are a trusted partner to leading manufacturers of ultrasound, X- ray and
MRI equipment around the world. Our expertise is to develop powerful software
products, based on proprietary technology and artificial intelligence for
image-based applications. Our cutting-edge technology helps clinicians
accurately interpret medical images, a crucial foundation for better diagnosis
and treatment. The company, established in 1983, is based in Sweden with local
representation in the U.S., Japan, China and Korea. ContextVision is listed on
the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker CONTX.
This information has been submitted pursuant to the Securities Trading Act §
5-12 and MAR. The information was submitted for publication, through the
agency of the contact persons set out above, at 2026-05-08 08:00 CEST.