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Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ: BLNK) reported first-quarter revenue of $20.8 million, nearly flat with a 0.3% increase from the prior year, as a surge in service revenue compensated for a drop in product sales. The electric vehicle charging company is strategically shifting its focus towards a more service-oriented model.
"Q1 reinforces that Blink is executing against our plan," Mike Battaglia, President and CEO of Blink Charging, said. "We are focused on achieving profitability as we build durable infrastructure, improve utilization over time, and continue the shift toward more repeatable, recurring, and higher-quality revenue.”
The company's service revenue, which includes charging fees and network fees, jumped 25% year-over-year to $13.3 million. This now accounts for 64.2% of total revenue, up from 51.6% in the first quarter of 2025. In contrast, product revenue from the sale of EV charging equipment declined by 26.1% to $6.2 million.
Blink's net loss for the quarter significantly narrowed to $11.6 million, or $(0.08) per share, an improvement from a net loss of $21.0 million, or $(0.21) per share, in the same period last year. The company's adjusted EBITDA loss also improved by approximately 65% to $(5.1) million. For the full year 2026, Blink maintained its guidance for revenue between $105 million and $115 million with a GAAP gross margin of around 35%.
The pivot to a service-heavy model is a deliberate strategy to create more predictable, long-term value. "Over the last three quarters, we have tightened our operating model by optimizing our operating expenses and cash-burn profile," said Michael Bercovich, Chief Financial Officer. The company's operating expenses decreased by 35.3% to $18.4 million compared to the prior year.
The results highlight Blink's transition away from one-time hardware sales toward building out its owner-operated network of DC fast chargers. This strategy aims to improve charger utilization and generate more consistent revenue streams. Investors will be watching the company's Q2 results to see if the service revenue growth can continue to outpace the decline in product sales and move the company closer to its profitability goals.
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