Energy Vault Holdings, Inc.
For the period ended Jun 30, 2026. Filed Aug 11, 2026.
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Jun 30, 2026 · Filed Aug 11, 2026
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Item 1. Financial Statements
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited) (In thousands except par value)
| June 30,2026 | December 31,2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||
| Current Assets | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $93,043 | $58,260 |
| Restricted cash, current portion | 14,309 | 4,717 |
| Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $1,251 and $1,236 as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively | 7,235 | 25,938 |
| Contract assets, net of allowance for credit losses of $25,163 and $25,101 as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively | 15,065 | 20,631 |
| Inventory | 366 | 139 |
| Advances to suppliers | 30,104 | 6,318 |
| Property and equipment held for sale | 6,178 | — |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 15,249 | 5,067 |
| Total current assets | 181,549 | 121,070 |
| Property and equipment, net | 96,133 | 96,064 |
| Intangible assets, net | 7,195 | 8,277 |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | 2,024 | 2,242 |
| Investments, long-term portion | 1,336 | 3,366 |
| Restricted cash, long-term portion | 40,669 | 40,466 |
| Deferred income taxes, net | 28,467 | 40,508 |
| Other assets | 13,153 | 883 |
| Total Assets | $370,526 | $312,876 |
| Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | ||
| Current Liabilities | ||
| Accounts payable | $14,988 | $30,838 |
| Accrued expenses | 27,824 | 70,389 |
| Debt, current portion (including $70,448 and $50,250 measured at fair value as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively) | 77,978 | 56,628 |
| Contract liabilities | 29,726 | 6,610 |
| Other current liabilities | 1,683 | 552 |
| Total current liabilities | 152,199 | 165,017 |
| Long-term debt (including $7,318 and $16,427 measured at fair value as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively) | 165,036 | 37,970 |
| Warrant liabilities | 13,500 | 15,050 |
| Deferred pension obligation | 1,914 | 1,837 |
| Other long-term liabilities | 5,269 | 4,386 |
| Total liabilities | 337,918 | 224,260 |
| Commitments and contingencies | ||
| Mezzanine Equity | ||
| Redeemable non-controlling interest | 25,751 | 21,156 |
| Stockholders’ Equity | ||
| Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 5,000 shares authorized, none issued | — | — |
| Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 500,000 shares authorized, 179,940 and 168,969 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively | 18 | 17 |
| Additional paid-in capital | 557,315 | 555,873 |
| Accumulated deficit | (549,610) | (487,433) |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (835) | (966) |
| Non-controlling interest | (31) | (31) |
| Total stockholders’ equity | 6,857 | 67,460 |
| Total Liabilities, Mezzanine Equity, and Stockholders’ Equity | $370,526 | $312,876 |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
(Unaudited) (In thousands except per share data)
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |
| Revenue | $17,369 | $8,512 | $39,248 | $17,046 |
| Cost of revenue | 11,993 | 5,996 | 29,084 | 9,654 |
| Gross profit | 5,376 | 2,516 | 10,164 | 7,392 |
| Operating expenses: | ||||
| Sales and marketing | 2,865 | 3,161 | 5,775 | 7,306 |
| Research and development | 2,546 | 4,074 | 5,136 | 7,898 |
| General and administrative | 22,653 | 19,113 | 43,894 | 36,619 |
| Provision for credit losses | 52 | 3,843 | 77 | 3,832 |
| Depreciation, amortization, and accretion (excluding amounts included in cost of revenue) | 1,919 | 473 | 4,142 | 778 |
| Total operating expenses | 30,035 | 30,664 | 59,024 | 56,433 |
| Loss from operations | (24,659) | (28,148) | (48,860) | (49,041) |
| Other income (expense): | ||||
| Interest expense | (4,192) | (2,516) | (7,658) | (2,611) |
| Interest income | 704 | 312 | 1,272 | 627 |
| Change in fair value of financial instruments carried at fair value | 1,489 | — | 1,355 | — |
| Other expense, net | (2,179) | (2,507) | (7,430) | (2,625) |
| Loss before income taxes | (28,837) | (32,859) | (61,321) | (53,650) |
| Provision for income taxes | 855 | 2,073 | 856 | 2,456 |
| Net loss | (29,692) | (34,932) | (62,177) | (56,106) |
| Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest | — | (5) | — | (43) |
| Net loss attributable to Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. | $(29,692) | $(34,927) | $(62,177) | $(56,063) |
| Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders — basic | $(0.17) | $(0.22) | $(0.37) | $(0.36) |
| Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders — diluted | $(0.18) | $(0.22) | $(0.38) | $(0.36) |
| Weighted average shares outstanding — basic | 178,103 | 156,911 | 175,002 | 155,326 |
| Weighted average shares outstanding — diluted | 178,394 | 156,911 | 175,147 | 155,326 |
| Other comprehensive income (loss) — net of tax | ||||
| Actuarial gain (loss) on pension | $62 | $(276) | $(54) | $235 |
| Foreign currency translation gain (loss) | (261) | (259) | 185 | (239) |
| Total other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. | (199) | (535) | 131 | (4) |
| Total comprehensive loss attributable to Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. | $(29,891) | $(35,462) | $(62,046) | $(56,067) |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
| Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Stock · Additional Paid-In Capital · Accumulated Deficit · Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) · Non-Controlling Interest (“NCI”) · Total Stockholders’ Equity | |||||||
| Shares · Amount | |||||||
| Balance at March 31, 2026 | 174,147 | $17 | $551,026 | $(519,918) | $(636) | $(31) | $30,458 |
| Exercise of stock options | 525 | — | 942 | — | — | — | 942 |
| Exercise of warrants | 515 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Stock-based compensation | — | — | 4,366 | — | — | — | 4,366 |
| Vesting of restricted stock units (“RSUs”) | 3,700 | — | (1,672) | — | — | — | (1,672) |
| Shares issued per Convertible Debentures | 332 | — | 1,317 | — | — | — | 1,317 |
| Shares issued under the at-the-market (“ATM”) program, net of issuance costs | 721 | — | 3,769 | — | — | — | 3,769 |
| Paid-in-kind (“PIK”) distributions to redeemable non-controlling interest (“Redeemable NCI”) | — | — | (1,096) | — | — | — | (1,096) |
| Accretion of Redeemable NCI | — | — | (1,337) | — | — | — | (1,337) |
| Net loss | — | — | — | (29,692) | — | — | (29,692) |
| Actuarial gain on pension | — | — | — | — | 62 | — | 62 |
| Foreign currency translation loss | — | — | — | — | (261) | — | (261) |
| Balance at June 30, 2026 | 179,940 | $18 | $557,315 | $(549,610) | $(835) | $(31) | $6,857 |
| Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Stock · Additional Paid-In Capital · Accumulated Deficit · Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss · Non-Controlling Interest · Total Stockholders’ Equity | |||||||
| Shares · Amount | |||||||
| Balance at March 31, 2025 | 154,243 | $15 | $521,322 | $(404,958) | $(1,365) | $(101) | $114,913 |
| Exercise of stock options | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 |
| Stock-based compensation | — | — | 8,984 | — | — | — | 8,984 |
| Vesting of RSUs | 4,141 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Shares issued per equity purchase agreement | 2,302 | — | 1,866 | — | — | — | 1,866 |
| Net loss | — | — | — | (34,927) | — | (5) | (34,932) |
| Actuarial loss on pension | — | — | — | — | (276) | — | (276) |
| Foreign currency translation loss | — | — | — | — | (259) | — | (259) |
| Reallocation of NCI due to forfeiture | — | — | (79) | — | — | 79 | — |
| Balance at June 30, 2025 | 160,689 | $16 | $532,095 | $(439,885) | $(1,900) | $(27) | $90,299 |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Continued)
| Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Stock · Additional Paid-In Capital · Accumulated Deficit · Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) · Non-Controlling Interest · Total Stockholders’ Equity | |||||||
| Shares · Amount | |||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2025 | 168,969 | $17 | $555,873 | $(487,433) | $(966) | $(31) | $67,460 |
| Exercise of stock options | 568 | — | 976 | — | — | — | 976 |
| Exercise of warrants | 855 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Stock-based compensation | — | — | 11,419 | — | — | — | 11,419 |
| Vesting of RSUs | 5,841 | — | (3,421) | — | — | — | (3,421) |
| Shares issued per Convertible Debentures | 2,986 | — | 13,754 | — | — | — | 13,754 |
| Shares issued under the ATM program, net of issuance costs | 721 | — | 3,769 | — | — | — | 3,769 |
| Purchase of capped calls | — | — | (20,460) | — | — | — | (20,460) |
| PIK distributions to Redeemable NCI | — | — | (2,172) | — | — | — | (2,172) |
| Accretion of Redeemable NCI | — | — | (2,423) | — | — | — | (2,423) |
| Net loss | — | — | — | (62,177) | — | — | (62,177) |
| Actuarial loss on pension | — | — | — | — | (54) | — | (54) |
| Foreign currency translation gain | — | — | — | — | 185 | — | 185 |
| Balance at June 30, 2026 | 179,940 | $18 | $557,315 | $(549,610) | $(835) | $(31) | $6,857 |
| Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Stock · Additional Paid-In Capital · Accumulated Deficit · Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) · Non-Controlling Interest · Total Stockholders’ Equity | |||||||
| Shares · Amount | |||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | 153,206 | $15 | $512,022 | $(383,822) | $(1,896) | $(63) | $126,256 |
| Exercise of stock options | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 |
| Stock-based compensation | — | — | 18,260 | — | — | — | 18,260 |
| Vesting of RSUs | 5,178 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Shares issued per equity purchase agreement | 2,302 | — | 1,866 | — | — | — | 1,866 |
| Short-swing profit recovery | — | — | 24 | — | — | — | 24 |
| Net loss | — | — | — | (56,063) | — | (43) | (56,106) |
| Actuarial gain on pension | — | — | — | — | 235 | — | 235 |
| Foreign currency translation gain | — | — | — | — | (239) | — | (239) |
| Reallocation of NCI due to forfeiture | — | — | (79) | — | — | 79 | — |
| Balance at June 30, 2025 | 160,689 | $16 | $532,095 | $(439,885) | $(1,900) | $(27) | $90,299 |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
| Six Months Ended June 30, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| Cash Flows From Operating Activities | ||
| Net loss | $(62,177) | $(56,106) |
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | ||
| Depreciation, amortization, and accretion | 6,786 | 778 |
| Non-cash debt and financing costs | 1,912 | 1,380 |
| Loss on debt extinguishment | 5,370 | 1,412 |
| Non-cash interest income | — | (364) |
| Stock-based compensation | 11,419 | 18,260 |
| Provision for credit losses | 77 | 3,832 |
| Change in fair value of financial instruments carried at fair value | (1,355) | — |
| Impairment of equity securities | 2,030 | — |
| Non-cash expenses related to equity purchase agreement | — | 667 |
| Deferred income taxes | 276 | — |
| Foreign exchange losses (gains) | (12) | 349 |
| Change in operating assets and liabilities | ||
| Accounts receivable | 18,592 | 10,190 |
| Inventory | (234) | — |
| Contract assets | 6,049 | (931) |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (10,190) | (1,944) |
| Advances to suppliers | (16,135) | (18,104) |
| Other assets | (12,949) | 717 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | (59,050) | (3,296) |
| Contract liabilities | 23,312 | 56,072 |
| Other current liabilities | 1,165 | — |
| Other long-term liabilities | 753 | (283) |
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | (84,361) | 12,629 |
| Cash Flows From Investing Activities | ||
| Purchase of property and equipment | (16,206) | (15,194) |
| Investment in note receivable | — | (2,142) |
| Investment tax credit proceeds | 11,765 | — |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (4,441) | (17,336) |
| ENERGY VAULT HOLDINGS, INC. | ||
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Continued) | ||
| (Unaudited) (In thousands) | ||
| Six Months Ended June 30, | ||
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| Cash Flows From Financing Activities | ||
| Proceeds from issuance of debt | 224,093 | 63,794 |
| Repayment of debt | (59,565) | (27,826) |
| Payment of debt issuance costs | (9,835) | (5,409) |
| Purchase of capped calls | (20,460) | — |
| Proceeds from insurance premium financings | — | 1,665 |
| Repayment of insurance premium financings | (438) | (1,225) |
| Proceeds from issuance of stock | 3,923 | 1,199 |
| Payment of equity issuance costs | (123) | — |
| Short-swing profit recovery | — | 24 |
| Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 976 | 2 |
| Payment of finance lease obligations | (26) | (84) |
| Payment of taxes related to net settlement of equity awards | (3,421) | — |
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 135,124 | 32,140 |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | (1,744) | 593 |
| Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | 44,578 | 28,026 |
| Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash – beginning of the period | 103,443 | 30,073 |
| Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash – end of the period | 148,021 | 58,099 |
| Less: restricted cash at end of period | 54,978 | 36,683 |
| Cash and cash equivalents - end of period | $93,043 | $21,416 |
| Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information: | ||
| Cash paid for income taxes | $42 | $396 |
| Cash paid for interest | 3,310 | 476 |
| Supplemental Disclosures of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Information: | ||
| Actuarial gain (loss) on pension | (54) | 235 |
| Property and equipment financed through accounts payable and accrued expenses | — | 11,493 |
| Assets acquired on finance lease | — | 87 |
| Debt issuance costs incurred but unpaid | 842 | — |
NOTE 1. ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Energy Vault Holdings, Inc., which together with its subsidiaries is referred to herein as “Energy Vault” or the “Company,” is an integrated global energy infrastructure platform that builds, owns and operates flexible, reliable energy systems designed to accelerate time-to-power for utilities, independent power producers, industrial customers and the artificial intelligence and data center market. At the core of our platform is a technology-agnostic, software-enabled architecture that is designed to accelerate project delivery, optimize performance and drive faster time-to-revenue. Energy Vault’s integrated solutions combine energy storage, generation, and advanced energy management to deliver scalable infrastructure tailored to customer needs. Our portfolio spans short-, long-, and multi-day duration storage, engineered to enable reliability, flexibility and cost efficiency across applications.
Through this integrated model, we offer utilities, independent power producers, and large energy users solutions that may include standalone energy storage, integrated generation and storage configurations, and related power infrastructure. We manage projects across the lifecycle, from sourcing and development through permitting and interconnection, engineering and construction management, commissioning, and operations, and we provide software-enabled monitoring, controls, and services intended to support asset availability, operational efficiency, and lifecycle performance.
NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on an accrual basis of accounting in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) and applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regarding interim financial reporting. Certain information and disclosures normally included in consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. Accordingly, these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes for the year ended December 31, 2025. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2025, included herein, was derived from the consolidated financial statements of the Company as of that date.
These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position as of June 30, 2026, results of operations and comprehensive loss and stockholders’ equity activities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, and cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2026. The results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2026 or for any interim period or for any other future year.
Principles of Consolidation
These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements include Energy Vault Holdings, Inc., its wholly owned subsidiaries, and majority owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Emerging Growth Company
Section 102(b)(1) of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”) exempts emerging growth companies from being required to comply with new or revised financial accounting standards until private companies (that is, those that have not had a Securities Act registration statement declared effective or do not have a class of securities registered under the Exchange Act) are required to comply with the new or revised financial accounting standards. The JOBS Act provides that an emerging growth company can elect to opt out of the extended transition period and comply with the requirements that apply to non-emerging growth companies but any such election to opt out is irrevocable. The Company has elected not to opt out of such extended transition period, which means that when a standard is issued or revised, and it has different application dates for public or private companies, the Company, as an emerging growth company, can adopt the new or revised standard at the time private companies adopt the new or revised standard.
This may make comparison of the Company’s consolidated financial statements with another public company that is neither an emerging growth company nor an emerging growth company that has opted out of using the extended transition period difficult or impossible because of the potential differences in accounting standards used.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements, in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. The Company evaluates its assumptions on an ongoing basis. The Company’s management believes that the estimates, judgment, and assumptions used are reasonable based upon information available at the time they are made. Estimates made by management include, among others, revenue recognition, debt measured at fair value, provision for credit losses, warranty accruals, warrant liabilities, and stock-based compensation. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making assumptions and estimates, changes in circumstances could result in actual results differing from those estimates, and such differences could be material to the Company’s consolidated financial condition and results of operations.
Liquidity
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets, and the satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business.
Since our inception in October 2017, we have incurred significant net losses and have used significant cash in our business. As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, we had accumulated deficits of $549.6 million and $487.4 million, respectively, and net losses of $62.2 million and $56.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. We anticipate that we will incur net losses for the foreseeable future and there is no guarantee that we will achieve or maintain profitability.
Management believes that its cash and cash equivalents on hand as of the filing date of this Quarterly Report will be sufficient to fund the Company’s operating activities and meet its obligations as they become due for at least the next twelve months.
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash primarily consists of cash deposits held in segregated accounts as collateral for certain debt financing requirements and for guarantees and bonds issued in connection with our customer projects. Under the terms of our senior notes, cash proceeds are restricted until pre-agreed milestones are achieved.
Additionally, our contractual arrangements with customers often require us to issue letters of credit, bank guarantees, and performance and payment bonds to secure our performance under those contracts. To collateralize these instruments, we deposit cash in restricted accounts that cannot be used for general corporate purposes until the underlying obligations are settled or the guarantees expire.
The following table summarizes restricted cash balances (amounts in thousands):
| June 30,2026 | December 31,2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Restricted cash, current portion | $14,309 | $4,717 |
| Restricted cash, long-term portion | 40,669 | 40,466 |
| Total restricted cash | $54,978 | $45,183 |
| Restricted cash related to debt financing | $10,264 | $9,489 |
| Restricted cash related to customer and owned projects | 42,355 | 33,002 |
| Other | 2,359 | 2,692 |
| Total restricted cash | $54,978 | $45,183 |
Concentration of Credit and Other Risks
Financial instruments that subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, and customer financings receivable.
Risks associated with cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash are mitigated by banking with creditworthy institutions. Such balances with any one institution may, at times, be in excess of federally insured amounts.
As of June 30, 2026, three customers accounted for 56%,16%, and 12% of accounts receivable, respectively. As of December 31, 2025, one customer accounted for 93% of accounts receivable.
Revenue from three customers accounted for 41%,21%, and 21% of total revenue, respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and revenue from three customers accounted for 54%,22%, and 10% of total revenue, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2026.
Revenue from three customers accounted for 50%,31%, and 10% of total revenue, respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and revenue from three customers accounted for 52%,19%, and 15% of total revenue, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2025.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The Company’s significant accounting policies are discussed in Note 2 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 18, 2026. There have not been any significant changes to these policies other than as described below during thesix months ended June 30, 2026.
Capitalized Software Development Costs
Effective January 1, 2026, due to a change in facts and circumstances, the Company began accounting for its capitalized software development costs using Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) ASC 350-40, Internal-Use Software(“ASC 350-40”), rather than ASC 985-20, Costs of Software to Be Sold, Leased, or Marketed(“ASC 985-20”). The Company originally applied ASC 985-20 because it initially intended to allow customers to take possession of the software. The Company no longer offers the software in a manner that permits customers to take possession and instead uses the software solely in hosted software-as-a-service arrangements and in its own operations, including Company-owned energy storage systems. As a result, the Company concluded that ASC 350-40 is the appropriate accounting model beginning January 1, 2026 and applied the change prospectively. Immediately prior to the change, the Company performed an impairment assessment of its capitalized software costs as of December 31, 2025 under ASC 985-20 and determined that no impairment was required. The remaining carrying value was reclassified to internal-use software on January 1, 2026. The change in applicable accounting model had no impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
In July 2025, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2025-05, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets. This ASU addresses the complexity and cost associated with estimating expected credit losses for current accounts receivable and current contract assets that arise from revenue contracts under ASC 606. The main provision applicable to all entities is a new practical expedient which, if elected, permits an entity to assume that current conditions as of the balance sheet date do not change for the remaining life of the asset when developing reasonable and supportable forecasts. The Company elected the practical expedient on January 1, 2026 and the adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets, results of operations and comprehensive loss, or cash flows.
Recent Accounting Standards Issued, But Not Yet Adopted
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40)—Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses. The ASU requires the disclosure of additional information about specific costs and expense categories in the notes to the consolidated financial statements. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. The standard should be applied on a prospective basis with the option to apply the standard retrospectively. We are currently evaluating the impact this ASU would have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software. ASU 2025-06 updates the accounting for internal use software by removing the existing project stage framework and requiring capitalization of qualifying software costs when management has authorized and committed to funding the software project and it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used to perform its intended function. The amendments also apply to website development costs currently accounted for under Subtopic 350-50. The standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027, and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments may be adopted on a prospective, modified transition, or retrospective basis. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that adoption of ASU 2025-06 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In December 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-11, Interim Reporting (Topic 270): Narrow-Scope Improvements, which is intended to improve navigability of the guidance in Topic 270, Interim Reporting, and clarify when it applies. The ASU also addresses the form and content of such financial statements and interim disclosure requirements, and establishes a principle under which an entity must disclose events since the end of the last annual reporting period that have a material impact on the entity. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027, and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that ASU 2025-11 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
NOTE 3. REVENUE RECOGNITION
The Company recognized revenue for the product and service categories as follows for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 (amounts in thousands):
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |
| Sale of energy storage products | $14,696 | $7,711 | $34,406 | $12,602 |
| Tolling and power purchase agreement (“PPA”) revenue (1) | 2,026 | 390 | 3,554 | 390 |
| Operation and maintenance services | 445 | 277 | 889 | 553 |
| Software licensing | 187 | 120 | 369 | 232 |
| Intellectual property (“IP”) licensing | 15 | 14 | 30 | 3,269 |
| Total revenue | $17,369 | $8,512 | $39,248 | $17,046 |
(1) Revenue from the arrangement accounted for as an operating lease was $1.1 million and $1.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, respectively, and was $0.4 million for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2025.
Remaining Performance Obligations
Remaining performance obligations represent the amount of unearned transaction price for contracts accounted for under ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”). As of June 30, 2026, the amount of the Company’s remaining performance obligations was $362.0 million, of which approximately 77% related to domestic projects and approximately 23% related to international projects. The Company expects to recognize approximately 87% of the remaining performance obligations as revenue over the next 12 months and the remainder more than 12 months from June 30, 2026.
Contract Balances
The following table provides information about contract assets and contract liabilities from contracts with customers accounted for under ASC 606 (amounts in thousands):
| June 30,2026 | December 31,2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Refundable contribution | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Unbilled receivables | 15,228 | 20,732 |
| Less allowance for credit losses | (25,163) | (25,101) |
| Contract assets, net of allowance for credit losses | $15,065 | $20,631 |
| Contract liabilities | $29,726 | $6,610 |
Contract assets consist of a refundable contribution and unbilled receivables. The refundable contribution was initially payable to the Company upon the customer’s first gravity energy storage system achieving substantial completion, subject to potential downward adjustment for liquidated damages if specified performance metrics were not met. In 2024, the customer agreed to remove the substantial completion condition and committed to repay the refundable contribution in the second half of 2024. However, the customer did not remit payment, and during 2024 the Company increased its allowance for credit losses to fully reserve this receivable.
Unbilled receivables represent the estimated value of unbilled work for projects with performance obligations recognized over time.
Contract liabilities consist of deferred revenue. Under certain contracts, the Company may be entitled to invoice the customer and receive payments in advance of performing the related contract work. In those instances, the Company recognizes a liability for advance billings in excess of revenue recognized, which is referred to as deferred revenue. Deferred revenue is not considered to be a significant financing component because it is generally used to meet working capital demands that can be higher in the early stages of a contract. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, the Company recognized revenue of $3.3 million and $4.0 million, respectively, related to amounts that were included in the deferred revenue balance as of the beginning of each period. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, the Company recognized revenue of $0.1 million and $8.4 million, respectively, related to amounts that were included in the deferred revenue balance as of the beginning of each period.
Lease Revenue
The Company has one tolling agreement that is accounted for as a lease under ASC 842, Leases (“ASC 842”). The agreement is accounted for as a lease because the customer (the “lessee”) has the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from the use of the energy storage system and has the right to direct its use throughout the agreement's term. The Company, as lessor, is entitled to receive monthly lease payments based on a contractual floor amount (the “Monthly Floor”), which is subject to reduction each month based on the availability and round-trip efficiency of the energy storage system (the “Effective Monthly Floor”). Lease income is recognized monthly based on a straight-line allocation of the Monthly Floor over the term of the contract, to the extent it represents fixed or in-substance fixed consideration. Any difference between the recognized lease income and the Effective Monthly Floor earned in a given period is recorded as an adjustment to lease income in that period.
At the end of each contract year, if cumulative lease payments received during the year are less than the sum of thetwelve Effective Monthly Floors, the lessee is required to make a true-up payment for the shortfall. The Company is also entitled to variable lease payments equal to a specified percentage of the net market revenue generated by the lessee that exceeds the cumulative Effective Monthly Floors for that contract year.
The lease does not contain an option for the lessee to extend the term or purchase the asset. The agreement may be terminated early by either party under certain conditions, including for prolonged force majeure events, or by the non-defaulting party upon an event of default.
The aggregate remaining Monthly Floor payments as of June 30, 2026 presented in the table below do not reflect potential reductions due to performance-based adjustments that may occur throughout the contract term (amounts in thousands)(1):
| 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | Thereafter | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,394 | $4,788 | $4,788 | $4,788 | $4,446 | $18,468 | $39,672 |
(1) The table reflects contractual Monthly Floor payments due under the lease agreement for each fiscal year. These amounts represent the stated floor amounts prior to any performance-based adjustments. Actual lease payments may be lower in any given period based on the lessee’s achievement of availability and round-trip efficiency thresholds. Additionally, the timing of cash receipts within a year may vary, as monthly payments are dependent on the lessee's net market revenue. Pursuant to the agreement, if cumulative lease payments for the contract year are less than the aggregate Effective Monthly Floors earned, the lessee is required to pay the shortfall to the Company in an annual true-up following the end of each contract year in May.
NOTE 4. INVESTMENTS
The following table provides a reconciliation of investments to the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets (amounts in thousands):
| June 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current (1) | Long-Term | Current (1) | Long-Term | |
| Investment in equity securities | $— | $1,240 | $— | $3,270 |
| Other | 332 | 96 | 325 | 96 |
| $332 | $1,336 | $325 | $3,366 | |
(1) Presented within prepaid expenses and other current assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Investment in Equity Securities
In 2022 and 2023, the Company purchased equity securities in KORE Power, Inc. (“KORE”), a U.S. manufacturer of battery cells and modules. These equity securities do not have a readily determinable fair value and are recorded at cost, less any impairment, plus or minus adjustments for observable price changes in orderly transactions for the same or similar securities, with unrealized gains and losses recognized in earnings.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, the Company recorded an impairment of $2.0 million related to its investment in KORE equity securities based on updated information received during the quarter, including KORE’s pending merger transaction and the estimated consideration expected to be available to KORE Class A preferred stockholders. The impairment was recorded in other expense, net, in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
The cost basis of the KORE equity securities is $15.0 million, and cumulative impairment recorded as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 was $13.8 million and $11.7 million, respectively.
NOTE 5. ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES
Activity in the allowance for credit losses was as follows for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 (amounts in thousands):
| Accounts Receivable | Contract Assets | Customer Financing Receivable | Convertible Note Receivable | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allowance for credit losses, beginning of period | $1,236 | $25,101 | $11,474 | $3,836 | $41,647 |
| Provision for credit losses | 15 | 62 | — | — | 77 |
| Allowance for credit losses, end of period | $1,251 | $25,163 | $11,474 | $3,836 | $41,724 |
| Accounts Receivable | Contract Assets | Customer Financing Receivable | Other | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allowance for credit losses, beginning of period | $1,211 | $25,030 | $5,997 | $— | $32,238 |
| Provision for (benefit from) credit losses | (9) | 2 | 1,825 | 2,014 | 3,832 |
| Allowance for credit losses, end of period | $1,202 | $25,032 | $7,822 | $2,014 | $36,070 |
The Company estimates expected uncollectible amounts related to its accounts receivable, contract assets, customer financing receivable, and other notes receivable as of the end of each reporting period, and presents those financial asset balances net of an allowance for expected credit losses in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company generally utilizes a probability-of-default (“PD”) and loss-given-default (“LGD”) methodology to calculate the allowance for credit losses for each customer by type of financial asset. The Company derives its PD and LGD rates using historical rates for corporate bonds as published by Moody’s. The Company uses PD and LGD rates that correspond to the customer’s credit rating and period of time in which the financial asset is expected to remain outstanding.
For significantly past due receivables, contract assets, or the customer financing receivable, the Company determines specific allowances for these assets.
NOTE 6. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, the Company paid $0.2 million and $0.4 million, respectively, in marketing and sales costs to a company owned by an immediate family member of an officer of the Company. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, the Company paid $0.2 million and $0.5 million, respectively. At June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Company had $0.1 million in payables due to this related party.
NOTE 7. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, property and equipment, net consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
| June 30,2026 | December 31,2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Land | $330 | $302 |
| Buildings | 774 | 774 |
| Energy storage systems | 50,354 | 50,354 |
| Commercial demonstration unit (“Snyder CDU”) | 32,075 | 32,075 |
| Machinery and equipment | 1,752 | 12,086 |
| Finance lease right-of-use assets – vehicles | 196 | 200 |
| Furniture and IT equipment | 1,636 | 1,477 |
| Leasehold improvements | 136 | 127 |
| Construction in progress | 19,673 | 8,187 |
| Total property and equipment | 106,926 | 105,582 |
| Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization | (10,793) | (9,518) |
| Property and equipment, net | $96,133 | $96,064 |
Depreciation and amortization expense related to property and equipment was $2.9 million and $0.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, of which $1.0 million and $0, respectively was included in cost of revenue and $1.9 million and $0.2 million, respectively, was included in depreciation, amortization, and accretion in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
Depreciation and amortization expense related to property and equipment was $6.1 million and $0.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, of which $2.0 million and $0, respectively, was included in cost of revenue and $4.1 million and $0.4 million, respectively, was included in depreciation, amortization, and accretion in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
The increase in depreciation and amortization expense related to property and equipment primarily reflects depreciation recognized after the Company placed its owned energy storage systems and the Snyder CDU into service in the second half of 2025.
BayWa Project Acquisition
On May 22, 2026, the Company completed an asset acquisition from BayWa r.e. Japan K.K. (“BayWa”) involving a portfolio of development-stage battery energy storage system projects in Japan. The acquired assets primarily included project development rights, grid and interconnection applications and related technical work product, land, and land deposits, and other site-control rights. The total acquisition-date cost was approximately $0.6 million, of which approximately $0.4 million was recognized within property and equipment, primarily as construction in progress and land, and approximately $0.2 million was recognized within prepaid expenses and other current assets for land deposits. The acquisition-date cost was allocated to the acquired assets based on their relative fair values.
The agreement provides for additional payments upon the achievement of specified project development milestones, including ready-to-build status and the earliest occurrence of final investment decision, financial close or a project sale. The aggregate milestone payments are capped at approximately $4.9 million, excluding applicable consumption tax. As of June 30, 2026, no milestone payments had been recognized.
Property and Equipment Held for Sale
In April 2026, the Company entered into an agreement with a third-party for the sale, supply, and delivery of machinery and equipment for approximately $10.3 million.
As of June 30, 2026, the sale had not yet been completed because the equipment must be delivered to the buyer. The Company is contracted to deliver the equipment within the 12 months. Accordingly, the net carrying value of the related property and equipment was reclassified from property and equipment, net to property and equipment held for sale on the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2026. The Company will recognize the sale when the applicable criteria for derecognition are met, which is expected to occur upon transfer of control of the equipment to the buyer. The carrying amount of property and equipment held for sale was $6.2 million as of June 30, 2026.
NOTE 8. INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
Intangible assets are stated at amortized cost and consist of the following (amounts in thousands):
| June 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Carrying Amount | Accumulated Amortization | Net Carrying Amount | Gross Carrying Amount | Accumulated Amortization | Net Carrying Amount | |
| Internal-use software | $8,978 | $(1,975) | $7,003 | $7,942 | $(1,291) | $6,651 |
| Favorable acquired contracts | 192 | — | 192 | 1,626 | — | 1,626 |
| $9,170 | $(1,975) | $7,195 | $9,568 | $(1,291) | $8,277 | |
Once a software application is placed in service, the Company amortizes its internal-use software by software application on a straight-line basis over its estimated economic life. The useful life for the Company’s internal-use software isfive years.
During the six months ended June 30, 2026, the Company reclassified $1.4 million from favorable acquired contracts, included in intangible assets, net, to construction in progress, included in property and equipment, net, upon receipt of the related equipment because the favorable contract terms were realized through delivery of that equipment.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, amortization expense from intangible assets was $0.3 million and $0.7 million, respectively, all of which was included in cost of revenue in the condensed consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, amortization expense from intangible assets was $0.2 million and $0.4 million, respectively, all of which was included in depreciation, amortization, and accretion in the condensed consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss.
Future amortization expense for internal-use software is estimated as follows (amounts in thousands):
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Remainder of 2026 | $683 |
| 2027 | 1,367 |
| 2028 | 1,367 |
| 2029 | 1,004 |
| 2030 | 439 |
| Thereafter | — |
| Subtotal | 4,860 |
| Software projects in process | 2,143 |
| Total | $7,003 |
NOTE 9. DEBT
A summary of the Company’s debt is as follows (amounts in thousands):
| June 30,2026 | December 31,2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| CRC Senior Notes | $14,523 | $14,919 |
| Cross Trails Credit Agreement | 16,678 | 17,806 |
| Sale of future receipts | — | 3,058 |
| Senior Convertible Notes | 150,000 | — |
| Convertible Debentures | 83,000 | 63,800 |
| Total outstanding principal | 264,201 | 99,583 |
| Unamortized discount and issuance costs | (15,953) | (7,862) |
| Fair value adjustment for Convertible Debentures | (5,234) | 2,877 |
| Debt, current portion | (77,978) | (56,628) |
| Long-term debt | $165,036 | $37,970 |
The line item, interest expense, on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, consists of the following (amounts in thousands):
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |
| Contractual interest expense | $3,240 | $1,208 | $5,902 | $1,226 |
| Amortization of debt issuance costs | 895 | 661 | 1,536 | 704 |
| Amortization of debt discount | 54 | 645 | 215 | 676 |
| Interest expense on finance leases | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Total | $4,192 | $2,516 | $7,658 | $2,611 |
CRC Senior Notes
On April 4, 2025, Calistoga Resiliency Center, LLC (“CRC”), a subsidiary of the Company, entered into a Note Purchase Agreement, as amended by Amendment No. 1 thereto, dated as of August 4, 2025 (the “CRC Note Purchase Agreement”), with Eagle Point Credit Management, LLC, pursuant to which CRC issued $27.8 million of senior notes (“CRC Senior Notes”). The CRC Senior Notes bear interest at 9.5% per annum and are senior secured obligations of CRC, backed by a first-priority pledge of all CRC assets and equity interests. The CRC Senior Notes include customary affirmative and negative covenants, including minimum cash reserves and a minimum debt service coverage ratio. Principal and interest are payable semi-annually, with installments due each February 28 and August 31, and the CRC Senior Notes mature on April 4, 2032.
On June 26, 2026, CRC, the holders party thereto, and Wilmington Trust National Association, as collateral agent, entered into a Consent, Waiver, and Amendment No. 2 to the CRC Note Purchase Agreement (the “CRC Amendment”). Pursuant to the CRC Amendment, the holders, among other items, (i) consented to a voluntary principal prepayment of the CRC Senior Notes in an aggregate principal amount of approximately $4.1 million, (ii) waived the make-whole amount and related certificate delivery requirements otherwise payable in connection with such prepayment, (iii) consented to the release, withdrawal and transfer of excess reserve amounts for application to such prepayment, (iv) deferred the testing date for the debt service coverage ratio covenant to November 30, 2026, (v) consented to a revised amortization schedule, and (vi) consented to a reduction of the operating reserve requirement.
In connection with the CRC Amendment, the Company agreed to pay an amendment fee of $0.4 million to the holders of the CRC Senior Notes. The Company made the prepayment of principal and accrued interest, and the amendment fee in July 2026. As of June 30, 2026, the $4.1 million principal pre-payment amount was classified as a current liability in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
The Company evaluated the amendment under ASC 470-50 and concluded that the July 2026 principal prepayment should be accounted for as a debt modification, as the amended terms were not substantially different from the original terms of the continuing debt.
As of June 30, 2026, CRC was in compliance with all covenants then applicable under the CRC Senior Notes.
Cross Trails Credit Agreement
On July 23, 2025, Cross Trails Energy Storage Project, LLC (“Cross Trails”), a subsidiary of the Company, entered into a credit agreement (the “Cross Trails Credit Agreement”) with Wilmington Trust, National Association, as administrative agent and collateral agent, and each of the lenders party thereto.
The Cross Trails Credit Agreement provides for a senior secured term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of approximately $17.8 million. The Cross Trails Credit Agreement is structured as a single-draw term loan, with the full amount funded on July 23, 2025. The borrowing bears interest, at the Company’s election, at (i) the alternate base rate (“ABR”) plus 5.00% or (ii) the term secured overnight financing rate (“SOFR”) plus 6.00%. As of June 30, 2026, the Company was utilizing a SOFR of 3.6%, resulting in an interest rate of 9.6%.
Principal and interest are payable semi-annually, with installments due each February 28 and August 31, beginning on February 28, 2026. The Cross Trails Credit Agreement matures on July 23, 2032.
On June 29, 2026, Cross Trails entered into a Waiver, Consent and Amendment No. 1 to the Cross Trails Credit Agreement (the “Cross Trails Consent”) with the lenders. Pursuant to the Cross Trails Consent, the lenders waived any default or event of default under the Cross Trails Credit Agreement arising from Cross Trails’ failure to comply with the debt service coverage ratio requirements for the quarters ended March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2026, and consented to Cross Trails’ application of cash equity contributions from Energy Vault, Inc. in the aggregate amount of $1.2 million, together with a historical revenue credit related to insurance proceeds reasonably expected to be received, to cure the debt service coverage ratio noncompliance.
The amendment also added a prospective equity cure right under which Cross Trails may receive cash equity contributions from the project sponsor or its direct or indirect owners to cure future financial covenant noncompliance, subject to certain limitations. The cure right may be exercised up to four times during the term of the Cross Trails Credit Agreement and once in consecutive fiscal quarters; however, the cure of the March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2026 debt service coverage ratio noncompliance does not count toward the four permitted cure exercises. The amendment provides that the cure right may not be used for the quarter ending September 30, 2026.
As a result of the waiver, consent and amendment, the debt service coverage ratio noncompliance did not result in an event of default or acceleration of amounts outstanding under the Cross Trails Credit Agreement. As of June 30, 2026, the Company classified the outstanding balance under the Cross Trails Credit Agreement based on the contractual payment terms of the amended agreement.
Sale of Future Receipts
On August 29, 2025, the Company, together with Energy Vault, Inc., its wholly-owned subsidiary (collectively with the Company, the “Sellers”) entered into an agreement of sale of future receipts (the “Cedar Arrangement”) with Cedar Advance LLC (“Cedar”). Cedar paid a purchase price of $5.0 million, from which $0.5 million of origination fees were deducted, resulting in net proceeds of $4.5 million. Under the agreement, the Sellers remit to Cedar $0.2 million per week, or approximately 27.0% of future receivables collections, until Cedar has received an aggregate amount equal to (i) $5.1 million if fully repaid within 30 days of funding, (ii) $5.2 million if fully repaid after 30 days but within 60 days of funding, or (iii) $6.3 million if not fully repaid within 60 days of funding.
The Company did not fully repay the Cedar Arrangement within 60 days of funding, therefore the applicable aggregate amount remitted to Cedar was $6.3 million. As of June 30, 2026, the Company had remitted the full $6.3 million to Cedar, and no amounts remained outstanding.
Senior Convertible Notes
On February 17, 2026, the Company completed a private offering of $140.0 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Convertible Notes due 2031 (the “Senior Convertible Notes”). On February 27, 2026, the Company issued an additional $10.0 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Convertible Notes pursuant to the initial purchasers’ option. The Senior Convertible Notes bear interest at 5.250% per annum, payable in cash semi-annually in arrears on March 1 and September 1 of each year, beginning on September 1, 2026, and mature on March 1, 2031, unless earlier converted, redeemed or repurchased. After deducting the 3.25% initial purchasers’ discount, which was accounted for as debt issuance costs, the Company received net proceeds of $145.1 million from the issuance of the Senior Convertible Notes.
The Senior Convertible Notes are convertible prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding September 1, 2030 only upon the occurrence of specified events and during certain periods set forth in the indenture. On or after September 1, 2030, the Senior Convertible Notes are convertible at any time until the close of business on the second trading day immediately preceding the maturity date. The Senior Convertible Notes initially are convertible at a rate of 193.1807 shares of the Company’s common stock per $1,000 principal amount of Senior Convertible Notes, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $5.18 per share, subject to customary anti-dilution and other adjustments. Upon conversion, the Company may settle the conversion obligation in cash, shares of common stock, or a combination of cash and shares, at its election. In addition, holders who convert their Senior Convertible Notes in connection with certain make-whole fundamental changes or notices of redemption may be entitled to an increase in the conversion rate, subject to a maximum conversion rate of 246.3054 shares per $1,000 principal amount.
The Company may redeem the Senior Convertible Notes for cash, in whole or in part, at its option on or after March 5, 2029, but only if a liquidity condition is satisfied and the last reported sale price of the Company’s common stock has been at least 130% of the conversion price then in effect for at least 20 trading days during any 30 consecutive trading day period ending on, and including, the trading day immediately preceding the date on which the Company provides notice of redemption. The redemption price is equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Senior Convertible Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date. Upon the occurrence of a fundamental change, holders may require the Company to repurchase all or any portion of their Senior Convertible Notes for cash at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date.
The Company evaluated the accounting for the Senior Convertible Notes under ASC 470-20, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options, and ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging. The Company concluded that the embedded conversion feature qualifies for the scope exception in ASC 815-40 and therefore does not require separate accounting as a derivative. Accordingly, the Company accounts for the Senior Convertible Notes as a single debt instrument at amortized cost. The Company also identified certain additional-interest provisions that are required to be bifurcated from the host contract as those features are not clearly and closely related to the host convertible debt contract. The fair value of these additional-interest features was determined to be de minimis; therefore, the Company did not recognize a separate derivative asset or liability in connection with this transaction.
In connection with the issuance of the Senior Convertible Notes, the Company also entered into capped call transactions with certain option counterparties. The capped call transactions have an initial strike price of approximately $5.18 per share, consistent with the initial conversion price of the Senior Convertible Notes, and an initial cap price of $8.12 per share, which represents a premium of 100% above the $4.06 closing price of the Company's common stock on February 11, 2026. The capped call transactions are intended to reduce potential dilution to the Company's common stock upon any conversion of the Senior Convertible Notes, and/or offset any cash payments the Company is required to make in excess of the principal amount upon conversion, with such reduction and/or offset subject to a cap based on the cap price.
The capped call transactions are separate freestanding instruments and are accounted for independently from the Senior Convertible Notes. The $20.5 million in premiums paid for the capped call transactions were recorded as a reduction to additional paid-in capital and were not included in the carrying amount of the Senior Convertible Notes.
As of June 30, 2026, the Senior Convertible Notes had unamortized debt issuance costs of $9.1 million, and the net carrying amount was $140.9 million. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, total interest expense from the Senior Convertible Notes was $2.5 million and $3.6 million, respectively, consisting of $2.0 million and $2.9 million, respectively, of contractual interest and $0.5 million and $0.7 million, respectively, of amortization of debt issuance costs. The effective interest rate for the Senior Convertible Notes is 6.9%.
Convertible Debentures (collectively, the 2025 and 2026 Debentures)
2025 Debentures
On September 22, 2025, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (“2025 Securities Purchase Agreement”) with YA II PN, Ltd. (the “Investor”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue senior unsecured convertible debentures in multiple tranches (the “2025 Debentures”). On December 30, 2025, the agreement was amended to increase the aggregate principal amount available under the facility from $50.0 million to $65.0 million. The initial tranche of $30.0 million (“Tranche 1”) was funded on September 22, 2025, the second tranche of $20.0 million (“Tranche
2”) was funded on December 16, 2025, and the third tranche of $15.0 million (“Tranche 3”) was funded on December 30, 2025.
All three tranches bear or bore interest at 7.0% per annum. Installment payments of principal and interest are due monthly (each, a “Payment Date,” beginning on the applicable payment commencement date). For each installment, the Company may (i) pay cash plus a payment premium equal to 7.0% for Tranches 1 and 2 or 4.0% for Tranche 3 of the principal portion paid (“Payment Premium”), (ii) elect to allow the Investor to convert the unpaid installment at a price equal to the lower of (A) the Applicable Fixed Price (defined below) or (B)97% of the lowest daily VWAP during thefour trading days immediately preceding the conversion date, but not below the Floor Price (equal to $0.60 per share), or (iii) satisfy the installment through a combination of cash and conversion. The fixed conversion price is $4.50 per share for Tranche 1, $7.53 per share for Tranche 2, and $7.41 per share for Tranche 3.
Tranche 1 is scheduled to mature on March 22, 2027. Tranche 2 was scheduled to mature on March 22, 2027, and Tranche 3 was scheduled to mature on August 30, 2027. During the six months ended June 30, 2026, the Company partially repaid Tranche 1 and fully repaid Tranches 2 and 3. As of June 30, 2026, $3.0 million of principal remained outstanding under the 2025 Debentures, all of which was subject to conversion notices issued to the Investor that have not yet been exercised.
2026 Debentures
On May 18, 2026, the Company entered into a separate securities purchase agreement (“2026 Securities Purchase Agreement”) with the Investor, pursuant to which the Company issued a senior secured convertible debenture in the original principal amount of $42.0 million. The debenture was issued at 95% of principal, and the Company received net proceeds of $39.5 million after deductions for original issue discount and fees.
On June 29, 2026, the Company entered into an amendment to the 2026 Securities Purchase Agreement with the Investor. The amendment increased the maximum aggregate principal amount of convertible debentures issuable under the 2026 Securities Purchase Agreement from $75.0 million to $150.0 million and provided for the issuance of an amended and restated senior secured convertible debenture in the outstanding principal amount of $80.0 million (the “2026 Debentures”), consisting of the original $42.0 million principal amount issued on May 18, 2026 and an additional principal amount of $38.0 million issued on June 29, 2026.
The additional principal amount was issued at 95% of principal for a purchase price of $36.1 million. After deductions for a structuring fee and legal fee reimbursements, the Company received net proceeds of $34.6 million from the additional principal amount. The 2026 Debentures are secured by assets of the Company, Energy Vault, Inc. and certain of the Company’s subsidiaries.
The 2026 Debentures bear interest at 7.5% per annum, or 18.0% upon an uncured event of default, and mature on July 1, 2027. Under the amended and restated redemption schedule, interest-only installments are due in June and July 2026, and monthly principal installments begin on August 29, 2026.
For each installment, the Company may (i) pay cash, (ii) if certain conditions are satisfied, elect to allow the Investor to convert the unpaid installment into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price equal to 97% of the lowest daily VWAP during the four consecutive trading days immediately preceding the conversion date, subject to a floor price of $1.19 per share for the initial tranche, or (iii) satisfy the installment through a combination of cash and conversion. Investor conversions are subject to a beneficial ownership limit of 4.99% of the Company’s common stock and to a limit of 19.99% of the Company’s outstanding common stock as of closing unless stockholder approval to exceed such cap is obtained in accordance with the rules and regulations of the NYSE.
The 2026 Debentures include certain amortization event provisions. An amortization event includes, among other things, (i) the Company’s common stock trading below the floor price for 5 of 7 consecutive trading days, (ii) issuance of more than 99% of the shares available under the exchange cap without stockholder approval, or (iii) from any time after the six-month anniversary of issuance, the Investor being unable to sell its shares pursuant to Rule 144. While an amortization event is in effect, the monthly installment must be paid in cash and the installment amount may increase to the greater of the scheduled amount and 20.0% of then-outstanding principal.
The 2026 Debentures also include mandatory redemption provisions based on the borrowing base. A mandatory redemption event occurs if the aggregate principal amount outstanding under the 2026 Debentures exceeds the applicable percentage of the borrowing base adjusted amount. Mandatory redemption amounts are required to be paid in cash.
As of June 30, 2026, $80.0 million of principal remained outstanding under the 2026 Debentures.
Fair Value Option for Convertible Debentures
The Company elected the fair value option afforded by ASC 825 with respect to the Convertible Debentures because they include features that meet the definition of embedded derivatives. The Company initially recognized the Convertible Debentures at fair value and subsequently remeasures them at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, except for changes attributable to instrument-specific credit risk, if any, that are required to be presented in other comprehensive income. The Convertible Debentures are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy due to the use of significant unobservable inputs.
The following table presents a rollforward of the fair value of the Convertible Debentures for the periods presented, including issuances, cash settlements, and the components of earnings that impacted the fair value during the period.
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |
| Convertible Debentures, beginning balance | $6,235 | $— | $66,677 | $— |
| Issuances at fair value | 74,093 | — | 74,093 | — |
| Change in fair value (1) | 361 | — | 195 | — |
| Interest expense (stated interest rate) (2) | 434 | — | 1,031 | — |
| Loss on partial debt extinguishment - cash settlements (3) | 24 | — | 3,832 | — |
| Loss on partial debt extinguishment - installment conversions (3) | 155 | — | 1,538 | — |
| Cash settlements (inclusive of accrued interest and cash payment premium) | (2,219) | — | (55,846) | — |
| Fair value of common shares issued for installment conversions | (1,317) | — | (13,754) | — |
| Convertible Debentures, ending balance | $77,766 | $— | $77,766 | $— |
(1) Recognized within the line item, change in fair value of financial instruments carried at fair value, in the condensed consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss.
(2) Recognized within the line item, interest expense, in the condensed consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss.
(3) Recognized within the line item, other expense, net, in the condensed consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss.
Debt Maturity
The following table summarizes the cash maturities of the Company’s debt instruments as of June 30, 2026 (amounts in thousands):
| 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | Thereafter | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRC Senior Notes | $4,122 | $535 | $668 | $810 | $950 | $7,438 | $14,523 |
| Cross Trails Credit Agreement | 1,692 | 2,941 | 1,541 | 1,967 | 1,699 | 6,838 | 16,678 |
| Senior Convertible Notes | — | — | — | — | — | 150,000 | 150,000 |
| Convertible Debentures | 35,670 | 47,330 | — | — | — | — | 83,000 |
| $41,484 | $50,806 | $2,209 | $2,777 | $2,649 | $164,276 | $264,201 |
NOTE 10. PENSION
The components of net periodic pension benefit cost for the Company’s defined benefit pension plan were as follows (amounts in thousands):
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |
| Employer service costs | $108 | $95 | $214 | $182 |
| Interest cost | 22 | 19 | 43 | 36 |
| Expected return on plan assets | (54) | (66) | (107) | (125) |
| Amortization of net prior service credit | 10 | 10 | 21 | 19 |
| Amortization of net loss | 12 | 27 | 24 | 51 |
| Net periodic benefit cost | $98 | $85 | $195 | $163 |
NOTE 11. SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEETS DETAIL
| (amounts in thousands) | June 30,2026 | December 31,2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets: | ||
| Prepaid expenses | $13,058 | $3,918 |
| Tax refund receivable | 765 | 813 |
| Project acquisition deposits | 1,083 | — |
| Investments, current | 332 | 325 |
| Other | 11 | 11 |
| Total | $15,249 | $5,067 |
| Other assets: | ||
| Power generation equipment reservation deposit (See Note 20) | $10,000 | $— |
| Deposit for long-term supply agreement | 2,850 | — |
| Other | 303 | 883 |
| Total | $13,153 | $883 |
| (amounts in thousands) | June 30,2026 | December 31,2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Accrued expenses: | ||
| Professional fees | $4,097 | $1,487 |
| Accrued project costs | 11,991 | 49,889 |
| Employee costs | 5,914 | 12,321 |
| Insurance premium financings | — | 434 |
| Taxes payable | 908 | 4,572 |
| Warranty liabilities | 1,013 | 241 |
| Accrued interest | 3,899 | 1,445 |
| Other | 2 | — |
| Total | $27,824 | $70,389 |
| Other current liabilities: | ||
| Refundable customer deposits | $1,132 | $— |
| Operating leases | 515 | 511 |
| Finance leases | 36 | 41 |
| Total | $1,683 | $552 |
| Other long-term liabilities: | ||
| Operating leases | $1,351 | $1,501 |
| Finance leases | 52 | 75 |
| Deferred SOSA acquisition payment | 933 | 891 |
| Derivative liability - Asset Vault | 458 | 458 |
| Unearned lease revenue - tolling arrangements | 371 | 200 |
| Asset retirement obligation | 1,087 | 1,035 |
| Warranty liabilities | 1,017 | 226 |
| Total | $5,269 | $4,386 |
NOTE 12. REDEEMABLE NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST
On October 9, 2025, Energy Vault, Inc. (“EV Inc.”) and OIC Structured Equity Fund I, L.P. and affiliated funds (collectively, “OIC”) completed the Asset Vault transaction previously described in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Asset Vault is a variable interest entity (“VIE”) for which the Company is the primary beneficiary because the Company has (i) the power to direct the activities that most significantly affect Asset Vault’s economic performance, including project development, financing, and operational decisions, and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses and the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to Asset Vault through its ownership of common units and related support arrangements. Accordingly, Asset Vault is consolidated and OIC’s interest is presented as redeemable non-controlling interest in the mezzanine section of the condensed consolidated balance sheets. In connection with the transaction, Asset Vault issued Series A Preferred Units to OIC, which are redeemable pursuant to the terms of Asset Vault’s limited liability company agreement. As of June 30, 2026, management continued to consider redemption of the Series A Preferred Units to be probable and recognized accretion to redemption value for the period using the effective interest method based on the then-estimated redemption value and earliest probable redemption date.
The following table presents, on an aggregated basis, the carrying amounts and classification of the consolidated assets and liabilities of Asset Vault included in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. The table excludes intercompany balances between Asset Vault and other consolidated subsidiaries of the Company, which are eliminated in consolidation (amounts in thousands):
| June 30,2026 | December 31,2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $8,562 | $8,512 |
| Restricted cash, current portion | 8,781 | — |
| Accounts receivable, net | 1,024 | 234 |
| Contract assets | 2,111 | 820 |
| Advances to suppliers | 577 | 577 |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 1,567 | 1,462 |
| Property and equipment, net | 73,761 | 64,786 |
| Intangible assets, net | 192 | 1,626 |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | 644 | 703 |
| Restricted cash, long-term portion | 14,593 | 22,377 |
| Deferred income taxes, net | 15,135 | 27,176 |
| Total assets of Asset Vault | $126,947 | $128,273 |
| Liabilities | ||
| Accounts payable | $2,953 | $2,050 |
| Accrued expenses | 8,652 | 5,861 |
| Debt, current portion | 7,530 | 3,490 |
| Other current liabilities | 46 | 50 |
| Long-term debt | 16,848 | 21,543 |
| Other long-term liabilities | 3,411 | 3,145 |
| Total liabilities of Asset Vault | $39,440 | $36,139 |
Asset Vault is financed in part by redeemable preferred equity units classified in mezzanine equity of $25.8 million and $21.2 million as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. This balance is not included in the assets and liabilities table above because it is not a liability under GAAP. Creditors of Asset Vault do not have recourse to the general credit of Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. or its other wholly-owned subsidiaries. The assets of Asset Vault are not available to settle the obligations of the Company’s other subsidiaries. Certain of Asset Vault’s debt obligations are secured by substantially all of the assets of Asset Vault and its project subsidiaries, including project-level cash flows, and are subject to customary covenants and restrictions on distributions.
The following table presents a roll-forward of the redeemable non-controlling interest for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 (amounts in thousands):
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
| Redeemable non-controlling interest, balance at beginning of period | $23,318 | $21,156 |
| Net income (loss) attributable to redeemable non-controlling interest (1) | — | — |
| PIK distributions to redeemable non-controlling interest holder | 1,096 | 2,172 |
| Accretion to redemption value (2) | 1,337 | 2,423 |
| Redeemable non-controlling interest, balance at end of period | $25,751 | $25,751 |
(1) Net income (loss) attributable to redeemable non-controlling interest is determined using the hypothetical liquidation at book value (“HLBV”) methodology based on each party’s contractual rights. Under the HLBV method, income is allocated based on the change in each party's claim on the net assets of Asset Vault under a hypothetical liquidation scenario at the beginning and end of each reporting period. This allocation may differ significantly from the non-controlling interest's nominal percentage of total units outstanding.
(2) Accretion represents the increase in the carrying amount of the redeemable non-controlling interest toward its estimated redemption value, calculated using the effective interest method over the period to the earliest probable redemption date. Accretion is recorded as an adjustment to additional paid- in-capital. Although accretion does not affect total net loss, it is treated as a deemed dividend and therefore as an adjustment to net loss attributable to common stockholders for purposes of computing net loss per share.
NOTE 13. WARRANTS
For additional information regarding the OIC Warrants, the Novus Warrants, and the Dorado Goose Warrants, see Note 14 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 18, 2026.
Roll-Forward of Warrants
The following table presents a roll-forward of the Company’s warrants for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 (amounts in thousands):
| Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OIC Warrants | Novus Warrants | Dorado Goose Warrants | Total | |
| Warrants outstanding at beginning of period | 5,572 | 5,167 | 4,000 | 14,739 |
| Warrants exercised | — | — | (1,000) | (1,000) |
| Warrants outstanding at end of period | 5,572 | 5,167 | 3,000 | 13,739 |
| Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OIC Warrants | Novus Warrants | Dorado Goose Warrants | Total | |
| Warrants outstanding at beginning of period | 5,572 | 5,167 | 4,500 | 15,239 |
| Warrants exercised | — | — | (1,500) | (1,500) |
| Warrants outstanding at end of period | 5,572 | 5,167 | 3,000 | 13,739 |
| Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OIC Warrants | Novus Warrants | Dorado Goose Warrants | Total | |
| Warrants outstanding at beginning and end of period | — | 5,167 | — | 5,167 |
Roll-Forward of Warrant Liabilities
The following table presents a roll-forward of the Company’s warrant liabilities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 (amounts in thousands):
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |
| Warrant liabilities at beginning of period | $15,350 | $2 | $15,050 | $2 |
| Change in fair value (1) | (1,850) | — | (1,550) | — |
| Warrant liabilities at end of period | $13,500 | $2 | $13,500 | $2 |
(1) Recognized within the line item, change in fair value of financial instruments carried at fair value, in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
Fair Value Measurement - Liability Classified Warrants
The Company measures the fair value of the OIC Warrant liability using a Monte Carlo simulation model and the fair value of the Novus Warrant liability using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. These valuation models require significant judgment and the use of unobservable inputs. Accordingly, the warrant liabilities are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The key unobservable inputs used to value the OIC Warrants include expected volatility and the Company’s estimated future adjusted EBITDA. The key unobservable input used to value the Novus Warrants is expected volatility. A significant increase in expected volatility, in isolation, would result in a significantly higher fair value measurement for both warrant liabilities. A significant decrease in the Company’s estimated future adjusted EBITDA, in isolation, would result in a significantly higher fair value measurement of the OIC Warrant liability.
The following table provides the assumptions used to estimate the fair value of the Company’s liability classified warrants as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025:
| OIC Warrants | Novus Warrants | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | June 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | |
| Exercise price | $4.24 | $4.24 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Expected term (in years) | 4.28 | 4.78 | 0.62 | 1.12 |
| Expected volatility | 75.0% | 80.0% | 86.8% | 70.0% |
| Risk-free interest rate | 4.2% | 3.7% | 3.9% | 3.7% |
| Expected dividend yield | —% | —% | —% | —% |
NOTE 14. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Carrying amounts of certain financial instruments, including cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts payable, and accrued expenses approximate their fair value due to their relatively short maturities and market interest rates, if applicable.
The Company categorizes assets and liabilities recorded or disclosed at fair value on the consolidated balance sheet based upon the level of judgment associated with inputs used to measure their fair value. The categories are as follows:
Level 1—Inputs which included quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
Level 2—Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
Level 3—Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.
The Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows (amounts in thousands):
| Fair Value at | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Value Hierarchy | June 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | |
| Assets (Liabilities): | |||
| Convertible Debentures (1) | Level 3 | $(77,766) | $(66,677) |
| Warrant liabilities (2) | Level 3 | (13,500) | (15,050) |
| Derivative liability - Asset Vault (3) | Level 3 | (458) | (458) |
(1) The Company has elected to measure the Convertible Debentures at fair value (see Note 9, Debt). The Company uses a Monte Carlo simulation to value the Convertible Debentures that models potential settlement outcomes under the contractual terms. The significant assumptions used in the model include the volatility of the Company’s common stock (85.0% to 105.0%) and discount rates of 25.3% to 28.5%, which were derived from market yields for comparable CCC-rated debt. The model also incorporates the instruments’ contractual terms, redemption features, and conversion mechanics.
(2) The warrants are not publicly traded and the Company uses a Monte Carlo simulation or Black-Scholes model to determine the fair value of the warrants. See Note 13, Warrants, for additional information.
(3) The derivative liability relates to certain redemption and settlement features in the Contribution and Purchase Agreement with OIC. The Company utilized an income approach using a probability weighted expected present value method to value the derivative liability. Significant assumptions include a discount rate of 22.8% and estimated probabilities and timing associated with the occurrence of various mandatory redemption events.
The carrying amount and estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments not measured at fair value are as follows (amounts in thousands):
| June 30, 2026 · December 31, 2025 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Value Hierarchy | Carrying Amount | Fair Value | Carrying Amount | Fair Value | |
| Assets (Liabilities): | |||||
| Senior Convertible Notes (1) | Level 2 | $(140,870) | $(186,094) | $— | $— |
| CRC and Cross Trails Credit Agreement (2) | Level 3 | (24,378) | (25,875) | (27,921) | (29,758) |
(1) The estimated fair value of the Senior Convertible Notes was based on a broker-dealer market quote as of June 30, 2026. Because the quote represents an observable market input for the notes in a dealer market that is not considered active, the fair value measurement is classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.
(2) Includes short-term portion of long-term debt. The Company estimates the fair value using a discounted cash flow model which utilizes the Company’s incremental borrowing rate, which is estimated based on the Company’s assumptions.
NOTE 15. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
ATM Facility
On November 12, 2024, we entered into an open market sales agreement (“Sales Agreement”) with Jefferies LLC, as sales agent (the “Sales Agent”), pursuant to which we may, from time to time, sell shares of our common stock, having an aggregate offering price of up to $50.0 million through the Sales Agent under an “at-the-market” equity offering program.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, the Company sold 721,185 shares of its common stock under its ATM program at a weighted-average sales price of $5.61 per share. The Company received net proceeds of $3.9 million after deducting sales agent commissions.
NOTE 16. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
2022 Equity Incentive Plan
In 2022, the Company adopted its 2022 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2022 Incentive Plan”). The 2022 Incentive Plan provides for the granting of stock options, stock appreciation rights (“SARs”), restricted shares, RSUs, and other awards to employees, non-employee directors, and consultants of the Company. Shares of common stock underlying awards that expire or are forfeited or canceled will again be available for issuance under the 2022 Incentive Plan.
The initial number of shares of the Company’s common stock reserved for issuance under the 2022 Incentive Plan was approximately 15.5 million, plus up to approximately 8.3 million shares subject to awards granted under the 2017 and 2020 Stock Incentive Plans that may become available for issuance under the 2022 Incentive Plan to the extent such awards are forfeited, expired, unexercised, or otherwise unsettled. Annually, beginning in March 2022 and ending in (and including) March 1, 2031, the number of shares of the Company’s common stock that may be issued under the 2022 Incentive Plan increases automatically by a number of shares equal to the lesser of (i)4.0% of the outstanding shares on the last day of the immediately preceding month or (ii) such lesser number of shares (including zero) that the Company’s Board determines for the purposes of the annual increase for that fiscal year.
2022 Inducement Plan
In 2022, the Company adopted its 2022 Employment Inducement Award Plan (the “2022 Inducement Plan”), which provides for the granting of stock options, SARs, restricted shares, RSUs, and other awards to individuals who were not previously employees of the Company, or following a bona fide period of non-employment, as inducement material to such individuals entering into employment with the Company. Shares of common stock underlying awards that expire or are forfeited or canceled will again be available for issuance under the 2022 Inducement Plan.8.0 million shares of the Company’s common stock are reserved for issuance under the 2022 Inducement Plan.
2025 Inducement Plan
In February 2025, the Board approved the Company’s 2025 Employment Inducement Award Plan (the “2025 Inducement Plan”), which provides for the granting of stock options, SARs, restricted shares, RSUs, and other awards to individuals who were not previously employees of the Company, or following a bona fide period of non-employment, as inducement material to such individuals entering into employment with the Company. Shares of common stock underlying awards that expire or are forfeited or canceled will again be available for issuance under the 2025 Inducement Plan.8.0 million shares of the Company’s common stock are reserved for issuance under the 2025 Inducement Plan.
Stock Option Activity
The following table summarizes stock option activity for the six months ended June 30, 2026 (amounts in thousands, except per share data):
| Options Outstanding | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number ofOptions | Weighted AverageExercise PricePer Share | Weighted AverageRemainingContractualTerm (in years) | AggregateIntrinsicValue | |
| Balance as of December 31, 2025 | 5,723 | $1.66 | 4.8 | $16,891 |
| Stock options granted | 3,886 | 4.26 | — | — |
| Stock options exercised | (568) | 1.72 | — | 1,762 |
| Stock options forfeited, canceled, or expired | — | — | — | — |
| Balance as of June 30, 2026 | 9,041 | 2.77 | 5.5 | 17,513 |
| Options exercisable as of June 30, 2026 | 4,755 | 1.69 | 4.1 | 14,349 |
| Options vested and expected to vest as of June 30, 2026 | 9,041 | $2.77 | 5.5 | $17,513 |
As of June 30, 2026, total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to unvested option awards that are expected to vest was $10.4 million. The weighted-average period over which such stock-based compensation expense will be recognized is approximately 2.7 years.
The aggregate intrinsic values of options outstanding, exercisable, vested and expected to vest were calculated as the difference between the exercise price of the options and the closing stock price of the Company’s common stock on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) as of June 30, 2026.
The grant-date fair value of stock options granted during the six months ended June 30, 2026 was estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model based on the following assumptions:
| Expected term (in years) | 4.5 |
|---|---|
| Expected volatility | 75.0% |
| Risk-free interest rate | 4.2% |
| Expected dividend yield | — |
Restricted Stock Units
During the six months ended June 30, 2026, pursuant to the 2022 and 2025 Inducement Plans, the Company granted RSUs to employees that vest based on market-based conditions. These market-based RSUs will vest and convert to common stock if the Company’s stock price reaches certain price targets for 20 days in any 30-day trading window, subject to the applicable employee’s continued service. The grant-date fair value of these market-based RSUs is recognized as expense over the requisite service period, provided that the applicable service condition is satisfied, regardless of whether the market condition is ultimately achieved.
The fair value of these market-based RSUs was measured on their grant date, using a Monte Carlo simulation model based on the following assumptions:
| Expected term (in years) | 4.0 |
|---|---|
| Expected volatility | 75% - 80% |
| Risk-free interest rate | 3.7% - 3.9% |
| Expected dividend yield | — |
The following table summarizes activity for all RSUs, including time-based and market-based awards, for the six months ended June 30, 2026 (amounts in thousands, except per share data):
| Number of RSUs | Weighted AverageGrant Date FairValue per Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-vested balance as of December 31, 2025 | 20,349 | $1.66 |
| RSUs granted | 7,359 | 3.62 |
| RSUs forfeited | (1,095) | 1.55 |
| RSUs vested | (6,664) | 1.86 |
| Non-vested balance as of June 30, 2026 | 19,949 | $2.32 |
As of June 30, 2026, unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to these RSUs was $33.0 million which is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted-average vesting period of approximately 2.6 years.
Stock-Based Compensation Expense
Total stock-based compensation expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 was as follows (amounts in thousands):
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |
| Sales and marketing | $671 | $1,039 | $1,359 | $2,084 |
| Research and development | 522 | 1,368 | 1,486 | 2,736 |
| General and administrative | 3,173 | 6,577 | 8,574 | 13,440 |
| Total stock-based compensation expense | $4,366 | $8,984 | $11,419 | $18,260 |
NOTE 17. SEGMENT REPORTING
As a single reportable segment entity, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, who is the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), uses the profit measure of net loss to allocate resources and assess performance of our business by comparing actual results to historical results and previously forecasted financial information. The measure of segment assets is reported on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as total assets.
See Note 3 for the Company’s revenue disaggregated by product line and service line.
The following table presents revenue, significant segment expenses provided to the CODM, and net loss for our consolidated segment (amounts in thousands):
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |
| Revenue | $17,369 | $8,512 | $39,248 | $17,046 |
| Cost of revenue (1) | 11,993 | 5,996 | 29,084 | 9,654 |
| Gross profit | 5,376 | 2,516 | 10,164 | 7,392 |
| Non-personnel operating costs (2) | 13,509 | 7,573 | 23,455 | 14,860 |
| Salaries and wages (3) | 10,189 | 8,629 | 19,931 | 17,541 |
| Stock-based compensation | 4,366 | 8,984 | 11,419 | 18,260 |
| Depreciation, amortization, and accretion (excluding amounts included in cost of revenue) | 1,919 | 473 | 4,142 | 778 |
| Interest expense | 4,192 | 2,516 | 7,658 | 2,611 |
| Interest income | (704) | (312) | (1,272) | (627) |
| Provision for income taxes | 855 | 2,073 | 856 | 2,456 |
| Other segment items (4) | 742 | 7,512 | 6,152 | 7,619 |
| Net loss | $(29,692) | $(34,932) | $(62,177) | $(56,106) |
(1)Includes depreciation and amortization expense of $1.3 million and $2.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, respectively.
(2) Represents sales and marketing, research and development, and general and administrative expenses, excluding personnel related costs.
(3) Represents the costs of employees’ salaries, benefits, and payroll taxes that are reported within sales and marketing, research and development, and general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. This amount excludes stock-based compensation expense.
(4) Represents certain other segment items that are not deemed significant segment expenses and primarily consists of provision for credit losses, change in fair value of financial instruments carried at fair value, and other income/expense items.
NOTE 18. INCOME TAXES
The Company recognized income tax provisions of $0.9 million for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, respectively. The Company recognized income tax provisions of $2.1 million and $2.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively.
On February 26, 2026, the Company collected $11.8 million in proceeds from the transfer of the Cross Trails investment tax credit (“ITC”) to the third-party purchaser. On July 24, 2026, the Company collected $15.4 million in proceeds from the transfer of the CRC ITC to the third-party purchaser.
The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against substantially all of the Company’s deferred tax assets, except for the deferred tax assets associated with the ITCs that the Company intends to sell. The Company provides for a valuation allowance when it is more likely than not that some portion of, or all of the Company’s deferred tax assets will not be realized. Due to the Company’s history of losses, the Company determined that it is not more likely than not to realize its deferred tax assets, with the exception of deferred tax assets associated with the ITCs that the Company intends to sell.
NOTE 19. NET LOSS PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK
Basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders are calculated as follows (amounts in thousands, except per share amounts):
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |
| Numerator: | ||||
| Net loss attributable to Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. | $(29,692) | $(34,927) | $(62,177) | $(56,063) |
| Less: accretion of redeemable non-controlling interest | 1,337 | — | 2,423 | — |
| Net loss attributable to common stockholders – basic | (31,029) | (34,927) | (64,600) | (56,063) |
| Less: Gain on change in fair value of OIC Warrant liability | 1,620 | — | 1,220 | — |
| Net loss attributable to common stockholders – diluted | (32,649) | (34,927) | (65,820) | (56,063) |
| Denominator: | ||||
| Weighted-average shares outstanding – basic | 178,103 | 156,911 | 175,002 | 155,326 |
| Effect of dilutive securities: | ||||
| OIC Warrants | 291 | — | 145 | — |
| Weighted-average shares outstanding – diluted | 178,394 | 156,911 | 175,147 | 155,326 |
| Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders – basic | $(0.17) | $(0.22) | $(0.37) | $(0.36) |
| Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders – diluted | $(0.18) | $(0.22) | $(0.38) | $(0.36) |
There wereno common share equivalents that were dilutive for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025. Due to net losses during those periods, basic and diluted net loss per common share were the same, as the effect of potentially dilutive securities would have been anti-dilutive.
The following outstanding balances of common share equivalent securities have been excluded from the calculation of diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding because the effect is anti-dilutive for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 (amounts in thousands):
| Three and Six Months Ended June 30, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| Warrants | 8,167 | 5,167 |
| Stock options | 9,041 | 6,426 |
| RSUs | 19,949 | 24,199 |
| Senior Convertible Notes | 28,977 | — |
| Convertible Debentures | 21,773 | — |
| Total | 87,907 | 35,792 |
NOTE 20. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Our principal commitments as of June 30, 2026 consisted primarily of obligations under operating leases, finance leases, a deferred pension, warranty liabilities, and issued purchase orders. Our non-cancelable purchase obligations as of June 30, 2026 totaled approximately $6.3 million, which is all expected to be paid in the next twelve months.
Loss Contingencies:
In the ordinary course of business, the Company is regularly subject to various legal proceedings. The Company records a loss contingency accrual when a loss is both probable and reasonably estimable. As of June 30, 2026, the Company had not recorded any material loss contingency accruals related to legal proceedings. Although the Company currently believes that resolving claims against the Company, including claims where an unfavorable outcome is reasonably possible, will not have a material impact on the Company’s business, financial position, results of operations, or cash flows, these matters are subject to inherent uncertainties and the Company’s view of these matters may change in the future.
Warranty Liabilities:
The Company provides a limited warranty to its battery energy storage system (“BESS”) customers assuring that the BESSs are free from defects. The Company’s limited warranties are generally for a period oftwo orthree years after the substantial completion date of the applicable project. These warranties are considered assurance-type warranties, which provide a guarantee of quality of the products. For assurance-type warranties in engineering, procurement, and construction (“EPC”) contracts, the Company records an estimate of future warranty costs over the period of construction. For assurance-type warranties in engineered equipment (“EEQ”) contracts, the Company records an estimate of future warranty costs upon the transfer of the equipment to the customer. Warranty costs are recorded as a component of cost of revenue in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
The following table presents activity in the Company’s estimated warranty liabilities for the three andsix months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 (amounts in thousands):
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |
| Warranty liabilities, balance at beginning of period | $534 | $761 | $467 | $1,391 |
| Accruals for warranties issued | 1,503 | 926 | 1,503 | 926 |
| Change in estimates | — | (200) | 84 | (200) |
| Costs paid or settled | (7) | (179) | (24) | (809) |
| Warranty liabilities, balance at end of period | $2,030 | $1,308 | $2,030 | $1,308 |
The key inputs and assumptions used in calculating the estimated warranty liabilities are reviewed by management each reporting period. The Company may make additional adjustments to the estimated warranty liability based on a comparison of actual warranty results to expected results for significant differences or based on performance trends or other qualitative factors. If actual failure rates or replacement costs differ from our estimates in future periods, changes to these estimates may be required, resulting in increases or decreases in the estimated warranty liability, which may be material.
Letters of Credit and Bank Guarantees:
In the ordinary course of business and under certain contracts, the Company is required to post letters of credit or bank guarantees for its customers, for project performance, and for its vendors for payment guarantees. Such letters of credit or bank guarantees are generally issued by a bank or a similar financial institution. The letter of credit or bank guarantee commits the issuer to pay specified amounts to the holder of the letter of credit or bank guarantee under certain conditions. As of June 30, 2026, the Company had $18.0 million in outstanding letters of credit and $18.3 million in bank guarantees issued through the Company’s credit relationships. The Company’s outstanding letters of credit and bank guarantees are collateralized by cash classified as restricted cash on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. The Company is not aware of any material claims relating to its outstanding letters of credit or bank guarantees.
Performance and Payment Bonds:
In the ordinary course of business, Energy Vault is required by certain customers to provide performance and payment bonds for contractual commitments related to its projects. These bonds provide a guarantee that the Company will perform under the terms of a contract and that the Company will pay its subcontractors and vendors. If the Company fails to perform under a contract or to pay its subcontractors and vendors, the customer may demand that the surety make payments or provide services under the bond. The Company must reimburse the surety for expenses or outlays it incurs. As of June 30, 2026, the Company had $88.2 million in outstanding performance and payment bonds.
Other Bonds:
In the ordinary course of business, Energy Vault is required to obtain other bonds, such as for insurance and government payments. These bonds provide a guarantee that the Company will post the necessary reserves as required by banks and tax or licensing authorities. Additionally, bonds are issued to banks as support for letters of credit provided by those banks. As of June 30, 2026, the Company had $8.7 million in outstanding other bonds.
Asset Retirement Obligation
In connection with the acquisition or development of energy storage systems, the Company may have the legal requirement to remove long-lived assets constructed on leased property and to restore the leased property to its condition prior to the construction of the long-lived asset. This legal requirement is referred to as an asset retirement obligation (“ARO”). If the Company determines that an ARO is necessary for a specific energy storage system, the Company records the present value of the estimated future liability when the energy storage system is placed in service as an ARO liability. The Company accretes the ARO liability to its future value over the energy storage system’s useful life in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. The initial ARO is recorded as part of the carrying value of the related long-lived asset and depreciated over the energy storage system’s useful life. The CRC energy storage system is the only energy storage system currently subject to an ARO. The initial ARO for the CRC energy storage system was $1.0 million.
The Company measured the ARO for the CRC energy storage system at fair value (level 3) using an expected present value technique. This approach estimates the cash flows a market participant would require to perform the retirement activities and discounts those cash flows using a credit-adjusted risk-free rate (10.8% at initial recognition).
As of June 30, 2026, the carrying value of the Company’s ARO was $1.1 million. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, the Company recognized accretion expense of $27 thousand and $0.1 million.
McMurtre Project
On March 24, 2026, the Company acquired rights to the McMurtre BESS, a 175 MW / 350 MWh BESS project to be located near Dallas, Texas. The Company paid $0.3 million for the rights to the project and will owe the seller an additional $5.6 million if the project reaches the notice to proceed milestone and $1.4 million if the project reaches commercial operation.
New Mexico Power and Data Center Project
In March 2026, the Company entered into a reimbursement agreement with Public Service Company of New Mexico (“PNM”) to advance preliminary work related to electrical interconnection and related infrastructure planning activities in connection with the Company’s potential development of a battery energy storage, power generation, and data center project in Albuquerque, New Mexico (“NM Power and Data Center Project”). Under the reimbursement agreement, the Company authorized PNM to undertake certain preliminary work, including engineering and design work, permitting, surveys, studies, environmental review, initial equipment orders, land rights, easements, public outreach and other related work. The estimated cost of the preliminary work is $7.5 million, which the Company paid to PNM in April 2026. Amounts funded by the Company will be applied against reimbursable development costs as such costs are incurred or otherwise fully committed to third parties. Any amounts paid to PNM that are not actually incurred or otherwise fully committed to third parties in the performance of the preliminary work are required to be returned to the Company.
In addition, in March 2026, the Company entered into a deposit agreement with PNM pursuant to which PNM agreed to perform the next phase of engineering studies required to assess the requirements for PNM to provide electric service to the project, and the Company paid a non-refundable deposit of $0.5 million to PNM. If the Company enters into a reimbursement agreement or electric facilities agreement with PNM, any portion of the deposit not used to fund the services under the deposit agreement, other than certain administrative and overhead costs, will be applied toward costs properly incurred under such agreement.
These deposits are recorded in the line item, prepaid expenses and other current assets, on the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2026.
In April 2026, the Company completed an assignment of certain real estate purchase rights relating to approximately 486 acres of land in Albuquerque, New Mexico for the potential NM Power and Data Center Project. In connection with the assignment, the Company paid a nonrefundable assignment fee of $0.8 million. The underlying purchase agreement provides for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $120.1 million for all land tracts, with an initial closing requirement for certain tracts representing approximately $57.4 million of the aggregate purchase price by December 18, 2026, and an outside closing date for the remaining tracts of December 18, 2027. If the Company does not satisfy the initial acquisition requirement, the Company may terminate the arrangement without incurring liability in excess of the nonrefundable assignment fee. The Company is also required to pay a contingent service fee equal to 7% of the gross purchase price of each acquired tract, payable only upon the closing of each applicable tract.
Power Generation Equipment Reservation
In May 2026, the Company entered into a production slots reservation agreement with 2G Energy Inc. to reserve manufacturing capacity for certain power generation equipment and paid an initial reservation fee of $10.0 million. In July 2026, the agreement was amended to increase the total reservation fee to $17.0 million and extend the deadline for executing a separate sales contract to August 12, 2026. In July 2026, the Company paid the additional $7.0 million reservation fee. The reservation fee is generally nonrefundable, except in limited circumstances, and will be credited toward future milestone payments if the parties execute the sales contract by the applicable deadline. The reservation agreement does not obligate either party to execute the sales contract, and the production and delivery of the equipment would be governed by the separate sales contract, if executed.
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