Ouster reports record Q3 2026 revenue and ships over 27,000 sensors

Ouster Inc. posted third‑quarter 2026 revenue of $59 million, up 50% year over year, and shipped more than 27,000 lidar and camera sensors. GAAP gross margin was 43% and the company recorded a GAAP net loss of $14 million. Management guided Q4 revenue to $61‑$64 million and said Rev8 production will scale toward 100,000 units annually by the end of 2027.

The revenue beat and upbeat Q4 guidance lifted the stock about 8% after hours, reflecting investor confidence in growth. The company ended the quarter with $421 million in cash, indicating it does not expect to need additional capital in the near term.

  • 1Q3 2026 revenue was $59 million, up 50% year over year and 9% sequentially.
  • 2More than 27,000 lidar and camera sensors were shipped during the quarter.
  • 3GAAP gross margin for the quarter was 43%, essentially flat year over year.
  • 4GAAP net loss was $14 million, an improvement of $8 million year over year.
  • 5Cash, cash equivalents and short‑term investments totaled $421 million as of September 30, 2026.
  • 6Q4 2026 revenue guidance is $61 million to $64 million.

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