Knightscope, Inc. reported preliminary revenue of approximately $9 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, marking an increase of more than 200% compared to $2.7 million in the same period last year. This figure represents a new quarterly record for the security technology company, which has expanded its reach to 434 clients across 42 states in the U.S. The company is building the nation’s first Autonomous Security Force, combining autonomous machines, advanced orchestration software, and licensed security agents.

Financial Performance

The significant revenue growth underscores the company's progress in deploying its integrated security force solutions. The table below summarizes the preliminary financial data for the reported quarter.

Management Commentary

William Santana Li, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Knightscope, attributed the preliminary results to the company's vision. He stated that the outcomes demonstrate the effectiveness of developing and deploying hardware, software, and humans together as an integrated security force. Li presents the all-new Autonomous Security Force strategy and the path to scale in a video released by the company.

Auditor and Disclaimer

The preliminary revenue estimate has been prepared by and is the responsibility of management. It has not been audited by the company's independent registered public accounting firm. Actual results may differ from this preliminary estimate upon the completion of standard financial closing procedures. The company expects to report full second-quarter results in mid-August 2026.

Knightscope, Inc. has approved equity inducement grants for 136 new employees to support its expanding technology-enabled security services operations nationwide. The grants consist of options to purchase an aggregate of 732,644 shares of the company's common stock, approved by the Board of Directors’ Compensation Committee as a material inducement to employment. The awards were granted in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

The options have an exercise price of $2.04, equal to Knightscope’s common stock closing price on July 2, 2026. Vesting schedules for the awards stipulate that 25% of the shares subject to each award vest on the first anniversary of the grant date. The remaining shares vest in equal monthly installments over a three-year period, contingent upon the employee’s continued service with Knightscope through the applicable vesting dates.

Workforce Expansion Details

The new hires are distributed across multiple employee tiers to bolster the company’s operational capacity. The expansion includes 100 security agents responsible for client deployments and recurring revenue-generating security services. Additionally, 36 supervisory, operations, and security force leadership personnel have been added to the team.

Strategic Alignment

William Santana Li, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Knightscope, Inc., emphasized the strategic importance of the expansion. He stated that extending ownership to agents and supervisors aligns the workforce with client priorities regarding long-term quality. The move supports the company’s evolution toward a technology-enabled managed services provider that combines autonomous technologies with trained security personnel.

The workforce expansion is designed to support Knightscope’s growing base of recurring-revenue deployments. The company continues to recruit for positions at headquarters and in the field to sustain the growth of its Autonomous Security Force.