Harte Hanks, Inc. filed its Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2026 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on November 13, 2026, reporting a net loss of $7.140 million for the nine months ended on that date.

Key Highlights

  • Nine-month net loss: The company reported a net loss of $7.140 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared to a net loss of $3.013 million for the same period in 2025.
  • Third-quarter revenue: Revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2026 was $39.473 million, compared to $39.520 million in the prior-year quarter.
  • Nine-month revenue: Revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 was $114.721 million, down from $119.712 million for the same period in 2025.
  • Operating loss: The company reported an operating loss of $7.040 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared to operating income of $503 thousand in the same nine-month period of 2025.
  • Shares outstanding: As of October 31, 2026, the company reported 7,454,240 shares of common stock outstanding.
  • Total stockholders' equity: Total stockholders' equity stood at $14.124 million as of September 30, 2026, down from $20.526 million at December 31, 2025.
  • Proposed acquisition disclosed: The filing identifies risk factors specifically related to "the Proposed Acquisition with Star Equity," according to the table of contents.

Harte Hanks Reports Wider Losses and Declining Revenue Through September 2026

According to the filing, Harte Hanks, Inc. (NASDAQ:HHS) reported a net loss of $1.509 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared to a net loss of $2.286 million in the third quarter of 2025. For the nine-month period, the net loss widened to $7.140 million from $3.013 million in the comparable 2025 period. Basic and diluted loss per share was $(0.20) for the third quarter of 2026 and $(0.96) for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, the company disclosed.

The filing shows total operating expenses of $41.255 million for the third quarter of 2026, against revenue of $39.473 million, producing an operating loss of $1.782 million. For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, total operating expenses were $121.761 million versus revenue of $114.721 million, yielding an operating loss of $7.040 million. Advertising, selling, general and administrative expenses rose to $22.001 million for the nine-month period, compared to $16.531 million in the same period of 2025, according to the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive loss.

The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2026 reflects total assets of $88.149 million and total liabilities of $74.025 million. Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash were $2.371 million, down from $5.587 million at December 31, 2025. Short-term debt of $6.303 million appeared on the September 30, 2026 balance sheet, compared to none at December 31, 2025. The filing also notes accumulated other comprehensive loss of $(14.859) million as of September 30, 2026.

What Was Disclosed

Harte Hanks filed its quarterly report covering the period ended September 30, 2026, disclosing a nine-month net loss of $7.140 million, declining revenue, rising operating expenses, reduced cash balances, and the emergence of short-term debt. The filing also references risk factors tied to a proposed acquisition with Star Equity.