Connect with us

Technology

CAMTEK ANNOUNCES RESULTS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2026

Published

on

Q2 record revenues of $133.2 million; Expects more than 30% growth in H2-26 vs. H1-26 and further growth into 2027

MIGDAL HAEMEK, Israel, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Camtek Ltd. (NASDAQ: CAMT) (TASE: CAMT), today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

2026 Second Quarter Financial Highlights

Record revenues of $133.2 million, a 8% YoY increase;GAAP gross margin of 50.1% and non-GAAP gross margin of 51.4%;GAAP operating income of $27.2 million and non-GAAP operating income of $36.0 million, representing operating margins of 20.4% and 25.9%, respectively; andGAAP net income of $23.3 million and non-GAAP net income of $39.4 million; GAAP diluted EPS of $0.46 and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.78.Completion of the acquisition of Visual Layer

Forward-Looking Expectations

Management expects continued growth in the third quarter of $158 to $160 million which represents an exceptional 20% growth quarter over quarter.

Given our strong order momentum and record backlog, management expects more than 30% growth in H2-26 vs. H1-26 followed by continued growth into 2027.

Management Comment

Rafi Amit, Camtek’s CEO commented, “I am very pleased with the second quarter results which came ahead of our expectations. Since the beginning of 2026 we have experienced a growing momentum of order intake bringing the total amount of orders received since the beginning of the year to about $600M, with deliveries scheduled for 2026 and 2027. This exceptional order intake coupled with our strong market position in the AP segment is expected to result in phenomenal growth in our AP business of 45% half over half.”

Concluded Mr. Amit, “The AI revolution is driving unprecedented demand for data centers. With AI adoption still in its early stages, we believe demand for AI compute infrastructure will continue to grow significantly. Our product development roadmap is closely aligned with the technology roadmaps of the industry leaders. Our strong customer engagement, combined with our expanding product portfolio and proven execution, gives us great confidence in our ability to deliver sustained growth in the years ahead.”

Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Revenues for the second quarter of 2026 were $133.2 million. This compares to second quarter 2025 revenues of $123.3 million, a year-over-year growth of 8%.

Gross profit on a GAAP basis in the quarter totaled $66.7 million (50.1% of revenues), an increase of 6% compared to $62.2 million (50.8% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2025.

Gross profit on a non-GAAP basis in the quarter totaled $68.5 million (51.4% of revenues), an increase of 7% compared to $64.0 million (51.9% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2025.

Operating income on a GAAP basis in the quarter totaled $27.2 million (20.4% of revenues), a decrease of 15% compared to $32.0 million (25.9% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2025.

Operating income on a non-GAAP basis in the quarter totaled $36.0 million (27.0% of revenues), a decrease of 4% compared to $37.4 million (30.3% of revenues) in the second quarter of 2025.

Net income on a GAAP basis in the quarter totaled $23.3 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, a decrease of 31% compared to net income of $33.7 million, or $0.69 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2025.

Net income on a non-GAAP basis in the quarter totaled $39.4 million, or $0.78 per diluted share, an increase of 2% compared to a non-GAAP net income of $38.8 million, or $0.79 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2025. 

Cash and cash equivalents, short-term and long-term deposits, and marketable securities, as of June 30, 2026, were $815.8 million compared to $849.7 million as of March 31, 2026. During the second quarter, the Company generated an operating cash flow of $12.2 million.

Conference Call

Camtek will host a video conference call/webinar today via Zoom, on August 10, 2026, at 09:00 ET (16:00 Israel time). Rafi Amit, CEO, Moshe Eisenberg, CFO, and Ramy Langer, COO will host the call and will be available to answer questions after presenting the results.

To participate in the webinar, please register using the following link, which will provide access to the video call: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vO7fjrtzSI2vxwrecVbQNQ

For those wishing to listen via phone, following registration, the dial in link will be sent. For any problems in registering, please email Camtek’s investor relations a few hours in advance of the call.

For those unable to participate, a recording will be available on Camtek’s website at http://www.camtek.com  within a few hours after the call.

A summary presentation of the quarterly results will also be available on Camtek’s website. 

ABOUT CAMTEK LTD.

Camtek is a developer and manufacturer of high-end inspection and metrology equipment for the semiconductor industry. Camtek’s systems inspect IC and measure IC features on wafers throughout the production process of semiconductor devices, covering the front and mid-end and up to the beginning of assembly (Post Dicing). Camtek’s systems inspect wafers for the most demanding semiconductor market segments, including Advanced Interconnect Packaging, Heterogenous Integration, Memory and HBM, CMOS Image Sensors, Compound Semiconductors, MEMS, and RF, serving numerous industries’ leading global IDMs, OSATs, and foundries.

With manufacturing facilities in Israel and Germany, and eight offices around the world, Camtek provides state of the art solutions in line with customers’ requirements.

This press release is available at http://www.camtek.com

This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based on Camtek’s current beliefs, expectations and assumptions about its business and industry, all of which may change.  Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words including “believe,” “anticipate,” “should,” “intend,” “plan,” “will,” “may,” “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “positioned,” “strategy,” and similar expressions that are intended to identify forward-looking statements, including our expectations and statements relating to our future earnings and guidance, the compound semiconductors market and our position in this market. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Camtek to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to,  risks related to the ongoing hostilities in the Middle East; the impact of disruptions to global shipment and supply chain, including but not limited to increased risk and disruption around the Strait of Hormuz, and broader impacts on energy and freight markets; the continued demand  and future contribution of HBM and Chiplet applications and devices to the Company business resulting from, among other things, the field of AI surging worldwide across companies, industries and nations; formal or informal imposition by countries of new or revised export and/or import and doing-business regulations or sanctions, including but not limited to changes in U.S. trade policies, changes or uncertainty related to the U.S. government entity list and changes in the ability to sell products incorporating U.S originated technology, which can be made without prior notice, and our ability to effectively address such global trade issues and changes; risks related to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; and those other factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 20-F as published on March 19, 2026, as well as other documents filed by the Company with the SEC as well as other documents that may be subsequently filed by Camtek from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We caution you not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Camtek does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release unless required by law.

While we believe that we have a reasonable basis for each forward-looking statement contained in this press release, we caution you that these statements are based on a combination of facts and factors currently known by us and our projections of the future, about which we cannot be certain. In addition, any forward-looking statements represent Camtek’s views only as of the date of this press release and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. Camtek does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements unless required by law.

This press release provides financial measures that exclude: (i) share based compensation expenses; (ii) acquisition related expenses and (iii) one-time tax expenses and are therefore not calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance. The presentation of this non-GAAP financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. Management uses both GAAP and non-GAAP measures when evaluating the business internally and therefore felt it is important to make these non-GAAP adjustments available to investors. A reconciliation between the GAAP and non-GAAP results appears in the tables at the end of this press release. The results reported in this press-release are preliminary unaudited results, and investors should be aware of possible discrepancies between these results and the audited results to be reported, due to various factors.

 

 

 

CAMTEK LTD. and its subsidiaries

Condensed Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

June 30,

December 31,

2026

2025

U.S. Dollars

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

215,229

177,848

Short-term deposits

327,440

411,450

Marketable securities

87,695

78,862

Trade accounts receivable, net

153,921

90,829

Inventories

99,816

112,202

Other current assets

40,318

25,804

Total current assets

924,419

896,995

Marketable securities

185,473

182,941

Long-term inventory

16,979

15,569

Deferred tax asset, net

11,661

12,933

Other assets, net

1,802

1,881

Property, plant and equipment, net

59,359

55,090

Right of use assets, net

9,968

10,017

Intangible assets, net

16,654

10,062

Goodwill

112,737

74,345

    Total non-current assets

414,633

362,838

Total assets

1,339,052

1,259,833

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

Current liabilities

Trade accounts payable

48,402

33,676

Other current liabilities

76,936

73,749

Total current liabilities

125,338

107,425

Long-term liabilities

Deferred tax liabilities, net

1,261

Other long-term liabilities

15,054

14,311

Convertible notes

488,497

519,833

    Total long-term liabilities

503,551

535,405

Total liabilities

628,889

642,830

Commitments and contingencies

Shareholders’ equity

Ordinary shares NIS 0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized at June 30,

2026 and at December 31, 2025;

48,760,553 issued shares at June 30, 2026 and 47,920,509 at December 31,

2025;

46,668,177 shares outstanding at June 30, 2026 and 45,828,133 at

December 31, 2025

 

181

 

178

Additional paid-in capital

272,741

231,892

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

(2,355)

287

Retained earnings

441,494

386,544

712,061

618,901

Treasury stock, at cost (2,092,376 shares as of June 30, 2026 and December

31, 2025)

 

(1,898)

 

(1,898)

Total shareholders’ equity

710,163

617,003

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

1,339,052

1,259,833

 

 

CAMTEK LTD. and its subsidiaries

Condensed Interim Consolidated Statement of Income (unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

Six months ended

 June 30,

 

Three months

ended June 30,

 

Year ended

December 31,

2026

2025

2026

2025

2025

U.S. dollars

U.S. dollars

U.S. dollars

Revenues

254,902

241,955

133,243

123,317

496,072

Cost of revenues

127,271

118,780

66,541

60,706

245,755

Gross profit

127,631

123,175

66,702

62,611

250,317

Operating expenses:

Research and development

31,007

21,836

16,684

11,474

48,345

Selling, general and administrative

42,131

36,665

22,791

19,163

73,769

Total operating expenses

73,138

58,501

39,475

30,637

122,114

Operating income

54,493

64,674

27,227

31,974

128,203

Financial income, net

15,126

10,375

6,977

4,942

25,064

Other expenses

(100,932)

Income before income taxes

69,619

75,049

34,204

36,916

52,335

Income tax expense

(14,669)

(7,043)

(10,899)

(3,221)

(1,613)

Net income 

54,950

68,006

23,305

33,695

50,722

 

 

Earnings per share information:

 

 

Six months ended

 June 30,

 

Three months

ended June 30,

 

Year ended

December 31,

2026

2025

2026

2025

2025

U.S. dollars

U.S. dollars

U.S. dollars

Basic net earnings per share (in US dollars)

1.18

1.49

0.50

0.74

1.11

Diluted net earnings per share (in US dollars)

1.09

1.39

0.46

0.69

1.04

Weighted average number of

   ordinary shares outstanding:

Basic

46,496

45,622

46,643

45,682

45,703

Diluted

51,433

49,306

51,520

49,327

49,970

 

 

CAMTEK LTD. and its subsidiaries

Reconciliation of GAAP To Non-GAAP results

(In thousands, except share data)

Six Months ended

 June 30,

Three Months ended

 June 30,

Year ended

December 31,

2026

2025

2026

2025

2025

U.S. dollars

U.S. dollars

U.S. dollars

Reported net income attributable to Camtek Ltd. on GAAP basis

 

 

54,950

 

68,006

 

23,305

 

33,695

 

50,722

Acquisition-related expenses (1)

4,059

1,300

3,570

650

2,801

One-time Tax expenses

7,700

7,700

Loss from extinguishment of Capital Notes (2)

 

 

 

 

 

88,682

Share-based compensation

7,995

8,203

4,873

4,493

16,819

Non-GAAP net income

74,704

77,509

39,448

38,838

159,024

Non–GAAP net income per diluted share

 

1.48

1.57

0.78

0.79

3.26

Gross margin on GAAP basis

50.1 %

50.9 %

50.1 %

50.8 %

50.4 %

Reported gross profit on GAAP basis

127,631

123,175

66,702

62,611

250,317

Acquisition-related expenses (1)

1,707

1,220

1,097

610

2,895

Share-based compensation

1,139

1,344

687

763

2,806

Non- GAAP gross profit

130,477

125,739

68,486

63,984

256,018

Non-GAAP gross margin

51.2 %

52.0 %

51.4 %

51.9 %

51.6 %

Reported operating income attributable to Camtek Ltd. on GAAP basis

 

54,493

 

64,674

 

27,227

 

31,974

 

128,203

Acquisition-related expenses (1)

4,620

1,856

3,928

928

4,000

Share-based compensation

7,995

8,203

4,873

4,493

16,819

Non-GAAP operating income

67,108

74,733

36,028

37,395

149,022

 

(1)           During the six-month period ended June 30, 2026, the Company recorded acquisition-related expenses of $1.3 million, consisting of: (1) inventory written-up to fair value in purchase accounting charges of $0.5 million. This amount is recorded under cost of revenues line item. (2) $1.2 million amortization of intangible assets acquired recorded under cost of revenues line item. (3) $0.2 million of compensation-related expenses recorded under research and development expenses line item. (4) $0.1 million amortization of intangible assets acquired recorded under sales and marketing expenses line item. (5) $2.6 million one-time M&A expenses recorded under G&A line item. (6) $0.6 million reversal of tax provision related to the above adjustment, recorded under the tax expense line item.

                During the three-month period ended June 30, 2026, the Company recorded acquisition-related expenses of $0.8 million, consisting of: (1) inventory written-up to fair value in purchase accounting charges of $0.5 million. This amount is recorded under cost of revenues line item. (2) $0.6 million amortization of intangible assets acquired recorded under cost of revenues line item. (3) $0.2 million of compensation-related expenses recorded under research and development expenses line item. (4) $0.1 million amortization of intangible assets acquired recorded under sales and marketing expenses line item. (5) $2.6 million one-time M&A expenses recorded under G&A line item. (6) $0.4 million reversal of tax provision related to the above adjustment, recorded under the tax expense line item.

                  During the six-month period ended June 30, 2025, the Company recorded acquisition-related expenses of $1.3 million, consisting of: (1) $1.2 million amortization of intangible assets acquired recorded under cost of revenues line item. (2) $0.6 million amortization of intangible assets acquired recorded under sales and marketing expenses line item. (3) $0.6 million reversal of tax provision related to the above adjustment, recorded under the tax expense line item.

                  During the three-month period ended June 30, 2025, the Company recorded acquisition-related expenses of $0.6 million, consisting of: (1) $0.6 million amortization of intangible assets acquired recorded under cost of revenues line item. (2) $0.3 million amortization of intangible assets acquired recorded under sales and marketing expenses line item. (3) $0.3 million reversal of tax provision related to the above adjustment, recorded under the tax expense line item.

                  During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company recorded acquisition-related expenses of $2.8 million, consisting of: (1) inventory written-up to fair value in purchase accounting charges of $0.5 million. This amount is recorded under cost of revenues line item. (2) $2.4 million amortization of intangible assets acquired recorded under cost of revenues line item. (3) $1.1 million amortization of intangible assets acquired recorded under sales and marketing expenses line item. (4) $1.2 million reversal of tax provision related to the above adjustment, recorded under the tax expense line item.

(2)           During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company recorded a loss of $88.7 million, consisting of: (1) $100.9 million from the extinguishment of Capital Notes recorded under the other expenses line item.  (2) $12.3 million tax benefit recorded under the income tax benefit line item.

 

Camtek Ltd.
P.O.Box 544, Ramat Gabriel Industrial Park
Migdal Ha’Emek 23150, ISRAEL
Tel: +972 (4) 604-8100   
Fax: +972 (4) 644-0523
E-Mail: Info@camtek.com  
Web site: http://www.camtek.com

CAMTEK LTD.
Moshe Eisenberg, CFO
Tel: +972 4 604 8308
Mobile: +972 54 900 7100
moshee@camtek.com 

INTERNATIONAL INVESTOR RELATIONS  
EK Global Investor Relations
Ehud Helft
Tel: (US) 1 212 378 8040
camtek@ekgir.com 

Logo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1534463/Camtek_logo.jpg

 

View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/camtek-announces-results-for-the-second-quarter-of-2026-302847042.html

SOURCE Camtek Ltd.

Continue Reading
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Technology

Jonathan Aberman Releases New Book, “The Originality Dividend, a Data-Driven Framework for Measuring Human Value in the Age of AI”

Published

on

By

Aberman argues that the future belongs to organizations that can identify, measure and develop Original Intelligence, not simply deploy AI

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Entrepreneur, AI investor and Hupside CEO Jonathan Aberman today released his new book, The Originality Dividend: Why Human Original Intelligence Is the Most Valuable Asset in an Age of AI. In it, Aberman introduces a groundbreaking, science-backed framework for measuring and developing Original Intelligence, the uniquely human ability to generate ideas, exercise judgment and produce outcomes that go beyond what AI can create on its own.

“We’ve spent enough time debating AI. It’s time to give leaders a science-backed framework to show the importance of human originality throughout the value chain,” said Aberman.

Aberman argues the important question is no longer “Did a human create this?” but “What did the human contribute beyond what AI could have produced?” That reframing pushes back on the narrative that has dominated the AI conversation for two years, that AI will inevitably replace people, and offers organizations a practical roadmap for succeeding with AI instead.

“The good news is that humans do create economically measurable value, and it’s time to position humans squarely into the argument of AI’s economic benefits. We’ve spent enough time debating AI. It’s time to give leaders a science-backed framework to show the importance of human originality throughout the value chain,” said Aberman. “In a post-AI world, anything that creates economic value must be measurable, improvable and manageable like any other strategic asset. That’s what this work makes possible. History has always rewarded the people who create the next competitive advantage, not the ones who simply adopt the latest tool. AI will be no different. Original Intelligence is where that advantage begins.”

Built on research in creativity, cognitive science and artificial intelligence, The Originality Dividend: Why Human Original Intelligence Is the Most Valuable Asset in an Age of AI provides the scientific foundation behind Hupside, the company Aberman leads as CEO. Hupside launched Hupchecker earlier this year, a platform that measures Original Intelligence in individuals and teams. This fall, the company will introduce Hupmapper to extend that measurement to written work. Together, the book, the research and the technology give organizations a way to identify what is actually original while seeing past what Hupside calls value signal collapse, where traditional indicators like polish and credentials no longer reliably distinguish original thinking.

Few authors are better positioned to lead this conversation. Over the past three decades, Aberman has built and invested in technology companies, advised federal agencies including DARPA, the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Air Force on innovation strategy, and served as the founding dean of Marymount University’s School of Business, Innovation, Leadership and Technology. Today, he leads Hupside’s mission to build the world’s first infrastructure for measuring Original Intelligence.

The Originality Dividend: Why Human Original Intelligence Is the Most Valuable Asset in an Age of AI is available today on Amazon.

What Readers Are Saying About The Originality Dividend

“AI’s potential to benefit our society is large, but so are its challenges. To date, AI’s social effects have been visible, but the role of humans after AI’s widespread adoption has been less clearly stated. The Originality Dividend bridges that gap with a forceful message: there is a high value economic role for humans. This optimistic and practical view is a very welcome addition to the discussion of AI adoption. I recommend this book to all policy makers looking for an alternative approach for balancing AI and human value.” – Congressman Don Beyer, co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Artificial Intelligence Caucus

“This is one of the topics that I think about most and see the least amount of thoughtful writing. Are we getting better at using AI, are we getting better outcomes and are we still growing as individuals at the same time? The Originality Dividend shows leaders how to turn AI from a replacement engine into an amplifier of human originality. Think first, then AI, get better at both. This is the virtuous cycle we need and how we get there is clearer after reading this.” – Justin Fanelli, Chief Technology Officer, Department of the Navy

About Jonathan Aberman

Jonathan Aberman is an author, entrepreneur, investor, innovation strategist, and CEO and co-founder of Hupside, where he is pioneering the field of Original Intelligence. Throughout his career, he has helped launch technology companies, advised government agencies on innovation strategy, served as a university dean and professor, and become a nationally recognized voice on entrepreneurship, technology, and economic competitiveness. His work has been featured by The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Bloomberg, CNN, Axios, and other leading media outlets.

About Hupside

Hupside is a transformational software company that measures and elevates human originality. Backed by rigorous cognitive science and built for a world reshaped by AI, Hupside’s tools help individuals and organizations identify the ideas, talent, and thinking that spark true innovation. At the heart of the platform is the Hupchecker, a first-of-its-kind assessment that generates an Original Intelligence Quotient (OIQ)—a quantifiable measure of how individuals think beyond conventional and AI-generated ideas. Whether you’re hiring a visionary, building a high-performing team, or preparing your workforce for what’s next, Hupside helps you lead with originality. To learn more, visit www.hupside.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Media Contact

Eileen Belden, Hupside, 1 (202) 654-0800, hupside@req.co, https://www.hupside.com/

View original content:https://www.prweb.com/releases/jonathan-aberman-releases-new-book-the-originality-dividend-a-data-driven-framework-for-measuring-human-value-in-the-age-of-ai-302846516.html

SOURCE Hupside

Continue Reading

Technology

Socket Mobile Partners with 3Eye Technologies to Expand Industrial Mobility Solutions for Apple-Based Frontline Operations

Published

on

By

FREMONT, Calif., August 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Socket Mobile (NASDAQ: SCKT), a leading provider of data capture and delivery solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with 3Eye Technologies, a value-added distributor specializing in mobility solutions for the modern frontline workforce. Through the partnership, 3Eye Technologies will distribute Socket Mobile’s portfolio of barcode scanners, contactless readers, and mobile data capture solutions to its network of channel partners across North America.

The partnership supports Socket Mobile’s continued expansion into industrial and frontline mobility markets by increasing access to its growing portfolio of rugged, Apple-based data capture solutions. Together, Socket Mobile and 3Eye Technologies will help reseller partners deliver complete mobility solutions for manufacturing, warehousing, transportation, field service, healthcare, retail, and other environments where reliable mobile data capture is critical.

“Our partnership with 3Eye Technologies represents an important step in expanding Socket Mobile’s reach within industrial and frontline mobility markets,” said Dave Holmes, President and Chief Executive Officer at Socket Mobile. “As organizations modernize frontline operations, demand for Apple-based scanning solutions continues to grow because familiar, intuitive technology helps reduce training time, accelerate adoption, and improve productivity. Through our partnership with 3Eye Technologies, we’re helping meet this growing demand by expanding access to Socket Mobile’s rugged, Apple-compatible data capture solutions through a trusted network of mobility resellers across North America.”

Socket Mobile has built a reputation for delivering application-friendly Bluetooth data capture solutions that integrate seamlessly with leading mobile devices and business applications. The partnership with 3Eye strengthens Socket Mobile’s channel strategy while expanding opportunities for reseller partners to deliver reliable mobile data capture solutions to organizations modernizing frontline operations.

For 3Eye Technologies, the addition of Socket Mobile expands its portfolio of endpoint mobility solutions, enabling reseller partners to provide customers with dependable wireless data capture technologies that improve operational efficiency, productivity, and accuracy across a broad range of frontline applications.

“This strategic partnership brings together Socket Mobile’s proven scanning technology and 3Eye’s expertise in frontline mobility and channel enablement,” said Alex White, VP of Strategic Partnerships at 3Eye Technologies. “By expanding access to reliable, Apple-compatible data capture solutions through our routes to market, we’re helping partners unlock new scanning use cases for mobile frontline workers and deliver solutions that improve accuracy, productivity, and operational efficiency.”

The partnership reflects both companies’ commitment to supporting organizations as they modernize frontline operations with mobile technologies that improve productivity while simplifying deployment and long-term management.

About Socket Mobile, Inc.
Socket Mobile is a leading provider of data capture and delivery solutions for enhanced productivity in workforce mobilization. Socket Mobile’s revenue is primarily driven by the deployment of third-party barcode-enabled mobile applications that integrate Socket Mobile’s cordless barcode scanners and contactless readers/writers. Mobile Applications servicing the specialty retailer, field service, digital ID, transportation, and manufacturing markets are the primary revenue drivers. Socket Mobile has a network of thousands of developers who use its software developer tools to add sophisticated data capture to their mobile applications. Socket Mobile is headquartered in Fremont, Calif., and can be reached at +1-510-933-3000 or www.socketmobile.com. Follow Socket Mobile on LinkedIn, X, and keep up with our latest News and Updates.

About 3Eye Technologies

3Eye Technologies is a value-added IT distributor headquartered in Battle Creek, Michigan, focused on endpoint solutions for the modern deskless worker. Built for partners and tuned for impact, 3Eye helps resellers deliver outcomes for the people who work where work gets done — on the factory floor, in the field, at the point of care, at the edge, or on the move.

Media Contact: 
David Holmes
David.holmes@socketmobile.com 

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/socket-mobile-partners-with-3eye-technologies-to-expand-industrial-mobility-solutions-for-apple-based-frontline-operations-302846499.html

SOURCE Socket Mobile, Inc.

Continue Reading

Technology

Ascent Named a Top Private Student Loan Lender by NerdWallet, Yahoo Finance, Forbes, and U.S. News

Published

on

By

Industry recognition highlights Ascent’s flexible repayment options, no-fee student loans, borrower benefits, and commitment to helping students successfully finance their education. 

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ascent Funding, LLC (“Ascent”), a student financing company focused on helping students and families confidently plan, pay, and succeed throughout higher education, announced it has been named NerdWallet’s 2026 Best Student Loan Overall. The honor also comes alongside additional recognition from Yahoo Finance, Forbes, and U.S. News, reinforcing Ascent’s position as a standout student loan provider for today’s learners. 

NerdWallet’s Best Student Loan Overall award recognizes lenders that stand out across the factors students and families weigh most when comparing private student loans, including accessibility, repayment flexibility, fees, borrower support, and overall value. Ascent was recognized for bringing those priorities together through private student loan options for borrowers with or without a co-signer, flexible repayment plans, no fees on student loans, career support, and graduation rewards. 

This award complements a strong year of 2026 recognition for Ascent, including: 

Forbes: Best for Flexible Payment Terms  

Forbes awarded Ascent a perfect 5-star rating for flexible payment terms, recognizing the company’s broad range of repayment options, commitment to serving diverse student populations, and innovative outcomes-based loan program designed to expand access to education financing for students who may not qualify through traditional credit-based underwriting. 

Yahoo Finance: Best Overall Private Student Loan 

Yahoo Finance named Ascent its Best Overall Private Student Loan, recognizing the company for its undergraduate and graduate student loan options, longer-than-usual grace period after graduation, and Progressive Repayment option, which allows borrowers to begin with smaller payments after graduation that increase over time while remaining within the original loan term. 

U.S. News: Highest Listed Private Student Loan Lender Rating 

U.S. News rated Ascent 4.8/5 in its Best Private Student Loans comparison, the highest listed rating among private student loan lenders. The rating reflects Ascent’s no-fee structure, accessibility for noncitizens, broad range of eligible schools and programs, and flexible repayment options. 

“Paying for college can feel complicated, and students deserve options that make the process feel clearer and more manageable,” said Allie Danziger, Chief Marketing Officer at Ascent. “We’re honored to be recognized by respected financial publications because these awards reflect the work our team does every day to support borrowers with options designed to meet them where they are.” 

Recognition That Reflects Real Student Impact 

Together, these awards reflect what Ascent is building: a student loan experience with more pathways to financing, support beyond the loan, stronger borrower benefits, and repayment options designed for the realities of modern learners. According to the 2025 Impact Report, in 2025 alone, Ascent helped more than 27,000 learners finance their education across more than 1,300 colleges and universities and 80 career schools, disbursing more than $357 million to support students in traditional degree programs, career training programs, certificates, bootcamps, and workforce pathways. Ascent also broadened access through more than $32 million in Zero Percent Loans and more than $8 million in loans to DACA students, while more than 9,200 learners engaged in professional skills and financial wellness training. 

That same focus on access and support shows up in the way Ascent structures its student loan options: competitive rates starting at 2.19% Annual Percentage Rate (APR)¹, no fees on college and graduate student loans, automatic payment discounts, flexible repayment options, and access to AscentUP student success resources². The result is a student financing experience built to meet more learners where they are, helping them pay for school with options that are clearer, more flexible, and better aligned with the path ahead. 

About Ascent

Ascent is a leading provider of innovative financial products and wrap-around student support services that has helped more than 220,000 borrowers* pay for school while enabling more students to access education and achieve academic and economic success. 

 Everything Ascent offers is designed by leading industry professionals and with advanced technology and innovation to increase every student’s ability to plan, pay, and succeed. Ascent’s Outcomes-Based Loan ™ provides funding to credit-invisible borrowers who generally do not benefit from traditional credit. Ascent products also include: Cosigned Loans, Solo Loans, Career Loans, Parent Loans, Graduate Loans, Access Loans, Enterprise Loans and Impact Loans.  

For more information, visit AscentFunding.com. 

Ascent Funding, LLC products are made available through Bank of Lake Mills or DR Bank, each Member FDIC. Subject to credit approval. 

1Annual Percentage Rates (APRs) displayed above are effective as of 08/01/2026 and reflect an Automatic Payment Discount of 0.5% on credit-based college student loans, and a 1.00% discount on outcomes-based college student loans when you enroll in automatic payments. Loans subject to individual approval, restrictions and conditions apply. Loan features and information advertised are intended for college student loans and are subject to change at any time. For more information, see repayment examples or review the Ascent Student Loans Terms and Conditions. The final amount approved depends on the borrower’s credit history, verifiable cost of attendance as certified by an eligible school and is subject to credit approval and verification of application information. Lowest interest rates require full principal and interest (Immediate) payments, the shortest loan term, a cosigner, and are only available for our most creditworthy applicants and cosigners with the highest average credit scores. Actual APR offered may be higher or lower than the examples above, based on the amount of time you spend in school and any grace period you have before repayment begins. Variable rates may increase after consummation.

2 For more information, including eligibility requirements, terms, and conditions, please visit www.ascentfunding.com/ascentbenefitsterms

* Over 220,000 borrowers took out an Ascent loan for college or career training tuition or expenses between January 2018 and March 2026. 

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ascent-named-a-top-private-student-loan-lender-by-nerdwallet-yahoo-finance-forbes-and-us-news-302846879.html

SOURCE Ascent

Continue Reading

Trending