Datasea Announces Foundational Research Breakthrough in Ultrasonic-Enhanced Nanoscale Precision Control [Accessibility Statement] Skip NavigationEstablishing an Engineering-Level Core Technology for Next-Generation Semiconductor Manufacturing ApplicationsBEIJING, Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Datasea Inc. (NASDAQ: DTSS) ("Datasea" or the "Company"), a Nevada-based technology company specializing in acoustic high-tech solutions and 5G+AI multimodal digitalization,today announced that it has achieved a founda ...

Core Insights - Datasea Inc. reported significant growth in gross profit and gross margin, with gross profit increasing by 284.4% year-over-year to $2.36 million and gross margin rising to 8.8% from 1.5% in the same period last year, driven by a shift towards high-margin 5G+AI multimodal solutions [1] - Revenue for the six months ended December 31, 2025, was approximately $26.81 million, a decrease of 35.46% compared to $41.54 million in the same period last year, attributed to the company's strategic plan to reduce low-margin services [1] Financial Performance - Gross Profit: $2.36 million, up from $0.61 million year-over-year, reflecting a $1.75 million increase [1] - Gross Margin: 8.8%, an increase of 730 basis points from the previous year [1] - Revenue: Approximately $26.81 million, down $14.73 million or 35.46% from the same period last year [1] Management Commentary - The CEO emphasized a strategic shift from top-line growth to higher-quality revenue and improved profitability, highlighting the effectiveness of the company's focus on technology-driven, higher-value business lines [1] - The company aims to enhance its 5G+AI multimodal digitalization business with a focus on customized solutions and a selective customer mix [1] Operational Highlights - The 5G+AI multimodal digital business was the primary revenue contributor, with an emphasis on high-margin, customized AI solutions [1] - The acoustic high-tech segment is evolving towards integrated development, with ongoing R&D in areas such as acoustic medicine and brain-computer interface technologies [1] Business Outlook - Datasea plans to accelerate R&D in acoustic technologies and enhance its AI multimodal platform, aiming for stable and recurring cash flows [1] - The company is focused on building long-term, platform-based acoustic technology capabilities and exploring scalable service models [1]

Core Insights - Datasea Inc. is transitioning from scale expansion to profitability optimization, resulting in a strategic restructuring of its revenue mix towards high-value, technology-driven businesses [4][7] - The company's gross margin increased significantly to 8.46%, up 753 basis points from the previous year, due to a focus on high-margin AI multimodal and acoustic technology solutions [4][7] Financial Performance - Revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 was $13.81 million, a decrease of 34.5% compared to $21.08 million in the same quarter of 2025, attributed to the strategic optimization of its high technology business [7] - Gross profit rose to $1.17 million, a 5.9x increase from $0.02 million in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting improved cost efficiencies and a focus on profitability [7] - The gross margin improvement is linked to higher contributions from high-margin 5G+AI multimodal digital solutions and acoustic technology products [7] Business Segments - The core revenue driver was the 5G+AI multimodal digital business, contributing $13.32 million during the quarter, benefiting from the expanding industry in China [8] - New vertical solutions generated revenue of approximately RMB 6.53 million (around $0.92 million), including AI multimodal services for SMEs and digital rural services, enhancing overall profitability [8] Strategic Outlook - Datasea aims to achieve sustainable profitability and enhance its gross margin profile through continuous innovation and the synergistic development of its two core businesses [9] - The company plans to upgrade its proprietary AI multimodal platform and expand high-margin customized solutions and SaaS-based subscription services [13] - In the acoustic high-tech segment, Datasea will focus on R&D in 'Acoustics + AI + Neuro-Regulation' to create new growth opportunities in non-pharmacological health management [13]