Knightscope reported record second-quarter revenue of $9 million [1], marking a 228% increase compared to the previous year [1].
This growth signals a pivot toward profitability for the autonomous security firm. By integrating the Security Force acquisition, the company has shifted from negative margins to a positive gross margin, expanding its physical footprint across the U.S.
CEO William Santana Li said the period was "the best quarter in Knightscope's history, with revenue at $9 million, and we now serve 434 clients across 42 states" [5]. The company's client base now totals 434 [5] and spans 42 states [5].
Financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 [7], showed a positive gross margin of seven percent [3]. This represents a significant shift in the company's financial health, a result the company attributes to the Security Force integration [10].
While the current margin is modest, the company has set more ambitious long-term goals. Knightscope is targeting a gross margin between 50% and 60% over time [4].
The company detailed these figures during an earnings call held Wednesday, Aug. 12 [8]. The subsequent transcript was published on Aug. 19 [9].
“"the best quarter in Knightscope's history"”
The shift to a positive gross margin indicates that Knightscope is successfully transitioning from a pure research-and-development phase into a scalable commercial operation. By leveraging the Security Force acquisition to rapidly expand its client base, the company is attempting to prove that autonomous security robots can be deployed at a scale that supports high-margin software-as-a-service (SaaS) or leasing models.
