Nextech3D.ai Delivers Q3 +59% YoY Revenue Growth and +20% Sequential Gain With Record 95% Gross Margins; Operating Loss Improved by 46% ($696K) As Company Enters New AI‑Driven Growth Cycle

• The Company is currently experiencing continued sales momentum and expects revenue growth to accelerate further in fiscal 2026 Driven by AI

• Q3 Revenue Up 59% Year-over-Year, Confirming Structural Growth Acceleration

• Q3 20% Sequential Revenue Growth Signals the Beginning of a New Growth Curve

• Q3 Record 95% Gross Margins Demonstrate Scalable, High-Profit Platform Model

• Total Assets Increased 73% to $2.19 million from $1.27 million, strengthening the Company's balance sheet

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / February 18, 2026 / Nextech3D.ai (OTCQB:NEXCF)(CSE:NTAR)(FSE:1SS), an AI-first event technology platform company, today reported financial results for the three months ended December 31, 2025 ("Q3 2026"), highlighting strong +59% year-over-year and +20% sequential revenue growth, 95% record gross margins, and clear evidence that the Company has entered a new and accelerating growth phase.

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Q3 Revenue Up 59% Year-over-Year, Confirming Structural Growth Acceleration

Revenue increased to $468,000, representing a 59% Year over Year, of $294,000 in the same period last year. This significant growth reflects accelerating enterprise adoption of Nextech3D.ai's AI-powered event platform and validates the Company's strategic transformation toward a scalable, high-margin software and platform business model.

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Q3 20% Sequential Revenue Growth Signals the Beginning of a New Growth Curve

Revenue increased 20% sequentially, rising to $468,000 in Q3, up from $391,000 in Q2, marking the beginning of a new upward growth trajectory driven by the Company's expanding AI-powered event suite, including its Map D platform and early contributions from Eventdex.

This sequential acceleration confirms that Nextech3D.ai has moved beyond its restructuring phase and is now entering a sustained period of revenue expansion.

Management expects this growth trend to continue into the current quarter and throughout fiscal 2026, supported by:

• Expanding enterprise sales pipeline

• Larger contract values

• Cross-selling opportunities from recent acquisitions

• Growing recurring and platform revenue

Q3 Record 95% Gross Margins Demonstrate Scalable, High-Profit Platform Model

Gross margins reached 95%, up from 41% in the prior year, representing a 54-percentage-point improvement and highlighting the scalability and efficiency of Nextech3D.ai's AI-driven platform.

Sequentially, gross margins also improved from 88% in Q2, reflecting increased contributions from software, platform, and recurring revenue.

This margin profile positions Nextech3D.ai among the highest-margin companies in the event technology sector.

Q3 Additional Key Financial Improvements Compared to the Same Quarter Last Year

• Operating Loss Reduced by 46% (excluding share-based compensation): Improved to $696,000 from $1,289,000

• Net Loss Reduced by 5%: Improved to $1.21 million from $1.28 million

• Deferred Revenue Increased 21%: Rose to $558,000 from $462,000, reflecting growing enterprise commitments and multi-year contracts

• Total Assets Increased 73%: Grew to $2.19 million from $1.27 million, strengthening the Company's balance sheet

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Q3- CEO Commentary: Entering a New Phase of Sustained Growth

"We are extremely pleased to report 59% year-over-year Q3 revenue growth and 20% sequential quarterly growth, which clearly demonstrates that Nextech3D.ai has entered a new and accelerating growth curve," said Evan Gappelberg, CEO of Nextech3D.ai.

"We have turned into a lean, high-margin AI-first company and are now delivering measurable results. With Q3 record gross margins of 95%, expanding enterprise adoption, and growing deferred revenue, we believe this quarter marks the beginning of sustained and scalable growth." Mr. Gappelberg continued:

"We are seeing increased deal flow, larger enterprise contracts, and strong momentum across our platform. With the integration of Map Dynamics, Eventdex and Krafty Labs and continued demand for our AI-powered event solutions, we expect this growth trajectory to continue into the current quarter and for the foreseeable future."

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Q4- 2026/2027 Growth Outlook: Momentum Continuing Into Current Quarter and Beyond

The Company is currently experiencing continued sales momentum and expects revenue growth to accelerate further in fiscal 2026 driven by:

• Expansion of its unified AI event platform

• Increasing enterprise adoption

• Cross-selling across Map D, Eventdex, and Krafty Labs

• Expansion of recurring and platform-based revenue

Management believes Nextech3d.ai is now positioned for sustained revenue growth, expanding margins, and improving operating leverage.

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About Nextech3D.ai

Nextech3D.ai (OTCQB: NEXCF | CSE: NTAR | FSE: 1SS) is an AI-first technology company developing advanced solutions for event management, 3D modeling, and spatial computing. Through its flagship Map D and Eventdex platforms, Nextech3D.ai powers thousands of events annually with interactive floor mapping, registration, ticketing, mobile apps, AI matchmaking, and now, blockchain ticketing and accreditation.

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