Highlights

  • Dotz Nano (ASX:DTZ) shares were trading at AUD 0.020, down 13.04% during the afternoon session on 25 August 2026.
  • The company reported a half-year loss of US$1.93 million for the period ended 30 June 2026.
  • Dotz completed production scale-up of CO2 sorbent materials to dozens of kilograms per batch.
  • The company progressed customer evaluations, purchase orders and strategic partnerships for carbon capture applications.
  • Cash and cash equivalents stood at US$1.19 million at 30 June 2026.

Dotz Nano Limited (ASX:DTZ) has reported its half-year results for the period ended 30 June 2026, outlining continued development across its carbon-based nanotechnology platform, including carbon capture materials, customer validation activities and energy efficiency initiatives.

Dotz Nano shares were trading at AUD 0.020, down 13.04% during the afternoon session on 25 August 2026, while the shares remained down 50.00% over the past year.

The company reported ongoing Investment into technology development as it progressed Manufacturing scale-up, commercial engagement and strategic partnerships across its key areas of focus.

Financial Results

Dotz Nano reported no Revenue from ordinary activities during the six months ended 30 June 2026, compared with revenue of US$226,982 in the prior corresponding period.

The company recorded a loss after tax of US$1.93 million, representing an improvement compared with the US$2.23 million loss reported in the first half of FY25.

The half-year loss included US$185,024 in share-based payment expenses, compared with US$306,641 in the prior corresponding period.

At 30 June 2026, Dotz Nano held cash and cash equivalents of US$1.19 million, compared with US$1.10 million at 31 December 2025.

The company reported a net Liability position of US$3.20 million at the end of the reporting period, compared with US$3.43 million at 31 December 2025.

Carbon Capture Progress

During the half year, Dotz Nano continued advancing its Dotz Earth technology platform, which focuses on carbon dioxide management technologies for Direct Air Capture (DAC) and Point Source Capture applications.

The company completed production scale-up of its proprietary CO2 sorbent materials to dozens of kilograms per batch, establishing annual production capacity of hundreds of kilograms.

The scale-up supported larger laboratory and pilot system evaluations, demonstrated the manufacturing process and contributed to reduced production costs.

Dotz Nano continues to target ton-scale annual production capacity by early 2027.

Customer Validation

The company progressed customer engagement activities during the reporting period by supplying multiple evaluation samples to DAC technology developers and contactor designers.

Dotz Nano received purchase orders for sorbent evaluation trials, while independent end-user assessments continued to build performance and durability data.

Following an initial evaluation, a DAC developer issued a letter of intent and purchase order, confirming technical alignment between Dotz’s sorbent materials and its process and hardware requirements.

Strategic Partnerships

Dotz Nano entered into a memorandum of understanding with Hengst SE, a global filtration and fluid-management company, to co-develop and test structured DAC adsorbers incorporating Dotz’s proprietary sorbents.

The program is designed to allow fixed-bed DAC developers to evaluate Dotz materials in structured, low-pressure-drop contactors.

The company is also progressing similar joint-development programs with additional partners under confidentiality arrangements.

Dotz Nano has also commenced Research and Development of its Gen-3 sorbents, which are designed specifically for steam-stripping DAC process designs.

Dotz Energy

During the half year, Dotz Nano progressed a third strategic focus area centred on technologies designed to reduce energy consumption and associated carbon dioxide emissions.

This work formed the foundation of Dotz Energy, a technology-enabled energy services platform formally launched after the reporting period.

Dotz Energy is intended to support energy efficiency and decarbonisation infrastructure for commercial and industrial customers.

Its initial focus is Heating-as-a-Service, combining project financing, system design, installation, operation, maintenance and long-term optimisation.

The company is also developing software, artificial intelligence and energy management capabilities aimed at optimising equipment performance using customer demand, energy pricing, renewable power availability, storage capacity and operating conditions.

Corporate Developments

During the half year, Dotz Nano completed a Leadership transition, with Mr Nati Harpaz appointed Chief Executive Officer effective 31 May 2026.

Mr Sharon Malka, who previously served as CEO, subsequently joined the Board as a non-executive director.

The company also raised approximately A$3.30 million through a private placement, with funds intended to support production scale-up, pilot deployments, customer engagement and Working Capital requirements.

In June 2026, Dotz Nano amended its convertible securities arrangements with Mercer Street Capital Partners, extending Maturity dates of remaining tranches to 31 March 2027 and fully repaying the first Tranche convertible notes of A$552,730.

Funding Position

Dotz Nano stated that the Board believes the company will have access to sufficient cash to fund forecast expenditure for at least twelve months from the date of signing the report.

The company noted that this outlook depends on factors including continued access to funding, expenditure management and the ability to raise additional capital if required.

Dotz Nano has indicated plans to raise approximately $2 million to $3 million by the end of 2026 to support ongoing activities.

Future Focus

Dotz Nano’s focus remains on progressing its carbon capture technologies, expanding manufacturing capability and advancing commercial engagement with potential customers and partners.

The company continues to develop its technology platform across carbon capture, energy efficiency and industrial applications.

What Investors May Be Watching

Investors may continue to monitor Dotz Nano’s progress in scaling production capacity, customer validation activities, Partnership developments and funding initiatives.

The company’s half-year update highlights continued technology development, while future commercial outcomes will depend on further validation, customer adoption and execution of planned development activities.