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EX-99.1 Q2 2026 EARNINGS PRESS RELEASE

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Exhibit 99.1

Axogen, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Raises Full Year Revenue Guidance to at Least 24% Growth or $279 million

ALACHUA and TAMPA, FL – July 29, 2026 – Axogen, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXGN), a global leader in developing and marketing innovative surgical solutions for the restoration of peripheral nerve function, today reported financial results and business highlights for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Second Quarter Financial Results

•Revenue was $69.7 million, an increase of 23.1% compared with $56.7 million in the second quarter of 2025.

•Gross margin was 72.7% compared to 74.2% in the second quarter of 2025. Gross margin performance was driven by changes in product mix caused primarily by accelerating year over year Breast growth greater than 50%.

•Net loss was $1.5 million, or $0.03 per share, compared to a Net income of $0.6 million, or $0.01 per share for the second quarter of 2025.

•Adjusted net income was $7.3 million, or $0.12 per share, as compared to $5.7 million, or $0.12 per share for the second quarter of 2025.

•Adjusted EBITDA was $8.4 million, compared to $9.3 million for the second quarter of 2025.

•Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and investments as of June 30, 2026 was $113.4 million, as compared to $103.6 million as of March 31, 2026, an increase of $9.8 million.

“We are pleased with our second-quarter revenue performance and the progress we’re making across each of Axogen’s strategic plan priorities,” said Michael Dale, President and CEO of Axogen, Inc. “Our strong growth across all our target markets, continues to reinforce the relevance of our market development strategies and the strength of our commercial execution. We remain well positioned to achieve our revenue guidance and continue advancing our strategic objectives for 2026.”

Summary of Business Highlights

•Year-to-date revenue growth through the second quarter of 2026 was broad-based across Extremities, Oral Maxillofacial & Head and Neck, and Breast, driven by 20% plus year-over-year account productivity, expanding sales force coverage, and improving commercial insurance coverage and payment.

•Publication of REPOSE, a prospective, randomized clinical study evaluating Axoguard Nerve Cap for symptomatic neuroma management, providing Level 1 evidence supporting nerve end protection and demonstrating favorable outcomes in pain burden, medication utilization, and recovery-related measures.

•Initiated Nerve-RESTORE, a prospective, randomized, assessor-blinded study comparing Avance Nerve Graft to sural nerve autograft in mixed and motor nerve reconstruction, designed to generate Level 1 evidence supporting broader adoption of nerve repair globally.

•Acquired a minority ownership stake in Trace Biosciences, including a limited right of first refusal, to support development of its nerve-specific imaging technology.

2026 Financial Guidance

For 2026, we expect full-year revenue growth to be at least 24%, or revenue of at least $279 million, gross margin to be at least 73%, and positive free cash flow for the full-year.

Conference Call

The Company will host a conference call and webcast for the investment community today at 8:00 a.m. ET. Investors interested in participating in the conference call by phone may do so by dialing toll free at (877) 407-0993 or use the direct dial-in number at (201) 689-8795. Those interested in listening to the conference call live via the internet may do so by visiting the Investors page of the Company’s website at www.axogeninc.com and clicking on the webcast link.

Following the conference call, a replay will be available in the Investors section of the Company’s website at www.axogeninc.com under Investors.

About Axogen

Axogen (AXGN) is the leading company focused specifically on the science, development and commercialization of technologies for peripheral nerve regeneration and repair. Axogen employees are passionate about providing the opportunity to restore nerve function and quality of life for patients with peripheral nerve injuries by providing innovative, clinically proven and economically effective repair solutions for surgeons and healthcare providers. Peripheral nerves provide the pathways for both motor and sensory signals throughout the body. Every day people suffer traumatic injuries or undergo surgical procedures that impact the function of their peripheral nerves. Physical damage to a peripheral nerve or the inability to properly reconnect peripheral nerves can result in the loss of muscle or organ function, the loss of sensory feeling, or the initiation of pain.

Axogen’s product portfolio includes Avance® (acellular nerve allograft-arwx), Avance® Nerve Graft, Axoguard Nerve Connector®, Axoguard Nerve Protector®, Axoguard HA+ Nerve Protector™, Axoguard Nerve Cap®, and Avive+ Soft Tissue Matrix™.

For more information, visit www.axog

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EX-99.1 Q1 2026 EARNINGS PRESS RELEASE

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Exhibit 99.1

Axogen, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Raises Full Year Revenue Guidance to at Least 20% Growth or $270 million

ALACHUA and TAMPA, FL – April 28, 2026 – Axogen, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXGN), a global leader in developing and marketing innovative surgical solutions for the restoration of peripheral nerve function, today reported financial results and business highlights for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

First Quarter Financial Results

•First quarter 2026 revenue was $61.5 million, a 26.6% increase compared to first quarter 2025 revenue of $48.6 million.

•Gross margin was 75.2% for the first quarter of 2026, compared to 71.9% in the first quarter of 2025.

•Net loss for the first quarter of 2026 was $19.6 million, or $0.38 per share, compared to $3.8 million, or $0.08 per share for the first quarter of 2025.

•Adjusted net income was $4.1 million for the first quarter of 2026, or $0.07 per share, compared to an adjusted net loss of $0.9 million, or $0.02 per share for the first quarter 2025.

•Adjusted EBITDA was $5.7 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared to $2.9 million for the first quarter of 2025.

•As of March 31, 2026, cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and investments was $103.6 million, as compared to $45.5 million as of December 31, 2025, an increase of $58.1 million.

“We are pleased with our first-quarter revenue performance and the progress we’re making across each of Axogen’s strategic plan priorities,” said Michael Dale, President and CEO of Axogen, Inc. “We delivered strong growth across all of our target markets, reinforcing the relevance of our market development strategies and the strength of our commercial execution. We remain well positioned to achieve our financial guidance and continue advancing our strategic objectives for 2026.”

Summary of Business Highlights

•First quarter 2026 revenue growth was broad-based, including double-digit growth in all markets, which includes Extremities, Oral Maxillofacial & Head and Neck, and Breast.

•Received positive coverage decisions from Cigna and Elevance Health, two of the nation’s largest commercial insurers.

•Effective January 1, 2026, CMS created a new Level 3 Nerve Procedure Code, increasing Avance facility reimbursement 40% year-over-year to $8,965 for hospital outpatient and 35% to $6,157 for ASC-based procedures.

•On January 23, 2026, Axogen closed an upsized public offering with the sale of 4.6 million shares of common stock, yielding net proceeds of $133.3 million. From these net proceeds, $69.7 million were used

to fully repay and terminate our Oberland loan facility on January 28, 2026. Remaining funds are available for working capital, capital expenditures, and other general corporate purposes.

2026 Financial Guidance

We expect 2026 revenue growth to be at least 20%, or $270 million, for the full-year and gross margin to be in the range of 74% to 76%. Additionally, we expect to be free cash flow positive for the full-year.

Conference Call

The Company will host a conference call and webcast for the investment community today at 8:00 a.m. ET. Investors interested in participating in the conference call by phone may do so by dialing toll free at (877) 407-0993 or use the direct dial-in number at (201) 689-8795. Those interested in listening to the conference call live via the internet may do so by visiting the Investors page of the Company’s website at www.axogeninc.com and clicking on the webcast link.

Following the conference call, a replay will be available in the Investors section of the Company’s website at www.axogeninc.com under Investors.

About Axogen

Axogen (AXGN) is the leading company focused specifically on the science, development and commercialization of technologies for peripheral nerve regeneration and repair. Axogen employees are passionate about providing the opportunity to restore nerve function and quality of life for patients with peripheral nerve injuries by providing innovative, clinically proven and economically effective repair solutions for surgeons and healthcare providers. Peripheral nerves provide the pathways for both motor and sensory signals throughout the body. Every day people suffer traumatic injuries or undergo surgical procedures that impact the function of their peripheral nerves. Physical damage to a peripheral nerve or the inability to properly reconnect peripheral nerves can result in the loss of muscle or organ function, the loss of sensory feeling, or the initiation of pain.

Axogen’s product portfolio includes Avance® (acellular nerve allograft-arwx), Avance® Nerve Graft, Axoguard Nerve Connector®, Axoguard Nerve Protector®, Axoguard HA+ Nerve Protector™, Axoguard Nerve Cap®, and Avive+ Soft Tissue Matrix™.

For more information, visit www.axogeninc.com.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 24, 2026

AXOGEN, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Minnesota (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) 001-36046 (Commission File Number)

41-1301878 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

13631 Progress Boulevard, Suite 400 Alachua, Florida (Address of principal executive offices)

32615 (Zip Code) (386) 462-6800 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition On February 24, 2026, Axogen, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its fourth quarter 2025 financial results. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1. The information furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of such section, nor shall it be incorporated by reference into future filings by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or under the Exchange Act, unless the Company expressly sets forth in such future filing that such information is to be considered “filed” or incorporated by reference therein.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure On February 24, 2026, the Company posted a fourth quarter 2025 financial results presentation to its website at https://ir.axogeninc.com/news-events. The Company may use the financial results presentation from time to time in conversation with analysts, investors, and others. A copy of the presentation is furnished as Exhibit 99.2.

The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.2, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No. Description

99.1Axogen Inc. Earnings Press Release, dated February 24, 2026

99.2Axogen Inc. Fourth Quarter Financial Results Presentation, dated February 24, 2026

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

AXOGEN, INC.

Dated: February 24, 2026 By:/s/ Marc Began Marc Began Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer