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Graham Corp.: Q4 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 8 June 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 9 new, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Full-year net sales rose 17%: Net sales for fiscal 2026 were $245.3 million, up from $209.9 million. Fourth-quarter net sales were $67.1 million, up 13% from $59.3 million. Source
  • Defense drove the year's growth: Management attributed Defense revenue growth to new programs, growth in existing programs and the timing of project milestones. Source
  • Customers cautious on large projects: Management said elevated oil prices supported steady maintenance, while customers stayed cautious on large capital spending amid geopolitical uncertainty. Source
  • Full-year orders reached $359.4 million: Fiscal 2026 orders were $359.4 million, giving a book-to-bill ratio of 1.5x for the year. Source
  • Backlog ended year at $532.6 million: Backlog at March 31, 2026 was $532.6 million, up 29%, driven mainly by Defense and Space. It was $515.6 million at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Fourth-quarter gross margin fell: Fourth-quarter gross margin was 22.7%, against 27.0%. Management cited lower-margin Defense sales, FlackTek purchase accounting adjustments and lower Aftermarket sales. Source
  • T. Rowe Price invested $50 million: In the first quarter of fiscal 2027, accounts advised by T. Rowe Price invested $50 million. The company used $13 million to repay debt and expects the rest to fund growth. Source
  • FlackTek acquisition completed: The company completed the FlackTek acquisition, establishing advanced mixing and materials processing as a third core technology platform. Source

“Fiscal 2026 was another year of strong execution and continued momentum across Graham.”

Matthew J. Malone, President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Net sales SourceFiscal 2027$285 million to $295 millionNew
Gross margin SourceFiscal 202724.5% to 25.5% of salesNew
SG&A including amortization SourceFiscal 202716.5% to 17.5% of salesNew
Adjusted EBITDA SourceFiscal 2027$35 million to $40 millionNew
Effective tax rate SourceFiscal 202718% to 20%New
Capital expenditures SourceFiscal 2027$18.0 million to $22.0 millionNew
Equity compensation, acquisition, integration and ERP costs in SG&A SourceFiscal 2027approximately $4.0 million to $5.0 millionNew
Incremental people, process and technology spending SourceFiscal 2027approximately $2.5 millionNew
Backlog conversion to revenue SourceNext twelve months35% to 40%Kept
Return on invested capital on recent investments SourceNot statedabove 20%New

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Fiscal 2027 guidance was issued for net sales of $285 million to $295 million, with Adjusted EBITDA of $35 million to $40 million. Source
  • New: Accounts advised by T. Rowe Price made a $50 million investment in the company, reported as occurring in the first quarter of fiscal 2027. Source

Quarter and full-year results

  • Full-year net sales rose 17%: Net sales for fiscal 2026 were $245.3 million, up from $209.9 million. Fourth-quarter net sales were $67.1 million, up 13% from $59.3 million. Source
  • Fourth-quarter diluted EPS fell: Fourth-quarter net income per diluted share was $0.18, against $0.40. Fiscal 2026 net income per diluted share was $1.12, against $1.11. Source
  • Adjusted EPS rose for the year: Fiscal 2026 adjusted net income per diluted share was $1.40, up 13%. Fourth-quarter adjusted net income per diluted share was $0.33, against $0.43. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA up 16% for year: Fiscal 2026 Adjusted EBITDA was $26.0 million, up 16%, a 10.6% margin. Fourth-quarter Adjusted EBITDA was $6.8 million, down 11%. Source
  • Fourth-quarter operating income fell: Fourth-quarter operating income was $2.7 million, down 52% from $5.5 million. Fiscal 2026 operating income was $15.0 million, down 1%. Source

Defense, Space and Energy markets

  • Defense drove the year's growth: Management attributed Defense revenue growth to new programs, growth in existing programs and the timing of project milestones. Source
  • Space revenue flat, orders up: Full-year Space revenue was consistent with the prior year, while orders rose 76%. Management expects Space revenue to ramp in fiscal 2027. Source
  • Energy and Process flat in quarter: Fourth-quarter Energy & Process sales held near the prior-year level, with aftermarket demand, New Energy work and $2.8 million of FlackTek sales cited. Source
  • Energy and Process up 14% for year: Full-year Energy & Process revenue rose 14%, helped by aftermarket, New Energy and FlackTek, with softness in large capital project spending. Source
  • Customers cautious on large projects: Management said elevated oil prices supported steady maintenance, while customers stayed cautious on large capital spending amid geopolitical uncertainty. Source

“We believe our record backlog, strong pipeline, and ongoing integration initiatives provide meaningful visibility and line of sight to deliver our fiscal 2027 objectives.”

Matthew J. Malone, President and Chief Executive Officer

Orders, backlog and book-to-bill

  • Full-year orders reached $359.4 million: Fiscal 2026 orders were $359.4 million, giving a book-to-bill ratio of 1.5x for the year. Source
  • Backlog ended year at $532.6 million: Backlog at March 31, 2026 was $532.6 million, up 29%, driven mainly by Defense and Space. It was $515.6 million at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Backlog beyond one year spans years: Management said the portion of backlog not converting within twelve months extends over multiple years, mainly in Defense. Source

Margins, costs and tariffs

  • Fourth-quarter gross margin fell: Fourth-quarter gross margin was 22.7%, against 27.0%. Management cited lower-margin Defense sales, FlackTek purchase accounting adjustments and lower Aftermarket sales. Source
  • Full-year gross margin was 23.5%: Full-year gross margin was 23.5%, against 25.2%. Volume, efficiencies and pricing were offset by mix, about $1.0 million of incremental tariffs and a prior-year grant that did not recur. Source
  • Full-year SG&A rose to $43.4 million: SG&A including amortization was $43.4 million, against $38.9 million, reflecting people, process and technology investment, acquisition costs and FlackTek. Source
  • Fourth-quarter SG&A rose on integration: Fourth-quarter SG&A including amortization rose on acquisition and integration costs, FlackTek SG&A, and continued investment in people, processes and technology. Source

“We believe the underlying momentum of the business remains strong and supports our long-term profitability objectives.”

Christopher J. Thome, Chief Financial Officer

Cash flow and balance sheet

  • Operating cash flow was $15.9 million: Fiscal 2026 operating cash flow was $15.9 million, against $24.3 million, with higher working capital offsetting net income. Unbilled revenue rose $21.4 million. Source
  • FlackTek bonuses reduced fourth-quarter cash: Fourth-quarter operating cash flow was reduced by about $4 million of transaction bonuses awarded by FlackTek's previous owners and paid by the company. Source
  • Cash fell to $6.6 million: Cash and equivalents were $6.6 million at March 31, 2026, against $21.6 million a year earlier. Capital expenditures, net, were $15.8 million for the year. Source
  • Long-term debt of $13.0 million: Fiscal 2026 borrowings were $33.0 million and repayments $20.0 million, leaving $13.0 million of long-term debt at March 31, 2026. Source

Capital and liquidity

  • T. Rowe Price invested $50 million: In the first quarter of fiscal 2027, accounts advised by T. Rowe Price invested $50 million. The company used $13 million to repay debt and expects the rest to fund growth. Source
  • About $74 million revolver liquidity: Management said the company has about $74 million of liquidity under its revolving credit facility. Source
  • Share settlement withholding rose: Tax withholdings on net share settlement of stock units and awards were $1.5 million in fiscal 2026, against $0.9 million a year earlier. Source

FlackTek, investment and ERP

  • FlackTek acquisition completed: The company completed the FlackTek acquisition, establishing advanced mixing and materials processing as a third core technology platform. Source
  • FlackTek added $2.8 million of sales: FlackTek contributed $2.8 million to fourth-quarter sales, and its SG&A and purchase accounting affected quarterly results. Source
  • Capability and capacity investment: Management described spending on capability and capacity expansion, operational excellence and next generation technology as ongoing investment. Source
  • ERP system at Batavia: An ERP system is being implemented at the Batavia, New York facility to improve efficiency; these costs are not expected to recur after completion. Source

Coming up, as management said on 8 June 2026

  • FlackTek integration through fiscal 2027: Management said it remains focused on disciplined execution and integrating FlackTek, while continuing to invest in people, processes and technology. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Orders, fiscal 2026 Source$359.4 million; book-to-bill 1.5x
Backlog, March 31, 2026 Source$532.6 million
Orders, fourth quarter Source$78.7 million; book-to-bill 1.2x
Space revenue growth, fourth quarter Source14%

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Management cited customer caution on large capital project spending amid geopolitical uncertainty, which affects the Energy & Process market. Source
  • Regulatory: Tariffs added about $1.0 million of cost in fiscal 2026. The non-recurrence of a prior-year BlueForge grant also reduced results. Source
  • Financial: About $4 million of FlackTek transaction bonuses reduced fourth-quarter operating cash flow, although the bonuses were awarded by the previous owners. Source
  • Operational: Management said a higher mix of lower-margin sales, including Defense and material content, offset gains from volume, efficiency and pricing. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Management said fiscal 2026 performance met the raised guidance for the year. Source
  • Not stated: Management said fiscal 2027 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance reflects continued growth and is in line with long-term goals. Source
  • Not stated: Management expects its capital investments to deliver return on invested capital above 20%. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.