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Intest Corp.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 3 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue flat sequentially, up year over year: Revenue was $35.1 million, down $0.2 million (0.7%) from the second quarter and up $8.8 million (33.7%) from the prior-year quarter. Source
  • Net earnings positive, EPS $0.15: Net earnings were $1.9 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, against a net loss of $0.9 million, or $(0.08) per share, a year earlier. Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP) was $0.18 against $(0.02). Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA reached $4.4 million: Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) was $4.4 million, a 12.6% margin, against $0.4 million a year earlier and $2.2 million in the second quarter. Source
  • Gross margin up on Semi mix: Gross margin was 47.7%, up 720 basis points sequentially and 580 basis points year over year, with improvement across all three operating segments. Source
  • Orders reached $49.4 million: Orders were $49.4 million, up 31.3% year over year and 71.2% from the second quarter. Management linked the rise to longer test equipment lead times and earlier customer orders. Source
  • Fourth-quarter ranges given for four lines: Management set fourth-quarter 2026 ranges for revenue, gross margin, operating expenses and amortization, detailed under guidance. Source

“The third quarter demonstrated the earnings power of our business model when demand, mix, and execution line up”

Richard Rogoff, president and CEO

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue Sourcefourth quarter 2026$34.0 million to $36.0 millionNew
Gross margin Sourcefourth quarter 2026approximately 45%New
Operating expenses Sourcefourth quarter 2026$14.2 million to $14.7 millionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Fourth-quarter 2026 ranges were added. The October 5 release gave only third-quarter and full-year revenue references.

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue flat sequentially, up year over year: Revenue was $35.1 million, down $0.2 million (0.7%) from the second quarter and up $8.8 million (33.7%) from the prior-year quarter. Source
  • Net earnings positive, EPS $0.15: Net earnings were $1.9 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, against a net loss of $0.9 million, or $(0.08) per share, a year earlier. Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP) was $0.18 against $(0.02). Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA reached $4.4 million: Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) was $4.4 million, a 12.6% margin, against $0.4 million a year earlier and $2.2 million in the second quarter. Source
  • Operating income positive at 7.8% margin: Operating income was $2.7 million, a 7.8% margin, against a $1.2 million loss a year earlier. Second-quarter operating income was $0.4 million. Source
  • Orders and backlog landed in ranges: Orders and backlog landed inside the ranges given on October 5, and revenue came in slightly above the top of its $33 million to $35 million range.

Segments and markets

  • Electronic Test largest revenue segment: Electronic Test revenue was $16.9 million, Environmental Technologies $10.0 million and Process Technologies $8.2 million. Electronic Test division operating income was $3.4 million. Source
  • Defense, Semi and Auto/EV grew year over year: Defense/Aerospace revenue rose $5.1 million to $7.4 million year over year, Semi rose $1.7 million to $11.5 million, and Auto/EV rose $1.7 million to $6.7 million. Source
  • Auto/EV revenue fell sequentially: Auto/EV revenue fell $6.8 million, or 50.4%, from the second quarter to $6.7 million. Industrial revenue rose $0.8 million sequentially. Source
  • Life Sciences declined in revenue and orders: Life Sciences revenue was $1.2 million, down $0.7 million year over year. Life Sciences orders were $0.7 million, down $0.7 million year over year. Source

“We approach 2027 with momentum, and our focus is on turning this demand into sustained, profitable growth.”

Richard Rogoff, president and CEO

Products and customers

  • Chillers and advanced products drawing interest: Management said customer interest in its high-powered chillers and other advanced test products is increasing, as processors and electronics run hotter and grow more complex. Source
  • Electronification widens test equipment market: Management said continued electronification is widening the market for its test equipment, and that these trends are enlarging all markets it serves. Source
  • Auto/EV and Defense orders rose sequentially: Defense/Aerospace orders were $6.1 million, up $1.8 million sequentially but down $0.3 million year over year. Auto/EV orders were $9.4 million for the quarter. Source

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Gross margin up on Semi mix: Gross margin was 47.7%, up 720 basis points sequentially and 580 basis points year over year, with improvement across all three operating segments. Source
  • Operating expenses rose modestly sequentially: Operating expenses were $14.0 million, up $0.1 million from the second quarter, with higher general and administrative costs partly offset by lower intangible amortization. Source
  • Year-over-year cost rise from payroll: Operating expenses rose $1.8 million, or 14.8%, year over year, mainly from payroll, related costs and volume-linked commissions, partly offset by lower amortization and restructuring. Source
  • Amortization and restructuring costs lower: Acquired intangible amortization was $0.5 million and restructuring costs were $51 thousand, against $0.8 million and $116 thousand in the prior-year quarter. Source

Demand and the order book

  • Orders reached $49.4 million: Orders were $49.4 million, up 31.3% year over year and 71.2% from the second quarter. Management linked the rise to longer test equipment lead times and earlier customer orders. Source
  • Backlog up 21% year over year: Backlog was $59.7 million at quarter end, up 21.2% year over year and 31.7% from June 30. Source
  • About 60% of backlog ships later: Approximately 60% of backlog is expected to ship beyond the fourth quarter of 2026. Source
  • Semi orders more than doubled sequentially: Semi orders were $25.1 million, 51% of total orders. Auto/EV orders were down $5.2 million year over year. Source

Capital, cash and facilities

  • Cash $20.9 million at quarter end: Cash and equivalents ended the quarter at $20.9 million, compared with $14.2 million at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Term debt reduced, operating cash used: Capital expenditures were $0.4 million in the quarter. Nine-month net cash provided by operating activities was $2.7 million. Source
  • Undrawn term loan and revolver: On August 14, 2026, the term note draw period was extended to August 28, 2028. Source
  • Loan covenants in compliance: The company said it was in compliance with all covenants in its Loan Agreement at quarter end. Source

Fourth-quarter ranges and 2027

  • Fourth-quarter ranges given for four lines: Management set fourth-quarter 2026 ranges for revenue, gross margin, operating expenses and amortization, detailed under guidance. Source
  • Semiconductor orders convert in 2027: Management said this conversion gives greater revenue visibility into next year. Source
  • Operational review on costs continues: The operational review begun earlier this year continues, focused on cost structure and overhead to improve profitability. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Orders Source$49.4 million, up 31.3% year over year
Backlog Source$59.7 million at quarter end, up 21.2% year over year
Semi orders Source$25.1 million, 51% of total orders

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Guidance rests on current views of operating and market conditions and on customers’ forecasts. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Management said the semiconductor demand increase it anticipated for the second half has materialized.
  • Not stated: The October 5 release expected third-quarter and full-year revenue at the high end of the guidance range; this release does not state a status.

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.