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Jerash Holdings (Us), Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 9 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 3 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Third-quarter revenue rose 18 percent: Revenue rose 18.0 percent to $41.8 million from $35.4 million in the prior-year quarter. Source
  • Operating income nearly tripled: Operating income reached $1.9 million, against $708,000 a year earlier. Source
  • Gross margin rose 170 basis points: Gross margin was 16.9 percent, against 15.2 percent. The company attributed the rise to product mix from new customers and economies of scale. Source
  • Export shipments drove revenue growth: Revenue growth was primarily driven by higher shipments to major export markets, including the U.S., and a new customer in Korea. Source
  • Bank-owned building acquisition announced: The company announced the acquisition of a bank-owned manufacturing building and associated land, which it called a milestone in its growth strategy. Source
  • Capacity to rise at least 40 percent: Once renovations are complete by year-end, the new building is expected to add at least 40 percent to production capacity. Source
  • Nine-month operating cash flow negative: Net cash used in operating activities was $3,491,495 for the nine months, against $581,275 a year earlier. Source
  • Fourth-quarter revenue up 23 to 26 percent: Management expects fourth-quarter revenue to rise 23 to 26 percent over $29.3 million, positioning fiscal 2026 for record annual revenue. Source

“Jerash’s fiscal 2026 third quarter results reflect increasing demand from our long-standing core global brand customers, complemented by the initial contributions from our new strategic partner in Korea, which together drove meaningful improvements across both the top and bottom lines,”

Sam Choi, Jerash’s chairman and chief executive officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue Sourcefiscal 2026 fourth quarterincrease of 23 to 26 percent over $29.3 millionNew
Gross margin Sourcefiscal 2026 fourth quarterapproximately 14 to 16 percentNew
Production capacity Sourceon completion of renovations, by the end of this calendar yearat least 40 percentNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Fourth-quarter revenue growth guidance of 23 to 26 percent was given. The prior release gave a third-quarter range of 19 to 21 percent. Source
  • New guidance: Fourth-quarter gross margin guidance of approximately 14 to 16 percent was given. The prior release gave a third-quarter goal of 13 to 15 percent. Source
  • New: An acquisition of a bank-owned manufacturing building and land was announced. The prior release said the company was exploring potential acquisitions. Source

Quarter results and growth

  • Third-quarter revenue rose 18 percent: Revenue rose 18.0 percent to $41.8 million from $35.4 million in the prior-year quarter. Source
  • Operating income nearly tripled: Operating income reached $1.9 million, against $708,000 a year earlier. Source
  • Net income reached $1.2 million: Net income was $1.2 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, against $6,000, or $0.00 per diluted share, in the prior-year quarter. Source
  • Nine-month revenue up 5.8 percent: Nine-month revenue was $123.4 million, against $116.6 million a year earlier. Source

Gross margin and operating costs

  • Gross margin rose 170 basis points: Gross margin was 16.9 percent, against 15.2 percent. The company attributed the rise to product mix from new customers and economies of scale. Source
  • Operating expenses rose with volume: Operating expenses were $5.1 million, against $4.7 million. Management cited higher sales volumes and recruitment costs, partly offset by lower stock-based compensation. Source
  • Other expenses rose on financing: Total other expenses were $418,000, against $252,000. The company linked the increase to financing needs for growth and exchange losses. Source
  • Nine-month expenses fell on controls: Nine-month operating expenses were $15.4 million, against $16.1 million, with the company citing export cost control, lower stock-based compensation and reduced repair spending. Source

“We are thrilled with the recently announced acquisition of a bank-owned manufacturing building and associated land, which represents a significant milestone in advancing Jerash’s business growth strategy for the next five years.”

Sam Choi, Jerash’s chairman and chief executive officer

Demand, customers and products

  • Export shipments drove revenue growth: Revenue growth was primarily driven by higher shipments to major export markets, including the U.S., and a new customer in Korea. Source
  • New Korean partner made initial contributions: Management said the Korean partner made initial contributions this quarter, alongside demand from long-standing core global brand customers. Source
  • Sportswear and outerwear for global brands: The company manufactures and exports custom and ready-made sportswear and outerwear for leading global brands and retailers. Source

Capacity and expansion plans

  • Bank-owned building acquisition announced: The company announced the acquisition of a bank-owned manufacturing building and associated land, which it called a milestone in its growth strategy. Source
  • Capacity to rise at least 40 percent: Once renovations are complete by year-end, the new building is expected to add at least 40 percent to production capacity. Source
  • Expansion aims at flexibility and scaling: Management said the expansion improves operational flexibility and supports efficient scaling while keeping the quality and cost discipline customers expect. Source

“As order volumes continue to grow for new and expanded product offerings, we remain focused on driving further gross margin improvement,”

Sam Choi, Jerash’s chairman and chief executive officer

Cash, borrowing and dividends

  • Cash and working capital held: Cash and restricted cash were $13.2 million, against $13.7 million at September 30, 2025. Net working capital was $36.4 million, against $35.2 million. Source
  • Nine-month operating cash flow negative: Net cash used in operating activities was $3,491,495 for the nine months, against $581,275 a year earlier. Source
  • Short-term borrowing funded financing: Nine-month short-term loan proceeds were $20,945,597 against repayments of $16,118,301. Financing activities provided $2,922,305. Source
  • Quarterly dividend kept at $0.05: The board approved a regular quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share, payable February 20, 2026, to holders of record as of February 13, 2026. Source

Fourth-quarter guidance

  • Fourth-quarter revenue up 23 to 26 percent: Management expects fourth-quarter revenue to rise 23 to 26 percent over $29.3 million, positioning fiscal 2026 for record annual revenue. Source
  • Fourth-quarter gross margin 14 to 16 percent: Fourth-quarter gross margin is anticipated at approximately 14 to 16 percent. Source

Coming up, as management said on 9 February 2026

  • New building renovations due: Renovations on the new manufacturing building are due by the end of this calendar year, after which capacity is expected to rise. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Factory units Sourcesix
Warehouses Sourcefour

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Management said expected revenue growth exceeds current manufacturing capacity, which it cited as the reason for the expansion. Source
  • Financial: Other expenses rose on higher financing needs for business growth and on exchange losses. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management described the acquisition as a milestone in advancing its business growth strategy for the next five years. 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.