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Napco Security Technologies, Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 2 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 raised. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose 12.2% to $48.2 million: Net revenue was $48.2 million, up from $42.9 million a year earlier. Six-month revenue was $97.3 million, up 12.0%. Source
  • Net income and diluted EPS rose: Net income was $13.5 million, up 29.0%. Diluted EPS was $0.38 against $0.28. Six-month diluted EPS was $0.72 against $0.59. Source
  • Recurring service revenue grew 12.5%: Recurring service revenue was $23.8 million with a 90.2% gross margin. Management said it continues to see growth quarter over quarter. Source
  • Gross margin rose to 58.6%: Gross profit margin was 58.6% against 57.0%. Gross profit was $28.2 million, up 15.3%. Source
  • Free cash flow rose 17.4%: Free cash flow was $14.5 million, a 30.1% margin against 28.8%. Six-month operating cash flow was $26.7 million against $25.5 million. Source
  • Quarterly dividend raised to $0.15: The Board declared $0.15 per share, up 7% from $0.14 per share declared last quarter, payable April 3, 2026. Source
  • Chief Revenue Officer appointed: Joseph Pipczynski, with more than 35 years as a business development executive, joined as Chief Revenue Officer, reporting to President and COO Kevin Buchel. Source

“NAPCO delivered another strong quarter fueled by our recurring service revenue and its consistent year over year double digit growth”

Richard Soloway, Chairman and CEO

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Recurring service revenue run rate SourceAnnualized, based on January 2026 recurring service revenueapproximately $99 millionRaised from approximately $95 million
Quarterly dividend SourcePayable April 3, 2026$0.15 per shareRaised from $0.14 per share

What changed from last quarter

  • New: Joseph Pipczynski was appointed Chief Revenue Officer effective January 29, 2026, reporting to President and COO Kevin Buchel. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue rose 12.2% to $48.2 million: Net revenue was $48.2 million, up from $42.9 million a year earlier. Six-month revenue was $97.3 million, up 12.0%. Source
  • Net income and diluted EPS rose: Net income was $13.5 million, up 29.0%. Diluted EPS was $0.38 against $0.28. Six-month diluted EPS was $0.72 against $0.59. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin widened: Adjusted EBITDA was $15.4 million, up 26.0%, at a 31.9% margin against 28.4%. Adjusted EBITDA per share was $0.43 against $0.33. Source

Recurring service and equipment revenue

  • Recurring service revenue grew 12.5%: Recurring service revenue was $23.8 million with a 90.2% gross margin. Management said it continues to see growth quarter over quarter. Source
  • Equipment revenue grew 12.0%: Equipment revenue was $24.3 million, up from $21.7 million a year earlier. Source
  • Door-locking demand cited: Management attributed double digit equipment growth and improved equipment gross margins to continued demand for door-locking products. Source

“net income increased 29% year over year to a Q2 record of $13.5 million and our adjusted EBITDA margin was 31.9% as compared to 28.4% in Q2 of Fiscal 2025.”

Richard Soloway, Chairman and CEO

Margins and costs

  • Gross margin rose to 58.6%: Gross profit margin was 58.6% against 57.0%. Gross profit was $28.2 million, up 15.3%. Source
  • Operating expenses rose slightly: Total operating expenses were $13.5 million against $13.3 million. Research and development rose to $3.5 million from $3.1 million, while SG&A fell to $10.0 million from $10.2 million. Source

Cash flow and balance sheet

  • Free cash flow rose 17.4%: Free cash flow was $14.5 million, a 30.1% margin against 28.8%. Six-month operating cash flow was $26.7 million against $25.5 million. Source
  • Cash balance rose to $104.9 million: Cash and cash equivalents were $104.9 million at December 31, 2025, against $83.1 million at June 30, 2025. Marketable securities were $10.5 million. Source

“we remain confident that our net income, Adjusted EBITDA* and Free Cash Flow*, will continue to grow throughout the balance of the fiscal year.”

Richard Soloway, Chairman and CEO

Capital returns and dividend

  • Quarterly dividend raised to $0.15: The Board declared $0.15 per share, up 7% from $0.14 per share declared last quarter, payable April 3, 2026. Source
  • Dividends paid rose, no buybacks: Six-month dividends paid were $10.0 million against $4.6 million. No common stock was repurchased in the six months, against $18.0 million a year earlier. Source

Recurring platforms and strategy

  • MVP Access gaining dealer traction: Management said MVP Access is gaining traction and that it is actively supporting and educating dealers on adopting the platform. Source
  • RSR expansion across all platforms: Management said its focus remains on expanding RSR solutions across all platforms, including locking products. Source

Leadership and sales organization

  • Chief Revenue Officer appointed: Joseph Pipczynski, with more than 35 years as a business development executive, joined as Chief Revenue Officer, reporting to President and COO Kevin Buchel. Source
  • Sales reporting line set: Stephen Spinelli, Senior Vice President of Sales, continues in his role and reports to Mr. Pipczynski. Source

Coming up, as management said on 2 February 2026

  • Dividend payment date: The $0.15 dividend is payable April 3, 2026, to shareholders of record on March 12, 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Recurring service revenue Source$23.8 million, up 12.5% YoY
Equipment revenue Source$24.3 million, up 12.0% YoY
RSR share of total revenue Sourceapproximately 50%

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management said it is pleased to continue the dividend program and will pay the next quarterly dividend. 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.