GRAHAM CORP (GHM) Earnings History

GRAHAM CORP - Q3 FY2026 EarningsBeat

Filed at: Feb 6, 2026, 6:45 AM EST|Read from source

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Graham Corporation reported strong third quarter fiscal 2026 results, driven by robust execution and demand across its end markets, particularly in Defense. The company saw significant revenue and profitability growth, supported by a record backlog and strategic acquisitions, leading to an increase in full-year guidance.

POSITIVE HIGHLIGHTS

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    Revenue increased 21% to $56.7 million, driven by strong performance in the Defense market and growth in Energy & Process.

    positive
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    Net income per diluted share increased 79% to $0.25, and adjusted net income per diluted share increased 72% to $0.31.

    positive
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    Adjusted EBITDA increased 50% to $6.0 million, with Adjusted EBITDA margin expanding 210 basis points to 10.7%.

    positive
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    Orders were $71.7 million, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 1.3x and a record backlog of $515.6 million, providing strong future visibility.

    positive
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    The company updated and increased its full-year fiscal 2026 guidance for Net Sales and Adjusted EBITDA.

    positive

CONCERNS & RISKS

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    Gross profit margin decreased 100 basis points to 23.8% due to sales mix and higher material receipts with lower profit margins.

    attention
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    The prior year's gross profit benefited from a $0.3 million grant from the BlueForge Alliance for defense welder training programs, which did not repeat in fiscal year 2026.

    attention
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    Tariffs are estimated to have an incremental impact of $1.0 to $1.5 million in fiscal 2026 compared to the prior year.

    attention
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    Aftermarket orders decreased $5.2 million to $8.0 million from record levels in the prior year.

    attention

FINANCIAL METRICS

Revenue
Quarterly
$56.70M
+21.0%
Prior year: $47.04M
Annual (YTD)
$178.22M
N/A
Prior year: $150.55M
Net Income
Quarterly
$2.85M
+79.1%
Prior year: $1.59M
Annual (YTD)
$10.53M
N/A
Prior year: $7.83M
EPS (Diluted)
Quarterly
$0.25
+78.6%
Prior year: $0.14
Operating Income
Quarterly
$3.12M
+41.4%
Prior year: $2.21M
Annual (YTD)
$12.36M
N/A
Prior year: $9.67M
EPS (Basic)
Quarterly
N/A
N/A

MARGIN ANALYSIS

Gross Margin
Current Quarter
23.8%
Prior Year
24.8%
YoY Change
-100 bps
Operating Margin
Current Quarter
5.5%
Prior Year
4.7%
YoY Change
+80 bps
Net Margin
Current Quarter
5.0%
Prior Year
3.4%
YoY Change
+160 bps

Margin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.

MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE

FY2026

Net Sales
$233000.0B—$239000.0B
Mid-point: $236000.0B
Gross Margin
24.0%—25.0%
Mid-point: 24.5%
SG&A expense (including amortization)
17.5—18.5
Mid-point: 18
"% of sales"
Adjusted EBITDA
24,000,000—28,000,000
Mid-point: 26,000,000
Effective Tax Rate
16.0%—18.0%
Mid-point: 17.0%
Capital Expenditures
15,000,000—18,000,000
Mid-point: 16,500,000

Forward-looking guidance is subject to change and does not constitute a guarantee. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates.

SPECIAL ITEMS & ADJUSTMENTS

Q3 FY2025
Grant received from BlueForge Alliance for defense welder training programs
Did not repeat in FY2026
+$0.3M
FY2025
Grant received from BlueForge Alliance for defense welder training programs
Did not repeat in FY2026
+$1.5M
Total Impact
+$1.8M

Special items are non-recurring events that may distort period-over-period comparisons. Analysts typically adjust for these when calculating normalized earnings.

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Third quarter results reflect continued strong, disciplined execution across the organization.

— GRAHAM CORP, Q3 FY2026 2026 Earnings Call

Revenue growth and profitability were driven by solid performance across our end markets and supported by a record backlog.

— GRAHAM CORP, Q3 FY2026 2026 Earnings Call

We remain focused on disciplined execution, operational efficiency, and advancing strategic initiatives that strengthen our competitive position.

— GRAHAM CORP, Q3 FY2026 2026 Earnings Call

Commentary excerpts from earnings call transcripts provide management's perspective on performance, strategy, and outlook. Always review full transcripts for complete context.

OPERATIONAL METRICS

Backlog
515.6M
+34.0% YoY
Prior year: 384.7M
dollars
Book To Bill Ratio
1.3
x
Orders
71.7M
dollars

Operational metrics provide insight into business drivers and customer engagement beyond traditional financial measures.