Revenue and Sequential Growth
Q1 revenue of $180.9 million; quarter-over-quarter revenue growth of 5.7% reflecting accelerated production in early 2026.
Strong Cash Position and Balance Sheet Progress
Cash balance of $53.0 million, up $8.3 million from year-end; reduced credit facility by $10 million to total debt of approximately $21 million at quarter end.
Return of Capital to Shareholders
Returned approximately $4.6 million to shareholders in Q1 (dividend + repurchases); paid a consistent industry-leading quarterly dividend of $0.21 per share and repurchased $2.2 million in the quarter with ~ $14 million remaining authorization.
Omars Acquisition Integration and Expected Accretion
First full quarter contribution from Omars; integration described as smooth and management expects the acquisition to be accretive in the first year after recognizing noncash acquisition-related expenses.
Guidance and Full-Year Outlook
Full-year 2026 revenue guidance of $850 million to $900 million; EPS expected to be generally in line with full-year 2025; gross margins expected to return to historical levels in the mid-13% range for full year 2026.
Military Order Book and Export Opportunity
More than $150 million in military commitments at the start of 2026 with production scheduled to begin in 2027 and majority of related revenue expected in 2028-2029; management cites a robust pipeline of global military RFQs and growing international sales as a multi-year growth tailwind.
Planned Capacity Investments
EUR 8 million expansion at Jige (France) on track for mid-2027; new 200,000+ sq ft Ooltewah facility targeted for late 2027 to support defense-grade and export production; management expects to fund majority of expansion organically through operating cash flow.
Inventory and Channel Management Discipline
Proactive pause to North American production increases to maintain balanced distributor inventory amid demand uncertainty, demonstrating disciplined supply-chain and inventory management.