Improved Consolidated Profitability and Margins
Consolidated gross profit improved to $3.6M with gross margin of 3.0% vs $0.5M and 0.4% in the prior-year quarter (gross profit increase of $3.1M). Adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed to -$0.7M, an improvement of $5.1M year-over-year.
Strong Free Cash Flow and Balance Sheet Progress
Year-to-date free cash flow of $13.3M (significant increase vs prior year). Net debt reduced to $75M and working capital on a YTD basis improved to $149M, down 9% versus the prior fiscal period.
Meaningful Cost Reductions and Lower Operating Breakeven
SG&A reduced to $9.7M for the quarter (a 25% improvement YoY). Recent restructuring and footprint moves reduced the annual revenue breakeven by approximately $125M to roughly $575M. Headcount in North America reduced by 25% and an additional cost program is expected to yield $4M in SG&A savings in FY2026.
Capital Expenditure Control
CapEx YTD was $3.1M, about a 60% decline versus the prior period, reflecting disciplined spending and prioritization to preserve cash.
Operational Efficiency and Inventory Improvement
Dramatically improved inventory turns (described as the best in recent history) and increased plant efficiencies after consolidation of operations (Madison sale and Yadkinville consolidation). These operational gains are cited as drivers of margin and cash-flow improvement.
Asia Margin Expansion Despite Sales Weakness
Asia net sales declined 27% YoY and gross profit declined 10%, but gross margin in the region expanded by 260 basis points YoY, highlighting improved asset-light flexibility and margin recovery.
Traction for New Products and Co-Branding Wins
Progress on innovations including REPREVE, REPREVE Takeback and ThermaLoop with multiple co-branding placements (Save The Duck, El Ganso, Obermeyer, Sealy, REI, Brentwood Home, Dovetail Workwear) and runway visibility. Management reports growing customer conversations and positive feedback.
Nearshoring Opportunity and Positive Demand Signals
Central America demand pickup noted; reciprocal tariff deals with El Salvador and Guatemala signed, which can enable duty-preference benefits and support nearshoring for North American customers. Management reports improved order trends into January and February and holiday apparel sales described as solid (+4%).