Gross Profit Margin Increase
Overall gross profit margin increased by 850 basis points to 30.1% in Q1 '26 from 21.6% in Q1 '25, due to pricing and cost improvements in all segments, particularly LED lighting and maintenance.
Improved Financial Performance
Net loss improved to $1.2 million in Q1 '26 from $3.8 million in Q1 '25. Adjusted EBITDA improved to positive $0.2 million in Q1 '26 from negative $1.8 million in Q1 '25.
LED Lighting and Electrical Maintenance Growth
LED lighting segment revenue increased by 1% to $12.9 million, and Electrical Maintenance segment revenue increased by 21% to $4 million in Q1 '26 from Q1 '25.
Cost Reductions
Total operating expenses declined to $6.9 million in Q1 '26 from $7.7 million in Q1 '25, due to overhead and personnel expense reductions.
Public School Bus Project
Commencement of a $3 million public school bus project, with expected completion in Q2 '26, indicating future revenue improvement.