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Twin Disc Inc. (TWIN)
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Twin Disc (TWIN) AI Stock Analysis

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Twin Disc

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Neutral 63 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:63Neutral
Price Target:
$15.50
▼(-9.30% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/19/26
The score is driven primarily by improved but still uneven financial quality (thin operating margins and weak recent free-cash-flow conversion), alongside a balanced earnings outlook where record backlog/defense demand offsets near-term tariff and EBITDA pressure. Technicals are moderately constructive and valuation is reasonable, providing additional support.
Positive Factors
Record backlog and defense pipeline
A record $175.3M backlog and a >$50M defense pipeline provide multi-quarter revenue visibility and reduce near-term demand cyclicality. Defense and naval awards are typically longer-duration, supporting steadier production schedules, aftermarket follow‑on work and durable revenue conversion over 2–6 months and beyond.
Negative Factors
Thin operating margins and earnings volatility
An operating margin near 1.2% leaves little buffer against input cost shifts, tariffs, or discrete operational disruptions. Historical swings (including a FY2025 net loss) show earnings are sensitive to mix, one‑offs and execution, which raises the risk that short-term shocks translate into multi-quarter profitability pressure.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Record backlog and defense pipeline
A record $175.3M backlog and a >$50M defense pipeline provide multi-quarter revenue visibility and reduce near-term demand cyclicality. Defense and naval awards are typically longer-duration, supporting steadier production schedules, aftermarket follow‑on work and durable revenue conversion over 2–6 months and beyond.
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Twin Disc (TWIN) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Twin Disc Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description
Twin Disc, Incorporated designs, manufactures, and sells marine and heavy duty off-highway power transmission equipment worldwide. It operates through two segments, Manufacturing and Distribution. The company's products include marine transmission...
How the Company Makes Money
Twin Disc primarily makes money by manufacturing and selling engineered drivetrain and marine propulsion products to OEMs and end users. Key revenue streams typically include: (1) Original equipment sales—sales of new marine transmissions, propuls...

Twin Disc Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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Twin Disc Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Feb 04, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Apr 24, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call presented a mixed but balanced picture: structurally positive elements include a record backlog (+41.4% YoY), strong defense demand (pipeline >$50M, backlog up 18% sequentially), and industrial growth (+22% YoY). However, near-term operating challenges are notable — organic revenue declined ~7.9%, EBITDA fell 25% YoY, tariff headwinds (~3% of cost of sales) and working capital/inventory increases pressured cash flow. Management outlined credible mitigation actions (footprint moves, assembly relocation to tariff-advantaged locations) and expects improvements as shipment patterns normalize and mitigation takes effect, with some benefits expected in FY27. Given the comparable weight of meaningful operational headwinds and strong structural positives, the net tone is balanced.
Positive Updates
Record Backlog and Strong Defense Demand
Backlog reached a record $175.3 million, up 41.4% year-over-year and 7% sequentially. Defense-related backlog grew 18% sequentially and the defense pipeline exceeds $50 million, driven by naval, autonomous vessel, and NATO land-based programs.
Negative Updates
Organic Revenue Decline
On an organic basis (adjusting for M&A and FX), revenue decreased approximately 7.9% year-over-year in the quarter, driven in part by shipment delays as customers timed orders around tariffs.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Negative
Record Backlog and Strong Defense Demand
Backlog reached a record $175.3 million, up 41.4% year-over-year and 7% sequentially. Defense-related backlog grew 18% sequentially and the defense pipeline exceeds $50 million, driven by naval, autonomous vessel, and NATO land-based programs.
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Company Guidance
Management said tariff-related impacts (about 3% of cost of sales in Q2) should moderate in coming quarters as mix improves and mitigation actions — pricing discipline, operational/footprint changes and moving RF/ARF assembly to Lufkin (tariff-advantaged, expected to remove roughly 10 percentage points of gross‑margin drag on those units by fiscal 2027) — take effect; they pointed to a record backlog of $175.3M (up 41.4% YoY, +7% sequentially) with defense backlog up 18% sequentially and a defense pipeline exceeding $50M providing visibility into 2026 and supporting stronger H2 revenue. In Q2 they reported $90.2M sales (+0.3% YoY; organic -7.9%), $22.4M gross profit (+3.2%), 24.8% gross margin (+70 bps), $4.7M EBITDA (-25% YoY), net income $22.4M ($1.55/share, reflecting a $21.8M tax benefit), ME&A $20.7M, free cash flow $1.2M, inventory as a percent of backlog improved ~400 bps, net debt $29M and cash $14.9M (-6.4%); management expects backlog conversion to improve working capital and cash generation as shipment patterns normalize.

Twin Disc Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Solid multi-year revenue growth and a recovery in profitability (TTM net margin ~6.3%) with manageable leverage (debt-to-equity ~0.26). However, operating margin is very thin (~1.2%), FY2025 included a small net loss, and free cash flow has recently deteriorated to roughly breakeven/slightly negative, lowering financial quality.
Income Statement
67
Positive
Balance Sheet
74
Positive
Cash Flow
45
Neutral
BreakdownTTMJun 2025Jun 2024Jun 2023Jun 2022Jun 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue348.10M340.74M295.13M276.96M242.91M218.58M
Gross Profit97.03M92.73M83.32M74.33M68.81M50.86M
EBITDA20.79M19.31M26.79M26.08M24.28M3.76M
Net Income21.80M-1.89M10.99M10.38M10.47M-29.72M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets384.01M355.56M312.06M289.18M276.52M275.41M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments14.89M16.11M20.07M13.26M12.52M12.34M
Total Debt47.96M49.20M48.22M29.44M47.12M44.97M
Total Liabilities198.84M191.17M157.00M143.66M145.34M144.75M
Stockholders Equity184.53M164.01M154.70M145.09M130.78M130.21M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-70.00K8.82M25.01M14.98M-13.04M2.06M
Operating Cash Flow16.70M23.98M33.72M22.90M-8.31M6.53M
Investing Cash Flow-34.54M-32.90M-32.07M-408.00K5.90M-2.74M
Financing Cash Flow12.64M-965.00K2.75M-19.51M4.05M-4.32M

Twin Disc Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Positive
Last Price17.09
Price Trends
50DMA
16.66
Positive
100DMA
16.53
Positive
200DMA
14.37
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
0.37
Negative
RSI
64.83
Neutral
STOCH
92.43
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For TWIN, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 17.09 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 15.89, above the 50-day MA of 16.66, and above the 200-day MA of 14.37, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.37 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 64.83 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 92.43 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for TWIN.

Twin Disc Risk Analysis

Twin Disc disclosed 18 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Twin Disc reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks

Twin Disc Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
71
Outperform
$6.02B111.032.69%0.56%6.44%101.24%
70
Outperform
$4.56B29.3811.30%1.06%5.06%-22.73%
69
Neutral
$3.87B33.0711.32%0.46%-0.96%-11.55%
63
Neutral
$10.79B15.437.44%2.01%2.89%-14.66%
63
Neutral
$259.73M2.6913.25%0.95%14.24%-96.24%
60
Neutral
$12.04B50.026.19%5.52%9.03%
* Industrials Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
TWIN
Twin Disc
18.02
11.29
167.84%
NPO
Enpro
278.15
131.77
90.03%
FELE
Franklin Electric Co
103.10
15.19
17.29%
GNRC
Generac Holdings
211.87
98.84
87.45%
KAI
Kadant
332.15
14.16
4.45%

Twin Disc Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Twin Disc posts Q2 2026 results with record backlog
Positive
Feb 4, 2026
On February 4, 2026, Twin Disc reported fiscal second-quarter 2026 results for the period ended December 26, 2025, with sales essentially flat year over year at $90.2 million but supported by strong demand in marine and propulsion systems and a re...
Financial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Twin Disc Updates Investor Presentation and Discloses Materials
Neutral
Feb 4, 2026
Twin Disc said its executive officers plan to present updated investor materials at meetings with investors, analysts and conferences on or after February 4, 2026, and that the same materials will be made available on the company’s website. ...
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Disclaimer

This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Feb 19, 2026