Shares of Oil-Dri Corporation of America (ODC) have underperformed the broader market following the release of its first-quarter fiscal 2026 results. Shares of Oil-Dri have declined 6.7% since reporting results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026. This compares to the S&P 500 index’s 0.1% rise over the same time frame. Over the past month, the stock has declined 12.6% against the S&P 500’s 1.2% growth, reflecting investor caution despite the company delivering one of its strongest quarterly profit results ...

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CHICAGO, Dec. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Oil-Dri Corporation of America (NYSE: ODC) today declared a two and a half-cent increase in the Company’s quarterly cash dividend per share of Common Stock, representing a 14% gain over the previous quarter. This marks the second time in calendar year 2025 that the Company raised the dividend. The approved dividends will be $0.205 per share of the Company’s Common Stock and $0.153 per share of the Company’s Class B Stock. “This dividend in ...

Oil-Dri of America (NYSE:ODC) Q1 2026 Earnings Call December 09, 2025 10:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsLeslie Garber - Director of Investor RelationsSusan Kreh - CFONone - Video Narrator 1None - Video Narrator 2Bruce Patsey - VP of Fluids PurificationLaura Scheland - VP and General Manager of Consumer ProductsTony Parker - Vp, General Counsel, and SecretaryDaniel Jaffee - President and CEOWade Robey - VP of AgricultureAaron Christiansen - VP of OperationsMervyn D'Souza - VP of Research and DevelopmentOperato ...

Oil-Dri of America (NYSE:ODC) Q1 2026 Earnings Call December 09, 2025 10:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsLeslie Garber - Director of Investor RelationsSusan Kreh - CFONone - Video Narrator 1None - Video Narrator 2Bruce Patsey - VP of Fluids PurificationLaura Scheland - VP and General Manager of Consumer ProductsTony Parker - Vp, General Counsel, and SecretaryDaniel Jaffee - President and CEOWade Robey - VP of AgricultureAaron Christiansen - VP of OperationsMervyn D'Souza - VP of Research and DevelopmentOperato ...

Oil-Dri of America (NYSE:ODC) Q1 2026 Earnings Call December 09, 2025 10:30 AM ET Speaker9Welcome to the annual meeting for Oil-Dri Corporation of America. Our host for today's call is Leslie Garber, Director of Investor Relations at Oil-Dri. I will now turn the call over to your host, Leslie Garber. You may begin.Speaker0Good morning and welcome to Oil-Dri Corporation of America's 2025 annual meeting of stockholders. My name is Leslie Garber, and I am the Director of Investor Relations at Oil-Dri. Similar ...

Financial Performance - Consolidated net sales for Q1 FY 2026 were $120.5 million, a 6% decrease from $127.9 million in Q1 FY 2025[4] - Net income for Q1 FY 2026 was $15.5 million, down 6% from $16.4 million in the same period last year[13] - EBITDA for Q1 FY 2026 totaled $23.6 million, reflecting a 10% decrease compared to $26.2 million in Q1 FY 2025[11] - The B2B Products Group reported revenues of $44.3 million, a 9% decline from the prior year's record levels[15] - The R&W Products Group's revenues were $76.2 million, down 4% from the previous year's record, driven by a decline in volume[17] - Gross profit for Q1 FY 2026 was $35.5 million, representing a 13% decline from the prior year, with gross margins at 29.5%[8] - Net sales for the three months ended October 31, 2025, were $120,486, a decrease of 5.7% compared to $127,945 in the same period of 2024[31] - Gross profit margin decreased to 29.5% in Q1 2025 from 31.9% in Q1 2024, with gross profit amounting to $35,495 compared to $40,780[31] - Net income for Q1 2025 was $15,456, a decline of 5.6% from $16,376 in Q1 2024, maintaining a net income margin of 12.8%[31] - EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $23,641, down from $26,167 in Q1 2024, indicating a decline of 9.7%[37] Expenses and Liabilities - Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by 5% to $18.5 million compared to $19.6 million in the same period last year[9] - Operating income for the B2B Products Group was $13.6 million, down 20% from $17.1 million in Q1 FY 2025[16] - Total current assets decreased to $170,076 as of October 31, 2025, from $177,383 as of July 31, 2025[33] - Total liabilities decreased to $114,196 as of October 31, 2025, from $132,617 as of July 31, 2025[33] Cash Flow and Dividends - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of Q1 FY 2026 totaled $42.4 million, down from $50.5 million at the end of FY 2025[14] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $42,384 from $50,458, reflecting a net decrease of $8,074 in cash during the quarter[35] - The company paid dividends of $2,444 in Q1 2025, compared to $2,096 in Q1 2024, representing an increase of 16.6%[35] - The company reported a decrease in accounts receivable by $3,077, improving cash flow from operations[35] Sales Performance - Domestic cat litter sales, excluding co-packaging, were $56.2 million, a 6% decline year-over-year[18] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $42,384 from $50,458, reflecting a net decrease of $8,074 in cash during the quarter[35] - The book value per share outstanding increased to $19.14 from $18.76, reflecting a growth of 2.0%[33]

Financial Performance - Net sales for the three months ended October 31, 2025, were $120.486 million, a decrease of 5.7% compared to $127.945 million for the same period in 2024[15] - Gross profit for the same period was $35.495 million, down 13.5% from $40.780 million year-over-year[15] - Net income for the three months ended October 31, 2025, was $15.456 million, a decline of 5.6% compared to $16.376 million in the prior year[15] - Earnings per share for common stock were $1.14 for the three months ended October 31, 2025, compared to $1.21 for the same period in 2024, reflecting a decrease of 5.8%[15] - Operating income for the three months ended October 31, 2025, was $26.033 million, down from $30.487 million in the prior year[80] - The Business to Business Products Group reported net sales of $44,286,000 for the three months ended October 31, 2025, down from $48,415,000 in 2024, a decrease of 4.7%[80] - The Retail and Wholesale Products Group achieved net sales of $76,200,000 for the three months ended October 31, 2025, compared to $79,530,000 in 2024, a decline of 4.4%[80] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of October 31, 2025, were $380.723 million, down from $391.677 million as of July 31, 2025, representing a decrease of 2.4%[11] - Total liabilities decreased to $114.196 million as of October 31, 2025, from $132.617 million as of July 31, 2025, a reduction of 13.9%[14] - Stockholders' equity increased to $266.527 million as of October 31, 2025, compared to $259.060 million as of July 31, 2025, an increase of 2.9%[14] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period totaled $42,384,000, an increase from $13,506,000 year-over-year[25] - Cash equivalents decreased to $28.6 million as of October 31, 2025, down from $35.3 million as of July 31, 2025[59] - The estimated fair value of debt was $40.8 million as of October 31, 2025, slightly up from $40.3 million as of July 31, 2025[61] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - Dividends declared per share for common stock increased to $0.180 from $0.155 year-over-year, reflecting a growth of 16.1%[15] - Dividends paid during the period amounted to $2,444,000, an increase of 16.6% from $2,096,000 in the previous year[22] - The company declared dividends of $0.180 per share for Common Stock and $0.135 per share for Class B Stock for the three months ended October 31, 2025[15] Cash Flow and Expenditures - Net cash provided by operating activities was $10,349,000, down from $10,919,000, reflecting a decrease of 5.2%[22] - Capital expenditures for the period were $9,066,000, a reduction of 29.5% compared to $12,817,000 in the previous year[22] - The company experienced a net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of $8,074 thousand for the three months ended October 31, 2025, compared to a decrease of $10,975 thousand in the same period of 2024[22] Stock and Compensation - Average shares outstanding for diluted common stock increased to 13.927 million for the three months ended October 31, 2025, compared to 13.811 million in the prior year[15] - Stock-based compensation expense increased to $1.1 million for the three months ended October 31, 2025, from $0.9 million in the same period of 2024[84] - The total number of non-vested restricted stock outstanding as of October 31, 2025, was 611,000 shares, with a weighted average grant date fair value of $33.31 per share[85] Inventory and Receivables - Accounts receivable as of October 31, 2025, was $66,500,000, compared to $62,200,000 as of July 31, 2024, indicating a year-over-year increase of 7.4%[35] - Total inventories increased to $56.645 million as of October 31, 2025, compared to $51.594 million as of July 31, 2025, with finished goods valued at $32.214 million[58] Operating Segments and Expenses - Selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) include various costs such as salaries, marketing, and research and development, impacting overall profitability[48] - The company has two reportable operating segments: Retail and Wholesale Products Group, and Business to Business Products Group, with distinct customer bases and product offerings[77] Accounting and Compliance - The company is currently evaluating the impact of recently issued accounting standards on its financial disclosures, including ASU No. 2023-09 and ASU No. 2024-03[51][52] - The company has adopted new accounting standards requiring enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses and income tax information[50][51]

CHICAGO, Dec. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oil-Dri Corporation of America (NYSE: ODC), producer and marketer of sorbent mineral products, today announced results for its first quarter of fiscal year 2026. First Quarter (in thousands, except per share amounts)Ended October 31, 20252024Change Consolidated Results Net Sales$ 120,486$ 127,945<td style="max-width:10%; width:10%; min-width: ...

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