Orion(US:OESX) Globenewswire·2025-11-05 12:00Core Insights - Orion Energy Systems reported a total revenue of $19.9 million for Q2'26, reflecting a slight increase of 2.6% compared to $19.4 million in Q2'25 [4][18]. - The company achieved a gross profit margin of 31.0%, up 790 basis points from 23.1% in the same quarter last year, driven by improved product and project mix [4][19]. - Orion's net loss improved significantly to $(0.6) million in Q2'26 from $(3.6) million in Q2'25, with net loss per share improving to $(0.17) from $(1.10) [4][20]. - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2'26 was $0.5 million, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of positive adjusted EBITDA, compared to a loss of $(1.4) million in Q2'25 [5][20]. Financial Performance - LED Lighting Revenue decreased by 2% to $10.7 million in Q2'26 from $10.8 million in Q2'25 [2][25]. - EV Charging Revenue increased by 1% to $4.8 million compared to $4.7 million in Q2'25 [2][25]. - Maintenance Revenue saw a significant increase of 18%, reaching $4.5 million in Q2'26 from $3.8 million in Q2'25 [2][25]. - Total operating expenses decreased to $6.4 million in Q2'26 from $7.7 million in Q2'25, reflecting ongoing cost containment efforts [19]. Business Highlights - The company secured $11 million in public sector lighting contracts and $7 million in LED lighting contracts with major automotive industry clients [7][14]. - In the EV Charging segment, Orion booked $8.5 million in contracts, including installations for the Boston Public School system and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation [13][9]. - Orion expanded its Voltrek EV Charging field sales and service presence to the Southeastern United States, establishing a new office in Jacksonville, FL [15]. - The company anticipates continued growth and profitability in the second half of the fiscal year, reiterating its FY 2026 revenue growth outlook of approximately 5% to $84 million [10][11]. Balance Sheet and Cash Flow - Orion generated $1.3 million in cash from operating activities in the first six months of FY'26, compared to a $2.5 million use in FY'25 [21]. - The company paid down $1.25 million on its revolving credit facility, reducing outstanding borrowings to $5.75 million as of September 30, 2025 [21]. - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of Q2'26 were $5.155 million, down from $5.972 million at the beginning of the period [33][35]. CEO Commentary - CEO Sally Washlow expressed satisfaction with the company's performance in Q2, highlighting solid accomplishments across all business lines and positive indicators for the remainder of the fiscal year [6][10]. - The CEO noted that the company is experiencing macro tailwinds in the lighting business, with construction planning significantly ahead of last year [7].