Farmer Brothers Coffee Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results

Core Insights - Farmer Brothers Coffee Co. reported a net loss of $4 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, an improvement from a net loss of $5 million in the same period last year [8][14] - Net sales decreased by 4.1% year-over-year to $81.6 million, down from $85.1 million [8][14] - The gross margin decreased by 400 basis points year-over-year to 39.7%, compared to 43.9% in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 [8][14] Financial Performance - Adjusted EBITDA remained flat at $1.4 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, consistent with the previous year [8][14] - Operating expenses were reduced to $35.6 million, or 43.6% of net sales, down from $40.1 million, or 47.2% of net sales, in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 [8][14] - The company achieved a gross profit of $32.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, compared to $37.3 million in the same quarter of fiscal 2025 [8][14] Operational Highlights - The company realized a nearly $4 million improvement in sales, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2025 [8] - Farmer Brothers announced a partnership with Eurest to open 50 Sum>One Coffee Roasters-branded cafes across the country [8] - The company emphasized its focus on driving top-line revenue and customer growth in fiscal 2026 [3][8] Balance Sheet and Liquidity - As of September 30, 2025, Farmer Brothers had $3.8 million in unrestricted cash and cash equivalents, with an additional $31.2 million available under its revolving credit facility [5][8] - Total current assets amounted to $87.3 million, while total liabilities were reported at $118.8 million [16][17] Market Position - Farmer Brothers Coffee Co. is a national coffee roaster and distributor, serving a diverse range of customers including independent restaurants, foodservice operators, and large institutional buyers [9] - The company's product lines include organic, Direct Trade, and sustainably produced coffee, as well as tea and culinary products [9]