Superior Group of Companies Reports Fourth Quarter 2025 Results

Core Insights - The company reported a solid fourth quarter for 2025, with net sales of $146.6 million, an increase from $145.4 million in the same quarter of the previous year, and a net income of $3.5 million compared to $2.1 million in the prior year [1][3] - The CEO highlighted a 19% year-over-year growth in EBITDA, reaching $8.6 million, and emphasized the company's focus on driving efficiencies and cost containment to strengthen its position in uncertain times [2][3] - The company provided a positive outlook for 2026, forecasting net sales between $572 million and $585 million, and earnings per diluted share in the range of $0.54 to $0.66, up from $0.46 in 2025 [4] Financial Performance - For Q4 2025, net sales increased to $146.6 million, with a pretax income of $4.1 million, up from $2.5 million in Q4 2024 [3][10] - Net income for Q4 2025 was $3.5 million or $0.23 per diluted share, compared to $2.1 million or $0.13 per diluted share in Q4 2024 [3][11] - The company achieved an EBITDA of $8.6 million for Q4 2025, reflecting a growth from $7.3 million in Q4 2024, resulting in an EBITDA margin of 5.9% [3][19] 2026 Outlook - The company anticipates full-year 2026 net sales to be between $572 million and $585 million, representing growth from $566.2 million in 2025 [4] - Earnings per diluted share are expected to rise to a range of $0.54 to $0.66, compared to $0.46 in 2025 [4] Segment Performance - For Q4 2025, net sales by segment included $96.9 million from Branded Products, $28.8 million from Healthcare Apparel, and $21.7 million from Contact Centers [21] - The gross margin for Q4 2025 was $54.0 million, with selling and administrative expenses totaling $48.6 million [21][24] - Segment EBITDA for Q4 2025 was $8.6 million, with Branded Products contributing $11.0 million, Healthcare Apparel $0.6 million, and Contact Centers $2.5 million [21][24]