Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased to $34.7 million from $32.1 million, driven primarily by higher performance-based compensation accruals in the fourth quarter, along with $1.5 million of additional advertising and $1.6 million related to accelerated depreciation and write-off tied to the company’s legacy ERP system. Those costs were partially offset by restructuring actions taken in the second quarter, according to the CFO.Gross profit rose 8% year over year to $60.2 million, and gros ...

HAMILTON BEACH BRANDS HOLDING COMPANY ANNOUNCES DATES OF ITS 2025 FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR EARNINGS RELEASE AND CONFERENCE CALL [Accessibility Statement] Skip NavigationGLEN ALLEN, Va., Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company (NYSE: HBB) announced today that it will release its 2025 fourth quarter and full year financial results and file its 10-K for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, after the market close on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.The Company will host a conference ...

Core Insights - Companies heavily reliant on China for product sourcing are experiencing significant gross margin degradation due to tariffs, with micro-cap stocks seeing declines of 50-700 basis points [1] - Despite challenges, two micro-cap companies have successfully adjusted to tariffs through cost restructuring and sourcing diversification, making them appear attractively valued [2] Company Summaries Crown Crafts, Inc. (CRWS) - Crown Crafts specializes in infant, toddler, and juvenile products, with Walmart and Amazon as key customers, contributing 47% and 19% of fiscal 2025 gross sales respectively [3] - In the latest quarter, Crown Crafts faced a 3.1% decline in sales and a 70 basis point erosion in gross margin due to tariffs, yet managed to increase EPS year-over-year from $0.08 to $0.11 [4] - Administrative and marketing costs decreased by 13.6% year-over-year, with further cost savings expected from management's consolidation plan by fiscal 2027 [5] - The stock is trading at 3.2X trailing 12-month EV/EBITDA, significantly lower than industry averages, with a current dividend yield of 11.72% [6] Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company (HBB) - Hamilton Beach operates in two segments: Home and Commercial Products (74% of total revenues) and Health (26% of total revenues), with Walmart and Amazon accounting for approximately 29% and 24% of revenues respectively [7][9] - The company experienced a one-time 690 basis point hit to gross margin from tariffs but has implemented pricing actions and diversified manufacturing to mitigate future risks [10] - The Health segment's operating profit turned positive, and the premiumization strategy through the Lotus brand has shown strong sell-through performance [11] - A 15.2% year-over-year drop in revenue was attributed to trade paralysis among major retail customers, but there are signs of recovery as trade conditions stabilize [12] - The stock is currently trading at 6.26X trailing 12-month EV/EBITDA, with support around a tangible book value of $11.48/share [13] Market Context - Both companies have significant exposure to consumer spending, particularly through Walmart, which is managing macroeconomic challenges effectively [14]

Core Insights - Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE:EEX) specializes in organizing trade shows and conferences, playing a significant role in connecting businesses and fostering industry growth [1] - EEX's Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is 2.91%, which is lower than its Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) of 9.06%, indicating inefficiency in generating sufficient returns on investments [2][5] - Comparative analysis shows that peers like Byline Bancorp, Inc. and WideOpenWest, Inc. also struggle with their ROIC to WACC ratios, while Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company and Clipper Realty Inc. demonstrate more efficient capital utilization [5] Financial Performance - EEX's ROIC to WACC ratio is 0.32, indicating that it is not generating sufficient returns on its investments relative to its cost of capital [2] - Byline Bancorp, Inc. has a negative ROIC of -2.04% against a WACC of 12.86%, resulting in a ROIC to WACC ratio of -0.16 [3] - WideOpenWest, Inc. shows a slight improvement with a ROIC of 0.44% and a WACC of 6.51%, leading to a ROIC to WACC ratio of 0.07 [3] Peer Comparison - Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company has a ROIC of 15.13% and a WACC of 4.03%, resulting in a ROIC to WACC ratio of 3.75, indicating efficient capital utilization [4] - Clipper Realty Inc. stands out with a ROIC of 41.74% and a WACC of 1.88%, achieving a remarkable ROIC to WACC ratio of 22.16, showcasing its exceptional capital efficiency [4][5]

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