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Graham (GHM) Q1 Orders Soar 120%
The Motley Foolยท 2025-08-05 22:01
Core Viewpoint - Graham reported a significant improvement in profitability for Q1 FY2026, with non-GAAP EPS of $0.45 exceeding analyst estimates, but GAAP revenue fell short of expectations at $55.5 million [1][2]. Financial Performance - Non-GAAP EPS increased by 36% year-over-year, from $0.33 in Q1 FY2025 to $0.45 in Q1 FY2026 [2][6]. - GAAP revenue was $55.5 million, which was below the expected $63.4 million, despite an 11% year-over-year increase [2][5]. - Gross margin improved to 26.5%, up 1.7 percentage points from the previous year, while operating margin rose to 8.9% compared to 6.5% in Q1 FY2025 [2][5]. - Adjusted EBITDA climbed 33% to $6.8 million [2][6]. Orders and Backlog - The total order figure reached $125.9 million, more than doubling compared to the same quarter last year, resulting in a record book-to-bill ratio of 2.3x [7][11]. - Backlog increased by 22% year-over-year to $482.9 million, with approximately 87% tied to Defense projects [7][11]. Business Strategy - Graham focuses on expanding into new markets, innovation, and deepening ties to U.S. defense programs while maintaining financial discipline [4][3]. - The integration of P3 Technologies has enhanced capabilities in turbomachinery, allowing for novel project pursuits [12]. Future Guidance - The company maintains its FY2026 guidance, projecting net sales between $225 million and $235 million and adjusted EBITDA of $22 million to $28 million [14]. - Capital expenditures for FY2026 are planned between $15 million and $18 million, targeting 8-10% annual organic revenue growth [14].