Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q3 fiscal 2026, consolidated revenue decreased by 7% to $7.1 million compared to $7.6 million in Q3 fiscal 2025 [4][8] - Consolidated gross profit totaled $0.4 million, a decrease of $0.6 million from the previous year [5][8] - Net loss for Q3 was $1.5 million, or $0.15 per share, reflecting ongoing challenges [9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Stadco's revenue was $2.9 million with an operating loss of $1.2 million, which is $0.6 million higher in losses compared to the same period last year [4][5] - Ranor's revenue was $4.4 million with an operating profit of $1.5 million, consistent with prior year results [5][11] - Stadco experienced a decline in gross margin due to lower revenue and higher provisions for contract losses [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a strong backlog of $46 million, which includes only the funded portions of customer purchase orders [6][14] - The total of completed funded grant money from U.S. Navy submarine programs exceeded $24 million, representing over 50% of TechPrecision's market cap of $45.5 million [6][14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to secure enduring partnerships with customers, particularly in the defense sector, to enhance revenue and profitability [14] - There is a focus on transitioning from one-time contracts to repeat orders to improve scalability and profitability [62] - The management is actively working to eliminate risks associated with legacy contracts and is targeting to improve Stadco's performance [15][39] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the unexpected challenges faced in Q3, including delays in customer-furnished materials and unfavorable project mix [4][30] - There is optimism about future revenue growth and profitability, with plans to build on existing customer relationships and capture new business opportunities [14][28] - Management expressed a commitment to improving operational performance and addressing legacy contract issues [39][62] Other Important Information - The company continues to manage cash flow actively, with net cash provided by operating and investing activities totaling $0.6 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2025 [10] - Total debt decreased to $6.7 million as of December 31, 2025, down from $7.4 million [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: How much more in the way of bad contracts does Stadco have left to work through? - Management indicated that they are working to quantify the remaining legacy contracts and are actively managing loss provisions [19][21] Question: What is the plan to drive revenue beyond the current $7 million-$9 million range? - Management stated that they are filling the backlog with new business that is priced better and are working closely with key customers like Sikorsky to ensure profitability [27][28] Question: Are there contractual protections in place to mitigate risks from customer delays? - Management confirmed that there are some protections in place, but acknowledged the need to strengthen them in future contracts [53][54] Question: How does the company plan to achieve scalability given the specialized nature of its operations? - Management emphasized the importance of focusing on repeat orders and long-term programs to enhance scalability and operational efficiency [61][62]