STATESVILLE, N.C., Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kewaunee Scientific Corporation (NASDAQ: KEQU) today announced that the Company plans to release its first quarter fiscal year 2026 financial results on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 after the close of trading. This information will be available on the Company's website www.kewaunee.com after the release. Contact: Donald T. Gardner III 704/871-3274 Founded in 1906, Kewaunee Scientific Corporation is a recognized global leader in the design, manufacture, and i ...

Core Viewpoint - Kewaunee Scientific Corporation has demonstrated significant growth in both revenue and earnings for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025, outperforming the S&P 500 index during the same period [1][2][3]. Revenue & Earnings Performance - Fiscal fourth-quarter net sales increased by 36.1% to $77.1 million from $56.7 million year-over-year [2]. - Adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) rose by 25.8% to $1.95 from $1.55 [2]. - For fiscal 2025, net sales totaled $240.5 million, an 18% increase from $203.8 million in the previous year [3]. - Adjusted diluted EPS for the year rose by 28.2% to $5.37 from $4.19 [3]. Segment Highlights - Domestic operations saw a 54.7% increase in fiscal fourth-quarter sales to $55.5 million from $35.9 million [4]. - International sales grew by 3.9% year-over-year in the fiscal fourth quarter to $21.7 million [5]. - The corporate segment reported an adjusted EBITDA loss of $1.4 million, widening from a loss of $956,000 the previous year [6]. Management Commentary - The CEO attributed the strong performance to effective strategy execution and heightened customer demand [7]. - The company acknowledged macroeconomic challenges but highlighted its adaptable culture and partnerships as strengths [8]. Drivers Behind the Results - The acquisition of Nu Aire significantly contributed to revenue and earnings growth, with adjusted operating profit reaching $9.8 million from $5.6 million in the prior year [9]. - The fiscal fourth-quarter adjusted gross profit surged by 69% to $24.7 million from $14.6 million [10]. Guidance - Management expressed optimism for continued growth through organic initiatives and potential future acquisitions [12]. Other Developments - Kewaunee completed the acquisition of Nu Aire on November 1, 2024, which is expected to generate long-term synergies despite short-term costs [13]. - The acquisition led to an increase in long-term debt and a rise in the debt-to-equity ratio to 0.99-to-1 from 0.70-to-1 the previous year [14].