Core Viewpoint - Air T, Inc. (AIRT) reported mixed financial results for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, with revenue growth but increased net losses, highlighting both strengths in certain segments and weaknesses in others [1][2][7]. Revenue and Earnings Performance - AIRT reported revenues of $70.9 million for Q1 fiscal 2026, a 6.7% increase from $66.4 million in the prior-year quarter [2] - The company posted a net loss of $1.6 million, compared to a loss of $0.3 million in the same quarter last year, with loss per share widening to $0.61 from $0.12 [2] - Operating income improved to $0.4 million from a loss of $0.6 million in the prior-year quarter [2] Segment Results - Ground Support Equipment and Digital Solutions showed strong contributions, while Commercial Aircraft, Engines, and Parts experienced weakness [3] - Overnight Air Cargo revenues increased by 0.7% to $30.6 million, but adjusted EBITDA decreased by 17.2% to $1.6 million due to lower maintenance margins [5] - Ground Support Equipment revenues surged by 104.9% to $15.1 million, with adjusted EBITDA turning positive at $1.4 million from a loss of $0.5 million [5] - The Commercial Aircraft, Engines, and Parts segment saw revenues decline by 16.3% to $21.9 million, primarily due to weaker component sales, with adjusted EBITDA down 54.7% to $0.8 million [6] - Digital Solutions revenues rose by 24.9% to $2.1 million, narrowing adjusted EBITDA loss to $0.1 million from $0.3 million [6] Key Business Metrics - Adjusted EBITDA was $1.5 million, up 71.1% from $0.9 million in the prior year [4] - Investment balance in equity method investees increased to $19.9 million from $19 million at the end of March 2025 [4] Management Commentary - Chairman and CEO Nick Swenson expressed satisfaction with the company's performance and highlighted strategic initiatives for long-term value creation, particularly in Ground Support Equipment and Digital Solutions [7] Factors Influencing Performance - Revenue growth was driven by strong demand for deicing trucks in Ground Support Equipment, which more than doubled sales compared to the prior year [8] - Overnight Air Cargo performance remained steady, supported by FedEx-related operations, although profitability declined due to lower-margin maintenance activities [8] - Digital Solutions benefited from customer acquisition momentum in subscription software [8] Expense and Non-Operating Results - Consolidated operating expenses increased by 5.1% year over year, mainly due to higher costs in Ground Support Equipment [9] - Non-operating results were less favorable, with a non-operating loss of $1.3 million compared to income of $0.7 million in the prior year, attributed to higher interest expenses and weaker contributions from equity method investments [9] Strategic Developments - On May 15, 2025, AIRT's subsidiary Mountain Air Cargo acquired Royal Aircraft Services for $1.2 million, integrating it into the Overnight Air Cargo segment [12] - On July 15, 2025, Contrail's subsidiary sold two Airbus A321 aircraft for over $18 million, transferring lease obligations to the buyer, reflecting ongoing portfolio restructuring [12]