Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net sales grew 23% year over year to $22.7 million in Q4 2025, with full-year revenue increasing 24% to $80.6 million compared to fiscal 2024 [4][5][19] - Gross profit margin for Q4 was 37%, exceeding the 30% target, and for the full year, it was 33%, up from 29% in the prior year [4][5][18][19] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 was $2.6 million, compared to $908,000 in Q4 2024, and for the full year, it was $6.1 million, a significant increase from $838,000 in fiscal 2024 [18][19][21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has shifted from being a product seller to a technology solutions provider, which has diversified its customer base and end markets [6][7] - Key initiatives include deepening relationships with existing customers, leveraging successes in established markets to penetrate new ones, and expanding value propositions for channel partners [8][10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Demand in targeted end markets, including aerospace, stadiums, and transportation, remains strong, with over 130 projects supported in these categories [14][15] - The aerospace and defense market continues to perform well, driven by collaboration with customers to meet stringent requirements [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to diversify end markets, drive customer penetration, and launch new products to sustain strong sales growth and profitability in fiscal 2026 [6][11] - The focus is on operational excellence and innovation aligned with market demand, with a disciplined approach to resource allocation [16][17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledges uncertainties in the overall environment but remains confident in executing the long-term strategic plan [6][12] - The expectation for fiscal 2026 is another year of growth, with a similar trajectory to fiscal 2025, despite anticipated seasonality in Q1 [28][29] Other Important Information - The company reduced net debt by $4.6 million compared to last year, with a current ratio of approximately 1.7 to 1 [21][22] - Inventory levels were managed down to $13.7 million from $14.7 million last year, reflecting operational excellence [22][23] Q&A Session Summary Question: Growth trajectory for fiscal 2026 - Management expects another year of growth, with Q1 likely being the lowest quarter of the year due to seasonality [28][29] Question: Breakdown of gross margin expansion - The gross margin increase is attributed to a combination of product mix and higher sales volume, with significant cash flow impact as sales exceed $20 million [31][32] Question: Cost increases and mitigation strategies - Cost increases are nominal and include labor and benefits, with some mitigation possible through pricing and improved sales numbers [38][39] Question: Revenue contribution from diversified markets - Approximately 50% of sales now come from telecom and wireless, with the remaining from transportation, aerospace, and other sectors [53][54] Question: Backlog and bookings analysis - Backlog is expected to hit a low point in Q1 and then increase as project-based work resumes, with Q4 bookings aligning with expectations [55][56][59]

RF Industries (NasdaqGM:RFIL) Q4 2025 Earnings call January 14, 2026 04:30 PM ET Company ParticipantsPeter Yin - CFODonni Case - Head of Investor RelationsHoward Root - Retired CEO and Co-FounderRay Bibisi - President and COORob Dawson - CEOConference Call ParticipantsSteve Kohl - AnalystMatthew Maus - Equity Research AnalystOperatorPlease note, this conference is being recorded. I will now turn the conference over to your host, Donnie Case, Investor Relations. You may begin.Donni CaseThank you, John, and g ...

RF Industries (NasdaqGM:RFIL) Q4 2025 Earnings call January 14, 2026 04:30 PM ET Speaker0Please note, this conference is being recorded. I will now turn the conference over to your host, Donnie Case, Investor Relations. You may begin.Speaker3Thank you, John, and good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to RF Industries' fiscal fourth quarter and year-end 2025 earnings conference call. With me today are RFI's Chief Executive Officer, Rob Dawson, President and COO, Ray Bibisi, and CFO, Peter Yin. We issued our p ...

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