Kimball Electronics(US:KE)2025-11-06 15:00Financial Performance - Net sales for the company were $366 million, a 2% decrease compared to Q1 fiscal 2025[11, 13] - Gross margin rate in the first quarter was 7.9%, a 160 bps increase compared to the same period of fiscal 2025[27, 29] - Adjusted operating income was $17.5 million, or 4.8% of net sales, compared to $12.6 million, or 3.4% of net sales last year[37] - Borrowings at September 30, 2025, were $138 million, down $108 million, or 44%, from a year ago[51, 53] Segment Performance - Medical sales were $102 million, up 13% compared to the same period last year, representing 28% of total company revenue[14] - Automotive sales were $164 million, down 10% compared to the first quarter of last year, representing 45% of total company sales[16, 18] - Industrial sales totaled $100 million, a 1% decrease compared to Q1 last year, representing 27% of total company sales[19, 22] Fiscal Year 2026 Guidance - The company is reiterating its guidance for fiscal 2026, with net sales of $1.35 - $1.45 billion[55] - Adjusted operating income is expected to be 4.0% - 4.25% of net sales[55] - Capital expenditures are projected to be $50 - $60 million[55]