Flux Power Appoints Stuart “Stu” Jacover as Vice President of Sales, Material Handling
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Flux Power (NASDAQ:FLUX) appointed industry veteran Stuart “Stu” Jacover as Vice President of Sales, Material Handling, effective May 26, 2026. He brings over 30 years of experience in dealer networks, OEM partnerships, and national account leadership across North America.
Jacover will oversee material handling sales strategy, dealer engagement, national account growth, and customer expansion as Flux Power seeks to accelerate adoption of its lithium-ion energy storage solutions and fleet management software. His background includes senior roles at Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas, Toyota Material Handling North America, Hoist, Hyster Company, and Exide Technologies.
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News Market Reaction – FLUX
In the May 26 session, FLUX gained 2.94%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +5.4% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -9.0% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 9 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 07 | Q3 2026 earnings | Negative | -20.8% | Revenue dropped to $6.6M with widened losses and weak demand. |
| Apr 29 | Earnings call notice | Neutral | -2.5% | Announced timing and access details for Q3 2026 results call. |
| Apr 16 | Sustainability award | Positive | -2.4% | Won Innovation in Sustainability Award for lithium-ion and SkyEMS. |
| Apr 07 | MODEX 2026 showcase | Positive | -5.1% | Highlighted SkyEMS upgrades and SOH patent at MODEX 2026. |
| Feb 12 | Q2 2026 earnings | Positive | -18.3% | Reported first GAAP net income on growing revenue and margins. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Positive or milestone news (awards, strong earnings) has often coincided with negative next-day moves, while weaker Q3 results saw a larger selloff aligned with fundamentals.
Over the last six months, Flux Power has mixed fundamentals with notable recognition. Fiscal Q2 2026 delivered first-ever GAAP net income on $14.1M revenue, yet shares fell 18.25%. Subsequent MODEX 2026 announcements and a sustainability award also saw negative reactions of 5.13% and 2.44%. The sharp Q3 2026 revenue drop to $6.6M drove a 20.77% decline, aligning with weaker results. Against this backdrop of operational volatility and often-negative market responses, today’s leadership hire fits into efforts to strengthen sales execution in material handling.
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Industry Veteran Brings More Than 30 Years of Dealer Network, OEM, and National Account Leadership Experience to Accelerate Growth Across North America
VISTA, Calif., May 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flux Power, a developer of advanced lithium-ion energy storage solutions and intelligent fleet management software for material handling and airport ground support equipment, today announced the appointment of Stu Jacover as Vice President of Sales, Material Handling.
Jacover brings more than 30 years of sales leadership, dealer network development, and strategic business growth experience across the material handling industry. Throughout his career, he has led multi-million-dollar sales organizations, expanded OEM partnerships, and driven market share growth across North America.
In his new role, Jacover will lead Flux Power’s material handling sales strategy, dealer engagement, national account growth, and customer expansion initiatives as the company continues accelerating adoption of lithium-ion energy solutions throughout the industry.
“Stuart’s deep understanding of the material handling landscape, combined with his proven track record in dealer development and enterprise sales leadership, makes him an exceptional addition to the Flux Power team,” said Krishna Vanka, Chief Executive Officer of Flux Power. “His experience working with leading OEMs and national accounts will help strengthen our market position and support the next phase of our growth.”
Prior to joining Flux Power, Jacover served as General Manager, National Accounts at Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas, where he managed a multi-million dollar national sales portfolio and led strategic account operations across North America. He also held senior leadership roles at Toyota Material Handling North America, Hoist Lift Truck Manufacturing, Hyster Company, and Exide Technologies.
“I’m excited to join Flux Power at such an important time in the company’s growth,” said Jacover. “Flux Power’s commitment to innovation, customer partnership, and operational excellence aligns perfectly with where the material handling industry is headed. I look forward to working with the team to help customers transition to smarter, more efficient lithium-ion solutions.”
Jacover’s background includes extensive experience in dealer channel strategy, national account development, and commercial operations. His accomplishments include negotiating major distribution agreements, expanding regional market share, and building high-performing sales organizations across the industrial and material handling sectors.
About Flux Power
Flux Power (NASDAQ: FLUX) designs, manufactures, and sells advanced lithium-ion energy storage solutions for electrification of a range of industrial and commercial sectors including material handling and airport ground support equipment (GSE). Flux Power’s lithium-ion battery packs, including the proprietary battery management system (BMS) and telemetry, provide customers with a better performing, lower cost of ownership, and more environmentally friendly alternative, in many instances, to traditional lead acid and propane-based solutions. Lithium-ion battery packs reduce CO2 emissions and help improve sustainability and ESG metrics for fleets. For more information, please visit www.fluxpower.com.
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