Gencor Releases Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results

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Gencor Industries (NYSE American: GENC) reported its Q2 fiscal 2025 results with net revenue of $38.2 million, down 6.1% from $40.7 million in Q2 2024. Gross profit margins slightly decreased to 29.7% from 30.3% due to higher material costs.

For the six months ended March 31, 2025, the company achieved net revenue of $69.6 million and net income of $9.9 million ($0.68 per share), compared to revenue of $66.7 million and net income of $10.5 million ($0.72 per share) in the same period of 2024. The company maintains a strong financial position with $143.7 million in cash and marketable securities and no debt. However, backlog decreased to $27.8 million from $50.4 million year-over-year.

Positive

• Strong cash position of $143.7 million, up from $115.4 million in September 2024
• Six-month revenue increased to $69.6 million from $66.7 million year-over-year
• Operating income for six months improved to $11.1 million from $10.5 million
• Company maintains zero debt position
• Reduced operating expenses through lower headcount and SG&A costs

Negative

• Q2 revenue declined 6.1% year-over-year to $38.2 million
• Gross profit margins decreased to 29.7% from 30.3% due to higher material costs
• Backlog significantly decreased to $27.8 million from $50.4 million year-over-year
• Net income per share for six months declined to $0.68 from $0.72 year-over-year
• Higher effective tax rate of 26.0% compared to 23.0% in previous year

Insights

Financial Analyst

Gencor shows mixed Q2 results with lower quarterly revenue but stronger cash position; backlog decline signals potential headwinds ahead.

Gencor's Q2 fiscal 2025 results present a mixed financial picture with quarterly revenue declining 6.1% to $38.2 million year-over-year, while maintaining relatively stable earnings per share at $0.42. The company managed to partially offset lower revenue through reduced operating expenses, particularly in product engineering (down $212,000) and SG&A (down $165,000).

Looking at the six-month performance, there's a more positive story with revenue growing to $69.6 million from $66.7 million, representing a modest increase despite the Q2 decline. This suggests Q1 significantly outperformed, consistent with management's comments about a stronger-than-typical first quarter.

What's particularly noteworthy is Gencor's exceptional balance sheet strength. Cash and marketable securities surged to $143.7 million from $115.4 million in September 2024 - a 24.5% increase in just six months. With zero debt and $193.2 million in net working capital, the company maintains substantial financial flexibility.

However, the sharp decline in backlog is concerning - falling to $27.8 million from $50.4 million year-over-year, representing a 44.8% decrease. This substantial backlog reduction signals potential revenue challenges in coming quarters, as backlog typically converts to future revenue. The sequential improvement in net other income (up $748,000 from Q2 2024) stemmed largely from higher interest income and better performance of marketable securities, helping cushion the impact of operational declines.

The subtle shift in gross margin from 30.3% to 29.7% due to higher material costs bears watching, though the impact remains relatively minimal for now. Management's forward-looking comments suggest they anticipate a return to more normal market conditions for the remainder of 2025, focusing on market growth and manufacturing efficiency improvements.

ORLANDO, Fla., July 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gencor Industries, Inc. (the “Company” or “Gencor”) (NYSE American: GENC) announced today net revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 of $38,204,000 decreased 6.1% from net revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 of $40,676,000. Revenue from contract equipment sales recognized at a point in time decreased slightly in the quarter ended March 31, 2025. As a percent of sales, gross profit margins were 29.7% in the quarter ended March 31, 2025, compared to 30.3% in the quarter ended March 31, 2024 due to a marginally higher material costs.

Product engineering and development expenses decreased $212,000 to $681,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, as compared to $893,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, due to reduced headcount. Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses decreased to $4,192,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, compared to $4,357,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 due to reduced commissions on lower revenues.

The Company had operating income of $6,480,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 as compared to $7,072,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. The decrease in operating income was due primarily to lower revenues in the quarter ended March 31, 2025.

For the quarter ended March 31, 2025, the Company had net other income of $1,756,000 compared to $1,008,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.   Included in net other income for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 were net realized and unrealized gains on marketable securities of $598,000 compared to $205,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

The effective income tax rates for the quarters ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024 were 26.0% and 23.0%, respectively. Net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was $6,095,000, or $0.42 per basic and diluted common share, compared to net income of $6,222,000, or $0.42 per basic and diluted common share for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

For the six months ended March 31, 2025 the Company had net revenue of $69,620,000 and net income of $9,912,000, or $0.68 per basic and diluted common share, compared to net revenue of $66,694,000 and net income of $10,548,000 or $0.72 per basic and diluted common share for the six months ended March 31, 2024.

At March 31, 2025, the Company had $143.7 million of cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities compared to $115.4 million at September 30, 2024. Net working capital was $193.2 million at March 31, 2025 compared to $182.2 million at September 30, 2024. The Company had no short-term or long-term debt outstanding at March 31, 2025.

The Company’s backlog was $27.8 million at March 31, 2025 compared to $50.4 million at March 31, 2024.

Marc Elliott, Gencor’s President, commented, “We are pleased with the significant increase in revenues in our first quarter, which is traditionally our lowest revenue quarter of the year. Although second quarter revenues were slightly lower, our overall six-month year-over-year performance attained approximately $70 million net revenue and $11 million in operating income, a marked increase over fiscal 2024. As we enter a more traditional market for the remainder of 2025, we will continue to focus on our mission of market growth, and improved manufacturing efficiency while delivering high quality products and services to our customers. ”

Gencor Industries, Inc. is a diversified heavy machinery manufacturer for the production of highway construction materials and equipment and environmental control machinery and equipment used in a variety of applications.

GENCOR INDUSTRIES, INC. Condensed Consolidated Income Statements  (Unaudited)
	For the Quarters Ended March 31,						For the Six Months Ended March 31,
	2025			2024			2025			2024
Net revenue	$38,204,000			$40,676,000			$69,620,000			$66,694,000
Cost of goods sold	26,851,000			28,354,000			49,599,000			46,838,000
Gross profit	11,353,000			12,322,000			20,021,000			19,856,000
Operating expenses:
Product engineering and development	681,000			893,000			1,357,000			1,694,000
Selling, general and administrative	4,192,000			4,357,000			7,560,000			7,707,000
Total operating expenses	4,873,000			5,250,000			8,917,000			9,401,000
Operating income	6,480,000			7,072,000			11,104,000			10,455,000
Other income (expense), net:
Interest and dividend income, net of fees	1,158,000			803,000			2,147,000			1,519,000
Net realized and unrealized gains on marketable securities	598,000			205,000			143,000			1,724,000
Total other income (expense), net	1,756,000			1,008,000			2,290,000			3,243,000
Income before income tax expense	8,236,000			8,080,000			13,394,000			13,698,000
Income tax expense	2,141,000			1,858,000			3,482,000			3,150,000
Net income	$6,095,000			$6,222,000			$9,912,000			$10,548,000
Net income per common share – basic and diluted	$0.42			$0.42			$0.68			$0.72

GENCOR INDUSTRIES, INC. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
ASSETS	March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)			September 30, 2024
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$52,270,000			$25,482,000
Marketable securities at fair value (cost of $90,481,000 at March 31, 2025 and $88,777,000 at September 30, 2024)	91,405,000			89,927,000
Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses of $498,000 at March 31, 2025 and $390,000 at September 30, 2024	5,155,000			1,980,000
Contract assets	4,380,000			9,339,000
Inventories, net	55,092,000			63,762,000
Prepaid expenses	841,000			2,352,000
Total current assets	209,143,000			192,842,000
Property and equipment, net	10,726,000			11,472,000
Deferred income taxes	3,483,000			3,424,000
Other long-term assets	575,000			383,000
Total Assets	$223,927,000			$208,121,000
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$3,552,000			$2,001,000
Customer deposits	5,550,000			5,018,000
Contract liabilities	2,796,000			-
Accrued expenses	3,676,000			3,255,000
Current operating lease liabilities	366,000			330,000
Total current liabilities	15,940,000			10,604,000
Unrecognized tax benefits	1,778,000			1,376,000
Non-current operating lease liabilities	156,000			-
Total liabilities	17,874,000			11,980,000
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, par value $.10 per share; 300,000 shares authorized; none issued	-			-
Common stock, par value $.10 per share; 15,000,000 shares authorized; 12,338,845 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2025 and September 30, 2024	1,234,000			1,234,000
Class B Stock, par value $.10 per share; 6,000,000 shares authorized; 2,318,857 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2025 and September 30, 2024	232,000			232,000
Capital in excess of par value	12,590,000			12,590,000
Retained earnings	191,997,000			182,085,000
Total shareholders’ equity	206,053,000			196,141,000
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	$223,927,000			$208,121,000

Caution Concerning Forward Looking Statements - This press release and our other communications and statements may contain certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), including statements about the Company’s beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, estimates, projections and intentions. These statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. The Company’s actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the Company’s forward-looking statements depending on a variety of important factors, including the financial condition of the Company’s customers, changes in the economic and competitive environments, demand for the Company’s products and the timing and consequences of the delays in the Company’s regaining compliance with its SEC filing obligations. In addition, the impact of (i) the U.S. government’s recent tariff announcements, (ii) the invasion by Russia into Ukraine, and (iii) the conflict between Israel and Hamas, including hostilities involving Iran, as well as actions taken by other countries, including the U.S., in response to such tariff announcements and conflicts, could result in a disruption in our supply chain and higher costs of our products. The words “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “target,” “goal,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

For information concerning these factors and related matters, see the following sections of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2024: (a) Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” and (b) Part II, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”. However, other factors besides those referenced could adversely affect the Company’s results, and you should not consider any such list of factors to be a complete set of all potential risks or uncertainties. Any forward-looking statements made by the Company herein speak as of the date of this press release. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

Unless the context otherwise indicates, all references in this press release to the “Company,” “Gencor,” “we,” “us,” or “our,” or similar words are to Gencor Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries.

Contact:        
Eric Mellen, Chief Financial Officer
407-290-6000

FAQ

What were Gencor's (GENC) Q2 2025 earnings results?

Gencor reported Q2 2025 net revenue of $38.2 million with net income of $6.1 million ($0.42 per share), compared to revenue of $40.7 million and net income of $6.2 million ($0.42 per share) in Q2 2024.

How much cash and marketable securities does Gencor (GENC) have in Q2 2025?

As of March 31, 2025, Gencor had $143.7 million in cash and marketable securities, an increase from $115.4 million at September 30, 2024.

What is Gencor's (GENC) current backlog as of Q2 2025?

Gencor's backlog stood at $27.8 million as of March 31, 2025, down from $50.4 million at the same time last year.

How did Gencor's (GENC) gross profit margins change in Q2 2025?

Gross profit margins decreased to 29.7% in Q2 2025 from 30.3% in Q2 2024, primarily due to higher material costs.

What was Gencor's (GENC) six-month performance for fiscal 2025?

For the six months ended March 31, 2025, Gencor achieved net revenue of $69.6 million and net income of $9.9 million ($0.68 per share), compared to revenue of $66.7 million and net income of $10.5 million ($0.72 per share) in the same period of 2024.