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Highway Holdings Limited reports developments as a manufacturing issuer focused on OEM components, subassemblies and finished products. The company manufactures metal, plastic, electric and electronic parts through services that include metal stamping, plastic injection molding, screen printing, pad printing and printed circuit board assembly, with reportable activity in metal stamping and mechanical OEM operations and electric OEM operations.
Recurring news covers fiscal results, gross margin and working-capital commentary, customer-driven changes in electric motor demand, production activity in China and Myanmar, exposure to Europe and other export markets, cost actions, revenue diversification efforts, proprietary CO₂ cleaning machines, shareholder matters, governance updates and Nasdaq listing-compliance notices for HIHO common shares.
Highway Holdings (Nasdaq: HIHO) signed a master agreement with Guangdong Huahu New Energy Technology to form Huahu International New Energy Technology Company Limited, a Hong Kong-based joint venture focused on Wowtiger-branded battery energy storage systems. Formation is expected within 30 days, with Highway Holdings owning 57% and Huahu 43%, under joint management.
Initial contributions are valued at approximately $3.5 million, including $2.0 million in cash from Highway Holdings and about $1.5 million in products and technology from Huahu. The JV will have exclusive rights to market and distribute Huahu’s energy storage products in Germany, Italy, the United States and designated South American markets, using an SKD manufacturing model. Highway Holdings expects expanded product revenues, higher factory utilization as Huahu’s component purchases shift to its plants, and diversification beyond its traditional OEM business. Up to 400,000 restricted HIHO shares may be issued to Huahu as performance-based incentives.
Highway Holdings (Nasdaq: HIHO) updated the record date for its previously declared US$0.05 per common share cash dividend. The dividend will be paid on September 22, 2026 to shareholders of record on August 10, 2026, instead of August 8, 2026. According to the company, the dividend reflects its strengthened financial position and confidence in its future prospects.
Highway Holdings (Nasdaq: HIHO) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of US$0.05 per common share. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on September 22, 2026 to shareholders of record as of August 8, 2026. Management stated this reflects a strengthened financial position and confidence in the company’s future.
Highway Holdings (Nasdaq: HIHO) signed a non-binding LOI with Guangdong Huahu New Energy Technology, owner of the Wowtiger battery energy storage brand, to form a majority-owned joint venture in Hong Kong. The proposed entity, tentatively named Huahu International New Energy Technology, would combine Highway Holdings’ global manufacturing and European platform with Huahu’s BESS products and technology.
The JV is expected to have initial contributions valued at US$3.5 million, with about US$2.0 million in cash from Highway Holdings and about US$1.5 million in products and technology transfer from Huahu. Highway Holdings would own 57% and Huahu 43%, with Huahu granting exclusive SKD manufacturing, marketing and distribution rights for Germany, Italy, the United States and certain South American markets. Incentive structures contemplate the issuance of up to several tranches of restricted HIHO shares to Huahu, tied to JV milestones and component and SKD business volumes, all subject to due diligence, definitive agreements, approvals and no assurance of completion or revenue.
Highway Holdings (Nasdaq: HIHO) reported Q1 fiscal 2027 revenue of approximately $2.0 million, up 29.2% year-over-year, with gross profit rising 58.4% to $835,000 and gross margin expanding about 800 basis points to 42%. Operating income was $59,000 versus a prior-year operating loss of $138,000, reflecting improved mix and cost control.
Net income attributable to shareholders increased 78.7% to $109,000, or $0.02 per diluted share, despite non-operating income falling to $26,000 from $134,000 due to a prior property-disposal gain. SG&A rose 16.7% to $776,000 but declined as a share of sales to 38.8%. The company ended June 30, 2026 with $3.9 million in cash, $4.0 million of working capital, a 2.4:1 current ratio and $5.5 million in shareholders’ equity. Management highlighted contributions from the Regent-Feinbau acquisition, stabilization in OEM operations and plans to diversify through product-focused partnerships after the loss of a major Myanmar customer.
Highway Holdings (Nasdaq: HIHO) reported fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2026 results for the period ended March 31, 2026, highlighting sharp declines in revenue and profitability driven by reduced orders at its Myanmar facility and tariff effects on some customers.
Fourth quarter net sales fell to $0.93 million from $1.5 million, with a net loss of $1.1 million, or $0.24 per basic share, versus a $315,000 loss a year earlier. For fiscal 2026, net sales declined to $4.8 million from $7.4 million, gross profit was $1.4 million with a 28% margin versus $2.5 million and 33%, and results swung to a $1.5 million net loss, or $0.33 per basic share, from $106,000 of net income in 2025.
The company recorded a largely non-cash $125,000 impairment on long-lived and right-of-use assets linked to adverse conditions and Myanmar political unrest. Highway Holdings completed the acquisition of Regent-Feinbau on March 1, 2026 to diversify its manufacturing base and reduce dependence on OEM customers. As of March 31, 2026, Highway Holdings reported cash of $4.4 million, working capital of $3.9 million and a current ratio of 2.2:1.
Highway Holdings (Nasdaq: HIHO) received a Nasdaq notification dated March 17, 2026, for failing to meet the $1.00 minimum bid price rule after 30 consecutive business days below the threshold. The Company has an initial 180-day compliance period until September 14, 2026 to regain compliance by achieving a $1.00 closing bid for 10 consecutive business days.
If compliance is not regained, the Company may request a second 180-day cure period by meeting market value and other initial listing standards (except bid price) and notifying Nasdaq, potentially via a reverse stock split; failure could lead to delisting and an appeal opportunity.
Highway Holdings (Nasdaq: HIHO) completed acquisition of 51% of Regent-Feinbau Adermann GmbH on February 28, 2026 for a total purchase price of €662,000.
The company paid €612,000 in cash and issued 64,851 common shares (€50,000 value) with transfer restrictions until after March 31, 2027. Regent is a certified precision sheet-metal manufacturer serving automotive and aerospace OEMs and reported average annual sales of approximately US$2.7 million over the past three years. Management continuity and expected manufacturing growth opportunities were highlighted.
Highway Holdings (Nasdaq: HIHO) reported Q3 and nine-month fiscal 2026 results for the period ended December 31, 2025. Nine-month revenue fell 34.6% to $3.8 million; Q3 revenue fell 40.5% to $1.1 million. Nine-month net loss was $427,000 ($0.09 per basic share); Q3 net loss was $115,000 ($0.02 per basic share).
Gross margin narrowed to 28.9% for nine months and 25.5% in Q3. Cash was approximately $5.1 million (~$1.10 per diluted share). Results reflect loss of a significant electric motor customer, cost actions, diversification efforts, and an acquisition in process (Regent-Feinbau).
Highway Holdings (Nasdaq: HIHO) signed a letter of intent to acquire 51% of Regent-Feinbau Adermann GmbH, a German precision sheet‑metal manufacturer, primarily for cash and a smaller portion of unregistered shares.
The proposed deal targets a close by end of March 2026 and remains subject to due diligence, execution of a definitive purchase agreement, and customary closing conditions. Regent-Feinbau (founded 1949) holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and serves OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers across automotive, commercial vehicle, aerospace and industrial sectors.
Highway said the acquisition would add thick sheet metal cutting, bending and welding capabilities to its Chinese metal component division (Nissin Shenzhen). Highway reported approximately $5.3 million cash (about $1.20 per share/b).