Lakeland Industries, Inc. manufactures protective clothing and apparel for industry, healthcare and first responders under the Lakeland Fire + Safety identity. News about LAKE commonly covers fiscal results, cash flow and portfolio actions, including the completed sale of the HPFR and HiViz product lines and the company’s focus on Fire Services and core industrial personal protective equipment.
Company updates also track firefighter PPE certifications and launches, including NFPA 1970:2025 certified turnout gear, gloves, hoods, helmets, boots and proximity gear across its brand portfolio. Recurring developments include customer orders for fire gear, EMEA fire sales activity, LHD Germany operating changes, logistics initiatives and leadership updates tied to the company’s global fire and industrial safety platform.
Lakeland Fire + Safety (NASDAQ: LAKE) announced on December 3, 2025 that it received an order from the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (commonly known as Bomba) for firefighter personal protective equipment. Terms of the order were not disclosed.
Bomba employs about 15,000 personnel and serves more than 35 million residents. Lakeland said the order reinforces its foothold in Southeast Asia, highlights global cross-selling opportunities across its fire portfolio brands, and used Lakeland's local sales and marketing teams to deliver tailored product selection and technical support.
Lakeland Fire + Safety (NASDAQ: LAKE) will host a conference call on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss fiscal third quarter 2026 results for the period ended October 31, 2025. A press release with results will be issued prior to the call.
Management will present a slide webcast with Q&A. Participants can join by phone (1-877-407-9208 U.S.; 1-201-493-6784 international) using conference code 13756485 or via the webcast link on the company investor relations site. A telephone replay will be available about three hours after the call through March 9, 2026 (1-844-512-2921 U.S.; 1-412-317-6671 international) using replay PIN 13756485.
Lakeland (NASDAQ: LAKE) announced that its subsidiary California PPE Recon executed a lease for a new 8,000 square-foot facility on a half-acre site in Fresno, California, announced Nov. 19, 2025. The site will expand decontamination, inspection and repair services, rental gear logistics, and training capacity for the California firefighting market and adjacent public safety customers.
The facility aims to shorten turnaround times, enable additional shifts and new service modalities, and support Lakeland's strategy to build a recurring revenue U.S. service platform.
Lakeland Fire + Safety (NASDAQ: LAKE) declared a cash dividend of $0.03 per share for its fiscal fourth quarter of 2026. The dividend will be paid on November 24, 2025 to shareholders of record as of November 17, 2025.
This distribution covers fiscal Q4 2026 and specifies both the record date and payment date for shareholders.
Lakeland Industries (NASDAQ: LAKE) has completed strategic acquisitions of Arizona PPE Recon and California PPE Recon for a combined value of approximately $9.5 million. The Arizona PPE deal was an all-cash transaction of $4 million, while California PPE was acquired for $5.5 million through a combination of stock and cash.
Both companies are UL-certified independent service providers specializing in firefighting equipment decontamination, inspection, and repairs. The acquisitions will add approximately $5 million in annual recurring revenue and expand Lakeland's presence in the U.S. personal protective equipment services market. The acquired companies, with a combined workforce of 33 employees, will maintain their current leadership teams and serve as Lakeland's foundation for growth in North American advanced decontamination and rental markets.
Lakeland Industries (NASDAQ:LAKE) has secured a USD $5.6 million three-year contract through its subsidiary Lakeland LHD to provide advanced decontamination and maintenance services for the Hong Kong Fire Services Department's firefighter protective gear. The contract, running through 2028, covers servicing of approximately 14,500 firefighter ensembles annually.
The company has reported strong performance with Q2 2026 net sales increasing 36% to $52.5 million, driven by a 113% increase in fire services products. Asian market sales reached $3.7 million, representing 7% of revenue. Lakeland LHD, acquired in July 2024, has been supplying firefighter ensembles to HKFSD since 2011.
Lakeland Fire + Safety (NASDAQ: LAKE) reported strong fiscal Q2 2026 results with record net sales of $52.5 million, up 36% year-over-year, driven by a 113% increase in Fire Services revenue. The company saw significant growth in key markets with U.S. net sales up 78% to $22.1 million and Europe net sales rising 113% to $15.1 million.
The quarter showed improved performance with gross margin increasing 240 basis points sequentially to 35.9% and positive net income of $0.8 million. Adjusted EBITDA excluding FX reached $5.1 million. However, due to global tariff uncertainties, Lakeland has updated its FY 2026 guidance.
Notable operational highlights include a $6.1 million sale-leaseback of its Decatur facility and a $3.1 million fire boot order from the Italian Ministry of Interior.
Lakeland Fire + Safety (NASDAQ: LAKE), a leading manufacturer of protective clothing for industry, healthcare, and first responders, has announced its management's participation in two upcoming investor conferences in September 2025.
CEO and Executive Chairman Jim Jenkins and CFO Roger Shannon will attend the Lake Street BIG9 Conference on September 11 in New York, and the D.A. Davidson Diversified Industrials & Services Conference from September 17-19 in Nashville. At both events, management will host one-on-one meetings with institutional investors.
Lakeland Industries (NASDAQ: LAKE) has completed the sale of its Decatur, Alabama warehouse facility for $6.1 million as part of its operational streamlining initiatives. The transaction includes a short-term leaseback of one warehouse while the company searches for a new strategic location.
The sale aligns with Lakeland's broader consolidation strategy, which includes previously announced closures of facilities in Hull, England and Quitman, Arkansas. These initiatives are expected to generate $1 million in annual savings for the remainder of fiscal 2026. The company has identified additional initiatives projected to yield $3 million in annualized savings in the second half of fiscal 2026.
Lakeland Fire + Safety (NASDAQ: LAKE), a leading manufacturer of protective clothing and apparel, has scheduled its fiscal second quarter 2026 earnings conference call for Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
The call will be hosted by CEO Jim Jenkins and CFO Roger Shannon, featuring a presentation and Q&A session. Financial results for the quarter ended July 31, 2025, will be released before the call. Investors can access the call via phone or webcast, with replay available through December 9, 2025.