The LGL Group, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
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The LGL Group (NYSE American: LGL) reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.464 million, up from the prior-year quarter. Revenue rose 32.1%, but common stockholders recorded a $45,000 loss versus $772,000 income a year earlier. Gross margin fell to 31.8% from 52.8%, reflecting volume pricing for one customer and higher inventory reserves.
Nine-month revenue increased 25.5% to $3.702 million, while the common-stockholder loss reached $1.020 million versus $715,000 income. Electronic Instruments backlog was $6.5 million at September 30, versus $625,000 at December 31, 2025. Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities rose to $87.0 million from $41.6 million. The July 24 rights offering raised $41.5 million net through 6,062,714 new shares. Book value per share declined 3.3% to $6.81; warrant and rights shares were issued below book value.
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Positive
- Major pointJuly 2026 rights offering generated $41.5 million in net proceeds. 47% of market cap
- Moderate pointQ3 revenue rose 32.1% to $1.464 million from $1.108 million in Q3 2025.
- Moderate pointNine-month revenue increased 25.5% to $3.702 million from $2.950 million in 2025.
- Moderate pointElectronic Instruments backlog reached $6.5 million at September 30, 2026, versus $625,000 at December 31, 2025. 7.4% of market cap
- Moderate pointCash, cash equivalents and marketable securities reached $87.0 million, versus $41.6 million at December 31, 2025.
- Moderate pointJanuary 2026 warrant program generated approximately $5.0 million gross and $4.6 million net. 5.7% of market cap
- Moderate pointWorking capital increased to $86.786 million at September 30, 2026, from $45.409 million at December 31, 2025.
- Moderate pointCommon-stockholder book value rose 97.6% to $85.932 million from $43.488 million at December 31, 2025.
2 minor points
- Minor pointSkyline Instruments May 2026 received $1.7 million in capital contributions from non-controlling interests.
- Minor pointQ3 Corporate pretax loss narrowed to $33,000 from $113,000 in Q3 2025.
Negative
- Major point6,062,714 rights-offering shares and 1,051,664 warrant-program shares diluted holders; both issuances were below book value.
- Moderate pointQ3 common-stockholder loss was $45,000, or $0.00 diluted, versus $772,000 income, or $0.14, in Q3 2025.
- Moderate pointNine-month common-stockholder loss was $1.020 million, or $0.13 diluted, versus $715,000 income, or $0.12, in 2025.
- Moderate pointQ3 gross margin fell to 31.8% from 52.8%, reflecting customer volume pricing and higher inventory reserves.
- Moderate pointNine-month gross margin fell to 44.0% from 53.9%, reflecting customer volume pricing and higher inventory reserves.
- Moderate pointNine-month Corporate pretax loss widened to $1.445 million from $491,000 in 2025.
- Moderate pointStock-based compensation increased $874,000 in the first nine months of 2026.
- Moderate pointProfessional service fees increased $451,000 in the first nine months of 2026.
7 minor points
- Minor pointBook value per share declined 3.3% to $6.81 from $7.04 at December 31, 2025.
- Minor pointQ3 Electronic Instruments pretax loss was $64,000, versus $104,000 income in Q3 2025.
- Minor pointNine-month Electronic Instruments pretax loss was $19,000, versus $191,000 income in 2025.
- Minor pointQ3 Merchant Investment pretax income fell 5.4% to $122,000 from $129,000 in Q3 2025.
- Minor pointNine-month Merchant Investment pretax income fell 40.2% to $257,000 from $430,000 in 2025.
- Minor pointSalaries, wages and benefits increased $140,000 in the first nine months of 2026.
- Minor pointOther corporate expenses increased $178,000 in the first nine months of 2026.
News Explained
The completed rights offering issued 6,062,714 shares, reducing existing holders’ percentage ownership absent offsetting changes; Executive Chairman Marc Gabelli bought 3,331,675 shares, bringing his total to 4,387,727.
Key Figures
- Q3 revenue
- $1.464M vs. $1.108M; +32.1%
- Q3 2026 vs. Q3 2025
- Gross margin
- 31.8% vs. 52.8%; down 2,100 basis points
- Q3 2026 vs. Q3 2025
- Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders
- ($45,000) vs. $772,000
- Q3 2026 vs. Q3 2025
- Electronic Instruments backlog
- $6.463M vs. $625,000 and $776,000
- As of September 30, 2026 vs. December 31, 2025 and September 30, 2025
- Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities
- $87.0M vs. $41.6M
- As of September 30, 2026 vs. December 31, 2025
- Completed rights offering
- 6,062,714 shares issued; $41.5M net proceeds
- Completed in July 2026
Previous Earnings Reports
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Revenue grew, but gross margin compressed and common-stockholder net loss widened.
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Profit rose year over year despite lower revenue and gross margin.
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Key Terms
convertible promissory note financial
subscription rights offering financial
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- Total revenues were
$1,464,000 in Q3 2026 compared to$1,108,000 in Q3 2025 - Net income (loss) attributable to LGL Group common stockholders was (
$45,000 ) in Q3 2026 compared to$772,000 in Q3 2025 - Backlog within the Electronic Instruments segment was
$6.5 million as of September 30, 2026 compared to$625,000 as of December 31, 2025 - Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities were
$87.0 million as of September 30, 2026 compared to$41.6 million as of December 31, 2025 - Book value attributable to LGL Group common stockholders per share was
$6.81 as of September 30, 2026 compared to$7.04 as of December 31, 2025 - Completed rights offering on July 24, 2026, issuing 6,062,714 shares with net proceeds of
$41.5 million
Arlington, Virginia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 12, 2026) - The LGL Group, Inc. (NYSE American: LGL) ("LGL," "LGL Group," or the "Company") announced today its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026.
"Our third quarter results reflect continued demand in our Electronic Instruments segment. Revenues increased
Summary Financial Results
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands, except per share data) | 2026 | 2025 | Change | 2026 | 2025 | Change | |||||||||||||
| U.S. GAAP Financial Measures | |||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | 1,464 | $ | 1,108 | $ | 3,702 | $ | 2,950 | |||||||||||
| Gross margin | (2,100) bps | (990) bps | |||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income attributable to LGL Group common stockholders | $ | (45 | ) | $ | 772 | n/m | $ | (1,020 | ) | $ | 715 | n/m | |||||||
| Net (loss) income attributable to LGL Group common stockholders per diluted share | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | 0.14 | n/m | $ | (0.13 | ) | $ | 0.12 | n/m | |||||||
| (in thousands, except share and per share data) | September 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | % Change | |||||||
| U.S. GAAP Financial Measures | ||||||||||
| Book value attributable to LGL Group common stockholders | $ | 85,932 | $ | 43,488 | ||||||
| Book value attributable to LGL Group common stockholders per share | $ | 6.81 | $ | 7.04 | ( | |||||
| Common stock outstanding | 12,613,149 | 6,174,950 | ||||||||
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Summary Segment Financial Results
The following table summarizes income (loss) before income taxes of our reportable segments and Corporate:
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | 2026 | 2025 | % Change | 2026 | 2025 | % Change | |||||||||||||
| Electronic Instruments | $ | (64 | ) | $ | 104 | n/m | $ | (19 | ) | $ | 191 | n/m | |||||||
| Merchant Investment | 122 | 129 | ( | 257 | 430 | ( | |||||||||||||
| Corporate | (33 | ) | (113 | ) | (1,445 | ) | (491 | ) | ( | ||||||||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes | $ | 25 | $ | 120 | ( | $ | (1,207 | ) | $ | 130 | n/m | ||||||||
Consolidated Results
Third Quarter 2026
Total revenues were
Gross margin was
Net (loss) income attributable to LGL Group common stockholders was (
Fiscal Year to Date 2026
Total revenues were
Gross margin was
Net (loss) income attributable to LGL Group common stockholders was (
Segment and Corporate Results
Third Quarter 2026
Electronic Instruments
Electronic Instruments income (loss) before income taxes was (
Merchant Investment
Merchant Investment income (loss) before income taxes was
Corporate
Corporate income (loss) before income taxes was (
Fiscal Year to Date 2026
Electronic Instruments
Electronic Instruments income (loss) before income taxes was (
Merchant Investment
Merchant Investment income (loss) before income taxes was
Corporate
Corporate income (loss) before income taxes was (
Backlog and Orders
As of September 30, 2026, Electronic Instruments backlog was
Liquidity and Capital
Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities was
Our working capital metrics were as follows:
| (in thousands) | September 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | |||||
| Current assets | $ | 88,741 | $ | 46,324 | |||
| Less: Current liabilities | 1,955 | 915 | |||||
| Working capital | $ | 86,786 | $ | 45,409 |
Book value attributable to LGL Group common stockholders was
Warrant Dividend Program
In January 2026, LGL Group completed its warrant dividend program, generating approximately
Rights Offering
In July 2026, LGL Group completed a transferable subscription rights offering (the "Rights Offering") generating
Marc Gabelli, Executive Chairman of LGL Group, purchased 3,331,675 shares, increasing his total share ownership to 4,387,727 shares.
About The LGL Group, Inc.
The LGL Group, Inc. (NYSE American: LGL) is a publicly traded holding company that acquires, owns and builds businesses and makes strategic investments, with an emphasis on critical technologies. LGL Group conducts its business through two complementary activities: Platform Operations and Merchant Investment.
Through Platform Operations, LGL Group develops operating companies through organic growth, operational improvement and complementary acquisitions. Platform Operations is currently anchored by Precise Time and Frequency, LLC ("PTF"), a provider of precision time and frequency instruments, systems and related solutions based in Wakefield, Massachusetts.
Through Merchant Investment, LGL Group selectively deploys capital in minority investments, co-investments and strategic partnerships. These activities broaden LGL Group's opportunity set, develop strategic relationships and can support future platform development.
Across both activities, LGL Group seeks to compound shareholder value through disciplined capital allocation, active ownership, operational excellence and prudent financial management.
Incorporated in 1928, LGL Group has been publicly traded since 1946. Additional information is available at www.lglgroup.com.
Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain 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, such as those pertaining to the Company's financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. All statements other than statements of current or historical fact contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "should," "plan," "will," "may," "could," "intend," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "continue" or the negative of these terms and similar expressions, as they relate to LGL Group, are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements are largely based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that may affect the financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs of the Company. They can be affected by inaccurate assumptions, including the risks, uncertainties and assumptions described in the filings made by LGL Group with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including those risks set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 as filed with the SEC on March 30, 2026. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking statements in this press release may not occur and actual results could differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. When you consider these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind these risk factors and other cautionary statements in this press release.
These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. LGL Group undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. For these statements, LGL Group claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
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| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||
| (in thousands, except share and per share data) | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||
| Revenues: | |||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 720 | $ | 661 | $ | 2,152 | $ | 1,650 | |||||
| Net investment income | 744 | 442 | 1,545 | 1,287 | |||||||||
| Net gains | - | 5 | 5 | 13 | |||||||||
| Total revenues | 1,464 | 1,108 | 3,702 | 2,950 | |||||||||
| Expenses: | |||||||||||||
| Manufacturing cost of sales | 491 | 312 | 1,206 | 760 | |||||||||
| Engineering, selling and administrative | 948 | 676 | 3,703 | 2,060 | |||||||||
| Total expenses | 1,439 | 988 | 4,909 | 2,820 | |||||||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes | 25 | 120 | (1,207 | ) | 130 | ||||||||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 25 | (674 | ) | (250 | ) | (632 | ) | ||||||
| Net income (loss) | - | 794 | (957 | ) | 762 | ||||||||
| Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests | 45 | 22 | 63 | 47 | |||||||||
| Net (loss) income attributable to LGL Group common stockholders | $ | (45 | ) | $ | 772 | $ | (1,020 | ) | $ | 715 | |||
| (Loss) income per common share attributable to LGL Group common stockholders: | |||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | 0.14 | $ | (0.13 | ) | $ | 0.13 | |||
| Diluted | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | 0.14 | $ | (0.13 | ) | $ | 0.12 | |||
| Weighted average shares outstanding: | |||||||||||||
| Basic | 10,960,348 | 5,371,308 | 7,958,795 | 5,415,721 | |||||||||
| Diluted | 10,960,348 | 5,708,254 | 7,958,795 | 5,738,317 | |||||||||
The LGL Group, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
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| (in thousands) | September 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | |||||
| Assets: | |||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 86,930 | $ | 41,514 | |||
| Restricted cash and cash equivalents | 20 | - | |||||
| Marketable securities | 41 | 36 | |||||
| Accounts receivable, net of allowance | 558 | 572 | |||||
| Inventories, net | 992 | 297 | |||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 200 | 255 | |||||
| Warrant proceeds receivable | - | 3,650 | |||||
| Total current assets | 88,741 | 46,324 | |||||
| Convertible promissory note, at fair value | 2,464 | - | |||||
| Right-of-use lease assets | 231 | 247 | |||||
| Intangible assets, net | 10 | 15 | |||||
| Deferred income tax assets | 458 | 190 | |||||
| Other assets | 68 | - | |||||
| Total assets | $ | 91,972 | $ | 46,776 | |||
| Liabilities: | |||||||
| Total current liabilities | 1,955 | 915 | |||||
| Non-current liabilities | 290 | 296 | |||||
| Total liabilities | 2,245 | 1,211 | |||||
| Stockholders' equity: | |||||||
| Total LGL Group stockholders' equity | 85,932 | 43,488 | |||||
| Non-controlling interests | 3,795 | 2,077 | |||||
| Total stockholders' equity | 89,727 | 45,565 | |||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 91,972 | $ | 46,776 |
The LGL Group, Inc.
Segment Financial Information
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | 2026 | 2025 | $ Change | % Change | |||||||||
| Revenues: | |||||||||||||
| Electronic Instruments | $ | 720 | $ | 661 | $ | 59 | |||||||
| Merchant Investment | 291 | 274 | 17 | ||||||||||
| Corporate | 453 | 173 | 280 | ||||||||||
| Total revenues | 1,464 | 1,108 | 356 | ||||||||||
| Expenses: | |||||||||||||
| Electronic Instruments | 784 | 557 | 227 | ||||||||||
| Merchant Investment | 169 | 145 | 24 | ||||||||||
| Corporate | 486 | 286 | 200 | ||||||||||
| Total expenses | 1,439 | 988 | 451 | ||||||||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes: | |||||||||||||
| Electronic Instruments | (64 | ) | 104 | (168 | ) | n/m | |||||||
| Merchant Investment | 122 | 129 | (7 | ) | ( | ||||||||
| Corporate | (33 | ) | (113 | ) | 80 | ||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 25 | 120 | (95 | ) | ( | ||||||||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 25 | (674 | ) | 699 | n/m | ||||||||
| Net income | - | 794 | (794 | ) | n/m | ||||||||
| Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests | 45 | 22 | 23 | ||||||||||
| Net (loss) income attributable to LGL Group common stockholders | $ | (45 | ) | $ | 772 | $ | (817 | ) | n/m | ||||
The LGL Group, Inc.
Segment Financial Information
(Unaudited)
| Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | 2026 | 2025 | $ Change | % Change | |||||||||
| Revenues: | |||||||||||||
| Electronic Instruments | $ | 2,152 | $ | 1,650 | $ | 502 | |||||||
| Merchant Investment | 753 | 783 | (30 | ) | ( | ||||||||
| Corporate | 797 | 517 | 280 | ||||||||||
| Total revenues | 3,702 | 2,950 | 752 | ||||||||||
| Expenses: | |||||||||||||
| Electronic Instruments | 2,171 | 1,459 | 712 | ||||||||||
| Merchant Investment | 496 | 353 | 143 | ||||||||||
| Corporate | 2,242 | 1,008 | 1,234 | ||||||||||
| Total expenses | 4,909 | 2,820 | 2,089 | ||||||||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes: | |||||||||||||
| Electronic Instruments | (19 | ) | 191 | (210 | ) | n/m | |||||||
| Merchant Investment | 257 | 430 | (173 | ) | ( | ||||||||
| Corporate | (1,445 | ) | (491 | ) | (954 | ) | ( | ||||||
| (Loss) income before income taxes | (1,207 | ) | 130 | (1,337 | ) | n/m | |||||||
| Income tax benefit | (250 | ) | (632 | ) | 382 | ||||||||
| Net (loss) income | (957 | ) | 762 | (1,719 | ) | n/m | |||||||
| Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests | 63 | 47 | 16 | ||||||||||
| Net (loss) income attributable to LGL Group common stockholders | $ | (1,020 | ) | $ | 715 | $ | (1,735 | ) | n/m | ||||

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What were LGL Group's third-quarter 2026 earnings results?
LGL Group reported $1.464 million in revenue and a $45,000 loss attributable to common stockholders for Q3 2026. Revenue increased 32.1% from Q3 2025, when common-stockholder income was $772,000. Diluted earnings moved from $0.14 to a loss reported as $0.00 per share.
Why did LGL Group's third-quarter 2026 earnings decline?
LGL Group attributed the earnings change primarily to a 2025 reversal of a previously recorded uncertain tax position that did not recur in 2026. Q3 2026 income tax expense was $25,000, compared with a $674,000 tax benefit in Q3 2025.
How much of LGL Group's 2026 rights offering was subscribed?
LGL Group issued 6,062,714 shares, representing approximately 92.6% of the 6,550,435 shares offered. Executive Chairman Marc Gabelli purchased 3,331,675 shares, increasing his total ownership to 4,387,727 shares.
What investment did LGL Group make in Skyline Instruments?
LGL Group invested $2.5 million in a convertible promissory note issued by Skyline Instruments Corporation. The note's fair value was $2.464 million at September 30, 2026.