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Q.E.P. Co., Inc. (OTCQX: QEPC) is a flooring installation solutions company that regularly issues detailed updates on its operations, strategy and capital allocation. Its news releases cover financial performance, manufacturing investments, portfolio changes and shareholder distributions, giving investors and observers insight into how the business is evolving.
Readers of QEPC news can expect recurring earnings announcements, including quarterly and annual financial results. These updates typically discuss net sales, gross profit, operating expenses, EBITDA from continuing operations, cash flow from operations and working capital, along with commentary on factors such as home improvement spending, tariffs, sourcing and freight costs.
QEP’s news flow also includes dividend declarations, where the board of directors announces cash dividends on the company’s common stock, described as part of its approach to returning capital to stockholders. In addition, the company reports on portfolio actions such as divestitures of certain international businesses, which it links to a strategic focus on its core North American operations.
Operational and manufacturing developments are another theme in QEP’s news. The company has highlighted investments in domestic manufacturing, including the opening of a ROBERTS® adhesive plant in Dalton, Georgia, as well as initiatives to expand production capacity and enhance polymer formulation capabilities. QEP also occasionally reports on community and disaster relief efforts, such as large-scale donations of sponges to support cleanup after wildfires and hurricanes.
For anyone tracking QEPC, this news stream provides context on how QEP manages its flooring installation brands, responds to economic and tariff conditions, and balances investment, divestitures and shareholder returns over time.
Q.E.P. CO. (OTCQX: QEPC) reported fiscal 2026 nine-month and third-quarter results for the period ended November 30, 2025. Nine-month net sales were $178.3M (down 4.7% YoY) and Q3 net sales were $59.1M (down 3.2% YoY). Nine-month net income from continuing operations was $11.5M or $3.53 diluted EPS; Q3 net income was $3.5M or $1.08 diluted EPS. Adjusted EBITDA was $16.0M (9.0% of sales) for nine months and $4.9M (8.3%) for Q3. Cash provided by operations was $15.8M YTD; aggregate available cash/net of debt rose to $36.1M. Management cited consumer uncertainty and housing pressure while reiterating capital returns to shareholders.
Q.E.P. Co. (OTCQX: QEPC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share. The dividend is payable on February 26, 2026 to stockholders of record as of February 3, 2026. The board described the payment as reflecting the company's ongoing commitment to delivering shareholder value.
Q.E.P. Co. (OTCQX: QEPC) reported fiscal 2026 six-month and second-quarter results for the period ended August 31, 2025. Net sales were $119.2M for six months (down 5.5% YoY) and $57.7M for the quarter (down 7.8% YoY). Gross profit was $43.3M for six months and $20.6M for the quarter; gross margin improved to 36.3% and 35.7% in the six-month and quarter periods. Net income from continuing operations was $7.98M (six months) and $3.54M (quarter), or $2.45 and $1.09 per diluted share. EBITDA, as adjusted, was $11.1M (six months) and $5.0M (quarter). Working capital was $72.3M and available cash, net of debt, rose to $34.3M. The Board declared a $0.20 per share quarterly cash dividend payable Nov 26, 2025.
Q.E.P. Co. (OTCQX: QEPC) has unveiled its next-generation ROBERTS® adhesive manufacturing plant in Dalton, Georgia, marking a significant expansion in its production capabilities. The new facility has doubled production capacity to 18,000 gallons per single shift, compared to the previous 18,000 gallons per day.
The modernized plant features advanced machinery, new holding tanks, mixers, and state-of-the-art production and packaging lines. The three-year upgrade project enhances QEP's polymer formulation capabilities while maintaining uninterrupted production and on-time deliveries. The investment positions ROBERTS® as a leading American-owned adhesive manufacturer in an industry largely dominated by private equity firms and foreign nationals.
Q.E.P. Co. (OTCQX: QEPC) reported its fiscal 2026 first quarter results, with net sales of $61.5 million, down 3.1% year-over-year due to softness in home improvement spending. Despite lower sales, gross profit increased slightly to $22.7 million with improved margins of 36.9%. The company reported net income of $4.4 million or $1.36 per diluted share.
QEPC's EBITDA from continuing operations reached $6.1 million, representing 10% of net sales, an improvement from 8.8% in the previous year. The company also announced the opening of a new adhesive production facility in Dalton, Georgia, enhancing its domestic manufacturing capabilities. Additionally, the Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share, payable on August 28, 2025.
Q.E.P. Co (OTCQX: QEPC) has announced a quarterly cash dividend declaration of $0.20 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on May 28, 2025, to shareholders recorded as of May 1, 2025. This dividend announcement demonstrates the company's continued dedication to providing value to its shareholders.
Q.E.P. CO., INC. (OTCQX: QEPC) has announced the completion of its sale of PRCI, S.A.S., its French subsidiary, to Spear & Jackson Group and Neill France, S.A. The stock purchase transaction is valued at 1.4 million Euros.
PRCI, which QEP acquired in September 2004, operates as a distributor of tile and plumbing tools in France. The divestiture aligns with QEP's strategic initiative to concentrate efforts and resources in North America.
The transaction received approval from Bank of America, N.A., which waived certain covenants, released claims on divested assets, and approved the deal under the Fifth Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement dated February 15, 2021.
QEP (OTCQX: QEPC) has donated over 60,000 premium sponges to support disaster relief efforts for Southern California Wild Fires and Helene and Milton Hurricane cleanup. Two truckloads of supplies are being distributed through nonprofit partners Delivering Good and Convoy of Hope.
The donation includes 1,000+ sponges specifically allocated to the Los Angeles Unified School District's Maintenance & Operations Department for wildfire recovery efforts. ATS Logistics has volunteered to cover the full freight costs for the donation's transportation.
QEP's TileTrim Square® has been awarded the 2024 Top Flooring Product Award in the Tools & Equipment Category by FLOOR Trends & Installation Magazine. The recognition comes through a reader/user-driven competition where industry professionals vote for products that have made significant impacts in the flooring sector.
The award will be presented to QEP's Product Excellence Team and inventors Kurt Angen and Andrew Eylander at The International Surface Event in Las Vegas on January 28, 2025. The patented TileTrim Square® is designed to accommodate most tile trim types from all manufacturers, featuring slots for metal tile edging trims and profiles for perfect 45-degree miter cuts with a wet saw. The tool also includes a V-groove for holding quarter round and pencil trim, ensuring consistent cuts.
Brad Miller, Vice President Global Product Innovation, emphasized the product's role in elevating installer capabilities and aligning with the company's product development goals. The USA-made tool is specifically designed for professional tilers prioritizing accuracy and efficiency.