Stran & Company Reports $33.4 Million in Revenue and $0.6 Million in EBITDA for the Second Quarter of 2026
Rhea-AI Summary
Stran & Company (NASDAQ: SWAG) reported second quarter 2026 sales of $33.4 million, up 2.4% year-over-year, with gross profit of $10.0 million and net income of $0.3 million. EBITDA for the quarter was $0.6 million, and cash, cash equivalents and investments totaled $12.6 million at June 30, 2026.
For the first half of 2026, sales rose 5.4% to $64.6 million, gross profit increased 7.2% to $19.7 million, and net income grew to $1.1 million, with EBITDA of $1.6 million. The Stran segment delivered 9.3% sales growth to $46.7 million, while the SLS segment expanded gross margin to 26.2%. The company repurchased and retired about 131,000 shares for $272,000 in Q2 under its $10 million program, bringing cumulative repurchases to 2.3 million shares for $4.2 million. Stockholders’ equity reached $31.5 million.
Positive
- H1 2026 sales up 5.4% to $64.6 million
- H1 2026 net income rose to $1.1 million from $0.3 million
- H1 2026 EBITDA increased to $1.6 million from $0.7 million (~115%)
- Stran segment sales up 9.3% to $46.7 million in H1 2026
- SLS gross margin improved to 26.2% from 21.4% in H1 2025
- Operating cash flow for H1 2026 was $1.6 million, up from $0.5 million
- Cash, cash equivalents and investments totaled $12.6 million at June 30, 2026
- Share repurchases of ~131,000 shares for $272,000 in Q2 2026
Negative
- Q2 2026 net income declined to $0.3 million from $0.6 million
- Q2 2026 EBITDA decreased to $0.6 million from $0.9 million
- SLS segment sales fell to $10.1 million from $10.8 million in Q2 2025
- H1 2026 SLS sales declined to $17.9 million from $18.6 million
- Q2 operating expenses increased to $9.9 million from $9.5 million
- Current liabilities rose to $23.9 million from $16.5 million since December 31, 2025
- Accounts receivable increased to $20.3 million and inventory to $10.8 million, using cash
News Explained
Management calls Stran’s balance sheet strong, while at
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 06 | Conference call scheduling | Neutral | +1.5% | Scheduled the second-quarter results and business update conference call. |
| Jul 24 | Industry ranking update | Positive | -3.4% | Advanced on the ASI Counselor Top 40 Distributors list. |
| Jun 29 | Gaming market expansion | Positive | -0.5% | Added an industry veteran to expand casino and gaming market presence. |
| Jun 10 | Contract award | Positive | -3.5% | Secured a construction solutions provider contract with recurring revenue potential. |
| May 28 | Contract wins | Positive | -2.5% | Expanded consumer retail traction through multiple grocery-sector contract wins. |
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Conference Call to be Held Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time
QUINCY, Mass., Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stran & Company, Inc. ("Stran" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SWAG) (NASDAQ: SWAGW), a leading outsourced marketing solutions provider that leverages its promotional products and loyalty incentive expertise, today announced its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, and provided a business update. Management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Second Quarter Financial Highlights
- Sales:
$33.4 million , up2.4% year-over-year - Gross Profit:
$10.0 million , up1.6% year-over-year - Net Income:
$0.3 million - EBITDA:
$0.6 million - Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments:
$12.6 million as of June 30, 2026
First-Half 2026 Financial Highlights
- Sales:
$64.6 million , up5.4% year-over-year - Gross Profit:
$19.7 million , up7.2% year-over-year - Net Income:
$1.1 million - EBITDA:
$1.6 million
“The first half of 2026 represents the strongest six-month period in Stran’s history as a public company,” said Andy Shape, Chief Executive Officer of Stran. “Revenue grew
“Our core Stran segment continued to be the primary growth engine in the second quarter, with revenue increasing
“During the second quarter, we also resumed share repurchase activity under our
“Looking ahead, our growing enterprise pipeline, diversified customer base of more than 2,000 active clients including over 30 Fortune 500 companies, and a strong balance sheet with approximately
Financial Results for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2026
- Total sales increased
2.4% to$33.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, from$32.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. Sales by our Stran segment increased6.9% to$23.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 from$21.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. Sales by our SLS segment were$10.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to$10.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. - Gross profit increased
1.6% to$10.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the prior year period. Gross profit margin was30.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to30.3% in the prior year period. Gross profit for the Stran segment was$7.6 million , with a gross margin of32.5% . Gross profit for the SLS segment increased7.8% to$2.5 million , with a gross margin of24.3% , compared to21.0% in the prior year period. - Total operating expenses were
$9.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to$9.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. As a percentage of sales, total operating expenses were29.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to29.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2025. - Net income was
$0.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to net income of$0.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. - EBITDA was
$0.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to$0.9 million in the prior year period.
Financial Results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2026
- Total sales increased
5.4% to$64.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, from$61.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Sales by our Stran segment increased9.3% to$46.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 from$42.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Sales by our SLS segment were$17.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to$18.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. - Gross profit increased
7.2% to$19.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the prior year period. Gross profit margin increased to30.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2026 from30.0% in the prior year period. Gross profit for the Stran segment increased to$15.0 million , with a gross margin of32.1% . Gross profit for the SLS segment increased18.5% to$4.7 million , with a gross margin of26.2% , compared to21.4% in the prior year period. - Total operating expenses were
$18.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to$18.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. As a percentage of sales, total operating expenses decreased to29.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2026, from30.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2025. - Net income was
$1.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to net income of$0.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, an increase of more than300% . - EBITDA was
$1.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to$0.7 million in the prior year period, an improvement of$0.8 million or approximately115% .
Conference Call
Management will host a conference call at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, to discuss the Company’s financial results, as well as the Company’s corporate progress and other developments.
The conference call will be available via telephone by dialing toll free 888-506-0062 for U.S. callers or +1 973-528-0011 for international callers and using entry code: 544325. A webcast of the call may be accessed at https://www.webcaster5.com/Webcast/Page/2855/54303 or on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website: ir.stran.com/news-events/ir-calendar.
A webcast replay will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website (ir.stran.com/news-events/ir-calendar) through August 12, 2027. A telephone replay of the call will be available approximately one hour following the call, through August 26, 2026, and can be accessed by dialing 877-481-4010 for U.S. callers or +1 919-882-2331 for international callers and entering conference ID: 54303.
About Stran
For over 30 years, Stran has grown to become a leader in the promotional products industry, specializing in complex marketing programs to help recognize the value of promotional products, branded merchandise, and loyalty incentive programs as a tool to drive awareness, build brands and impact sales. Stran is the chosen promotional programs manager of many Fortune 500 companies, across a variety of industries, to execute their promotional marketing, loyalty and incentive, sponsorship activation, recruitment, retention, and wellness campaigns. Stran provides world-class customer service and utilizes cutting-edge technology, including efficient ordering and logistics technology to provide order processing, warehousing and fulfillment functions. The Company’s mission is to develop long-term relationships with its clients, enabling them to connect with both their customers and employees in order to build lasting brand loyalty. Additional information about the Company is available at: www.stran.com.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains “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”). All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “seek,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “target,” “aim,” “should,” "will,” “would,” or the negative of these words or other similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, the Company’s belief that it is building a sustainably profitable business; the Company’s expectation that a new contract with a leading construction solutions provider will generate nearly seven figures in annual revenue; the Company’s expectations regarding revenue contributions from the onboarding of an industry veteran with a book of business focused on the gaming market; the Company’s belief that its SLS segment’s trajectory toward sustainable profitability remains firmly intact; the Company’s belief that its growing enterprise pipeline, diversified customer base of more than 2,000 active clients, and strong balance sheet position it well for the balance of 2026; the Company’s commitment to expanding both its Stran and SLS segments; the Company’s intention to pursue disciplined acquisition opportunities when appropriate; and the Company’s goal of delivering sustainable, long-term value for its customers and shareholders. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on the Company. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting the Company will be those that the Company has anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond the Company’s control) and other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the Company’s ability to achieve or sustain profitability, including in its SLS segment; the Company’s ability to retain key clients and secure new client engagements, including realizing expected revenue from new contracts and personnel; the Company’s dependence on a limited number of significant clients; the Company’s ability to expand its Stran and SLS segments as planned; changes in demand for promotional products, branded merchandise, and loyalty incentive programs; the Company’s ability to manage its growth effectively; the impact of general economic conditions, including inflation, supply chain disruptions, and changes in consumer and corporate spending; increased competition in the promotional products industry; the Company’s ability to identify, complete, and successfully integrate acquisitions; the Company’s ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; risks associated with goodwill and intangible asset impairment; and fluctuations in the Company’s quarterly and annual results of operations. These and other risks and uncertainties are described more fully in the section titled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and in the Company’s other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of the Company’s assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. The Company cautions investors not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.
Contacts:
Investor Relations Contact:
Crescendo Communications, LLC
Tel: (212) 671-1021
SWAG@crescendo-ir.com
Press Contact:
Howie Turkenkopf
press@stran.com
| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands, except share and per share amounts) | |||||||
| June 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||
| CURRENT ASSETS: | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 7,408 | $ | 6,753 | |||
| Investments | 5,191 | 4,872 | |||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 20,274 | 17,252 | |||||
| Inventory | 10,776 | 7,621 | |||||
| Prepaid corporate taxes | 39 | — | |||||
| Prepaid expenses | 2,510 | 1,778 | |||||
| Deposits | 843 | 363 | |||||
| Other current assets | — | 2 | |||||
| Total current assets | 47,041 | 38,641 | |||||
| Property and equipment, net | 1,615 | 1,944 | |||||
| OTHER ASSETS: | |||||||
| Intangible assets - customer lists, net | 3,446 | 3,690 | |||||
| Intangible assets - trade name | 654 | 654 | |||||
| Goodwill | 2,321 | 2,321 | |||||
| Other assets | — | 53 | |||||
| Right of use assets | 1,773 | 2,045 | |||||
| Total other assets | 8,194 | 8,763 | |||||
| Total assets | $ | 56,850 | $ | 49,348 | |||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES: | |||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 11,205 | $ | 8,568 | |||
| Accrued payroll and related | 2,238 | 1,970 | |||||
| Unearned revenue | 6,081 | 3,201 | |||||
| Rewards program liability | 3,000 | 1,500 | |||||
| Sales tax payable | 350 | 327 | |||||
| Current portion of contingent earn-out liabilities | 274 | 105 | |||||
| Current portion of installment payment liabilities | 190 | 230 | |||||
| Current portion of vehicle loan | 29 | — | |||||
| Current portion of lease liabilities | 582 | 602 | |||||
| Total current liabilities | 23,949 | 16,503 | |||||
| LONG-TERM LIABILITIES: | |||||||
| Long-term contingent earn-out liabilities | — | 455 | |||||
| Long-term installment payment liabilities | — | 147 | |||||
| Long-term lease liabilities | 1,428 | 1,695 | |||||
| Long-term vehicle loan | 5 | 47 | |||||
| Total long-term liabilities | 1,433 | 2,344 | |||||
| Total liabilities | 25,382 | 18,847 | |||||
| Commitments and contingencies (Note F) | |||||||
| STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: | |||||||
| Preferred stock, | — | — | |||||
| Common stock, | 2 | 2 | |||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 37,847 | 37,925 | |||||
| Accumulated deficit | (6,436 | ) | (7,489 | ) | |||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 55 | 63 | |||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 31,468 | 30,501 | |||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 56,850 | $ | 49,348 | |||
| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2026 AND 2025 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts) (unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
| For the Three Months Ended June 30, | For the Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||
| Sales | $ | 33,358 | $ | 32,577 | $ | 64,607 | $ | 61,271 | |||||||
| Cost of sales | 23,336 | 22,708 | 44,942 | 42,920 | |||||||||||
| GROSS PROFIT | 10,022 | 9,869 | 19,665 | 18,351 | |||||||||||
| OPERATING EXPENSES: | |||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 9,936 | 9,474 | 18,934 | 18,491 | |||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 9,936 | 9,474 | 18,934 | 18,491 | |||||||||||
| INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS | 86 | 395 | 731 | (140 | ) | ||||||||||
| OTHER INCOME: | |||||||||||||||
| Other income (expense), net | 165 | 285 | 243 | 280 | |||||||||||
| Interest income | 67 | 77 | 134 | 119 | |||||||||||
| Realized gain on investments | 10 | — | 10 | 67 | |||||||||||
| Total other income | 242 | 362 | 387 | 466 | |||||||||||
| INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES | 328 | 757 | 1,118 | 326 | |||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 19 | 114 | 65 | 76 | |||||||||||
| NET INCOME | $ | 309 | $ | 643 | $ | 1,053 | $ | 250 | |||||||
| NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE | |||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.02 | $ | 0.03 | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.01 | |||||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.02 | $ | 0.03 | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.01 | |||||||
| WEIGHTED-AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING | |||||||||||||||
| Basic | 18,725,024 | 18,592,339 | 18,679,433 | 18,600,373 | |||||||||||
| Diluted | 18,756,935 | 18,596,826 | 18,713,633 | 18,603,432 | |||||||||||
| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2026 AND 2025 (in thousands) (unaudited) | |||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||
| Net income | $ | 1,053 | $ | 250 | |||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 585 | 521 | |||||
| Noncash operating lease expense | 332 | 537 | |||||
| Noncash earnout liability adjustment | (200 | ) | — | ||||
| Provision for credit losses | 159 | 598 | |||||
| Noncash interest accretion | 13 | 23 | |||||
| Stock-based compensation | 194 | 40 | |||||
| Realized gain on short-term investment | (10 | ) | — | ||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | (3,181 | ) | (4,569 | ) | |||
| Accounts receivable – related parties, net | — | 172 | |||||
| Inventory | (3,155 | ) | (1,347 | ) | |||
| Prepaid corporate taxes | (39 | ) | 29 | ||||
| Prepaid expenses | (732 | ) | (82 | ) | |||
| Deposits | (480 | ) | (44 | ) | |||
| Other assets | 55 | 252 | |||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 2,637 | 590 | |||||
| Accrued payroll and related | 269 | 531 | |||||
| Unearned revenue | 2,880 | 395 | |||||
| Rewards program liability | 1,500 | 3,000 | |||||
| Sales tax payable | 22 | (38 | ) | ||||
| Corporate taxes payable | — | 9 | |||||
| Operating lease liabilities | (347 | ) | (333 | ) | |||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 1,555 | 534 | |||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||
| Additions to property and equipment | (21 | ) | (202 | ) | |||
| Proceeds from sale of investments | 600 | 4,400 | |||||
| Purchase of investments | (918 | ) | (493 | ) | |||
| Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | (339 | ) | 3,705 | ||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||
| Payment of contingent earn-out liabilities | (86 | ) | (151 | ) | |||
| Payment of installment payment liabilities | (200 | ) | (230 | ) | |||
| Payment for stock repurchase | (272 | ) | (146 | ) | |||
| Repayment of vehicle loan | (3 | ) | — | ||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (561 | ) | (527 | ) | |||
| NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 655 | 3,712 | |||||
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - BEGINNING | 6,753 | 9,358 | |||||
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - ENDING | $ | 7,408 | $ | 13,070 | |||
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
EBITDA is a numerical measure that the Company believes helps investors to compare its operating performance to that of other companies. “EBITDA” is defined as net income (loss) excluding interest income/expense, income tax expense and depreciation and amortization expense. The Company believes EBITDA is an important measure of operating performance because it allows management, investors and others to evaluate and compare the Company’s core operating results from period to period by removing (i) the impact of the Company’s capital structure (interest income/expense), (ii) tax consequences and (iii) asset base (depreciation and amortization). EBITDA is a “non-GAAP financial measure” as defined under Regulation G under the Exchange Act. EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to net income, cash flows from operating activities or any other measure determined in accordance with GAAP. The items excluded to calculate EBITDA are significant components in understanding and assessing the Company’s results of operations. The Company’s EBITDA may not be comparable to a similarly titled measure of another company because other entities may not calculate EBITDA in the same manner.
The following table presents the reconciliation of EBITDA to its most comparable GAAP measure, net income (loss), as reported (unaudited):
| RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO EBITDA THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2026 AND 2025 (in thousands) (unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
| For the Three Months Ended June 30, | For the Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||
| Net Income (GAAP) | $ | 309 | $ | 643 | $ | 1,053 | $ | 250 | |||||||
| Interest income | (67 | ) | (77 | ) | (134 | ) | (119 | ) | |||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 19 | 114 | 65 | 76 | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 290 | 249 | 585 | 521 | |||||||||||
| EBITDA | $ | 551 | $ | 929 | $ | 1,569 | $ | 728 | |||||||