Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. filings document operating results, segment performance, governance matters, and shareholder voting for the agricultural equipment and modular buildings manufacturer. Form 8-K reports include results of operations and financial condition for quarterly and fiscal periods, with disclosures tied to Agricultural Products, Modular Buildings, continuing operations, and the completed wind-down of the former Tools segment.
Proxy and annual-meeting filings cover board elections, auditor ratification, advisory executive-compensation votes, equity-award disclosures, and amendments to the 2020 Equity Incentive Plan. The company's filing record also documents shareholder-vote frequency decisions and related governance procedures.
Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. (ARTW) reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 sales of $5.616 million, down 12.7% year over year, and a $139,720 net loss versus $254,110 of net income. For the first nine months, sales increased 12.3% to $20.109 million, while net income was $230,200 compared with $1,680,423. The prior-year nine-month period included approximately $1.154 million of Employee Retention Credit refunds net of preparation fees and tax.
Backlog was $19.075 million as of October 6, 2026, versus $3.595 million a year earlier, including $17.432 million for Modular Buildings and $1.643 million for Agricultural Products; ARTW cautioned that backlog is not necessarily indicative of future revenue because orders may be canceled and dealer discounts may apply. Operating cash flow was $1,848,223 for the nine months ended August 31, 2026, compared with $14,992 used a year earlier. On October 5, 2026, ARTW entered a $956,000 term loan to fund a fiberoptic laser and crane system, with interest at 6.65% for the first 60 payments and 1-month SOFR plus 3.1% for the remaining 120 payments.
Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. (ARTW) reported third-quarter and first-nine-month fiscal 2026 results. Sales for the nine months ended August 31, 2026, were $20.11 million, up 12% from $17.91 million; net income was $230,000, compared with $1.68 million. For the three months ended August 31, sales were $5.615 million, versus $6.432 million, and the company recorded a $140,000 net loss, compared with $254,000 net income.
Modular Buildings backlog was the highest in the segment’s history and was expected to carry through the end of fiscal 2027. The company reported rising material and operating costs; steel prices had increased over 40% from fiscal year-end.
On October 5, 2026, the company entered into a $956,000 term loan with Bank Midwest to purchase a fiberoptic laser and crane system. Interest is 6.65% for the first 60 payments, then 1 month SOFR plus 3.1% for the remaining 120 payments. The initial monthly payment is $8,456, with the first payment due October 30, 2026.
Arts-Way Manufacturing Co. (ARTW) is the issuer in Larry Walther’s Schedule 13G amendment. Walther reported beneficial ownership of 512,000 common shares, or 9.8341% of the class, as of September 30, 2026.
ARTS WAY MANUFACTURING CO INC (symbol: ARTW) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. Ramsey Randall C. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
ARTS WAY MANUFACTURING CO INC (ARTW) reported that director Randall C. Ramsey received a grant of 1,000 shares of fully-vested restricted Common Stock on August 31, 2026, pursuant to a director compensation plan. Following this award, he directly owns 79,709 Common Shares, and no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported.
ARTS WAY MANUFACTURING CO INC (symbol: ARTW) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. White David Allan reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
ARTS WAY MANUFACTURING CO INC (ARTW) reported that director David Allan White received a grant of 1,000 shares of fully-vested restricted common stock on August 31, 2026, under the director compensation plan. Following this award, he directly holds a total of 52,000 shares of ARTW common stock.
ARTS WAY MANUFACTURING CO INC (symbol: ARTW) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. MCCONNELL MARC H reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
ARTS WAY MANUFACTURING CO INC (ARTW) insider Marc H. McConnell, President, CEO, Chairman and more than ten percent owner, reported a grant or award of 1,000 shares of Common Stock on August 31, 2026. Following this award, he holds 257,500 shares directly, including 207,501 fully vested shares and several restricted stock tranches vesting between January 2027 and January 2029, plus additional indirect holdings through an IRA, two children and McConnell Legacy Investments, LLC. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported.
ARTS WAY MANUFACTURING CO INC (symbol: ARTW) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. Westendorf Matthew reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
ARTS WAY MANUFACTURING CO INC (ARTW) reported that director Matthew Westendorf received a grant of 1,000 shares of Common Stock on August 31, 2026, as fully-vested restricted stock under the director compensation plan. Following this award, he directly holds 33,000 shares of ARTW common stock. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for this award.
ARTS WAY MANUFACTURING CO INC (symbol: ARTW) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. Buffamante Thomas E reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
ARTS WAY MANUFACTURING CO INC (ARTW) reported that director Thomas E. Buffamante received an award of 1,000 shares of Common Stock on August 31, 2026. The shares are fully-vested restricted stock granted under a director compensation plan, and his directly held stake increased to 65,000 shares. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for this award.
Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. reports that its Modular Buildings segment has recently been awarded major projects, increasing that segment’s backlog to over $19.0 million. This is a substantial rise from the $1.3 million backlog disclosed in the Quarterly Report for the fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2026.
The company states that these awards significantly expand production commitments and improve visibility into future manufacturing activity. Management currently estimates the backlog will be substantially fulfilled by the end of the 2027 fiscal year, subject to customer schedules, project milestones and execution factors. The projects are expected to be executed at margins generally consistent with historical performance for comparable Modular Buildings projects, though the company cautions that backlog, while indicative of future activity, is affected by customer requirements, contract terms and potential scheduling changes.
Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. reported strong top-line growth for the three and six months ended May 31, 2026, with consolidated sales of $7,854,000 in the quarter and $14,494,000 year-to-date, up 23.9% and 26.3% from the prior-year periods. Net income was $173,479 for the quarter and $369,921 for six months, down from $1,482,069 and $1,426,313 a year earlier as prior-year results included significant Employee Retention Credit income that did not recur and gross margins narrowed to 25.9% and 27.2% from 32.5% and 31.0%.
The Agricultural Products segment grew sales to $4,374,000 in Q2 and $8,128,000 year-to-date, but posted an operating loss as higher steel prices pressured quarterly margins, partly offset by approximately $1,319,000 higher grinder mixer sales year-on-year. The Modular Buildings segment remained the main earnings driver, with Q2 revenue of $3,480,000 (up 50.6%) and six-month revenue of $6,366,000, though gross margins declined as certain projects were sold at cost and prior-year contingencies did not repeat. Consolidated backlog as of July 7, 2026 was $2,744,000, down 37.7% from a year earlier, with Agricultural Products backlog up 63.7% and Modular Buildings backlog down 62.4%.
Operating activities provided $510,409 of cash in the first half of 2026, while purchases of property, plant, and equipment totaled $517,053, including deposits for a new fiberoptic laser and crane system. At May 31, 2026 the company held cash of $5,969, total assets of $23,678,399, a $3,495,438 balance on its $4,000,000 revolving line of credit, and term debt of $2,406,845, and had also established an additional $500,000 Reserve Line of Credit. Management states that existing financing arrangements are expected to be sufficient to fund operations and meet debt obligations over the next twelve months.