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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.
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.
Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. reported higher revenue but lower profitability for the quarter and first half ended May 31, 2026. For the three months, sales were $7,854,000 versus $6,337,000 a year earlier, while operating income declined to $287,000 from $510,000 and net income fell to $173,000 from $1,482,000, with EPS dropping to $0.03 from $0.29.
For the first six months, sales rose to $14,494,000 from $11,478,000, a 26% increase in first half sales, and operating income increased to $617,000 from $513,000, a 20% growth in operating income, but net income decreased to $370,000 from $1,426,000, with EPS of $0.07 versus $0.28. Management cites strong demand in livestock-oriented Agricultural Products and continued strength in Modular Buildings, offset by weaker sugar beet equipment demand, elevated inventories, and material cost pressures that are constraining margins.
ARTS WAY MANUFACTURING CO INC reports a Schedule 13G/A filing disclosing beneficial ownership. Larry Walther states he beneficially owns 480,000 shares of Common Stock, equal to 9.2283% (9.2%) of the class. The filing notes 5,201,386 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2026.
Arts Way Manufacturing Co Inc filed an amendment to its Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 480,000 shares of Common Stock, representing 0.092283%.
The filing lists Larry Walther as the reporting person with sole voting and dispositive power over the 480,000 shares. The filing shows a reference date of 06/30/2026 and was signed on 07/06/2026.