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Graham Corp (NYSE: GHM) lifts 2026 outlook after 21% Q3 sales jump

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Graham Corporation reported a strong third quarter of fiscal 2026 with higher sales, earnings, and record backlog. Net sales were $56.7 million, up 21% from a year ago, driven mainly by Defense and Energy & Process markets. Net income rose 79% to $2.8 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, while adjusted EBITDA increased 50% to $6.0 million with a 10.7% margin.

Backlog reached a record $515.6 million, up 34%, with about 85% tied to Defense and a Q3 book‑to‑bill of 1.3x. The company ended the quarter with $22.3 million of cash and no debt. After quarter‑end, Graham acquired FlackTek for $35 million plus up to $25 million in potential earnouts, funded with cash and borrowings, resulting in pro forma leverage of about 1.2x.

Management raised full‑year fiscal 2026 guidance. Net sales are now expected at $233–$239 million and adjusted EBITDA at $24–$28 million. Gross margin guidance was slightly narrowed to 24.0%–25.0%, while the expected effective tax rate was reduced to 16%–18%.

Positive

  • Strong revenue and earnings growth: Q3 FY26 net sales rose 21% to $56.7 million, net income increased 79% to $2.8 million, and adjusted EBITDA grew 50% to $6.0 million with margin expansion.
  • Record backlog and healthy orders: Backlog reached $515.6 million, up 34%, with a Q3 book‑to‑bill ratio of 1.3x and roughly 85% of backlog in Defense, supporting multi‑year visibility.
  • Strategic FlackTek acquisition with modest leverage: Graham acquired FlackTek for $35.0 million plus up to $25 million in earnouts, expanded its revolver to $80 million, and remains conservatively levered at about 1.2x pro forma.
  • Raised full-year outlook: Fiscal 2026 guidance for net sales increased to $233–$239 million and adjusted EBITDA to $24–$28 million, reflecting confidence in ongoing demand and recent acquisitions.

Negative

  • None.

Insights

Graham delivered strong Q3 growth, a record backlog, a strategic acquisition, and raised full-year guidance.

Graham Corporation posted Q3 fiscal 2026 net sales of $56.7 million, up 21%, with net income up 79% to $2.8 million. Adjusted EBITDA grew 50% to $6.0 million, and the adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 10.7%, reflecting operating leverage despite slightly lower gross margin from mix and prior-year grant benefits.

The order environment was robust, with Q3 orders of $71.7 million and a book‑to‑bill ratio of 1.3x. Backlog hit a record $515.6 million, up 34%, and about 85% is tied to Defense as of December 31, 2025, providing multi‑year revenue visibility. The company also reported solid liquidity with $22.3 million in cash and no debt at quarter‑end.

The January 23, 2026 acquisition of FlackTek for $35.0 million plus up to $25 million of potential earnouts adds advanced mixing as a third core technology platform. Funded with cash and revolver borrowings, it leaves pro forma leverage around 1.2x after expanding the credit facility to $80 million. Management raised fiscal 2026 net sales guidance to $233–$239 million and adjusted EBITDA to $24–$28 million, while trimming gross margin guidance and lowering the expected tax rate to 16–18%, underscoring confidence in demand and integration benefits.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 6, 2026

 

 

Graham Corporation

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   001-08462   16-1194720

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

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20 Florence Avenue, Batavia, New York   14020
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (585) 343-2216

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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

 

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

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Item 2.02.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 6, 2026, Graham Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release describing its results of operations and financial condition for its third quarter ended December 31, 2025. The Company’s earnings press release is furnished to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.

 

Item 7.01.

Regulation FD Disclosure.

On February 6, 2026, the Company will post on its website at www.grahamcorp.com supplemental data tables, furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.2, regarding historical sales, orders and backlog information.

The information furnished pursuant to these Items 2.02 and 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under such section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act.

 

Item 9.01.

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit
No.

  

Description

99.1    Press Release dated February 6, 2026 describing the results of operations and financial condition for Graham Corporation’s third quarter ended December 31, 2025.
99.2    Supplemental Data Tables.
104    Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

      Graham Corporation
Date: February 6, 2026   By:  

/s/ Christopher J. Thome

    Christopher J. Thome
    Vice President – Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer

Exhibit 99.1

 

LOGO       News Release
 

Graham Corporation ¨ 20 Florence Avenue ¨ Batavia, NY 14020

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Graham Corporation Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results

Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Highlights:

 

   

Revenue increased 21% to $56.7 million

 

   

Gross profit increased 15% to $13.5 million; Gross profit margin was 23.8%

 

   

Net income per diluted share increased 79% to $0.25; adjusted net income per diluted share1 increased 72% to $0.31

 

   

Adjusted EBITDA1 increased 50% to $6.0 million; Adjusted EBITDA margin1 was 10.7%

 

   

Orders2 were $71.7 million; Book-to-Bill ratio2 of 1.3x and record backlog2 of $515.6 million

 

   

Strong balance sheet with no debt, $22.3 million in cash, and access to $43.0 million under its revolving credit facility at quarter end to support growth initiatives

 

   

Updating and increasing full year fiscal 2026 guidance; Remain on track to reach strategic goal of 8% to 10% annual organic revenue growth and low to mid-teen Adjusted EBITDA margins1 by fiscal 2027

BATAVIA, NY, February 6, 2026 – Graham Corporation (NYSE: GHM) (“GHM” or the “Company”), a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission critical fluid, power, heat transfer, vacuum, and advanced mixing technologies for the Defense, Energy & Process, and Space industries, today reported financial results for its third quarter for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026 (“fiscal 2026”).

Graham’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Matthew J. Malone stated, “Our third quarter results reflect continued strong, disciplined execution across the organization as we progress through the back half of fiscal 2026. Revenue growth and profitability were driven by solid performance across our end markets and supported by a record backlog, which provides meaningful visibility into future demand. Activity in our Defense market remains robust, while the Energy & Process and Space markets continue to perform in line with our expectations.”

Mr. Malone continued, “As we move through the remainder of the fiscal year, we remain focused on disciplined execution, operational efficiency, and advancing strategic initiatives that strengthen our competitive position. We continue to invest in automation, advanced testing, and new technical capabilities that enhance productivity and support margin expansion. In addition, the recent acquisition of FlackTek in January 2026 meaningfully expands our technology portfolio and further positions Graham to deliver differentiated, mission-critical solutions to our core end markets.”

 

1

Adjusted net income per diluted share, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA margin are non-GAAP measures. See attached tables and other information for important disclosures regarding Graham’s use of these non-GAAP measures.

2

Orders, backlog, and book-to-bill ratio are key performance metrics. See “Key Performance Indicators” below for important disclosures regarding Graham’s use of these metrics.

 


Graham Corporation Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results

February 6, 2026

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Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Performance Review

(All comparisons are with the same prior-year period unless noted otherwise.)

 

($ in thousands except per share data)    Q3 FY26     Q3 FY25     $ Change      % Change     YTD
FY 2026
    YTD
FY 2025
    Change      % Change  

Net sales

   $ 56,701     $  47,037     $ 9,664        21   $ 178,215     $ 150,551     $ 27,664        18

Gross profit

   $ 13,469     $ 11,686     $ 1,783        15   $ 42,496     $ 36,853     $ 5,643        15

Gross margin

     23.8     24.8        -100 bps       23.8     24.5        -70 bps  

Operating income

   $ 3,124     $ 2,210     $ 914        41   $ 12,359     $ 9,669     $ 2,690        28

Operating margin

     5.5     4.7        +80 bps       6.9     6.4        +50 bps  

Net income

   $ 2,845     $ 1,588     $ 1,257        79   $ 10,530     $ 7,835     $ 2,695        34

Net income margin

     5.0     3.4        +160 bps       5.9     5.2        +70 bps  

Net income per diluted share

   $ 0.25     $ 0.14     $ 0.11        79   $ 0.95     $ 0.71     $ 0.24        34

Adjusted net income*

   $ 3,514     $ 1,966     $ 1,548        79   $ 11,881     $ 8,965     $ 2,917        33

Adjusted net income per diluted share*

   $ 0.31     $ 0.18     $ 0.13        72   $ 1.07     $ 0.81     $ 0.26        32

Adjusted EBITDA*

   $ 6,044     $ 4,027     $ 2,017        50   $ 19,177     $ 14,779     $ 4,398        30

Adjusted EBITDA margin*

     10.7     8.6        +210 bps       10.8     9.8        +100 bps  

 

*

Graham believes that, when used in conjunction with measures prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), adjusted net income, adjusted net income per diluted share, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EBITDA margin, which are non-GAAP measures, help in the understanding of its operating performance. See attached tables and other information provided at the end of this press release for important disclosures regarding Graham’s use of these non-GAAP measures.

 

Quarterly net sales of $56.7 million increased 21%, or $9.7 million over the prior year reflecting our diversified revenue base. Sales to the Defense market contributed $8.3 million to growth primarily due to the timing of project milestones, new programs, and growth in existing programs. Sales to the Energy & Process market increased $2.1 million or 13% over the prior year driven by Aftermarket sales, as well as continued momentum in our New Energy markets and in particular small modular reactors (“SMRs”). Aftermarket sales to the Energy & Process and Defense markets totaled $10.8 million for the quarter, 11% above the prior year. See supplemental data for a further breakdown of sales by market and region.

Gross profit for the quarter increased $1.8 million, or 15%, to $13.5 million compared to the prior-year period of $11.7 million. As a percentage of sales, gross profit margin decreased 100 basis points to 23.8%, compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2025. This decrease in gross profit margin reflects the mix of sales during the third quarter of fiscal 2026, and a higher level of material receipts which carry lower profit margins. Additionally, the third quarter and the first nine months of fiscal 2025 gross profit benefited $0.3 million and $1.5 million, respectively, from a grant received in the prior year from the BlueForge Alliance to reimburse the Company for the cost of its defense welder training programs in Batavia, which did not repeat in fiscal year 2026. For the first nine months of fiscal 2026, we estimate the impact of tariffs on our consolidated financial statements to be approximately $1.0 million compared to the prior year and was immaterial for the third quarter of fiscal 2026. For the full fiscal 2026, we now expect the potential impact of tariffs to be between an incremental $1.0 to $1.5 million compared to the prior year.

Selling, general and administrative expense (“SG&A”), including intangible amortization, totaled $10.6 million, an increase of $0.9 million compared with the prior year due to the investments being made in operations, employees, and technology, higher acquisition and integration costs due to the Xdot and FlackTek acquisitions, as well as higher performance-based compensation due to Graham’s increased profitability, which was partially offset by a reversal of bad debt reserves. As a percentage of sales, SG&A, including amortization of 18.6%, decreased 200 basis points compared to the prior year period, reflecting the higher level of sales during the quarter, as well as our continued financial discipline.


Graham Corporation Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results

February 6, 2026

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Cash Management and Balance Sheet

Cash provided by operating activities totaled $4.8 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. As of December 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents were $22.3 million.

Capital expenditures, net for the third quarter fiscal 2026 were $2.2 million, focused on capacity expansion, increasing capabilities, and productivity improvements.

The Company had no debt outstanding as of December 31, 2025, with $43.0 million available on its revolving credit facility after taking into account outstanding letters of credit.

Orders, Backlog, and Book-to-Bill Ratio

See supplemental data filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 8-K and provided on the Company’s website for a further breakdown of orders and backlog by market. See “Key Performance Indicators” below for important disclosures regarding Graham’s use of these metrics ($ in millions).

 

     Q1 25      Q2 25      Q3 25      Q4 25      FY25      Q1 26      Q2 26      Q3 26      FY26  

Orders

   $ 55.8      $ 63.7      $ 24.8      $ 86.9      $ 231.1      $ 125.9      $ 83.2      $ 71.7      $ 280.8  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Backlog

   $ 396.8      $ 407.0      $ 384.7      $ 412.3      $ 412.3      $ 482.9      $ 500.1      $ 515.6      $ 515.6  

Orders for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 were $71.7 million. This increase was primarily in the Defense and Space markets, which continue to exhibit strong tail-winds. Energy & Process orders were consistent with prior year levels, as strong demand in New Energy offset weaker Aftermarket orders. Total Aftermarket orders for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 decreased $5.2 million to $8.0 million from the record levels of the prior year.

Note that our orders tend to be lumpy given the nature of our business (i.e. large capital projects) and in particular, orders to the Defense industry, which span multiple years and can be significantly larger in size.

Backlog at quarter end was a record $515.6 million, a 34% increase over the prior-year period, driven by strong bookings including contributions from Xdot of $0.5 million, primarily in the Defense and Space markets. For the quarter, the Company achieved a book-to bill ratio of 1.3x. Approximately 35% to 40% of orders currently in backlog are expected to be converted to sales in the next twelve months, another 25% to 30% are expected to convert to sales within one to two years, and the remaining beyond two years. Approximately 85% of our backlog as of December 31, 2025, was to the Defense industry, which provides stability and visibility to our business.

FlackTek Acquisition

On January 23, 2026, subsequent to the end of the third quarter, Graham acquired FlackTek Manufacturing, LLC and FlackTek Sales, LLC (collectively, “FlackTek”). The acquisition establishes advanced mixing and materials processing as a third core technology platform for Graham, complementing its existing vacuum, heat transfer, and turbomachinery capabilities and further aligning with the Company’s Defense, Energy & Process, and Space end markets.

Under the terms of the transaction, Graham acquired 100% of the equity of FlackTek for a purchase price of $35.0 million, comprised of 85% cash and 15% using 75,818 shares of Graham’s common stock, along with the potential to earn an additional $25 million in future performance-based cash earnouts over four years beginning in fiscal year 2027, based upon achieving progressively increasing adjusted EBITDA performance targets. The base purchase price represents approximately 12x FlackTek’s projected adjusted EBITDA for 2026. The transaction was funded through a combination of cash on-hand and borrowings under the Company’s revolving credit facility.

In connection with the acquisition, Graham amended its revolving credit agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, increasing the borrowing limit from $50 million to $80 million. Following the closing of the transaction, the Company’s pro forma leverage ratio is approximately 1.2x.


Graham Corporation Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results

February 6, 2026

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Fiscal 2026 Outlook

Based upon the results for the first nine months of fiscal 2026, our expectations for the remainder of the fiscal year, and inclusive of the acquisition of FlackTek and Xdot, Graham is updating its full year fiscal 2026 guidance as follows:

 

(as of February 6, 2026)

   Fiscal 2026 Guidance
(New)
   Fiscal 2026 Guidance
(Old)

Net Sales

   $233 million to $239 million    $225 million to $235 million

Gross Margin(1)

   24.0% to 25.0% of sales    24.5% to 25.5% of sales

SG&A expense (including amortization)(2)

   17.5% to 18.5% of sales    17.5% to 18.5% of sales

Adjusted EBITDA(1)(3)

   $24 million to $28 million    $22 million to $28 million

Effective Tax Rate

   16% to 18%    20% to 22%

Capital Expenditures

   $15.0 million to $18.0 million    $15.0 million to $18.0 million

 

(1)

Includes the estimated impact of increased tariffs over the prior year of approximately $1.0 million to $1.5 million.

(2)

Includes approximately $7.0 million to $8.0 million of Barber-Nichols supplemental performance bonus, equity-based compensation, acquisition & integration, and enterprise resource planning (“ERP”) conversion costs included in SG&A expense.

(3)

Excludes net interest expense (income), income taxes, depreciation, and amortization from net income, as well as approximately $3.0 million to $4.0 million of equity-based compensation, net acquisition & integration, and ERP conversion costs included in SG&A expense, net.

Graham’s Chief Financial Officer, Christopher J. Thome, said, “We are pleased with our performance through the first nine months of fiscal 2026 and continue to see strong demand across most of the markets we serve. Reflecting this momentum, including the contribution from the FlackTek acquisition, we are increasing our full-year fiscal 2026 guidance.

Mr. Thome continued, “After the acquisition of FlackTek, our balance sheet remains strong with low leverage, a modest amount of debt of $20 million, and increased capacity under our line of credit. We believe this increased capacity, along with our strong operating cash flow, provides us ample liquidity to continue to execute our capital allocation strategy and future growth.”

Webcast and Conference Call

GHM’s management will host a conference call and live webcast on February 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (“ET”) to review its financial results as well as its strategy and outlook. The review will be accompanied by a slide presentation, which will be made available immediately prior to the conference call on GHM’s investor relations website.

A question-and-answer session will follow the formal presentation. GHM’s conference call can be accessed by calling (201)-689-8560. Alternatively, the webcast can be monitored from the events section of GHM’s investor relations website.

A telephonic replay will be available from 3:00 p.m. ET today through Friday, February 13, 2026. To listen to the archived call, dial (412) 317-6671 and enter conference ID number 13757532 or access the webcast replay via the Company’s website at ir.grahamcorp.com, where a transcript will also be posted once available.

About Graham Corporation

Graham is a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission critical fluid, power, heat transfer, vacuum, and advanced mixing technologies for the Defense, Energy & Process, and Space industries. Graham Corporation and its family of global brands are built upon world-renowned engineering expertise, proprietary technologies, as well as its responsive and flexible service and the unsurpassed quality customers have come to expect from the Company’s products and systems. Graham Corporation routinely posts news and other important information on its website, grahamcorp.com, where additional information on Graham Corporation and its businesses can be found.


Graham Corporation Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results

February 6, 2026

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Safe Harbor Regarding Forward Looking Statements

This news 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.

Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions and are identified by words such as “continue,” “estimate,” “expects,” “future,” “outlook,” “believes,” “could,” “guidance,” “may”, “will,” and other similar words. All statements addressing operating performance, events, or developments that Graham Corporation expects or anticipates will occur in the future, including but not limited to, profitability of future projects and the business, its ability to deliver to plan, its ability to continue to strengthen relationships with customers in the Defense industry, its ability to secure future projects and applications, expected expansion and growth opportunities, anticipated sales, revenues, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margins, capital expenditures and SG&A expenses, the timing of conversion of backlog to sales, orders, market presence, profit margins, tax rates, foreign sales operations, customer preferences, changes in market conditions in the industries in which it operates, changes in general economic conditions and customer behavior, forecasts regarding the timing and scope of the economic recovery in its markets, its acquisition and growth strategy, realization of benefits from the acquisition of FlackTek, and the integration and operation of FlackTek are forward-looking statements. Because they are forward-looking, they should be evaluated in light of important risk factors and uncertainties. These risk factors and uncertainties are more fully described in Graham Corporation’s most recent Annual Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), included under the heading entitled “Risk Factors”, and in other reports filed with the SEC.

Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should any of Graham Corporation’s underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those currently anticipated. In addition, undue reliance should not be placed on Graham Corporation’s forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, Graham Corporation disclaims any obligation to update or publicly announce any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained in this news release.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as consolidated net income (loss) before net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, other acquisition related expenses, equity-based compensation, ERP implementation costs, and other unusual/nonrecurring expenses. Adjusted EBITDA margin is defined as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of sales. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are not measures determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, commonly known as GAAP. Nevertheless, Graham believes that providing non-GAAP information, such as Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin, is important for investors and other readers of Graham’s financial statements, as it is used as an analytical indicator by Graham’s management to better understand operating performance. Moreover, Graham’s credit facility also contains ratios based on Adjusted EBITDA. Because Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are non-GAAP measures and are thus susceptible to varying calculations, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA margin, as presented, may not be directly comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies.

Adjusted net income and adjusted net income per diluted share are defined as net income and net income per diluted share as reported, adjusted for certain items and at a normalized tax rate. Adjusted net income and adjusted net income per diluted share are not measures determined in accordance with GAAP, and may not be comparable to the measures as used by other companies. Nevertheless, Graham believes that providing non-GAAP information, such as adjusted net income and adjusted net income per diluted share, is important for investors and other readers of the Company’s financial statements and assists in understanding the comparison of the current quarter’s and current fiscal year’s net income and net income per diluted share to the historical periods’ net income and net income per diluted share. Graham also believes that adjusted net income per share, which adds back intangible amortization expense related to acquisitions, provides a better representation of the cash earnings of the Company.


Graham Corporation Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results

February 6, 2026

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Forward-Looking Non-GAAP Measures

Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin are non-GAAP measures. The Company is unable to present a quantitative reconciliation of these forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable forward-looking GAAP financial measures because such information is not available, and management cannot reliably predict the necessary components of such GAAP measures without unreasonable effort largely because forecasting or predicting our future operating results is subject to many factors out of our control or not readily predictable. In addition, the Company believes that such reconciliations would imply a degree of precision that would be confusing or misleading to investors. The unavailable information could have a significant impact on the Company’s fiscal 2026 financial results. These non-GAAP financial measures are preliminary estimates and are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, among others, changes in connection with purchase accounting, quarter-end, and year-end adjustments. Any variation between the Company’s actual results and preliminary financial estimates set forth above may be material.

Key Performance Indicators

In addition to the foregoing non-GAAP measures, management uses the following key performance metrics to analyze and measure the Company’s financial performance and results of operations: orders, backlog, and book-to-bill ratio. Management uses orders and backlog as measures of current and future business and financial performance, and these may not be comparable with measures provided by other companies. Orders represent definitive agreements with customers to provide products and/or services. Backlog is defined as the total dollar value of net orders received for which revenue has not yet been recognized. Total backlog can include both funded and unfunded orders under government contracts. Management believes tracking orders and backlog are useful as they often times are leading indicators of future performance. In accordance with industry practice, contracts may include provisions for cancellation, termination, or suspension at the discretion of the customer.

The book-to-bill ratio is an operational measure that management uses to track the growth prospects of the Company. The Company calculates the book-to-bill ratio for a given period as net orders divided by net sales.

Given that each of orders, backlog, and book-to-bill ratio are operational measures and that the Company’s methodology for calculating orders, backlog and book-to-bill ratio does not meet the definition of a non-GAAP measure, as that term is defined by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a quantitative reconciliation for each is not required or provided.

 

For more information, contact:     
Christopher J. Thome      Tom Cook
Vice President - Finance and CFO      Investor Relations
Phone: (585) 343-2216      (203) 682-8250
     Tom.Cook@icrinc.com
Source: Graham Corporation     


Graham Corporation Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results

February 6, 2026

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Consolidated Statements of Operations - Unaudited

($ in thousands, except per share data)

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
    Nine Months Ended
December 31,
 
     2025     2024     % Change     2025     2024     % Change  

Net sales

   $ 56,701     $ 47,037       21   $ 178,215     $ 150,551       18

Cost of products sold

     43,232       35,351       22     135,719       113,698       19
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

Gross profit

     13,469       11,686       15     42,496       36,853       15

Gross margin

     23.8     24.8       23.8     24.5  

Operating expenses and income:

            

Selling, general and administrative

     10,129       9,260       9     29,315       26,821       9

Selling, general and administrative – amortization

     435       436       (0 %)      1,308       1,309       (0 %) 

Other operating income

     (219     (220     (0 %)      (486     (946     (49 %) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

Operating income

     3,124       2,210       41     12,359       9,669       28
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

Operating margin

     5.5     4.7       6.9     6.4  

Other expense, net

     90       91       (1 %)      334       273       22

Interest income, net

     (169     (128     32     (414     (442     (6 %) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

Income before provision for income taxes

     3,203       2,247       43     12,439       9,838       26

Provision for income taxes

     358       659       (46 %)      1,909       2,003       (5 %) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

Net income

   $ 2,845     $ 1,588       79   $ 10,530     $ 7,835       34
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

Per share data:

            

Basic:

            

Net income

   $ 0.26     $ 0.15       73   $ 0.96     $ 0.72       33
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

Diluted:

            

Net income

   $ 0.25     $ 0.14       79   $ 0.95     $ 0.71       34
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

            

Basic

     10,988       10,890         10,967       10,880    

Diluted

     11,157       11,057         11,108       11,016    


Graham Corporation Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results

February 6, 2026

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Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

 

     December 31,
2025
    March 31,
2025
 

Assets

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 22,254     $ 21,577  

Trade accounts receivable, net of allowances ($360 and $630 at December 31 and March 31, 2025, respectively)

     31,704       35,507  

Unbilled revenue

     57,823       38,494  

Inventories

     48,523       40,025  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     3,491       4,249  

Income taxes receivable

     19       1,520  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     163,814       141,372  

Property, plant and equipment, net

     57,321       50,649  

Prepaid pension asset

     6,055       5,950  

Operating lease assets

     5,587       6,386  

Goodwill

     26,181       25,520  

Customer relationships, net

     12,304       13,159  

Technology and technical know-how, net

     10,383       10,310  

Tradenames, net

     6,783       6,858  

Deferred income tax asset

     1,531       1,502  

Other assets

     2,968       2,404  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 292,927     $ 264,110  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

    

Current liabilities:

    

Current portion of finance lease obligations

   $ 23     $ 21  

Accounts payable

     17,509       27,309  

Accrued compensation

     18,503       19,161  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     4,530       4,322  

Customer deposits

     111,984       84,062  

Operating lease liabilities

     1,460       1,275  

Income taxes payable

     660       —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     154,669       136,150  

Finance lease obligations

     27       44  

Operating lease liabilities

     4,544       5,514  

Deferred income tax liability

     74       —   

Accrued pension and postretirement benefit liabilities

     1,191       1,192  

Other long-term liabilities

     1,112       1,633  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     161,617       144,533  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity:

    

Preferred stock, $1.00 par value, 500 shares authorized

     —        —   

Common stock, $0.10 par value, 25,500 shares authorized, 11,162 and 11,077 shares issued and 10,988 and 10,903 shares outstanding at December 31 and March 31, 2025, respectively

     1,116       1,107  

Capital in excess of par value

     35,260       34,616  

Retained earnings

     104,759       94,229  

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (6,437     (6,987

Treasury stock (174 shares at December 31, and March 31, 2025)

     (3,388     (3,388
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     131,310       119,577  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 292,927     $ 264,110  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


Graham Corporation Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results

February 6, 2026

Page 9 of 11

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     Nine Months Ended
December 31,
 
     2025     2024  

Operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 10,530     $ 7,835  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation

     3,670       2,712  

Amortization

     1,507       1,663  

Bad debt reserves

     (369     —   

Amortization of actuarial losses

     630       586  

Equity-based compensation expense

     1,727       1,204  

Gain on disposal or sale of property, plant and equipment

     (38     —   

Change in fair value of contingent consideration

     (486     (946

Deferred income taxes

     (39     (91

(Increase) decrease in operating assets, net of acquisitions:

    

Accounts receivable

     4,169       9,394  

Unbilled revenue

     (19,308     (9,879

Inventories

     (8,474     (5,628

Prepaid expenses and other current and non-current assets

     4       (1,665

Income taxes receivable

     1,501       (46

Operating lease assets

     1,011       965  

Prepaid pension asset

     (105     (175

Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities, net of acquisitions:

    

Accounts payable

     (6,690     3,914  

Accrued compensation, accrued expenses and other current and non-current liabilities

     (551     (1,380

Customer deposits

     27,830       21,000  

Operating lease liabilities

     562       (646

Income taxes payable

     (995     (948

Long-term portion of accrued compensation, accrued pension and postretirement benefit liabilities

     (2     4  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     16,084       27,873  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investing activities:

    

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

     (13,482     (13,800

Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment

     154       —   

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

     (895     (170
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used by investing activities

     (14,223     (13,970
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financing activities:

    

Principal repayments on debt

     (8,000     —   

Proceeds from the issuance of debt

     8,000       —   

Repayments on finance lease obligations

     (251     (237

Issuance of common stock

     458       334  

Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock units and awards

     (1,532     (854
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used by financing activities

     (1,325     (757
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     141       (39
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     677       13,107  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     21,577       16,939  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 22,254     $ 30,046  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


Graham Corporation Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results

February 6, 2026

Page 10 of 11

 

Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation

(Unaudited, $ in thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
    Nine Months Ended
December 31,
 
     2025     2024     2025     2024  

Net income

   $ 2,845     $ 1,588     $ 10,530     $ 7,835  

Acquisition & integration expense (income), net

     320       (220     157       (900

ERP Implementation costs

     39       157       91       704  

Net interest income

     (169     (128     (414     (442

Income tax expense

     358       659       1,909       2,003  

Equity-based compensation expense

     642       426       1,727       1,204  

Depreciation & amortization

     2,009       1,545       5,177       4,375  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 6,044     $ 4,027     $ 19,177     $ 14,779  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net sales

   $ 56,701     $ 47,037     $ 178,215     $ 150,551  

Net income margin

     5.0     3.4     5.9     5.2

Adjusted EBITDA margin

     10.7     8.6     10.8     9.8

Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Net Income per Diluted Share Reconciliation

(Unaudited, $ in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
     Nine Months Ended
December 31,
 
     2025      2024      2025      2024  

Net income

   $ 2,845      $ 1,588      $ 10,530      $ 7,835  

Acquisition & integration expense (income), net

     320        (220      157        (900

Amortization of intangible assets

     510        554        1,507        1,663  

ERP Implementation costs

     39        157        91        704  

Tax impact of adjustments(1)

     (200      (113      (404      (337
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Adjusted net income

   $ 3,514      $ 1,966      $ 11,881      $ 8,965  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

GAAP net income per diluted share

   $ 0.25      $ 0.14      $ 0.95      $ 0.71  

Adjusted net income per diluted share

   $ 0.31      $ 0.18      $ 1.07      $ 0.81  

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

     11,157        11,057        11,108        11,016  

 

(1) 

Applies a normalized tax rate to non-GAAP adjustments, which are pre-tax, based upon the statutory tax rate of 23%.


Graham Corporation Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results

February 6, 2026

Page 11 of 11

 

Acquisition and integration (income) costs, net are incremental costs that are directly related to and as a result of the P3, Xdot, and FlackTek acquisitions or the subsequent accounting for the related contingent earn-out liabilities. These costs (income) may include, among other things, professional, consulting and other fees, system integration costs, and contingent consideration fair value adjustments. ERP implementation costs primarily relate to consulting costs (training, data conversion, and project management) incurred in connection with the ERP system being implemented throughout our Batavia, New York facility in order to enhance efficiency and productivity and are not expected to recur once the project is completed.

Exhibit 99.2

Graham Corporation

Q3 FY 2026

Supplemental Information - Unaudited

($ in thousands)

 

SALES BY MARKET    FY 2025     FY 2026     Q3 26 vs Q3 25      Q3 26 vs Q2 26      FYTD26 vs FYTD25  
     Q1      % of     Q2      % of     Q3      % of     Q4      % of     YTD      % of     Q1      % of     Q2      % of     Q3      % of     YTD      % of                                          
     2025      Total     2025      Total     2025      Total     2025      Total     2025      Total     2026      Total     2026      Total     2026      Total     2026      Total     Variance      Variance      Variance  

Defense

   $ 29,094        58   $ 30,897        58   $ 27,023        57   $ 34,911        59   $ 121,925        58   $ 29,535        53   $ 40,750        62   $ 35,283        62   $ 105,568        59   $ 8,260       31    $ (5,467      -13    $ 18,554        21

Energy & Process

     16,910        34     19,250        36     16,193        34     20,934        35     73,287        35     22,574        41     21,278        32     18,287        32     62,139        35     2,094       13      (2,991      -14      9,786        19

Space

     3,947        8     3,416        6     3,821        8     3,500        6     14,684        7     3,378        6     3,999        6     3,131        6     10,508        6     (690     -18      (868      -22      (676      -6
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

       

 

 

    
   $ 49,951        100   $ 53,563        100   $ 47,037        100   $ 59,345        100   $ 209,896        100   $ 55,487        100   $ 66,027        100   $ 56,701        100   $ 178,215        100   $ 9,664       21    $ (9,326      -14    $ 27,664        18
SALES BY REGION    FY 2025     FY 2026     Q3 26 vs Q3 25      Q3 26 vs Q2 26      FYTD26 vs FYTD25  
     Q1      % of     Q2      % of     Q3      % of     Q4      % of     YTD      % of     Q1      % of     Q2      % of     Q3      % of     YTD      % of                      
     2025      Total     2025      Total     2025      Total     2025      Total     2025      Total     2026      Total     2026      Total     2026      Total     2026      Total     Variance      Variance      Variance  

United States

   $ 40,930        82   $ 45,460        85   $ 39,675        84   $ 43,878        74   $ 169,943        81   $ 46,322        83   $ 55,098        83   $ 48,112        85   $ 149,532        84   $ 8,437       21    $ (6,986      -13    $ 23,467        19

Middle East

     983        2     794        1     1,551        3     3,760        6     7,088        3     1,346        2     1,770        3     1,402        2     4,518        3     (149     -10      (368      -21      1,190        36

Asia

     5,304        11     4,274        8     2,273        5     5,033        8     16,884        8     3,283        6     4,452        7     3,425        6     11,160        6     1,152       51      (1,027      -23      (691      -6

Other

     2,734        5     3,035        6     3,538        8     6,674        11     15,981        8     4,536        8     4,707        7     3,762        7     13,005        7     224       6      (945      -20      3,698        40
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

       

 

 

    
   $ 49,951        100   $ 53,563        100   $ 47,037        100   $ 59,345        100   $ 209,896        100   $ 55,487        100   $ 66,027        100   $ 56,701        100   $ 178,215        100   $ 9,664       21    $ (9,326      -14    $ 27,664        18
ORDERS BY MARKET    FY 2025     FY 2026     Q3 26 vs Q3 25      Q3 26 vs Q2 26      FYTD26 vs FYTD25  
     Q1      % of     Q2      % of     Q3      % of     Q4      % of     YTD      % of     Q1      % of     Q2      % of     Q3      % of     YTD      % of                      
     2025      Total     2025      Total     2025      Total     2025      Total     2025      Total     2026      Total     2026      Total     2026      Total     2026      Total     Variance      Variance      Variance  

Defense

     28,617        51     30,507        48     6,723        27     68,724        79     134,571        58     106,690        85     47,305        57     49,570        69     203,565        73   $ 42,847       637    $ 2,265        5    $ 137,718        209

Energy & Process

     25,796        46     19,633        31     14,828        60     16,170        19     76,427        33     18,795        15     21,116        25     14,582        20     54,493        19     (246     -2      (6,534      -31      (5,764      -10

Space

     1,354        2     13,538        21     3,235        13     1,988        2     20,114        9     413        0     14,779        18     7,519        10     22,711        8     4,284       132      (7,260      -49      4,584        25
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

       

 

 

    
   $ 55,767        100   $ 63,678        100   $ 24,786        100   $ 86,882        100   $ 231,112        100   $ 125,898        100   $ 83,200        100   $ 71,671        100   $ 280,769        100   $ 46,885       189    $ (11,529      -14    $ 136,538        95
BACKLOG BY MARKET    FY 2025     FY 2026     Q3 26 vs Q3 25      Q3 26 vs Q2 26                
     Q1      % of     Q2      % of     Q3      % of     Q4      % of     YTD      % of     Q1      % of     Q2      % of     Q3      % of     YTD      % of                             
     2025      Total     2025      Total     2025      Total     2025      Total     2025      Total     2026      Total     2026      Total     2026      Total     2026      Total     Variance      Variance                

Defense

     327,827        83     327,438        80     307,138        80     340,613        83     340,613        83     417,768        87     424,323        85     438,762        85     438,762        85   $ 131,624       43    $ 14,439        3      

Energy & Process

     60,890        15     61,391        15     59,969        16     55,640        13     55,640        13     51,975        11     51,852        10     48,274        9     48,274        9     (11,695     -20      (3,578      -7      

Space

     8,058        2     18,180        4     17,594        5     16,082        4     16,082        4     13,117        3     23,897        5     28,597        6     28,597        6     11,003       63      4,700        20      
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

          
   $ 396,775        100   $ 407,009        100   $ 384,701        100   $ 412,335        100   $ 412,335        100   $ 482,860        100   $ 500,072        100   $ 515,633        100   $ 515,633        100   $ 130,932       34    $ 15,561        3      

BOOK-TO-BILL RATIO

     1.1          1.2          0.5          1.5          1.1          2.3          1.3          1.3          1.6                     

FAQ

How did Graham Corporation (GHM) perform in Q3 fiscal 2026?

Graham delivered strong Q3 fiscal 2026 results with double‑digit growth. Net sales were $56.7 million, up 21%, and net income rose 79% to $2.8 million. Adjusted EBITDA reached $6.0 million, a 50% increase, with the adjusted EBITDA margin improving to 10.7%.

What were Graham Corporation (GHM) orders and backlog in Q3 fiscal 2026?

Orders and backlog reached very strong levels in Q3 fiscal 2026. Orders were $71.7 million, producing a 1.3x book‑to‑bill ratio. Backlog ended the quarter at a record $515.6 million, up 34% year over year, with approximately 85% related to Defense contracts.

What guidance did Graham Corporation (GHM) provide for fiscal 2026?

Graham raised its full‑year fiscal 2026 outlook. The company now expects net sales of $233 million to $239 million and adjusted EBITDA of $24 million to $28 million. Gross margin guidance is 24.0%–25.0%, with an effective tax rate of 16%–18% and capital spending of $15–$18 million.

What is the significance of Graham Corporation’s (GHM) FlackTek acquisition?

The FlackTek deal adds a new core technology platform and growth avenue. On January 23, 2026, Graham acquired FlackTek for $35.0 million, plus up to $25 million in potential earnouts. The transaction broadens advanced mixing capabilities and results in an estimated pro forma leverage ratio of about 1.2x.

How strong is Graham Corporation’s (GHM) balance sheet after Q3 fiscal 2026?

Graham reported solid liquidity and low leverage at quarter end. As of December 31, 2025, the company held $22.3 million in cash and cash equivalents and had no debt outstanding, with $43.0 million available under its revolving credit facility before the FlackTek acquisition funding.

How did Graham Corporation’s (GHM) Defense and Energy & Process markets perform?

Defense and Energy & Process drove most of the Q3 growth. Defense sales contributed $8.3 million to net sales growth through milestones and program expansion. Energy & Process sales increased $2.1 million, or 13%, supported by Aftermarket strength and activity in New Energy, including small modular reactors.
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