Every 8-K that The Gorman-Rupp Company (GRC) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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The Gorman-Rupp Company reports that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer James C. Kerr has decided to retire. Current Vice President of Finance Ronald F. Stoops will become Chief Financial Officer effective October 1, 2026. Kerr will assist with the transition and then continue as a senior advisor until a later retirement date.
Stoops, age 41, joined Gorman-Rupp in 2020 and has served as Vice President of Finance since January 2025, working in financial reporting, tax compliance, external reporting, strategic planning, and investor relations. The company states there are no family relationships or related-party transactions involving Stoops that require disclosure.
The Gorman-Rupp Company reported record second-quarter 2026 results, with net sales of $186.1 million, up 3.9% from the prior-year quarter, and net income of $19.4 million, or $0.74 per share, up from $15.8 million, or $0.60 per share. Gross margin improved to 32.6% and operating margin to 16.3%, supported by price increases, favorable product mix, and lower LIFO costs. Adjusted EBITDA reached $38.2 million, or 20.5% of sales.
For the first six months of 2026, net sales were $362.7 million, up 5.7%, with net income of $37.3 million, or $1.41 per share. Adjusted EBITDA was $73.7 million, or 20.3% of sales. Incoming orders totaled $370.8 million and backlog was $239.7 million at June 30, 2026. Net cash provided by operating activities rose to $62.5 million, and total debt decreased by $33.0 million in the first half while the company invested $7.9 million in capital expenditures and currently plans $22.0–$24.0 million of capex for 2026.
The Gorman-Rupp Company held its annual shareholder meeting virtually on April 23, 2026. Shareholders elected nine directors, with each nominee receiving roughly 19.5 million to 20.4 million votes in favor and relatively few votes withheld, indicating broad support.
Two additional shareholder proposals also passed with strong majorities, based on vote totals reported. After the meeting, the independent directors appointed Donald H. Bullock, Jr. as Lead Independent Director, succeeding M. Ann Harlan, who will continue serving on the Board.
The Gorman-Rupp Company delivered a strong first quarter of 2026 with higher sales, margins, earnings and cash flow. Net sales rose to $176.6 million, up 7.7% from the prior-year quarter, driven by higher volumes and pricing across most end markets, including construction, agriculture, industrial, municipal and OEM.
Gross margin improved to 32.5% from 30.7% and operating margin increased to 15.6% from 13.5%, reflecting better leverage on labor, overhead and SG&A plus favorable product mix. Net income reached a record $17.8 million, or $0.68 per share, compared with $12.1 million, or $0.46 per share. Adjusted EBITDA was $35.5 million, representing 20.1% of sales versus 18.1% a year earlier.
Incoming orders were $187.5 million, up 5.5%, and backlog increased to $247.9 million at March 31, 2026. Operating cash flow was $22.0 million, while capital spending was $4.3 million and total debt declined by $15.0 million in the first three months of 2026, supporting a stronger balance sheet.
The Gorman-Rupp Company reported record full-year 2025 results, with net sales of $682.4 million, up 3.4% from 2024, and net income rising to $53.0 million, or $2.02 per share, from $40.1 million, or $1.53 per share.
Adjusted earnings per share increased to $2.14 from $1.75, while adjusted EBITDA reached $128.8 million, maintaining an 18.9% margin. Incoming orders grew 10.5% to $728.4 million, lifting year-end backlog to $244.0 million. The company reduced total debt by $60.0 million, lowering interest expense to $23.4 million from $33.6 million.
In the fourth quarter, net sales rose 2.4% to $166.6 million and net income improved to $13.7 million, or $0.52 per share. Strength in fire suppression, industrial, repair, agriculture and other markets, including demand related to data centers, offset weaker construction and municipal project timing.
The Gorman-Rupp Company furnished an update on its business by announcing third-quarter results via an Item 2.02 Form 8-K. The company issued a news release covering the quarter ended September 30, 2025, and made it available as Exhibit 99, which is being furnished, not filed. The filing confirms the company’s common shares trade on the NYSE under the symbol GRC.