Hurco returns to profit with Q3 EPS of $0.35
Hurco Companies, Inc. returned to quarterly profitability on higher margins and strong global order growth, while remaining in a year-to-date loss position.
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Hurco Companies, Inc. (HURC) reported a return to profitability in its third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2026. Net income was $2.3 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, versus a net loss of $3.7 million, or $(0.58) per share, a year earlier. Sales and service fees grew 3% to $47.3 million, driven by 11% growth in the Americas and 51% growth in Asia Pacific, partly offset by a 12% decline in Europe.
Orders were notably strong, rising 25% to $51.4 million in the quarter and 24% to $155.0 million for the first nine months, with growth across all regions. Gross margin expanded from 20% to 28%, helped by higher volumes of higher-performance machines, prior pricing actions, cost control, and some tariff refunds. For the first nine months, the company still posted a net loss of $3.5 million, improved from a $12.1 million loss a year ago.
Hurco ended July 31, 2026 with $52.1 million in cash and cash equivalents, working capital of $166.7 million, shareholders’ equity of $192.3 million, and no debt. A full valuation allowance has been recorded against Italian, U.S., and Chinese deferred tax assets, reflecting uncertainty about realizing those tax benefits.
Positive
- Returned to profitability in Q3 2026 with net income of $2.3 million, versus a $3.7 million loss in Q3 2025.
- Orders grew strongly, up 25% in Q3 to $51.4 million and 24% to $155.0 million for the first nine months, with increases in all regions.
- Gross margin expanded 800 basis points to 28% in Q3 2026 from 20% a year earlier, reflecting pricing, mix, and cost control.
- Solid balance sheet with $52.1 million in cash, $166.7 million in working capital, $192.3 million in shareholders’ equity, and no debt as of July 31, 2026.
Negative
- Despite improvement, the company reported a nine‑month net loss of $3.5 million, following a $12.1 million loss in the prior‑year period.
- European sales declined by 12% in Q3 and 8% for the first nine months year over year, despite favorable currency effects.
- A full valuation allowance has been recorded against Italian, U.S., and Chinese deferred tax assets, indicating those tax benefits are not expected to be realized under current accounting assumptions.
- Shareholders’ equity declined from $198.8 million at October 31, 2025 to $192.3 million at July 31, 2026.
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