Kimball Electronics, Inc. filings document regulatory disclosures for an Indiana-incorporated public manufacturer listed on Nasdaq under KE. Recent 8-K reports furnish quarterly earnings releases and other company events, including operating results, financial-condition commentary, sustainability reporting, manufacturing-capacity announcements, and governance-related updates.
The company’s proxy and annual meeting filings cover board elections, auditor ratification, advisory voting matters, executive compensation disclosures, and share-owner voting results. Together, these filings describe Kimball Electronics’ formal reporting record for its EMS and CMO manufacturing business, governance structure, public-company controls, capital structure, and recurring risk and compliance disclosures.
Kimball Electronics reported mixed results for the third quarter ended March 31, 2026. Net sales were $352.9 million, down 6% from the prior year, with automotive sales down 3% and medical and industrial each down 8%, partly against a prior-year non-recurring $24 million medical inventory sale.
Despite lower revenue, profitability improved. Operating income was $11.8 million and net income increased to $5.7 million from $3.8 million, while adjusted net income rose to $8.0 million and adjusted diluted EPS reached $0.33 versus $0.27. For the first nine months, net income was $19.4 million, up from $10.4 million, and ROIC for the twelve months ended March 31, 2026 was 7.1% versus 6.1%.
The company affirmed fiscal 2026 guidance, targeting net sales of $1.40–$1.46 billion, adjusted operating income of 4.2%–4.5% of net sales with results expected at the high end, and capital expenditures of $50–$60 million. Net cash provided by operating activities for the first nine months was $29.8 million, down from $105.9 million.
Kimball Electronics Inc ownership disclosure: Vanguard Capital Management reports beneficial ownership of 1,219,989 shares of common stock, representing 5.03% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing shows sole voting power over 159,069 shares and sole dispositive power over 1,219,989 shares.
Kimball Electronics Inc: Amendment No. 2 to a Schedule 13G/A filed by The Vanguard Group states that, following an internal realignment effective January 12, 2026, certain Vanguard subsidiaries will report beneficial ownership separately. The filing reports 0 shares beneficially owned and 0% of the class for The Vanguard Group on this schedule. The filing is signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration, dated 03/27/2026.
Kimball Electronics filed an 8-K to highlight its 2025 Guiding Principles Report, the company’s annual sustainability report. The report follows ESRS under the CSRD and aligns with GRI, SASB, SDGs, UNGC, and TCFD frameworks.
Key results include a 9.3% year-over-year decline in Scope 1 and 2 emissions toward a 42% reduction target by 2030 and net zero by 2050, and renewable electricity at 37%, a 12% increase. The company reached 92% beneficial use of waste and cut hazardous waste intensity by 13% from a 2024 baseline.
Kimball Electronics reported 12% recycled water and improved its CDP Water Security score to A- Leadership. Health and safety improved with a 22% reduction in Total Recordable Incident Rate, 83% below the U.S. industry average. Community giving totaled $325,000 with more than 3,050 volunteer hours.
Managed Account Advisors LLC filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 1,216,691 Kimball Electronics common shares, equal to 4.9% of the outstanding class as of December 31, 2025.
The Delaware investment adviser reports no power to vote these shares, but has sole dispositive power over 1,090,543 shares and shared dispositive power over 126,148 shares. It certifies the holdings are kept in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Kimball Electronics.
Kimball Electronics reported lower sales but stronger profitability for the quarter and first half ended December 31, 2025. Quarterly net sales were $341.3 million, down 5%, while net income inched up to $3.6 million and diluted EPS rose to $0.15.
For the first six months, net sales fell 3% to $706.9 million, but net income more than doubled to $13.7 million and diluted EPS climbed to $0.55, helped by higher gross margins, lower restructuring charges, and reduced interest expense. Automotive revenue declined double digits, while medical sales grew mid-teens.
The company continued restructuring to match lower demand and completed the Tampa facility exit, with cumulative restructuring costs of $10.0 million plus $6.6 million tied to Tampa. It ended the period with $77.9 million in cash, $153.8 million of debt, a current ratio of 2.2, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.3.
Kimball Electronics, Inc. furnished a current report to share its earnings release for the second quarter ended December 31, 2025. The company attached this earnings release as Exhibit 99.1.
The earnings information is being furnished under Item 2.02 and is not deemed filed or incorporated by reference into other securities law filings unless specifically referenced.
Kimball Electronics, Inc. reported that it will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new manufacturing facility in Indianapolis on February 6, 2026. The company also announced its intention to rebrand as Kimball Solutions, Inc., which will be subject to approval by its share owners. These updates were disclosed through a press release attached as an exhibit, highlighting both the expansion of manufacturing operations and a planned change in corporate identity, pending shareholder consent.
Kimball Electronics, Inc. (KE) reported the initial ownership of one of its officers, who serves as VP IR & Strategy and Treasurer. The reporting person directly owns 4,784 shares of common stock. In addition, they hold several grants of restricted shares that will convert into common stock if service conditions are met and do not expire due to termination.
These restricted share awards include 346 shares granted on August 29, 2023 that vest in August 2026; 2,105 shares granted on June 1, 2024 that vest in June 2026 and June 2027; 1,393 shares granted on August 29, 2024 that vest in August 2026 and August 2027; and 2,503 shares granted on August 27, 2025 that vest in August 2026, August 2027, and August 2028. The restricted shares generally expire if employment ends for reasons other than death, disability, or retirement.
Kimball Electronics, Inc. reported results of its annual meeting of share owners held on November 14, 2025. Share owners re-elected three Class II directors—Michele A. M. Holcomb, Tom G. Vadaketh, and Holly A. Van Deursen—to three-year terms, each receiving strong support, including 18,718,355 votes for Mr. Vadaketh, representing 99% of votes cast. Share owners also ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026 with 20,926,348 votes for, or 97% of votes cast.
In addition, share owners approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers with 18,229,506 votes for, or 98% of votes cast. After the meeting, the Board confirmed that it is keeping its existing committee and chair assignments in place, with Robert J. Phillippy continuing as Chairperson of the Board and all three Board committees composed entirely of independent directors.