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LSI Industries (Nasdaq: LYTS) posts 14% sales growth and higher EBITDA

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LSI Industries reported fiscal 2026 third-quarter results and declared a quarterly cash dividend.

Net sales were $150.5 million, up 14% from a year earlier, with 9% organic growth excluding the newly acquired Royston Group. Net income was $2.1 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, reduced by about $6.5 million of non-recurring acquisition-related items. Adjusted net income rose to $9.6 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, and adjusted EBITDA increased 34% to $15.0 million, giving a 10.0% margin.

The Display Solutions segment led growth with 23% higher sales, while Lighting grew 2%. LSI completed an underwritten equity offering, issuing about 5.5 million shares to help finance the Royston deal, ending with a net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of 2.7x and roughly $100 million in cash and credit availability. The board approved a $0.05 per-share dividend, payable May 12, 2026.

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Strong top-line and EBITDA growth, but higher leverage and dilution from the Royston acquisition.

LSI Industries delivered 14% year-over-year sales growth to $150.5M in fiscal Q3, with 9% organic expansion. Adjusted EBITDA rose 34% to $15.0M, lifting margin to 10.0%, while Display Solutions grew 23% on solid grocery and c-store demand.

Reported net income fell to $2.1M as roughly $6.5M of acquisition-related costs and higher share count from an underwritten equity offering weighed on GAAP EPS. Non-GAAP EPS of $0.28 versus $0.20 last year highlights underlying profitability improvement.

Leverage increased, with net debt of $250.7M and a net debt to trailing adjusted EBITDA ratio of 2.7x after closing Royston. Management cites about $100M of liquidity and continued free cash flow, including quarterly free cash flow of $6.3M, as support for ongoing investment and a $0.05 quarterly dividend.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
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Q3 2026 net sales $150.5M Three months ended March 31, 2026; 14% year-over-year increase
Q3 2026 net income $2.1M GAAP net income; $0.06 diluted EPS for the quarter
Q3 2026 adjusted net income $9.6M Adjusted diluted EPS $0.28; excludes acquisition and other non-recurring items
Q3 2026 adjusted EBITDA $15.0M 34% year-over-year increase; 10.0% of quarterly net sales
Nine-month 2026 net sales $454.8M Nine months ended March 31, 2026; 9% year-over-year increase
Quarterly dividend $0.05/share Declared for fiscal 2026 Q3; payable May 12, 2026
Net debt $250.7M March 31, 2026; net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio 2.7x
Total assets $800.5M Balance sheet as of March 31, 2026; shareholders’ equity $352.8M
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"LSI reported fiscal third quarter adjusted EBITDA of $15.0 million, an increase of 34% versus the prior year"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
Free cash flow financial
"Total free cash flow, excluding non-recurring acquisition-related items, was $11.8 million in the quarter"
Free cash flow is the amount of money a company has left over after paying all its expenses and investing in its business, like buying equipment or updating facilities. It shows how much cash is available to reward shareholders, pay down debt, or save for future growth. This helps investors understand if a company is financially healthy and able to grow.
Net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio financial
"At the conclusion of the Royston acquisition, LSI’s ratio of net debt to pro forma trailing twelve month adjusted EBITDA was 2.7x"
Net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio compares a company’s total borrowings minus cash on hand (net debt) with its recurring operating cash flow before interest, tax, depreciation and one‑time items (adjusted EBITDA). Think of it like how many years of steady earnings it would take to pay off the company’s net debt; lower numbers mean less leverage and usually lower credit and default risk, which matters for investors assessing balance‑sheet strength and valuation.
non-GAAP financial measures financial
"LSI’s presentation discloses certain financial results both in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and on a non-GAAP basis"
Non-GAAP financial measures are numbers companies use to show their financial performance that exclude certain expenses or income. They help investors see how the company might perform without one-time costs or other unusual items, giving a different perspective from official reports. However, since they can be adjusted, they don’t always tell the full story and should be looked at alongside standard financial figures.
long-term performance based compensation financial
"Long-term performance based compensation expense is excluded from operating income, net income, and earnings per share"
Net sales $150.5M +14% YoY
Net income $2.1M -46% YoY
Adjusted net income $9.6M +52% YoY
Adjusted EBITDA $15.0M +34% YoY
Nine-month net sales $454.8M +9% YoY
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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) April 23, 2026
 
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LSI INDUSTRIES INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
 
Ohio  
01-13375
  31-0888951
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
10000 Alliance Road, Cincinnati, Ohio
45242
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code       (513) 793-3200
 

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
 
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Item 2.02 Results of Operation and Financial Condition.
 
On April 23, 2026, LSI Industries Inc. (“LSI” or the “Company”) issued a press release announcing operating results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished with this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
 
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
 
On April 23, 2026, LSI is hosting a conference call for the benefit of its investors to discuss the results set forth in the press release described in Item 2.02 above. A copy of the presentation, which is available at www.lsicorp.com, related to this conference call is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this report and is incorporated by reference herein.
 
LSI’s presentation discloses certain financial results both in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and on a non-GAAP basis with adjustments for certain items. LSI’s management believes that presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures and their related reconciliations are useful to investors because the non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with a basis for comparing the results to financial results from prior periods.
 
Information in the presentation contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and performance of LSI. All such forward-looking statements are based largely on LSI’s experience and perception of current conditions, trends, expected future developments and other factors, and on management’s expectations, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including, but not limited to, those factors described in the presentation and in LSI’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. LSI disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any financial or other projections or other forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise.
 
The information in each of Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 of this Form 8-K and in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 and the presentation attached as Exhibit 99.2 is being furnished and 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 of that Section. The information in each of Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 of this Form 8-K and each of Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 shall not be incorporated by reference in any filing (whether made before or after the date hereof) or any other document under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in any such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing or document.
 
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Description
     
99.1
 
LSI Press Release dated April 23, 2026
99.2
 
Conference Call Presentation
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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.
 
 
LSI INDUSTRIES INC.
   
 
BY: /s/ James E. Galeese
 
James E. Galeese
 
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
 
Dated: April 23, 2026
 
 

Exhibit 99.1

 

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LSI INDUSTRIES REPORTS FISCAL 2026 THIRD QUARTER RESULTS

AND DECLARES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND

 

 

CINCINNATI, April 23, 2026 – LSI Industries Inc. (Nasdaq: LYTS, “LSI” or the “Company”) a leading U.S. based manufacturer of commercial lighting and display solutions, today reported results for the fiscal 2026 third quarter ended March 31, 2026.

 

FISCAL 2026 THIRD QUARTER RESULTS

 

 

Completed the acquisition of Royston Group on March 24, 2026

 

Net Sales of $150.5 million, +14% y/y; net sales excluding Royston +9% y/y

 

Net Income $2.1 million; Adjusted Net Income $9.6 million, +52% y/y

 

Diluted EPS of $0.06; Adjusted Diluted EPS of $0.28

 

EBITDA of $7.5 million; Adjusted EBITDA of $15.0 million, +34% y/y

 

Ratio of net debt to TTM proforma Adjusted EBITDA 2.7x

 

 

During the fiscal third quarter, LSI reported net sales of $150.5 million, an increase of 14% versus the prior-year period, including six days of contribution from the Royston Group (“Royston”) acquisition. Excluding Royston-related contributions, fiscal third quarter revenue increased 9% versus the prior year, capitalizing on increased vertical market demand across both of LSI’s Lighting and Display Solutions segments.

 

The Company reported net income of $2.1 million, or $0.06 per diluted share in the fiscal third quarter, while adjusted net income was $9.6 million, or $0.28 per diluted share. Reported net income for the fiscal third quarter includes approximately $6.5 million of non-recurring items, mainly related to the Royston acquisition.

 

During the quarter, LSI completed an underwritten public offering of common stock to support the financing of the Royston Group transaction. In connection with this offering and completion of the transaction, LSI issued approximately 5.5 million shares of common stock during the month of March 2026. As a result, weighted average diluted shares outstanding for the quarter reflect the partial-period impact of approximately 1.8 million shares related to this offering.

 

LSI reported fiscal third quarter adjusted EBITDA of $15.0 million, an increase of 34% versus the prior year driven by incremental volume, improved productivity, and price optimization. Adjusted EBITDA margin rate improved to 10.0% in the quarter, an increase of 150 basis points versus the prior year period.

 

 
 

LSI Industries Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results
April 23, 2026
 

 

A schedule detailing Royston’s six-day financial contributions to LSI’s fiscal third quarter results is provided below:

 

Fiscal Third Quarter 2026

                 
                         

usd in millions except EPS

 

LSI

   

Royston*

   

Total LSI

 
                         

Sales

  $ 143.9     $ 6.6     $ 150.5  
                         

Net Income

  $ 2.0     $ .1     $ 2.1  

Adj. Net Income

  $ 9.0     $ .6     $ 9.6  
                         

EBITDA

  $ 7.1     $ .4     $ 7.5  

Adj. EBITDA

  $ 14.1     $ .9     $ 15.0  
                         

Earnings per Share

  $ 0.06     $ 0.00     $ 0.06  

Adj. Earnings per Share

  $ 0.27     $ 0.01     $ 0.28  

 * Royston results reflect the six day stub period     

 

Total free cash flow, excluding non-recurring acquisition-related items, was $11.8 million in the quarter, maintaining a healthy earnings conversion to cash flow. At the conclusion of the Royston acquisition, LSI’s ratio of net debt to pro forma trailing twelve month adjusted EBITDA was 2.7x. As of March 31, 2026, LSI had cash and availability on its credit facility of approximately $100 million. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial results is included in the appendix of this release.

 

The Company declared a regular cash dividend of $0.05 per share payable on May 12, 2026, to shareholders of record on May 4, 2026.

 

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

 

“The sustained high level of customer project activity in key vertical markets enabled LSI to deliver solid third quarter performance,” stated James A. Clark, President and CEO of LSI. “With the recently completed acquisition of Royston, LSI has built a unique marketing offering that provides a one-stop shop solutions-based approach to support the new build and remodel programs of leading retail companies across North America. During the quarter, our customers directed increased investment toward branding solutions that enhance the consumer experience, a key differentiator across the retail environments they serve, contributing to another consecutive quarter of profitable growth for our business.

 

“Over the last five years, LSI has deployed more than $500 million through four strategic acquisitions, including Royston, positioning LSI as the leading scaled platform in branded solutions,” continued Clark. “As outlined in our Fast Forward strategy, we’ve demonstrated a focused approach toward value creation through accretive complementary acquisitions, while generating organic growth, margin discipline, and profitability within our base business. The addition of Royston is expected to accelerate our growth across targeted vertical markets, expand our suite of solutions within higher margin product categories, and further establishes LSI as the partner of choice for leading retail brands.

 

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LSI Industries Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results
April 23, 2026

 

“Our Display Solutions segment had an exceptional quarter, as sales increased 23% versus the prior year, and 14% excluding the Royston stub period impact. Segment adjusted operating income excluding Royston increased 64% versus prior year, with the gross margin rate improving by 230 basis points. We experienced strong project activity across our grocery and refueling/c-store markets during the quarter, as increasingly predictable demand patterns supported more balanced production levels, consistent scheduling, and increased factory productivity, all culminating in improved operating leverage.

 

“Positive momentum continued in the grocery vertical, as both refrigerated and non-refrigerated display case sales increased on a double-digit percentage basis, reflecting healthy activity across our customer base, the adoption of newly introduced products, and return to more normalized demand patterns. Order activity was strong for the quarter, increasing 25% over prior year levels, resulting a book-to bill ratio of 1.2,” continued Clark.

 

“Within our refueling/c-store vertical, sales realized a high single digit growth rate, driven by ongoing site releases across large, multi-phase customer programs, including some spanning multiple years, combined with elevated levels of new and existing mid-sized engagements,” stated Clark. “Orders for the refueling/c-store vertical increased more than 20% in the third quarter, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio above 1.0, and higher backlog versus the year-ago period. Also in the quarter, LSI was awarded more than $5 million of program work by the largest c-store chain in North America. The program, which involves both store renovation and new build activity, will occur throughout the balance of calendar year 2026.

 

“Within the QSR vertical, performance was mixed during the third quarter, as many chains continue to invest for growth, while others have taken a more cautious approach toward site expansion and store remodel spend, over the short-term. We continue to align with many of the highest growth, multi-regional chains who recognize the economic value of an enhanced consumer experience, as demonstrated by a high level of concept and development work across key customers.

 

“Our Lighting segment delivered 2% sales growth in the third quarter, as less favorable weather conditions in the early part of the calendar year impacted outdoor lighting project activity,” noted Clark. “While project quotation levels remain steady, our quote-to-order conversion period, which had compressed in the last several quarters, lengthened in the third quarter. Although third quarter segment orders increased on a sequential basis, orders were below prior year levels. Despite expectations for softer near-term demand in the Lighting segment, we continue to deliver above market growth, consistent with our stated focus. During the third quarter, we continued to apply strategic price actions in response to shifts in material input costs, resulting in a year-over-year 30 basis-point improvement in adjusted gross margin.

 

Clark concluded, “We’re excited about both the short-term and long-term outlook for our company. Our strategic focus on sustained organic growth, proven track record of operational excellence, and disciplined, return driven approach to capital allocation, position LSI to become a value-compounder over the coming years. With the addition of Royston, we’ve expanded our capabilities, further established highly defensible, market leading positions in key vertical markets, and built a vertically integrated branding platform of scale, unequaled across North America. Looking ahead, our focus remains on delivering above-average market growth in both new and existing vertical markets, driving operating leverage through scale and productivity gains, and prioritizing capital allocation toward high return growth initiatives, and a balanced return on capital program, consistent with the priorities detailed in our Fast Forward strategy.”

 

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LSI Industries Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results
April 23, 2026

 

FISCAL 2026 THIRD QUARTER CONFERENCE CALL

 

A conference call will be held today at 11:00 A.M. ET to review the Company’s financial results and conduct a question-and-answer session.

 

A webcast of the conference call and accompanying presentation materials will be available in the Investor Relations section of LSI Industries’ website at www.lsicorp.com. Individuals can also participate by teleconference dial-in. To listen to a live broadcast, go to the site at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time to register, download and install any necessary audio software.

 

Details of the conference call are as follows:

 

Domestic Live:

877-407-4018

International Live:

201-689-8471

 

To listen to a replay of the teleconference, which subsequently will be available through May 7, 2026:

 

Domestic Replay:

844-512-2921

International Replay:

412-317-6671

Conference ID:

13760033

 

 

ABOUT LSI INDUSTRIES

 

Headquartered in Cincinnati, LSI is a publicly held company traded over the NASDAQ Stock Exchange under the symbol LYTS. The company manufactures advanced lighting, graphics, and display solutions across strategic vertical markets. The company’s American-made products, which include non-residential indoor and outdoor lighting, print graphics, digital graphics, refrigerated and custom displays, help create value for customer brands and enhance the consumer experience. LSI also provides comprehensive project management services in support of large-scale product rollouts. The company employs approximately 3,000 people at 23 manufacturing plants in the U.S. and Canada. Additional information about LSI is available at www.lsicorp.com.

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

Cautionary Notice: In addition to statements of historical fact, this news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws and is intended to receive the protections of such laws.

 

All statements, other than historical facts, included or incorporated in this release could be deemed forward-looking statements, particularly statements that reflect our expectations or beliefs of LSI Industries Inc. (the “Company,” “LSI,” “we,” or “us”) concerning future events or our future financial performance. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which are often characterized by discussions of strategy, plans, or intentions or by the use of words such as “may,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “will,” “expect,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “plan,” “forecast,” “project,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue,” or “intend,” the negative or other variants of such terms, or other comparable terminology.

 

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LSI Industries Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results
April 23, 2026

 

The Company cautions that these forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to: the impact of competitive products and services; product and pricing demands and market acceptance risks; LSI’s reliance on third-party manufacturers and suppliers; substantial changes to the refueling and convenience store and grocery markets; LSI’s stock price volatility and market volatility in the debt and equity markets; potential costs associated with litigation, other proceedings and regulatory compliance; LSI’s ability to adequately protect intellectual property, information technology security threats and computer crime; financial difficulties experienced by customers; the cyclical and seasonal nature of our business; the failure of acquisitions or acquired companies to achieve their plans or objectives generally; our ability to consummate, successfully integrate, and achieve strategic and other objectives, including any expected synergies, relating to pending or recently completed acquisitions; the inability to effectively execute our business strategies; the ability to retain key employees, including key employees of acquired businesses; labor shortages or an increase in labor costs; changes in product mix; unfavorable economic, political, and market conditions, including interest rate fluctuations and inflation; changes in U.S. trade policy, including mitigating the impacts of increased costs related to tariffs; the results of asset impairment assessments; price increases of materials; significant shortages of materials; shortages in transportation and increases in fuel prices; sudden or unexpected changes in customer creditworthiness; write-offs or impairment of capitalized costs or intangible assets in the future; and the other risk factors LSI describes from time to time in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “Form 10-K”) and in other reports filed with or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") by the Company. You should carefully consider the trends, risks, and uncertainties described in this news release, the Form 10-K, and other reports filed with or furnished to the SEC by the Company before making any investment decision with respect to our securities. If any of these trends, risks, or uncertainties continues or occurs, our business, financial condition, or operating results could be materially and adversely affected, the trading prices of our securities could decline, and you could lose part or all of your investment.

 

Forward-looking statements are made in the context of information available as of the date of this news release and are based on our current expectations, forecasts, estimates, and assumptions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise such statements to reflect circumstances or events occurring after this news release except as may be required by applicable law. All forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

 

INVESTOR & MEDIA CONTACT

 

Noel Ryan or Fred Buonocore

720.778.2415

LYTS@vallumadvisors.com

 

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LSI Industries Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results
April 23, 2026

 

Three Months Ended
March 31

  (Unaudited)  

Nine Months Ended
March 31

 

2026

   

2025

 

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

2026

   

2025

 
$ 150,525     $ 132,481  

Net sales

  $ 454,776     $ 418,310  
                               
  111,943       99,571  

Cost of products sold

    338,477       316,718  
  317       67  

Expense on step-up basis of acquired lease

    453       203  
  26       -  

Severance costs and restructuring costs

    (104 )     38  
                               
  38,239       32,843  

Gross profit

    115,950       101,351  
                               
  715       1,116  

Long-term performance based compensation

    2,999       3,969  
  (1 )     -  

Severance costs and restructuring costs

    58       22  
  1,732       1,465  

Amortization expense of acquired intangible assets

    4,844       4,281  
  6,519       774  

Acquisition costs

    6,939       822  
  -       -  

Consulting expense: commercial growth initiatives

    -       81  
  25,198       23,253  

Selling and administrative costs

    77,197       68,351  
                               
  4,076       6,235  

Operating Income

    23,913       23,825  
                               
  244       (22 )

Other (income) expense

    671       300  
  474       661  

Interest expense, net

    1,794       2,264  
                               
  3,358       5,596  

Income before taxes

    21,448       21,261  
                               
  1,267       1,713  

Income tax

    5,745       5,049  
                               
$ 2,091     $ 3,883  

Net income

  $ 15,703     $ 16,212  
                               
             

Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding

               
  33,018       30,003  

Basic

    31,531       29,841  
  33,855       30,966  

Diluted

    32,387       30,790  
                               
             

Earnings Per Share

               
$ 0.06     $ 0.13  

Basic

  $ 0.50     $ 0.54  
$ 0.06     $ 0.13  

Diluted

  $ 0.48     $ 0.53  

 

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LSI Industries Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results
April 23, 2026

 

   

(amounts in thousands)

 
   

March 31

   

June 30,

 
   

2026

   

2025

 

Current assets

  $ 279,171     $ 194,166  

Property, plant and equipment, net

    57,805       31,154  

Other assets

    463,573       171,042  

Total assets

  $ 800,549     $ 396,362  
                 

Current maturities of long-term debt

  $ 58,000     $ 3,571  

Other current liabilities

    130,278       93,778  

Long-term debt

    203,006       44,986  

Other long-term liabilities

    56,454       23,305  

Shareholders' equity

    352,811       230,722  
    $ 800,549     $ 396,362  

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2026, Results

 

Net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2026, were $150.5 million representing an increase of 14% compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025, net sales of $132.5 million. Lighting Segment net sales of $60.0 million increased 2% and Display Solutions Segment net sales of $90.5 million increased 23% from last year’s second quarter net sales. Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2026, was $2.1 million, or $0.06 per share, compared to $3.9 million or $0.13 per share for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2026, was impacted by $6.5 million of acquisition-related costs. Earnings per share represents diluted earnings per share.

 

Nine Months Ended March 31, 2026, Results

 

Net sales for the nine months ended March 31, 2026, were $454.8 million representing a 9% increase from the nine months ended March 31, 2025, net sales of $418.3 million. Lighting Segment net sales of $195.8 million increased 12% and Display Solutions Segment net sales of $259.0 million increased 7% from last year’s net sales. Net income for the nine months ended March 31, 2026, was $15.7 million, or $0.48 per share, compared to $16.2 million or $0.53 per share for the nine months ended March 31, 2025. Net income for the nine months ended March 31, 2026, was impacted by $6.9 million of acquisition-related costs. Earnings per share represents diluted earnings per share.

 

Balance Sheet

 

The balance sheet at March 31, 2026, included current assets of $279.2 million, current liabilities of $188.3 million and working capital of $90.9 million, which includes cash of $10.3 million. The current ratio was 1.5 to 1. The balance sheet also included shareholders’ equity of $352.8 million and long-term debt of $203.0 million. It is the Company’s priority to continuously generate sufficient cash flow, coupled with an approved credit facility, to adequately fund operations.

 

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LSI Industries Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results
April 23, 2026

 

Cash Dividend Actions

 

The Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share in connection with the third quarter of fiscal 2026, payable May 12, 2026, to shareholders of record on May 4, 2026. The indicated annual cash dividend rate is $0.20 per share. The Board of Directors has adopted a policy regarding dividends which provides that dividends will be determined by the Board of Directors in its discretion based upon its evaluation of earnings both on a GAAP and non-GAAP basis, cash flow requirements, financial condition, debt levels, stock repurchases, future business developments and opportunities, and other factors deemed relevant by the Board.

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

This press release includes adjustments to GAAP operating income, net income, and earnings per share for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2026, and 2025. Operating income, net income, and earnings per share, which exclude the impact of long-term performance-based compensation expense, the amortization expense of acquired intangible assets, commercial growth opportunity expense, acquisition costs, the lease expense on the step-up basis of acquired leases, and restructuring and severance costs, are non-GAAP financial measures. We further note that while the amortization expense of acquired intangible assets is excluded from the measures, the revenue of the acquired companies is reflected in the measures, and the acquired assets contribute to revenue generation. We exclude these items because we believe they are not representative of the ongoing results of the operations of the business. Also included in this press release are non-GAAP financial measures, including Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA), Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA, and Free Cash Flow. We believe that these are useful as supplemental measures in assessing the operating performance of our business. These measures are used by our management, including our chief operating decision maker, to evaluate business results, and are frequently referenced by those who follow the Company. These non-GAAP measures may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. In addition, the non-GAAP measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. Non-GAAP measures have limitations, in that they do not reflect all amounts associated with our results as determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Therefore, these measures should be used only to evaluate our results in conjunction with corresponding GAAP measures. Below is a reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to net income and earnings per share reported for the periods indicated along with the calculation of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA, and Free Cash Flow.

 

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LSI Industries Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results
April 23, 2026

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31

    (Unaudited)  

Nine Months Ended
March 31

 

2026

   

2025

   

% Change

   

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

2026

   

2025

   

% Change

 
$ 150,525     $ 132,481       14 %  

Net sales

  $ 454,776     $ 418,310       9 %
                                                 
  4,076       6,235       -35 %  

Operating income as reported

    23,913       23,825       0 %
                                                 
  715       1,116            

Long-term performance based compensation

    2,999       3,969          
  -       -            

Consulting expense: commercial growth initiatives

    -       81          
  6,519       774            

Acquisition costs

    6,939       822          
  1,732       1,465            

Amortization expense of acquired intangible assets

    4,844       4,281          
  317       67            

Expense on step-up basis of acquired lease

    453       203          
  25       -            

Severance costs and Restructuring costs

    (46 )     60          
                                                 
$ 13,384     $ 9,657       39 %  

Operating income as adjusted

  $ 39,102     $ 33,241       18 %
                                                 
$ 2,091     $ 3,883       -46 %  

Net income as reported

  $ 15,703     $ 16,212       -3 %
                                                 
$ 9,599     $ 6,331       52 %  

Net income as adjusted

  $ 27,767     $ 22,307       24 %
                                                 
$ 0.06     $ 0.13       -51 %  

Earnings per share (diluted) as reported

  $ 0.48     $ 0.53       -8 %
                                                 
$ 0.28     $ 0.20       39 %  

Earnings per share (diluted) as adjusted

  $ 0.86     $ 0.72       18 %

 

 

Three Months Ended

     

Nine Months Ended

 

March 31

     

March 31

 

2026

           

2025

         

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

2026

           

2025

         
       

Diluted

EPS

           

Diluted

EPS

   Reconciliation of net income to adjusted net income          

Diluted

EPS

           

Diluted

EPS

 
$ 2,091     $ 0.06     $ 3,883     $ 0.13  

Net income as reported

  $ 15,703     $ 0.48     $ 16,212     $ 0.53  
                                                               
  597       0.02       879       0.02  

Long-term performance based compensation

    2,264       0.07       3,039       0.09  
                                                               
  1,377       0.05       1,128       0.04  

Amortization expense of acquired intangible assets

    3,653       0.12       3,260       0.11  
                                                               
  -       -       -       -  

Consulting expense: commercial growth initiatives

    -       -       62       -  
                                                               
  19       -       -       -  

Severance costs and Restructuring costs

    (35 )     -       45       -  
                                                               
  4,898       0.15       577       0.02  

Acquisition costs

    5,205       0.16       627       0.02  
                                                               
  241       0.01       52       -  

Expense on step-up basis of acquired lease

    340       0.01       155       -  
                                                               
  (147 )     (0.01 )     -       -  

Foreign currency transaction loss on intercompany loan

    207       0.01       -       -  
                                                               
  523       0.01       (188 )     (0.01 )

Tax rate difference between reported and adjusted
net income

    430     $ 0.01       (1,093 )     (0.03 )
                                                               
$ 9,599     $ 0.29     $ 6,331     $ 0.20  

Net income adjusted

  $ 27,767     $ 0.86     $ 22,307     $ 0.72  

 

The foreign currency transaction loss on intercompany loan relates to an intercompany loan established as a result of the acquisition Canada’s Best Holdings as a method to repatriate cash generated in Canada to the Unites States without being subject to a withholding penalty.

 

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LSI Industries Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results
April 23, 2026

 

Three Months Ended   (Unaudited; In thousands)   Nine Months Ended  

March 31

 

 

 

March 31

 
                     

Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA

                       

2026

   

2025

   

% Change

     

2026

   

2025

   

% Change

 
$ 2,091     $ 3,883          

Net income as reported

  $ 15,703     $ 16,212          
  1,267       1,713          

Income tax

    5,745       5,049          
  474       661          

Interest expense, net

    1,794       2,264          
  244       (22 )        

Other (income) expense

    671       300          
$ 4,076     $ 6,235       -35 %

Operating Income as reported

  $ 23,913     $ 23,825       0 %
                                               
  3,394       3,062          

Depreciation and amortization

    9,820       9,020          
$ 7,470     $ 9,297       -20 %

EBITDA

  $ 33,733     $ 32,845       3 %
                                               
  715       1,116          

Long-term performance based compensation

    2,999       3,969          
  -       -          

Consulting expense: commercial growth initiatives

    -       81          
  6,519       774          

Acquisition costs

    6,939       822          
  317       67          

Expense on step-up basis of acquired lease

    453       203          
  25       -          

Severance costs and Restructuring costs

    (46 )     60          
$ 15,046     $ 11,254       34 %

Adjusted EBITDA

  $ 44,078     $ 37,980       16 %
  10.0 %     8.5 %        

Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of sales

    9.7 %     9.1 %        
Three Months Ended   (Unaudited; In thousands)   Nine Months Ended  

March 31

 

 

 

March 31

 
                     

Free Cash Flow

                       

2026

   

2025

   

% Change

     

2026

   

2025

   

% Change

 
$ 6,930     $ 5,409       28 %

Cash flow from operations

  $ 32,589     $ 27,143       20 %
                                               
  (591 )     (690 )        

Capital expenditures

    (3,242 )     (2,515 )        
$ 6,339     $ 4,719       34 %

Free cash flow

  $ 29,347     $ 24,628       19 %

 

 

Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA Ratio  

   

March 31,

 

(amounts in thousands)

 

2026

   

2025

 

Current maturity of debt

  $ 58,000     $ 3,571  

Long-term debt

    203,006       51,789  

Total debt

  $ 261,006     $ 55,360  

Less: cash

    (10,333 )     (4,301 )

Net debt

  $ 250,673     $ 51,059  

Adjusted EBITDA - trailing twelve months

  $ 92,970 *   $ 52,024  

Net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio

    2.7       1.0  

 

* TTM adjusted EBITDA reflects twleve months of Proforma adjusted EBITDA for Royston

 

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Exhibit 99.2

 

 

 

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FAQ

How did LSI Industries (LYTS) perform in fiscal 2026 Q3?

LSI Industries grew net sales 14% to $150.5 million in fiscal 2026 Q3. Net income was $2.1 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, while adjusted net income reached $9.6 million and adjusted EBITDA rose 34% to $15.0 million.

What were LSI Industries’ segment results for fiscal 2026 Q3?

In fiscal 2026 Q3, LSI’s Lighting segment generated $60.0 million in net sales, up 2% year over year. The Display Solutions segment delivered $90.5 million in net sales, a 23% increase, benefiting from strong grocery and refueling/convenience-store demand.

How did the Royston acquisition affect LSI Industries’ Q3 results?

The Royston Group added $6.6 million of sales and $0.6 million of adjusted net income during a six-day stub period. Acquisition-related items of about $6.5 million reduced reported net income, while LSI issued roughly 5.5 million shares to help finance the transaction.

What is LSI Industries’ leverage after the Royston acquisition?

After closing Royston, LSI reported total debt of $261.0 million and cash of $10.3 million, for net debt of $250.7 million. Based on trailing twelve-month adjusted EBITDA of $93.0 million, the net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio stands at 2.7x.

What dividend did LSI Industries declare for fiscal 2026 Q3?

LSI’s board declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share, payable on May 12, 2026, to shareholders of record on May 4, 2026. The indicated annual dividend rate is $0.20 per share, subject to future board decisions.

How strong was LSI Industries’ cash flow in fiscal 2026 Q3?

LSI generated $6.9 million of cash from operations and spent $0.6 million on capital expenditures in fiscal 2026 Q3. This produced free cash flow of about $6.3 million for the quarter and $29.3 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2026.

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