STOCK TITAN

Orion Energy (NASDAQ: OESX) guides FY27 revenue to $95–$97M with profit

Filing Impact
(Very High)
Filing Sentiment
(Neutral)
Form Type
8-K

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Orion Energy Systems reported preliminary unaudited Fiscal Year 2026 results, expecting about $86 million in revenue and at least $2 million in adjusted EBITDA, reflecting a return to profitability on a non-GAAP basis.

The company reiterated guidance for Fiscal Year 2027 of $95–$97 million in revenue with positive adjusted EBITDA. Management highlighted a $30 million backlog as of March 31, 2026, growing enterprise orders, cost-structure improvements and six consecutive quarters of positive adjusted EBITDA as key drivers of what it describes as a profitable growth path.

Positive

  • Preliminary return to profitability and double-digit growth outlook: Orion expects FY26 revenue of $86M with at least $2M adjusted EBITDA and guides FY27 revenue to $95–$97M with positive adjusted EBITDA, supported by a $30M backlog and six straight quarters of positive adjusted EBITDA.

Negative

  • None.

Insights

Preliminary FY26 profit and stronger FY27 revenue guidance signal improving fundamentals.

Orion Energy Systems expects Fiscal Year 2026 revenue of $86 million and adjusted EBITDA of at least $2 million, indicating non-GAAP profitability. Management also cites six consecutive quarters of positive adjusted EBITDA, suggesting more consistent operating performance.

For Fiscal Year 2027, which began on April 1, 2026, the company guides to revenue of $95–$97 million with positive adjusted EBITDA. A reported $30 million backlog as of March 31, 2026 and increasing enterprise orders underpin this outlook, alongside cost-structure improvements and new project wins in areas like battery energy storage and electrical contracting.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Preliminary FY26 revenue $86 million Preliminary unaudited Fiscal Year 2026 expectation
Preliminary FY26 adjusted EBITDA at least $2 million Preliminary unaudited Fiscal Year 2026 expectation
FY27 revenue guidance $95–$97 million Fiscal Year 2027, beginning April 1, 2026
FY27 EBITDA guidance positive adjusted EBITDA Fiscal Year 2027 outlook
Backlog $30 million Backlog as of March 31, 2026
Adjusted EBITDA track record six consecutive quarters Quarters with positive adjusted EBITDA
adjusted EBITDA financial
"preliminary unaudited expectations for Fiscal Year 2026 of $86 million in revenue and adjusted EBITDA of at least $2 million"
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.
backlog financial
"because of continuing growth in its backlog, which totaled $30 million on March 31, 2026"
A backlog is the amount of work or orders that a company has received but hasn't completed yet. It’s like a restaurant with many dishes to serve; the backlog shows how many orders are still waiting to be finished. It matters because a large backlog can indicate strong demand or potential delays in delivering products or services.
Non-GAAP Measures financial
"For additional information regarding Orion’s non-GAAP measure, see the related explanation presented under “Non-GAAP Measures.”"
Financial results that companies present using formulas or adjustments different from standard accounting rules (GAAP) to highlight what management considers the business’s ongoing performance. Investors care because these figures can make trends or profitability look clearer—like showing a car’s fuel efficiency after removing unusual trips—but they can also hide one‑time costs or aggressive assumptions, so comparing them with GAAP numbers helps judge reliability.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"Certain matters discussed in this press release, are “forward-looking statements” intended to qualify for the safe harbor"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regulatory
"intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995"
Revenue $86 million
Adjusted EBITDA at least $2 million
Guidance

For Fiscal Year 2027, Orion expects $95–$97 million in revenue with positive adjusted EBITDA.

0001409375false00014093752026-05-192026-05-19

 

 

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):

 

May 19, 2026

 

 

 

 

ORION ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Wisconsin

01-33887

39-1847269

(State or other

jurisdiction of

incorporation)

(Commission File

Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

2210 Woodland Drive, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, 54220

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

 

(920) 892-9340

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Not Applicable

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

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)

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

Title of Each Class

 

Trading Symbol (s)

 

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common stock, no par value

 

OESX

 

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

(NASDAQ Capital Market)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. 

 

 


 

Item 2.02 . Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 19, 2026, Orion Energy Systems, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its expected quarterly revenue results for its fiscal 2026 year ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

.

Item 9.01(d) . Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release of Orion Energy Systems, Inc. dated May 19, 2026

 

 

Exhibit 104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 

 

 

 

2


 

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.

 

ORION ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC.

Date: May 19, 2026

By: /s/ J. Per Brodin

J. Per Brodin

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

3


img223458250_0.jpg

Orion Announces Preliminary FY26 Revenue of $86M and Approximately $2M Adjusted EBITDA;

Reiterates Expectations for Increased Growth and Profitability in FY 2027

 

Company to Host Q4 and Full Fiscal Year 2026 Investor Call Thursday, June 4, at 10 a.m. ET

 

Manitowoc, WI – May 19, 2026 – Orion Energy Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: OESX) (Orion Lighting), a provider of energy-efficient LED lighting, electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and maintenance services solutions, today announced preliminary unaudited expectations for Fiscal Year 2026 of $86 million in revenue and adjusted EBITDA of at least $2 million.

 

The Company also reiterated expectations for Fiscal Year 2027, which began April 1, of between $95 million and $97 million in revenue and positive adjusted EBITDA.

 

Orion said that its performance expectations continue to improve because of continuing growth in its backlog, which totaled $30 million on March 31, 2026; and ongoing increases in orders by enterprise customers; successful cost-structure improvements; and Orion’s gains in its marketplace.

 

“We are demonstrably on a profitable growth path,” said CEO Sally Washlow, who arrived at Orion about 13 months ago. “Our six consecutive quarters of positive adjusted EBITDA are testimony to disciplined cost containment, our robust proprietary supply chain and organic growth from existing and new enterprise customers.”

 

Ms. Washlow particularly cited expansion of deployments within existing large customers in the automotive, retail and public sectors, whether in deployments of LED lighting, maintenance, electrical Infrastructure or EV charging infrastructure. Orion’s recently awarded project in Battery Energy Storage Systems and Electrical Contracting are also contributing to the Company’s growth, Ms. Washlow said.

 

Orion is providing adjusted EBITDA guidance only on a non-GAAP basis and does not provide a reconciliation of its forward-looking adjusted EBITDA non-GAAP guidance to the most directly comparable GAAP measure due to the inherent difficulty in forecasting and quantifying certain amounts that are necessary for such reconciliation, the amounts of which, based on historical experience, could be significant. For additional information regarding Orion’s non-GAAP measure, see the related explanation presented under “Non-GAAP Measures.”

 

Orion also announced that it will host a conference call and webcast to review its fiscal 2026 full fiscal year and fourth quarter results on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET. Orion will release its results prior to the market’s opening that morning.

 

Webcast and Call Details

Date / Time: Thursday, June 4, at 10:00 a.m. ET

Live Call Registration: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI83b6ae45a1654d28babfa53b6617f6cc

 

Live call participants must pre-register using the URL above to receive the dial-in information. Anyone can re-register if they lose the dial-in or PIN #.


Webcast & Replay: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/zmyzetzn

 

 

About Orion Energy Systems

Orion provides energy efficiency and clean tech solutions, including LED lighting and controls, electrical vehicle (EV) charging solutions, and maintenance services. Orion specializes in turnkey design-through-installation solutions for large national customers as well as projects through ESCO and distribution partners, with a commitment to helping customers achieve their business and environmental goals with healthy, safe, and sustainable solutions that reduce their carbon footprint and enhance business performance.

 

Orion is committed to operating responsibly throughout all areas of our organization. Learn more about our sustainability and governance priorities, goals and progress here, or visit our website at www.orionlighting.com.

 

Non-GAAP Measures

Orion uses adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, to supplement the financial measures prepared in accordance with United States (U.S.) generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, adjusted for stock-based compensation, acquisition related costs, deferred financing costs, restructuring and severance costs, asset impairment and, earnout expenses) is not prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Orion has provided guidance for this non-GAAP measure to help investors better understand its core operating performance, enhance comparisons of core operating performance from period to period, and allow better comparisons of operating performance to its competitors. Among other things, management uses this non-GAAP measure to evaluate the performance of the business and believes this measurement enables it to make better period-to-period evaluations of the financial performance of core business operations. The non-GAAP measurement is intended only as a supplement to the financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, and investors should consider this non-GAAP measurement in addition to, and not in substitution for or as superior to, the measurement of financial performance prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

 

Safe Harbor Statement

Certain matters discussed in this press release, are “forward-looking statements” intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including the Company’s expectations for future revenue and adjusted EBITDA. These forward-looking statements may generally be identified as such because the context of such statements will include words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “will,” “would” or words of similar import. Similarly, statements that describe our future plans, objectives or goals, including business relationships with government customers, are also forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause results to differ materially from those expected including, but not limited to, the risks described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Shareholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider risks and uncertainties carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made herein are made only as of the date of this press release and we undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. More detailed information about factors that may affect our performance may be found in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available at http://www.sec.gov or at http://investor.oriones.com/ in the Investor Relations section of our Website. Except as required by applicable law, we assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements publicly or to update the reasons why actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future.

 

 


Engage with Us

X: @OrionLighting and @OrionLightingIR

StockTwits: @OESX_IR

 

 

Investor Relations Contacts

Per Brodin, CFO

Robert Ferri

Orion Energy Systems, Inc.

Robert Ferri Partners

pbrodin@oesx.com

(415) 575-1589 or ir@oesx.com

 


FAQ

What preliminary Fiscal Year 2026 results did Orion Energy Systems (OESX) announce?

Orion expects Fiscal Year 2026 revenue of about $86 million and at least $2 million in adjusted EBITDA. These preliminary, unaudited figures indicate non-GAAP profitability driven by cost controls and growing demand for its lighting, EV charging and services solutions.

What guidance did Orion Energy Systems (OESX) provide for Fiscal Year 2027?

For Fiscal Year 2027, starting April 1, 2026, Orion reiterated revenue expectations of $95–$97 million with positive adjusted EBITDA. The company links this outlook to a strong backlog, expanding enterprise customer deployments and benefits from prior cost-structure improvements.

How large is Orion Energy Systems’ backlog as of March 31, 2026?

Orion reported a $30 million backlog as of March 31, 2026. Management says this growing backlog, combined with increasing orders from enterprise customers, supports its expectations for higher revenue and continued positive adjusted EBITDA in Fiscal Year 2027.

What profitability trend did Orion Energy Systems highlight in its update?

Orion emphasized achieving six consecutive quarters of positive adjusted EBITDA. Management attributes this trend to disciplined cost containment, a proprietary supply chain and organic growth from existing and new large customers across automotive, retail and public-sector markets.

When will Orion Energy Systems release full FY26 results and host its earnings call?

Orion plans to release full Fiscal Year 2026 and fourth-quarter results on Thursday, June 4, 2026, before the market opens. A conference call and webcast to review these results will follow that morning at 10:00 a.m. ET for investors and analysts.

How does Orion Energy Systems define adjusted EBITDA in this update?

Orion defines adjusted EBITDA as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, adjusted for items like stock-based compensation, acquisition-related costs, restructuring, severance, asset impairments and earnout expenses. It is presented as a supplemental, non-GAAP measure alongside GAAP results.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

2 documents