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SPAR Group (NASDAQ: SGRP) posts Q1 2026 loss amid shift to higher-margin merchandising

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SPAR Group, Inc. reported first quarter 2026 results showing a strategic shift toward higher-margin recurring merchandising revenue but weaker overall earnings. Net revenues were $30.5 million versus $34.0 million a year earlier, a decline of about 10%, mainly from reduced U.S. remodel activity.

Gross margins improved to 22.3%, helped by growth in higher-margin U.S. merchandising and Canadian revenue, but the Company moved from net income of $462 thousand to a net loss of $553 thousand, or $(0.02) per diluted share. Operating results slipped from income of $1.0 million to a slight operating loss, while interest expense increased.

SPAR returned to positive EBITDA of $384 thousand and reported Adjusted EBITDA of $737 thousand, down from $1.5 million a year earlier, reflecting the intentional mix shift away from lower-margin remodel projects and restructuring and legal costs. Management reiterated full-year 2026 financial guidance and highlighted a target of 25% gross margins over the next 18–24 months.

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  • Profitability and equity deterioration: Q1 2026 results showed a shift from net income of $462 thousand to a net loss of $(553) thousand, while total stockholders’ equity declined to $59 thousand as of March 31, 2026, indicating a much thinner capital cushion.

Insights

SPAR trades revenue for margin, but earnings and equity tightened.

SPAR Group is deliberately shrinking lower-margin remodel revenue, which drove a $30.5M Q1 2026 top line versus $34.0M in 2025. The mix shift lifted gross margin to 22.3% and delivered positive EBITDA of $384K, signaling some operational traction.

However, the company swung from net income of $462K to a net loss of $(553)K. Higher SG&A, restructuring and legal costs, plus rising interest expense, pressured profitability. Operating cash flow was negative $3.9M, largely from higher receivables linked to merchandising growth.

Leverage and balance sheet strength warrant attention: lines of credit rose to $22.9M and total stockholders’ equity fell to $59K as of March 31, 2026. Management reiterated full-year 2026 guidance and set a 25% gross margin target over the next 18–24 months, but actual progress will depend on sustaining merchandising growth, controlling SG&A, and managing liquidity.

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.
Net revenues $30.5M Three months ended March 31, 2026 (vs. $34.0M in 2025)
Gross margin 22.3% Q1 2026 consolidated gross margin
Net income (loss) $(0.553M) Net loss for Q1 2026 vs. $0.462M income in Q1 2025
Adjusted EBITDA $0.737M Q1 2026 Adjusted EBITDA vs. $1.496M in Q1 2025
Operating cash flow $(3.9M) Net cash used in operating activities, three months ended March 31, 2026
Lines of credit $22.9M Outstanding under lines of credit as of March 31, 2026
Stockholders’ equity $59K Total stockholders’ equity as of March 31, 2026
Cash and cash equivalents $4.3M Cash balance as of March 31, 2026
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"While Adjusted EBITDA declined year-over-year, from $1.5 million to $737 thousand, this reflects the intentional revenue mix transition"
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.
working capital financial
"positive working capital of $18.0 million, excluding the balance owed on the line of credit"
Working capital is the money a business has available to cover its daily expenses, like paying bills and buying supplies. It’s like the cash in your wallet that helps you handle everyday costs; having enough ensures the business can operate smoothly without running into money shortages.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This Press Release contains forward-looking statements within the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995"
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.
lines of credit financial
"Borrowings under lines of credit 31,508 ... Repayments under lines of credit (28,991)"
Lines of credit are pre-approved loan arrangements from a bank or lender that let a borrower draw funds up to a set limit, repay them, and borrow again as needed. For investors, they show how a company manages short-term cash needs—like keeping a credit card for emergencies—and influence its ability to pay bills, cover unexpected costs, fund operations or growth, and the interest expense it may incur.
restructuring costs and severance financial
"Restructuring costs and severance 245 ... Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA"
Net revenues $30.518M
Net income (loss) $(0.553M)
Diluted EPS $(0.02)
Adjusted EBITDA $0.737M
Guidance

Management reiterated full-year 2026 financial outlook and set a target of 25% gross margins over the next 18–24 months.

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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 12, 2026
 
SPAR Group, Inc.
 
 

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
 
Delaware 0-27408 33-0684451
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
 
110 East Boulevard, Suite 1600, Charlotte,
NC
  28203
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (704) 837-1651
 
(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:
 
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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, $0.01 par value
SGRP
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
 
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. ☐
 
 

 
Introductory Note
 
SPAR Group, Inc. ("SGRP" or the "Corporation", and together with its subsidiaries, the "Company", "SPAR" or "SPAR Group") has listed its shares of common stock, par value $0.01 ("Common Stock") for trading through the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") under the trading symbol "SGRP" and periodically files reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Reference is made to: (a) SGRP's 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, as filed with the SEC on March 31, 2026 (the "2025 Annual Report"), and (b) SGRP's 2026 Proxy Statement, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other reports and statements as and when filed with the SEC (together with the 2025 Annual Report, each an "SEC Report").
 
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
 
On May 12, 2026, the Company announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the press release announcing this event is attached to and included in this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
 
Forward Looking Statements
 
This Current Report on Form 8-K (this "Current Report") contains forward-looking statements within the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, made by, or respecting, SPAR Group, Inc. (the "Corporation"' or "SGRP") and its subsidiaries (together with SGRP, "SPAR", "SPAR Group" or the "Company"). "Forward-looking statements" are defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and other applicable federal and state securities laws, rules and regulations, as amended (together with the Securities Act and Exchange Act, the "Securities Laws").
 
Readers can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Words such as "may," "will," "expect," "intend," "believe," "estimate," "anticipate," "continue," "plan," "project," or the negative or variations of these terms or other similar expressions also identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements made by the Corporation in this Current Report may include (without limitation) statements regarding risks, uncertainties, cautions, circumstances and other factors ("Risks"). Those Risks include (without limitation): the costs and effects of changing the Company's principal independent registered accounting firm; satisfying Nasdaq's required minimum market value of listed securities or minimum net income from continuing operations in a timely fashion; potential or continued revenue growth, gross margin expansion, and continued favorable shift in service mix from remodeling toward merchandising services; continued and new long-standing relationships with retailers, distributors and makers of consumer goods; successful results from merchandising partnerships and relationships with other companies, borrowing, repaying or guarantying the Company's recent unsecured loans or paying interest thereon; issuing the shares of the Corporation's 'Common Stock; the departure in 2025 of various of the Corporation's executives previously reported and the agreements made with them; potential non-compliance with applicable Nasdaq rules regarding minimum bid prices, the filing of periodic financial reports, director independence, holding annual meetings, or other rules; the impact of selling certain of the Corporation's subsidiaries; or any impact resulting from the Risks on revenues, earnings or cash; the Company's cash flows or financial condition; and plans, intentions, expectations. The Corporation's forward-looking statements also include (without limitation) statements made in "Business", "Risk Factors", "Cybersecurity", "Legal Proceedings", "Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities", "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations", "Controls and Procedures", and "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence" in the Corporation's 2025 Annual Report referenced below.
 
The information contained in this Current Report is made only as of the date hereof, even if subsequently made available by the Corporation on its website or otherwise. For additional information and risk factors that could affect the Company, see the Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, as filed on March 31, 2026, by SGRP with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), and SGRP's Proxy Statement for its 2026 Annual Stockholders Meeting, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other reports and statements as and when filed with the SEC (including the Annual Report, Proxy Statement, Quarterly Reports, and Current Reports, each a "SEC Report").
 
You should carefully review and consider the Corporation's forward-looking statements (including all Risks and other cautions and uncertainties) and other information made, contained, noted or referenced in or incorporated by reference into this Current Report, but you should not place undue reliance on any of them. The results, actions, levels of activity, performance, achievements or condition of the Company (including its assets, business, clients, capital, cash flow, credit, expenses, financial condition, income, indebtedness, legal costs, liabilities, liquidity, locations, marketing, operations, performance, prospects, sales, strategies, taxation, vendors, or other achievement, results, risks, trends or condition) and other events and circumstances planned, intended, anticipated, estimated or otherwise expected by the Company (collectively, "Expectations"), and our forward-looking statements (including all Risks) and other information reflect the Corporation's current views about future events and circumstances. Although the Corporation believes those Expectations and views are reasonable, the results, actions, levels of activity, performance, achievements or condition of the Company or other events and circumstances may differ materially from our Expectations and views, and they cannot be assured or guaranteed by the Corporation, since they are subject to Risks and other assumptions, changes in circumstances and unpredictable events (many of which are beyond the Corporation's control). In addition, new Risks arise from time to time, and it is impossible for the Corporation to predict these matters or how they may arise or affect the Company. Accordingly, the Corporation cannot assure you that its Expectations will be achieved in whole or in part, that it has identified all potential Risks, or that it can successfully avoid or mitigate such Risks in whole or in part, any of which could be significant and materially adverse to the Company and the value of your investment in the Corporation's common stock.
 
These forward-looking statements reflect the Corporation's Expectations, views, Risks and assumptions only as of the date hereof, and the Corporation does not intend, assume any obligation, or promise to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements (including any Risks or Expectations) or other information (in whole or in part), whether as a result of new information, new or worsening Risks or uncertainties, changed circumstances, future events, recognition, or otherwise.
 
 

 
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d)
Exhibits:
 
99.1
Press Release announcing earnings for the Company for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
 
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
 
  SPAR Group, Inc.  
Date: May 12, 2026
By:
/s/ Steve Hennen
Steve Hennen, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer
 
 

Exhibit 99.1

 

For Immediate Release

 

 

SPAR Group, Inc. Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results

Higher Gross Margins Reflect Strategic Shift to Recurring Merchandising Revenue

Company Reiterates Full-Year Financial Guidance

 

CHARLOTTE, NC, May 12, 2026 – SPAR Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SGRP) (“SGRP”, and together with its subsidiaries, “SPAR,” “SPAR Group” or the “Company”), an innovative services company offering comprehensive merchandising and marketing solutions for retailers and brands throughout the United States and Canada, today reported financial results for the period ended March 31, 2026.

 

William Linnane, President and Chief Executive Officer of SPAR Group, commented, “I am pleased to report that SPAR returned to positive EBITDA and delivered substantially higher gross margins than the prior year. Though revenue was down year-on-year, driven by a decline in our US Remodel business, we were pleased to see growth in our higher margin US merchandising business, and our Canada business. In the first quarter, we accomplished the following milestones:

 

 

Returned to positive EBITDA 

 

Achieved gross margins of 22.3%

 

Intentionally shifted to recurring merchandising revenue driving higher-quality mix

 

Expanded durable, high-retention customer relationships 

 

Drove higher U.S. Merchandising revenue up 5%; and Canada revenue up 3%

 

Total Sales declined 10%, driven by the strategic reduction in Remodel activity

 

On a normalized run-rate basis, SG&A declined $1.9 million versus the 2025 quarterly average

 

Setting a target of 25% gross margins over the next 18 - 24 months.

 

"We have intentionally redesigned our go-to-market strategy to prioritize higher-margin core merchandising. Our partnership with ReposiTrak — combining proprietary technology with our flexible workforce platform to enhance inventory accuracy, reduce out-of-stocks, and improve on-shelf sales — is a strong example of our intent to generate durable, recurring revenue by delivering measurable value to our retail and consumer brand partners. I also believe there are meaningful opportunities to further reduce expenses as we continue to implement efficiencies across the business.”

 

“Our financial strategy is clear – drive up gross margins, drive down SG&A, and grow top line via recurring revenue streams, all by relentlessly focusing on our core merchandising business. We have clear momentum, and I look forward to reporting further progress as the year unfolds.

 

"Finally, we were pleased to reach a settlement agreement this month with one of our original co-founders and former CEO, Robert G. Brown. This resolution closes an important chapter for the Company and allows us to move forward with full alignment, constructive engagement, and a singular focus on serving the best interests of our shareholders," concluded Linnane.

 

Steven Hennen, Chief Financial Officer of SPAR Group, commented, “We remain focused on building a sustainable business model anchored in revenue growth, margin expansion, and disciplined cost control. By maintaining a solid financial framework — particularly through prudent cash and working capital management — we believe we are well-positioned to support planned top-line growth in 2026. Although we delivered positive EBITDA in the quarter, our cash flow from operating activities was affected by higher accounts receivable associated with growth in our merchandising business. While Adjusted EBITDA declined year-over-year, from $1.5 million to $737 thousand, this reflects the intentional revenue mix transition away from lower-margin Remodel activity and a normalization of SG&A; we view the underlying margin trajectory as encouraging and remain on track with our full-year outlook.

 

 

 

Today, we are reiterating our full-year 2026 financial outlook:

 

 

Net sales in the range of $143 million to $151 million, compared to 2025 Net sales of $136 million for the U.S. and Canada

 

Gross margins of 20.5% to 22.5%, versus 2025 Gross margin of 15.9% for U.S. and Canada

 

Selling, general, and administrative costs, excluding unusual items of $25.5 million to $26.5 million, versus 2025 of $32.2 million

 

We remain committed to prudent capital allocation, with a clear focus on supporting growth while maintaining a solid balance sheet,” concluded Hennen.

 

 

First Quarter 2026 Highlights

 

 

Net revenues were $30.5 million, down 10.3% year-over-year, comprising U.S. revenues down 11.7% due to lower Remodel work, and Canada revenues up 3.0%.

 

Consolidated Gross Margin was 22.3% of sales, a 90-basis point improvement from 21.4% of sales in the prior year, driven by the mix of services in the U.S.

 

GAAP Net loss attributable to SPAR Group, Inc. was ($553) thousand, or ($0.02) per diluted share, compared to a net income of $462 thousand, or $0.02 per diluted share, in the first quarter of fiscal 2025. Non-GAAP adjusted diluted loss per common share attributable to SPAR Group Inc. was ($0.01) compared to adjusted diluted income per common share attributable to SPAR Group Inc. of $0.02 in the prior year period.

 

Adjusted EBITDA attributable to SPAR Group, Inc. was $737 thousand, compared to the prior year of $1.5 million.

 

 

Financial Position as of March 31, 2026

 

The Company’s financial position as of March 31, 2026, remained solid with positive working capital of $18.0 million, excluding the balance owed on the line of credit and the current portion of the long-term debt. This includes $4.3 million in cash and cash equivalents. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, net cash used by operating activities was $3.9 million, driven by working capital intensity from the acceleration of growth initiatives.

 

Conference Call Details

 

A conference call to discuss the Company's first quarter of fiscal 2026 is scheduled for May 12, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. ET. Investors and analysts who wish to participate in the call are invited to dial 1-833-630-1542 (international callers, please dial 1-412-317-1821) approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call, and ask to be joined into the SPAR Group call. A live webcast of the conference call will be available in the investor relations section of SPAR Group website, Events and Presentations | SPAR.

 

 

 

A recorded replay of the call will be available shortly after the call concludes and will remain available until May 19, 2026. To access the telephone replay, dial 1-855-669-9658 (international callers, please dial 1-412-317-0088). The access code for the replay is 2891156. A replay of the webcast will also be available within two hours of the conclusion of the call and will remain available on the website, https://investors.sparinc.com/events-and-presentations, for one year.

 

 

About SPAR Group, Inc.

 

SPAR Group is an innovative services company offering comprehensive merchandising, marketing and distribution solutions to retailers and brands throughout the United States and Canada. We provide resources and analytics that improve brand experiences and transform retail spaces. We offer a unique combination of scale and flexibility with a passion for client results that separates us from the competition. For more information, please visit the SPAR Group’s website at http://www.sparinc.com.

 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

This Press Release (this "Press Release") contains forward-looking statements within the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, made by, or respecting, SPAR Group, Inc. (the "Corporation"' or "SGRP") and its subsidiaries (together with SGRP, "SPAR", "SPAR Group" or the "Company"). "Forward-looking statements" are defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and other applicable federal and state securities laws, rules and regulations, as amended (together with the Securities Act and Exchange Act, the "Securities Laws").

 

Readers can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Words such as "may," "will," "expect," "intend," "believe," "estimate," "anticipate," "continue," "plan," "project," or the negative or variations of these terms or other similar expressions also identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements made by the Corporation may include (without limitation) statements regarding risks, uncertainties, cautions, circumstances and other factors ("Risks"). Those Risks include (without limitation): potential or continued revenue growth, gross margin expansion, and continued favorable shift in service mix from remodeling toward merchandising services; continued and new long-standing relationships with retailers, distributors and manufacturers of consumer goods; successful results from merchandising partnerships and relationships with other companies, borrowing, repaying or guarantying the Company's recent unsecured loans or paying interest thereon; issuing the shares of the Corporation's 'Common Stock; the departure in 2025 of various of the Corporation's executives previously reported and the agreements made with them; potential non-compliance with applicable Nasdaq rules regarding minimum bid prices, the filing of periodic financial reports, director independence, holding annual meetings, or other rules; the impact of selling certain of the Corporation's subsidiaries; or any impact resulting from the Risks on revenues, earnings or cash; the Company's cash flows or financial condition; and plans, intentions, expectations. The Corporation's forward-looking statements also include (without limitation) statements made in "Business", "Risk Factors", "Cybersecurity", "Legal Proceedings", "Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities", "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations", "Controls and Procedures", and "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence" in the Corporation's Annual Report for 2025 referenced below.

 

The information contained in this Press Release is made only as of the date hereof, even if subsequently made available by the Corporation on its website or otherwise. For additional information and risk factors that could affect the Company, see the Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, as filed on March 31, 2026, by SGRP with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), and SGRP's Proxy Statement for its 2026 Annual Stockholders Meeting, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other reports and statements as and when filed with the SEC (including the Annual Report, Proxy Statement, Quarterly Reports, and Current Reports, each a "SEC Report").

 

 

 

You should carefully review and consider the Corporation's forward-looking statements (including all Risks and other cautions and uncertainties) and other information made, contained, noted or referenced in or incorporated by reference into this Press Release or any SEC Report, but you should not place undue reliance on any of them. The results, actions, levels of activity, performance, achievements or condition of the Company (including its assets, business, clients, capital, cash flow, credit, expenses, financial condition, income, indebtedness, legal costs, liabilities, liquidity, locations, marketing, operations, performance, prospects, sales, strategies, taxation, vendors, or other achievement, results, risks, trends or condition) and other events and circumstances planned, intended, anticipated, estimated or otherwise expected by the Company (collectively, "Expectations"), and our forward-looking statements (including all Risks) and other information reflect the Corporation's current views about future events and circumstances. Although the Corporation believes those Expectations and views are reasonable, the results, actions, levels of activity, performance, achievements or condition of the Company or other events and circumstances may differ materially from our Expectations and views, and they cannot be assured or guaranteed by the Corporation, since they are subject to Risks and other assumptions, changes in circumstances and unpredictable events (many of which are beyond the Corporation's control). In addition, new Risks arise from time to time, and it is impossible for the Corporation to predict these matters or how they may arise or affect the Company. Accordingly, the Corporation cannot assure you that its Expectations will be achieved in whole or in part, that it has identified all potential Risks, or that it can successfully avoid or mitigate such Risks in whole or in part, any of which could be significant and materially adverse to the Company and the value of your investment in the Corporation's common stock.

 

These forward-looking statements reflect the Corporation's Expectations, views, Risks and assumptions only as of the date hereof, and the Corporation does not intend, assume any obligation, or promise to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements (including any Risks or Expectations) or other information (in whole or in part), whether as a result of new information, new or worsening Risks or uncertainties, changed circumstances, future events, recognition, or otherwise.

 

Investor Relations Contact:

 

Sandy Martin or Phillip Kupper

Three Part Advisors

214-616-2207

smartin@threepa.com; pkupper@threepa.com

 

 

 

 

Financial Tables Follow

 

 

 

SPAR Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

   

Three Months Ended

 
   

March 31,

 
   

2026

   

2025

 
                 

Net revenues

  $ 30,518     $ 34,041  

Cost of revenue

    23,706       26,766  

Gross profit

    6,812       7,275  

Selling, general and administrative expense

    6,199       5,872  

Restructuring costs and severance

    245       -  

Depreciation and amortization

    410       367  

Operating (loss) income

    (42 )     1,036  

Interest expense

    499       469  

Other expenses, net

    (16 )     (9 )

(Loss) income before income tax expense

    (525 )     576  

Income tax expense

    28       114  

Net (loss) income

  $ (553 )   $ 462  

Basic (loss) earnings per common share

  $ (0.02 )   $ 0.02  

Diluted (loss) earnings per common share

  $ (0.02 )   $ 0.02  

Weighted average common shares – basic

    24,130       23,450  

Weighted average common shares – diluted

    24,130       23,552  

 

 

 

SPAR Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Geographic Data

(unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

(In thousands)

 

Three Months Ended

March 31,

 
   

2026

   

2025

 

Net Revenues:

               

United States

  $ 27,262     $ 30,876  

Canada

    3,256       3,165  

Total net revenue

  $ 30,518     $ 34,041  

 

 

 

SPAR Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(unaudited)

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

 

   

March 31,

   

December 31,

 
   

2026

   

2025

 

Assets:

               

Current assets:

               

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 4,310     $ 3,262  

Accounts receivable, net

    33,877       27,006  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    589       1,168  

Total current assets

    38,776       31,436  

Property and equipment, net

    3,843       3,601  

Operating lease right-of-use assets, net

    4,381       4,861  

Goodwill

    856       856  

Intangible assets, net

    675       709  

Deferred income taxes

    13       18  

Other assets

    2,483       2,578  

Total assets

  $ 51,027     $ 44,059  

Liabilities and equity

               

Current liabilities:

               

Accounts payable

  $ 6,507     $ 9,342  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

    9,770       5,576  

Customer incentives and deposits

    3,871       1,221  

Lines of credit

    22,938       20,442  

Current portion of long-term debt

    500       500  

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

    636       643  

Total current liabilities

    44,222       37,724  

Operating lease liabilities, less current portion

    3,991       4,395  

Deferred income taxes

    32       34  

Long-term debt, net of current portion

    2,723       1,284  

Total liabilities

    50,968       43,437  

Commitments and contingencies

               

Stockholders' equity:

               

Total stockholders’ equity

    59       622  

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $ 51,027     $ 44,059  

 

 

 

SPAR Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

   

Three Months Ended

March 31,

 
   

2026

   

2025

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

               

Net (loss) income

  $ (553 )   $ 462  

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash used in operating activities:

               

Depreciation and amortization

    410       382  

Amortization of operating lease assets

    118       92  

Amortization of debt inssuance cost

    39       -  

Deferred income tax expense

    -       102  

Share-based compensation

    -       27  

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

               

Accounts receivable

    (6,897 )     (11,929 )

Prepaid expenses and other assets

    674       108  

Accounts payable

    (2,720 )     5,071  

Operating lease liabilities

    (151 )     (185 )

Accrued expenses, other current liabilities and customer incentives and deposits

    5,162       1,826  

Net cash used in operating activities

    (3,918 )     (4,044 )
                 

Cash flows from investing activities

               

Purchases of property and equipment and capitalized software

    (503 )     (525 )

Net cash used in investing activities

    (503 )     (525 )
                 

Cash flows from financing activities

               

Borrowings under lines of credit

    31,508       31,553  

Repayments under lines of credit

    (28,991 )     (27,263 )

Proceeds from long-term debt

    3,000       -  

Net cash provided by financing activities

    5,517       4,290  
                 

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

    (48 )     -  

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

    1,048       (279 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

    3,262       18,221  

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

  $ 4,310     $ 17,942  

 

 

 

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

Non-GAAP net income attributable to SPAR Group and related per share amounts represents net income attributable to SPAR Group adjusted for the removal of a one-time positive adjustment. Adjusted EBITDA represents net income before, as applicable from time to time, (i) depreciation and amortization of long-lived assets, (ii) interest expense (iii) income tax expense, (iv) Board of Directors incremental compensation expense, (v) restructuring, (vi) impairment, (vii) nonrecurring legal settlement costs and associated legal expenses unrelated to the Company's core operations, (viii) and special items as determined by management. These metrics are supplemental measures of our operating performance that are neither required by, nor presented in accordance with, GAAP. These measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP as an indicator of our operating performance. We present Adjusted net income attributable to SPAR Group and per share amounts, and Adjusted EBITDA because management uses these measures as key performance indicators, and we believe that securities analysts, investors and others use these measures to evaluate companies in our industry. Our calculation of these measures may not be comparable to similarly named measures reported by other companies. The following tables present a reconciliation of net income, the most directly comparable measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, to these measures for the periods presented:

 

 

 

 

SPAR Group, Inc.

Net Income (Loss) attributable to SPAR Group, Inc. to

Adjusted Net Income (Loss) attributable to SPAR Group, Inc. Reconciliation

Diluted income (loss) per share attributable to SPAR Group, Inc. to

Adjusted Diluted income (loss) per share attributable to SPAR Group, Inc. Reconciliation

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

   

Three Months Ended

 
   

March 31,

 
   

2026

   

2025

 

Net (loss) income

  $ (553 )   $ 462  

Adjustments to Consolidated EBITDA (net of taxes)*

    279       66  

Adjusted Net (loss) income

  $ (274 )   $ 528  
                 

Diluted (loss) income per common share

  $ (0.02 )   $ 0.02  

Adjustments to Consolidated EBITDA per share (net of taxes)

    0.01       -  

Adjusted Diluted (loss) income per common share

  $ (0.01 )   $ 0.02  

 

 

 

SPAR Group, Inc.

Net Income (Loss) to Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA to

Adjusted EBITDA attributable to SPAR Group, Inc. Reconciliation

(In thousands)

 

 

   

Three Months Ended

 
   

March 31,

 
   

2026

   

2025

 

(Loss) income from continuing operations

  $ (553 )   $ 462  

Depreciation and amortization

    410       367  

Interest expense

    499       469  

Income tax expense

    28       114  

Subtotal of adjustments to Consolidated Net (Loss) Income

    937       950  

Consolidated EBITDA

    384       1,412  

Legal costs/settlments - non-recurring

    117       -  

Share-based compensation

    -       27  

Restructuring costs and severance

    245          

Other one-time (income) expenses

    (9 )     57  

Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA

  $ 737     $ 1,496  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source: SPAR Group, Inc.

 

 

FAQ

How did SPAR Group (SGRP) perform financially in Q1 2026?

SPAR Group reported Q1 2026 net revenues of $30.5 million, down from $34.0 million a year earlier, and a net loss of $(553) thousand versus net income of $462 thousand. Diluted earnings per share moved from $0.02 to $(0.02).

What happened to SPAR Group’s margins and EBITDA in Q1 2026?

Gross margins improved to 22.3% in Q1 2026 as SPAR Group emphasized higher-margin merchandising work. EBITDA was $384 thousand, and Adjusted EBITDA was $737 thousand, down from $1.5 million in Q1 2025, reflecting mix shift, restructuring and legal costs.

How strong is SPAR Group’s balance sheet as of March 31, 2026?

As of March 31, 2026, SPAR Group reported total assets of $51.0 million, lines of credit of $22.9 million, total liabilities of $51.0 million, and total stockholders’ equity of just $59 thousand, indicating a highly leveraged, thin-equity capital structure.

What were SPAR Group’s operating cash flows in the first quarter of 2026?

For the three months ended March 31, 2026, SPAR Group used $3.9 million in net cash from operating activities. Management attributed this mainly to higher accounts receivable tied to growth in the merchandising segment and ongoing working capital intensity supporting strategic initiatives.

How is SPAR Group’s revenue mix changing between remodel and merchandising services?

SPAR Group is intentionally reducing lower-margin U.S. remodel activity, which contributed to a 10% total sales decline. At the same time, higher-margin U.S. merchandising revenue grew 5% and Canada revenue grew 3%, supporting improved gross margins and a focus on recurring merchandising revenue.

Did SPAR Group reiterate its full-year 2026 outlook?

Yes. Management stated that SPAR Group is reiterating its full-year 2026 financial outlook. They emphasized a strategy centered on revenue growth, margin expansion, disciplined cost control, and a gross margin target of 25% over the next 18–24 months while maintaining a solid financial framework.

What non-GAAP measures does SPAR Group highlight for Q1 2026?

SPAR Group highlights Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA as key non-GAAP metrics. For Q1 2026, Adjusted Net Loss was $(274) thousand and Adjusted EBITDA was $737 thousand, which adjust for items such as restructuring, nonrecurring legal costs, and other special expenses.

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