Earnings surge at Strattec (NASDAQ: STRT) with stronger Q2 margins and cash

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Strattec Security Corporation reported a strong fiscal 2026 second quarter, with net sales of $137.5 million, up 6% from a year earlier, driven by pricing, favorable mix, new program launches and tariff recoveries.

Gross margin improved to 16.5% from 13.2%, helped by pricing actions, higher volumes and $1.7 million of restructuring savings, despite higher labor, tariffs and adverse foreign exchange. Net income attributable to Strattec rose to $4.9 million, or $1.20 per diluted share, compared with $1.3 million, or $0.32, in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was $12.3 million, representing an 8.9% margin versus 6.1% a year ago.

The company generated $13.9 million of cash from operations in the quarter and ended December 28, 2025 with $99.0 million in cash and cash equivalents and $2.5 million of debt. Ongoing restructuring and a voluntary early retirement program are expected to produce $3.4 million in annualized savings.

Positive

• Quarterly diluted EPS rose to $1.20 from $0.32, with adjusted EBITDA margin improving to 8.9% from 6.1%, indicating significantly stronger profitability.
• Operating cash flow reached $13.9 million and cash balances grew to $99.0 million against $2.5 million of debt, reinforcing balance sheet strength.
• Restructuring actions and a voluntary early retirement program are collectively expected to deliver $3.4 million in annualized savings, supporting future earnings.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Equity analyst – earnings quality and margins

Strattec delivered a materially stronger quarter with higher margins, earnings and cash generation.

Strattec grew quarterly net sales to $137.5 million, up 6%, while gross margin expanded from 13.2% to 16.5%. Pricing, richer sales mix and higher production volumes outweighed tariff, wage and foreign exchange pressures, indicating better underlying profitability rather than pure cost cutting.

Net income attributable to Strattec climbed to $4.9 million with diluted EPS of $1.20, versus $0.32 a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $12.3 million and margin rose to 8.9% from 6.1%, showing improved operating leverage. Management also highlighted expected annual savings of $3.4 million from restructuring and the voluntary retirement program.

Operating cash flow of $13.9 million in the quarter and ending cash of $99.0 million against $2.5 million of debt underscore a solid balance sheet. Management cautioned about a softer U.S. production outlook and FX headwinds in the second half of fiscal 2026, so the durability of these margin gains will be clearer in upcoming quarters.

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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): February 5, 2026

STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Wisconsin		0-25150		39-1804239
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

3333 West Good Hope Road, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53209

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, and Zip Code)

(414) 247-3333

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code

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

Title of each class		Trading Symbol		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.01 par value		STRT		The Nasdaq Global Stock 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 February 5, 2026, Strattec Security Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release (the “Press Release”) announcing results for the fiscal second quarter ended December 28, 2025. A copy of the Press Release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Pursuant to General Instruction B.2 of Current Report on Form 8-K, the information in this Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Furthermore, the information in this Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the filings of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), except as may be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

As described in “Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition” above, on February 5, 2026, the Company issued a Press Release announcing earnings results for the fiscal second quarter ended December 28, 2025. The Press Release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Pursuant to General Instruction B.2 of Current Report on Form 8-K, the information in this Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Furthermore, the information in this Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the filings of the Company under the Securities Act, except as may be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press Release of Strattec Security Corporation, issued February 5, 2026
104	104 – Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURE

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.

STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION

By:/s/ Matthew P. Pauli

Matthew P. Pauli, Senior Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

Date: February 5, 2026

Exhibit 99.1

News Release

3333 West Good Hope Rd. • Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53209

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Strattec Generated $14 million in Cash from Operations in
Second Quarter Fiscal 2026

•Sales for the quarter grew 6% to $137.5 million driven by pricing, new program launches, customer inventory builds and select platform successes

•Gross margin for the quarter was 16.5%, compared with 13.2% in the prior year period

•Net income attributable to Strattec for the second quarter fiscal 2026 was $4.9 million, or
$1.20 per diluted share; compared with $0.32 per diluted share in the prior year period

•Adjusted EBITDA1 was $12.3 million, or 8.9% of sales, compared with $8.0 million in the prior year second quarter.

•Strong balance sheet provides financial flexibility; $99.0 million in cash and $2.5 million in debt

•Furthered fiscal 2026 restructuring actions which collectively are expected to result in annualized savings of $3.4 million

MILWAUKEE, WI, February 5, 2026 – Strattec Security Corporation (Nasdaq: STRT) (“Company” or “Strattec”), a leading provider of smart vehicle access, security and authorization solutions for the global automotive industry, reported financial results for its second quarter of fiscal year 2026, which ended December 28, 2025.

Jennifer Slater, President and CEO of Strattec, said, “We delivered a solid second quarter despite market and supply chain headwinds and unfavorable foreign exchange trends. A focus on pricing and cost reductions protected our gross margin. That focus continued during the quarter as we offered a voluntary early retirement program and implemented additional restructuring actions in our operations in Mexico. We expect $3.4 million in annual savings from these actions. We continue to generate strong cash flow even as we are investing to improve our business.”

“The second half of fiscal 2026 is expected to have a softer U.S. automotive production market and continued FX headwinds. We remain centered on transforming Strattec into a better business with stronger earnings power and a predictable path for growth. We will continue to find ways to improve productivity while investing in creating the products that will provide vehicle access solutions for the future,” Ms. Slater concluded.

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FY 2026 Second Quarter Financial Summary (compared with prior-year period, except where otherwise noted)

Net sales were $137.5 million, an increase of $7.6 million, or 6%. Sales growth was driven by $3.1 million of pricing, $3.0 million associated with favorable sales mix and higher content value, $2.4 million in net new program launches and $1.4 million in tariff recovery more than offsetting $2.3 million in reduced market demand.

Gross profit increased $5.6 million to $22.7 million, while gross margin expanded 330 basis points. The improvement was primarily the result of pricing actions and the contribution from higher production volumes, complemented by $1.7 million in restructuring savings. This more than offset $0.9 million of incremental tariff costs, $1.2 million of higher labor costs in Mexico related to annual merit increases, and $1.6 million related to unfavorable foreign exchange rates.

Selling, administrative and engineering (“SAE”) expenses increased $2.8 million to $17.9 million, or 13.0% of sales, compared with $15.0 million, or 11.6% of sales, in the prior-year period. Elevated SAE expenses included a $1.7 million charge related to the voluntary retirement program and an increase in business transformation costs of $0.8 million. The $0.7 million investment in additional talent was mostly offset by the $1.1 million reduction in executive transition costs.

Interest income grew $0.5 million on higher cash balances, while interest expenses declined $0.2 million on lower borrowings. Other income increased $2.2 million as a result of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

Net income attributable to Strattec was $4.9 million, or $1.20 per diluted share, compared with
$1.3 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, in the prior-year period. On an adjusted basis, second quarter fiscal 2026 net income attributable to Strattec1 was $7.1 million, and adjusted diluted earnings per share1 was $1.71. Adjusted EBITDA1 for the quarter was $12.3 million compared with $8.0 million in the prior-year period. Adjusted EBITDA margin of 8.9%, compared with 6.1% in the fiscal 2025 second quarter.

Financial Flexibility with Strong Balance Sheet

Cash from operations in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 was $13.9 million, an increase of $4.4 million, or 47%, as a result of higher cash earnings.

At December 28, 2025, the Company had $99.0 million in cash and cash equivalents, up from
$90.5 million at the end of the first quarter fiscal 2026 and $84.6 at the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025. Inventories increased $10.3 million in the quarter to improve service levels and reduce expedites.

Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Webcast and Conference Call

The Company will host a conference call and webcast tomorrow, Friday, February 6, 2026, at 9:00 am Eastern Time to review the financial and operating results for the period ended December 28, 2025, and provide an update on its transformation progress. A question-and-answer session will follow.

You can access the call by phoning (201) 689-8470 or find the webcast and accompanying slide presentation at investors.strattec.com.

A telephonic replay will be available from 12:00 p.m. ET on the day of the call through Friday,
February 20, 2026. To listen to the archived call, dial +1 (412) 317-6671 and enter replay PIN

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13757872. The webcast replay will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website investors.strattec.com, where a transcript will be posted once available.

About Strattec
Strattec is a leading global provider of advanced automotive access, security & authorization solutions for leading vehicle manufacturers, primarily in the U.S. With a history spanning over 110 years, Strattec has consistently been at the forefront of innovation in vehicle security, transitioning from mechanical to integrated electro-mechanical systems. Its highly-engineered products include power access solutions, latches, vehicle start systems, keys, fobs & accessories, locks & locksets, door handles and other access products. Power access solutions provide the motion control for power liftgates, sliding power doors and power tailgates. For more information on Strattec and its solutions, visit www.strattec.com.

Safe Harbor Statement
Certain statements contained in this release contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “planned,” “potential,” “should,” “will,” and “would.” Such forward-looking statements are inherently subject to many uncertainties in the Company’s operations and business environment. These uncertainties include general economic conditions, in particular, relating to the automotive industry, consumer demand for the Company’s and its customers’ products, competitive and technological developments, customer purchasing actions, changes in warranty provisions and customer product recall policies, work stoppages at the Company or at the location of its key customers as a result of labor disputes, foreign currency fluctuations, uncertainties stemming from U.S. trade policies, tariffs and reactions to the same from foreign countries, matters adversely impacting the timing and availability of component parts and raw materials needed for the production of the Company’s products and the products of its customers and fluctuations in costs of operation. Shareholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Such uncertainties and other operational matters are discussed further in the Company’s quarterly and annual filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements made herein are only made as of the date of this press release and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances occurring after the date of this release.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Metrics and Additional Financial Information
In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, Strattec provides Adjusted Non-GAAP information as additional information for its operating results. References to Adjusted Non-GAAP information are to non-GAAP financial measures. These measures are not required by, in accordance with, or an alternative for, GAAP and may be different from similarly titled non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. Strattec’s management uses these measures to make strategic decisions, establish budget plans and forecasts, identify trends affecting Strattec’s business, and evaluate performance. Management believes that providing these non-GAAP financial measures to investors, as a supplement to GAAP financial measures, will help investors evaluate Strattec’s core operating and financial performance and business trends consistent with how management evaluates such performance and trends. Investors are encouraged to review the related GAAP financial measures and the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

Contact:

Deborah K. Pawlowski, IRC

Alliance Advisors IR

Phone: 716-843-3908

Email: dpawlowski@allianceadvisors.com

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FINANCIAL TABLES FOLLOW

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Strattec Security Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Income

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

	Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
	December 28, 2025				December 29, 2024				December 28, 2025				December 29, 2024
Net sales	$	137,534			$	129,919			$	289,933			$	268,971
Cost of goods sold		114,812				112,768				240,876				232,899
Gross profit		22,722				17,151				49,057				36,072
Gross margin		16.5	%			13.2	%			16.9	%			13.4	%
Selling, administrative and engineering expenses		17,860				15,017				33,748				28,875
Income from operations		4,862				2,134				15,309				7,197
Operating margin		3.5	%			1.6	%			5.3	%			2.7	%
Interest income		885				408				1,762				757
Interest expense		(96	)			(257	)			(252	)			(552	)
Other (expense) income, net		1,691				(482	)			1,416				(353	)
Income before provision for income taxes and non-controlling interest		7,342				1,803				18,235				7,049
Income tax expense		1,699				405				4,055				1,903
Net income		5,643				1,398				14,180				5,146
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest		696				79				704				124
Net income attributable to Strattec	$	4,947			$	1,319			$	13,476			$	5,022
Earnings per share attributable to Strattec
Basic	$	1.21			$	0.33			$	3.31			$	1.25
Diluted	$	1.20			$	0.32			$	3.26			$	1.24
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic		4,080				4,035				4,067				4,020
Diluted		4,131				4,070				4,129				4,058

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Strattec Security Corporation

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except share amounts)

	December 28, 2025				June 29, 2025
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	99,027			$	84,579
Receivables, net		89,217				102,061
Inventories, net		71,934				64,701
Pre-production costs		6,857				8,657
Value-added tax recoverable		19,858				19,389
Other current assets		6,374				10,676
Total current assets		293,267				290,063
Noncurrent Assets:
Property, plant and equipment, net		74,636				77,410
Deferred income taxes		19,758				19,531
Other long-term assets		4,584				4,450
Total Assets	$	392,245			$	391,454
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	59,568			$	65,824
Accrued payroll and benefits		15,709				22,956
Value-added tax payable		12,732				11,933
Warranty reserve		8,567				8,900
Current portion of borrowings under credit facilities		2,500				—
Other current liabilities		13,374				9,737
Total current liabilities		112,450				119,350
Noncurrent Liabilities:
Noncurrent portion of borrowings under credit facilities		—				8,000
Post-employment benefits		12,806				13,325
Other noncurrent liabilities		3,975				4,348
Total Liabilities		129,231				145,023
Shareholders’ Equity:
Common stock, authorized 18,000,000 shares, $.01 par value, 7,699,083 issued shares at December 28, 2025 and 7,635,883 issued shares at June 29, 2025		77				76
Capital in excess of par value		105,601				103,784
Retained earnings		282,773				269,297
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(14,935	)			(16,113	)
Less: treasury stock, at cost (3,615,268 shares at December 28, 2025 and 3,596,549 shares at June 29, 2025)		(136,718	)			(135,452	)
Total Strattec shareholders’ equity		236,798				221,592
Non-controlling interest		26,216				24,839
Total Shareholders' Equity		263,014				246,431
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$	392,245			$	391,454

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Strattec Security Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (In thousands)

	Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
	December 28, 2025				December 29, 2024				December 28, 2025				December 29, 2024
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$	5,643			$	1,398			$	14,180			$	5,146
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation		3,893				3,544				7,678				7,206
Foreign currency transaction loss (gain)		463				(188	)			1,134				(1,193	)
Stock-based compensation expense		1,125				891				1,794				1,079
Unrealized (gain) loss on peso forward contracts		(79	)			284				(372	)			936
Other, net		227				269				543				816
Change in operating assets and liabilities
Receivables		13,468				10,568				12,894				7,379
Inventories		(10,342	)			2,283				(7,233	)			138
Prepaids and other assets		2,845				1,963				6,649				7,844
Accounts payable		(1,545	)			(9,026	)			(6,362	)			(3,990	)
Accrued liabilities		(1,817	)			(2,542	)			(5,697	)			(4,580	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		13,881				9,444				25,208				20,781
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment		(2,631	)			(917	)			(4,160	)			(2,990	)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment		259				—				259				—
Net cash used in investing activities		(2,372	)			(917	)			(3,901	)			(2,990	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Borrowings under credit facilities		—				—				—				3,000
Repayment of borrowings under credit facilities		(2,500	)			—				(5,500	)			(3,000	)
Payment for debt issuance costs		(98	)			—				(98	)			—
Payment for taxes withheld from stock-based awards		(355	)			—				(1,274	)			—
Share issuances		16				15				32				28
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities		(2,937	)			15				(6,840	)			28
Foreign currency impact on cash		(18	)			(320	)			(19	)			(604	)
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		8,554				8,222				14,448				17,215
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Beginning of period		90,473				34,403				84,579				25,410
End of period	$	99,027			$	42,625			$	99,027			$	42,625
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period for:
Income taxes	$	575			$	4,458			$	1,157			$	8,539
Interest	$	61			$	279			$	184			$	559
Non-cash investing activities:
Change in capital expenditures in accounts payable	$	(13	)		$	56				—			$	(450	)

Strattec Security Corporation

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures (in thousands, except per share amounts)

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		Fiscal 2025																Fiscal 2026
		Q1			Q2			Q3			Q4			Total				Q1			Q2			Q3			Q4			Total
NET SALES:
Net Sales (GAAP)			139,052			129,919			144,082			152,013		$	565,066				152,399			137,534								$	289,933
ADJUSTED EBITDA:
Net income attributable to Strattec (GAAP)		$	3,703		$	1,319		$	5,396		$	8,267		$	18,685			$	8,529		$	4,947								$	13,476
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest			45			79			315			(205	)		234				8			696									704
Income tax expense			1,498			405			1,644			2,170			5,717				2,356			1,699									4,055
Other (income) expense, net			(129	)		482			16			(1,189	)		(820	)			275			(1,691	)								(1,416	)
Interest income			(349	)		(408	)		(529	)		(753	)		(2,039	)			(877	)		(885	)								(1,762	)
Interest expense			295			257			243			212			1,007				156			96									252
Income from operations			5,063			2,134			7,085			8,502			22,784				10,447			4,862			-			-			15,309
Adjustments:
Depreciation			3,662			3,544			3,746			3,812		$	14,764				3,785			3,893								$	7,678
Non-cash stock-based compensation			188			891			760			887			2,726				669			1,125									1,794
Restructuring and similar charges			-			265			809			(676	)		398				-			1,305									1,305
Executive transition costs			941			921			214			(17	)		2,058				136			88									224
Business transformation costs			74			215			259			479			1,027				514			994									1,508
			4,865			5,836			5,788			4,485			20,974				5,104			7,405			-			-			12,509
Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)		$	9,928		$	7,970		$	12,873		$	12,987		$	43,758			$	15,551		$	12,267		$	-		$	-		$	27,818
Adjusted EBITDA as a % of Net Sales			7.1	%		6.1	%		8.9	%		8.5	%		7.7	%			10.2	%		8.9	%								9.6	%
ADJUSTED NET INCOME AND EARNINGS/(LOSS) PER SHARE:

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Net income attributable to Strattec (GAAP)		$	3,703		$	1,319		$	5,396		$	8,267		$	18,685			$	8,529		$	4,947								$	13,476
Adjustments:
Restructuring and similar charges			-			265			809			(676	)		398				570			1,165									1,735
Executive transition costs			1,224			1,225			214			115			2,778				136			88									224
Business transformation costs			74			215			259			479			1,027				514			994									1,508
Non-controlling interest impact on above adjustments			-			-			(160	)		160			-				(196	)		190									(6	)
Tax effect on above adjustments			(292	)		(384	)		(376	)		107			(945	)			(383	)		(335	)								(718	)
			1,006			1,321			746			185			3,258				641			2,102			-			-			2,743
Adjusted Net Income attributable to Strattec (Non-GAAP)		$	4,709		$	2,640		$	6,142		$	8,452		$	21,943			$	9,170		$	7,049		$	-		$	-		$	16,219
Weighted Average Basic Shares Outstanding			4,005			4,035			4,039			4,039			4,030				4,054			4,080									4,067
Weighted Average Diluted Shares Outstanding			4,046			4,070			4,085			4,105			4,076				4,127			4,131									4,128
Diluted earnings per share (GAAP)		$	0.92		$	0.32		$	1.32		$	2.01		$	4.58			$	2.07		$	1.20								$	3.26
Adjusted dilutive earnings per share (Non-GAAP)		$	1.16		$	0.65		$	1.50		$	2.06		$	5.38			$	2.22		$	1.71								$	3.93

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FAQ

How did Strattec (STRT) perform in its fiscal 2026 second quarter?

Strattec posted stronger fiscal 2026 second-quarter results, with net sales of $137.5 million, up 6% year over year. Net income attributable to Strattec rose to $4.9 million, or $1.20 per diluted share, compared with $1.3 million, or $0.32, in the prior-year quarter.

What happened to Strattec’s margins in the fiscal 2026 second quarter?

Gross margin improved to 16.5% in the fiscal 2026 second quarter from 13.2% a year earlier. The gain was mainly driven by pricing actions, higher production volumes and $1.7 million of restructuring savings, which more than offset higher labor, tariff costs and unfavorable foreign exchange.

What was Strattec’s adjusted EBITDA in Q2 fiscal 2026?

Adjusted EBITDA for Strattec’s fiscal 2026 second quarter was $12.3 million, up from $8.0 million in the prior-year period. Adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 8.9% of sales from 6.1%, reflecting better operating leverage and benefits from restructuring and business transformation initiatives.

How strong is Strattec’s balance sheet as of December 28, 2025?

As of December 28, 2025, Strattec held $99.0 million in cash and cash equivalents and had $2.5 million of debt. The company also generated $13.9 million of cash from operations in the quarter, supporting management’s description of a strong balance sheet and financial flexibility.

What restructuring actions is Strattec taking in fiscal 2026?

Strattec implemented a voluntary early retirement program and additional restructuring actions, particularly in its Mexico operations. Management expects these fiscal 2026 restructuring steps to generate $3.4 million in annualized savings, which should support future profitability and help offset market and foreign exchange headwinds.

What outlook did Strattec give for the second half of fiscal 2026?

Management indicated the second half of fiscal 2026 is expected to face a softer U.S. automotive production market and continued foreign exchange headwinds. Despite this backdrop, the company plans to keep focusing on productivity improvements and investing in future vehicle access and security solutions.