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Stran & Company earns $35K in Q3 2026 turnaround

Nine-month operating cash flow was $1.798 million provided, compared with $4.834 million used in the prior-year period.

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Stran & Company, Inc. (SWAG) reported third-quarter 2026 sales of $28.099 million, up 8.2% from a year earlier. Gross profit rose 32.4% to $9.361 million, and gross margin expanded approximately 610 basis points to 33.3%. Net income was $35,000, compared with a $1.240 million loss.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, sales were $92.706 million and net income was $1.088 million, versus a $990,000 net loss. Operating cash flow was $1.798 million provided, compared with $4.834 million used in the prior-year period; nine-month EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, was $1.829 million versus a $384,000 loss. Stran Loyalty Solutions generated $3.0 million in third-quarter gross profit, compared with $1.6 million a year earlier. Stran repurchased approximately 109,000 shares during the quarter.

Third-quarter results benefited from an approximately $0.2 million tariff refund that may not recur. The company identified its ability to remediate material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting as a risk. Management scheduled a results call for November 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

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  • Moderate pointThird-quarter sales rose 8.2% to $28.099 million.
  • Moderate pointThird-quarter gross profit rose 32.4% to $9.361 million.
  • Moderate pointThird-quarter net income was $35,000, versus a $1.240 million loss.
  • Moderate pointNine-month net income was $1.088 million, versus a $990,000 loss.
  • Moderate pointNine-month EBITDA was $1.829 million, versus a $384,000 loss.
  • Moderate pointNine-month operating cash flow was $1.798 million provided, versus $4.834 million used.

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Filing Explained

The 8-K furnishes third-quarter results; its balance sheet as of September 30, 2026 reports cash of $7,383 thousand and investments of $5,200 thousand against total liabilities of $20,947 thousand, giving a dated view of the company’s liquidity and obligations.

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, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Sales (third quarter) $28.099 million Three months ended September 30, 2026; up 8.2% from $25.981 million in 2025
Gross profit (third quarter) $9.361 million Three months ended September 30, 2026; up 32.4% from $7.072 million in 2025
Gross margin 33.3% Third quarter 2026; expanded approximately 610 basis points
Net income (loss), third quarter $35,000 Three months ended September 30, 2026; compared with a $1.240 million loss in 2025
Net income (loss), nine months $1.088 million Nine months ended September 30, 2026; compared with a $990,000 loss in 2025
Operating cash flow, nine months $1.798 million provided Nine months ended September 30, 2026; compared with $4.834 million used in 2025
EBITDA, nine months $1.829 million Nine months ended September 30, 2026; compared with a $384,000 loss in 2025
Stran Loyalty Solutions gross profit $3.0 million Third quarter 2026, compared with $1.6 million a year earlier
gross margin financial
"gross margin expanded by approximately 610 basis points to 33.3%"
Gross margin is the difference between how much money a company makes from selling its products and how much it costs to produce them, expressed as a percentage of sales. It shows how efficiently a company is turning sales into profit before other expenses like marketing or salaries. Higher gross margin means the company keeps more money from each sale, which is a good sign of financial health.
EBITDA financial
"EBITDA is a numerical measure that the Company believes helps investors"
EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It measures a company's profitability by focusing on the money it makes from its core operations, ignoring expenses like taxes and accounting adjustments. Investors use EBITDA to compare how well different companies are performing financially, as it provides a clearer picture of operational success without the influence of financial structure or accounting choices.
non-GAAP financial measure financial
"“non-GAAP financial measure” as defined under Regulation G"
A non-GAAP financial measure is a way companies present their financial results that excludes certain expenses or income to show how they believe their core business is performing. It matters because it can give a clearer picture of how the company is really doing, but it can also be used to make results look better than they actually are.
material weaknesses regulatory
"remediate the material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting"
Material weaknesses are significant flaws in a company’s systems for ensuring its financial reports are accurate and reliable. Like a broken lock on a safe, they increase the chance that financial statements contain big errors or omissions, which can mislead investors about performance and risk; discovering one often raises questions about management oversight, may lead to restated results, and can affect investor confidence and a company’s valuation.
contingent earn-out liabilities financial
"Current portion of contingent earn-out liabilities"
Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 regulatory
"tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974"
Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 is a U.S. law that lets the government investigate foreign trade practices and, if it finds those practices harm U.S. commerce, impose measures such as tariffs, import restrictions, or other penalties. Think of it like a referee’s power to penalize another country for breaking trade rules; for investors, those penalties can change costs, disrupt supply chains, alter competitive positions and quickly affect company profits and stock prices.
Third-quarter sales $28.099 million Up 8.2% from $25.981 million
Third-quarter gross profit $9.361 million Up 32.4% from $7.072 million
Third-quarter gross margin 33.3% Expanded approximately 610 basis points
Third-quarter net income (loss) $35,000 Compared with a $1.240 million net loss
Nine-month net income (loss) $1.088 million Compared with a $990,000 net loss
Nine-month operating cash flow $1.798 million provided Compared with $4.834 million used

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What were SWAG's third-quarter 2026 sales and gross profit?

SWAG reported sales of $28.099 million, up 8.2% from $25.981 million, and gross profit of $9.361 million, up 32.4% from $7.072 million. Gross margin expanded approximately 610 basis points to 33.3%.

Did SWAG make a profit in the first nine months of 2026?

Yes. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 was $1.088 million, compared with a $990,000 net loss in the prior-year period. Net cash provided by operating activities was $1.798 million, compared with $4.834 million used in 2025.

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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): November 10, 2026

 

STRAN & COMPANY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada   001-41038   04-3297200
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

500 Victory Road, Suite 301, Quincy, MA   02171
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

800-833-3309
(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:

 

☐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, par value $0.0001 per share   SWAG   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 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

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 November 10, 2026, Stran & Company, Inc. (the “Company” or “Stran”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 and providing a business update. The press release also announced that the Company will hold a conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on November 11, 2026 to discuss the Company’s financial results, the Company’s corporate progress and other developments. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

 

The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02 (including Exhibit 99.1 hereto), 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, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

  

Forward-Looking Statements

 

The press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in the press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in the press release may be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “seek,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “target,” “aim,” “should,” "will,” “would,” or the negative of these words or other similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements in the press release include, but are not limited to, the Company’s belief that it is building a stronger, more profitable business; the Company’s belief that it is beginning to see the benefits of its operational improvements and strategic investments; the Company’s expectation that Stran Loyalty Solutions, LLC will become a more meaningful contributor to its profitability; the Company’s focus on translating revenue growth into stronger earnings and cash flow; the Company’s ability to maintain financial flexibility and to pursue new customer opportunities and strategic growth initiatives; the Company’s expectations regarding future repurchases under its share repurchase program and its approach to capital allocation; the Company’s belief that it has an improving earnings profile, positive operating cash flow and a strong balance sheet; and the Company’s belief that it is entering its next phase of growth from a stronger financial position. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on the Company. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting the Company will be those that the Company has anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond the Company’s control) and other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the Company’s ability to achieve or sustain profitability, including in its SLS segment; the Company’s ability to sustain recent gross margin levels, including because results for the three months ended September 30, 2026 benefited from a tariff refund of approximately $0.2 million that may not recur; evolving trade matters, including tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 and other trade measures on goods the Company purchases from manufacturers in China and other countries, the Company’s ability to pass increased costs through to customers or to shift sourcing cost-effectively, and the uncertain timing, amount and availability of any further refunds of previously paid tariffs, which remain subject to ongoing litigation; volatility in energy and oil markets, including as a result of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and its impact on manufacturing, transportation and packaging costs; the Company’s ability to retain key clients and secure new client engagements, including realizing expected revenue from new contracts and personnel; the Company’s dependence on a limited number of significant clients, including concentration of sales and accounts receivable with individual customers; the Company’s ability to generate positive operating cash flow, which may fluctuate due to the timing of customer orders, inventory purchases, customer deposits and rewards program funding; the Company’s ability to maintain sufficient liquidity and capital resources, and the extent to which it continues to repurchase shares, which depends on its capital needs, market conditions, the price of its common stock and other considerations; the Company’s ability to expand its Stran and SLS segments as planned and to realize the expected benefits of its strategic investments; changes in demand for promotional products, branded merchandise, and loyalty incentive programs; the Company’s ability to manage its growth effectively and control operating expenses; the impact of general economic conditions, including inflation, supply chain disruptions, and changes in consumer and corporate spending; increased competition in the promotional products industry; the Company’s ability to identify, complete, and successfully integrate acquisitions; the Company’s ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; the Company’s ability to remediate the material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting and to maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures; increased costs and obligations once the Company ceases to qualify as an emerging growth company; risks associated with goodwill and intangible asset impairment; and fluctuations in the Company’s quarterly and annual results of operations. These and other risks and uncertainties are described more fully in the section titled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and in the Company’s other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of the Company’s assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. The Company cautions investors not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

  

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.   Description of Exhibit
99.1   Press Release dated November 10, 2026
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

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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.

 

Date: November 10, 2026 STRAN & COMPANY, INC.
   
  /s/ Andrew Shape
  Name:  Andrew Shape
  Title: President and Chief Executive Officer

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

Stran & Company Reports 32% Increase in Third Quarter 2026 Gross Profit as Gross Margin Expands to 33.3%

 

Nine-Month Net Income of $1.1 Million, an Improvement of $2.1 Million Over the Prior-Year Period

 

Conference Call to be Held Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time

 

Quincy, MA / November 10, 2026 / Stran & Company, Inc. (“Stran” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SWAG), a leading outsourced marketing solutions provider that leverages its promotional products and loyalty incentive expertise, today announced its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, and provided a business update. Management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

 

Third Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights

 

●Sales: $28.1 million, up 8.2% year-over-year

 

●Gross Profit: $9.4 million, up 32.4% year-over-year

 

●Gross Margin: 33.3%, compared to 27.2% in the prior-year period, an increase of approximately 610 basis points

 

●Net Income: $35,000, compared to a net loss of $1.2 million in the prior-year period

 

●EBITDA: $0.3 million, compared to $(1.1) million in the prior-year period

 

●Stran Loyalty Solutions (“SLS”) Segment: gross profit of $3.0 million and income from operations of $0.7 million, compared to gross profit of $1.6 million and a loss from operations of $0.4 million in the prior-year period

 

●Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments: $12.6 million as of September 30, 2026

 

Nine-Month 2026 Financial Highlights

 

●Sales: $92.7 million, up 6.3% year-over-year

 

●Gross Profit: $29.0 million, up 14.2% year-over-year

 

●Gross Margin: 31.3%, compared to 29.1% in the prior-year period

 

●Net Income: $1.1 million, compared to a net loss of approximately $1.0 million in the prior-year period

 

●EBITDA: $1.8 million, compared to $(0.4) million in the prior-year period

 

●Operating Cash Flow: $1.8 million of net cash provided by operating activities, compared to $4.8 million used in the prior-year period

 

 

 

 

“Our third-quarter results reflect the progress we are making in building a stronger, more profitable business,” said Andy Shape, Chief Executive Officer of Stran. “Revenue grew 8.2% to $28.1 million, gross profit increased 32.4% to $9.4 million, and gross margin expanded by approximately 610 basis points to 33.3%. We are beginning to see the benefits of the operational improvements and strategic investments we have made across the organization, particularly within Stran Loyalty Solutions, which is becoming a more meaningful contributor to our overall profitability, with segment gross profit increasing to $3.0 million from $1.6 million a year ago. Importantly, for the first nine months of 2026, we generated net income of $1.1 million, compared to a net loss of $1.0 million in the prior-year period.”

 

“Looking ahead, our focus remains on translating revenue growth into stronger earnings and cash flow, while maintaining the financial flexibility to pursue new customer opportunities and strategic growth initiatives. We also continue to execute our share repurchase program as part of our disciplined approach to capital allocation. During the third quarter, we repurchased approximately 109,000 shares. With an improving earnings profile, positive operating cash flow and a strong balance sheet, we believe Stran is entering its next phase of growth from a stronger financial position.”

 

Financial Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2026

 

●Total sales increased 8.2% to $28.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared to $26.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025. Sales by our Stran segment increased 4.7% to $18.5 million, compared to $17.6 million, and sales by our SLS segment increased 15.4% to $9.6 million, compared to $8.3 million.

 

●Gross profit increased 32.4% to $9.4 million, compared to $7.1 million in the prior-year period. Gross profit margin increased to 33.3%, compared to 27.2%, an improvement of approximately 610 basis points. Gross profit for the Stran segment increased 15.4% to $6.4 million, with a gross margin of 34.4%, compared to 31.2%. Gross profit for the SLS segment increased 92.4% to $3.0 million, with a gross margin of 31.2%, compared to 18.7%, reflecting improved customer mix, effective cost management and lower tariffs, and including a tariff refund of approximately $0.2 million.

 

●Total operating expenses increased 7.5% to $9.5 million, compared to $8.9 million in the prior-year period. As a percentage of sales, total operating expenses decreased to 33.9%, compared to 34.1%.

 

●Net income was approximately $35,000, compared to a net loss of $1.2 million in the prior-year period.

 

●EBITDA was $0.3 million, compared to $(1.1) million in the prior-year period, an improvement of $1.4 million.

 

Financial Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2026

 

●Total sales increased 6.3% to $92.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared to $87.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025. Sales by our Stran segment increased 8.0% to $65.2 million, compared to $60.3 million, and sales by our SLS segment increased 2.3% to $27.5 million, compared to $26.9 million.

 

●Gross profit increased 14.2% to $29.0 million, compared to $25.4 million in the prior-year period. Gross profit margin improved to 31.3%, compared to 29.1%. Gross profit for the Stran segment increased 7.2% to $21.3 million, with a gross margin of 32.7%, compared to 33.0%. Gross profit for the SLS segment increased 39.3% to $7.7 million, with a gross margin of 28.0%, compared to 20.5%.

 

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●Total operating expenses increased 4.0% to $28.4 million, compared to $27.3 million in the prior-year period. As a percentage of sales, total operating expenses decreased to 30.7%, compared to 31.3%.

 

●Net income was approximately $1.1 million, compared to a net loss of approximately $1.0 million in the prior-year period.

 

●EBITDA was $1.8 million, compared to $(0.4) million in the prior-year period, an improvement of $2.2 million.

 

Conference Call

 

Management will host a conference call at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, to discuss the Company’s financial results, as well as the Company’s corporate progress and other developments.

 

The conference call will be available via telephone by dialing toll free 888-506-0062 for U.S. callers or +1 973-528-0011 for international callers and using entry code: 185399. A webcast of the call may be accessed at https://www.webcaster5.com/Webcast/Page/2855/54736 or on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website: ir.stran.com/news-events/ir-calendar.

 

A webcast replay will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website (ir.stran.com/news-events/ir-calendar) through November 11, 2027. A telephone replay of the call will be available approximately one hour following the call, through November 25, 2026, and can be accessed by dialing 877-481-4010 for U.S. callers or +1 919-882-2331 for international callers and entering conference ID: 54736.

 

About Stran

 

For over 30 years, Stran has grown to become a leader in the promotional products industry, specializing in complex marketing programs to help recognize the value of promotional products, branded merchandise, and loyalty incentive programs as a tool to drive awareness, build brands and impact sales. Stran is the chosen promotional programs manager of many Fortune 500 companies, across a variety of industries, to execute their promotional marketing, loyalty and incentive, sponsorship activation, recruitment, retention, and wellness campaigns. Stran provides world-class customer service and utilizes cutting-edge technology, including efficient ordering and logistics technology to provide order processing, warehousing and fulfillment functions. The Company’s mission is to develop long-term relationships with its clients, enabling them to connect with both their customers and employees in order to build lasting brand loyalty. Additional information about the Company is available at: www.stran.com.

 

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Forward Looking Statements

 

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “seek,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “target,” “aim,” “should,” “will,” “would,” or the negative of these words or other similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, the Company’s belief that it is building a stronger, more profitable business; the Company’s belief that it is beginning to see the benefits of its operational improvements and strategic investments; the Company’s expectation that SLS will become a more meaningful contributor to its profitability; the Company’s focus on translating revenue growth into stronger earnings and cash flow; the Company’s ability to maintain financial flexibility and to pursue new customer opportunities and strategic growth initiatives; the Company’s expectations regarding future repurchases under its share repurchase program and its approach to capital allocation; the Company’s belief that it has an improving earnings profile, positive operating cash flow and a strong balance sheet; and the Company’s belief that it is entering its next phase of growth from a stronger financial position. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on the Company. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting the Company will be those that the Company has anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond the Company’s control) and other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the Company’s ability to achieve or sustain profitability, including in its SLS segment; the Company’s ability to sustain recent gross margin levels, including because results for the three months ended September 30, 2026 benefited from a tariff refund of approximately $0.2 million that may not recur; evolving trade matters, including tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 and other trade measures on goods the Company purchases from manufacturers in China and other countries, the Company’s ability to pass increased costs through to customers or to shift sourcing cost-effectively, and the uncertain timing, amount and availability of any further refunds of previously paid tariffs, which remain subject to ongoing litigation; volatility in energy and oil markets, including as a result of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and its impact on manufacturing, transportation and packaging costs; the Company’s ability to retain key clients and secure new client engagements, including realizing expected revenue from new contracts and personnel; the Company’s dependence on a limited number of significant clients, including concentration of sales and accounts receivable with individual customers; the Company’s ability to generate positive operating cash flow, which may fluctuate due to the timing of customer orders, inventory purchases, customer deposits and rewards program funding; the Company’s ability to maintain sufficient liquidity and capital resources, and the extent to which it continues to repurchase shares, which depends on its capital needs, market conditions, the price of its common stock and other considerations; the Company’s ability to expand its Stran and SLS segments as planned and to realize the expected benefits of its strategic investments; changes in demand for promotional products, branded merchandise, and loyalty incentive programs; the Company’s ability to manage its growth effectively and control operating expenses; the impact of general economic conditions, including inflation, supply chain disruptions, and changes in consumer and corporate spending; increased competition in the promotional products industry; the Company’s ability to identify, complete, and successfully integrate acquisitions; the Company’s ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; the Company’s ability to remediate the material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting and to maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures; increased costs and obligations once the Company ceases to qualify as an emerging growth company; risks associated with goodwill and intangible asset impairment; and fluctuations in the Company’s quarterly and annual results of operations. These and other risks and uncertainties are described more fully in the section titled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and in the Company’s other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of the Company’s assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. The Company cautions investors not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

 

Contacts:

 

Investor Relations Contact:

 

Crescendo Communications, LLC

Tel: (212) 671-1021

SWAG@crescendo-ir.com

 

Press Contact:

 

Howie Turkenkopf
press@stran.com

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

   September 30,
2026
   December 31,
2025
 
   (Unaudited)     
ASSETS        
CURRENT ASSETS:        
Cash and cash equivalents  $7,383   $6,753 
Investments   5,200    4,872 
Accounts receivable, net   15,438    17,252 
Inventory   10,789    7,621 
Prepaid expenses   2,231    1,778 
Deposits   1,589    363 
Other current assets   —    2 
Total current assets   42,630    38,641 
           
Property and equipment, net   1,452    1,944 
           
OTHER ASSETS:          
Intangible assets - customer lists, net   3,323    3,690 
Intangible assets - trade name   654    654 
Goodwill   2,321    2,321 
Other assets   207    53 
Right of use assets   1,636    2,045 
Total other assets   8,141    8,763 
Total assets  $52,223   $49,348 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
CURRENT LIABILITIES:          
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  $10,396   $8,568 
Accrued payroll and related   2,538    1,970 
Unearned revenue   4,564    3,201 
Rewards program liability   924    1,500 
Sales tax payable   290    327 
Current portion of contingent earn-out liabilities   145    105 
Current portion of installment payment liabilities   175    230 
Current portion of vehicle loan   5    — 
Current portion of lease liabilities   571    602 
Total current liabilities   19,608    16,503 
           
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:          
Long-term contingent earn-out liabilities   —    455 
Long-term installment payment liabilities   —    147 
Long-term lease liabilities   1,311    1,695 
Long-term vehicle loan   28    47 
Total long-term liabilities   1,339    2,344 
Total liabilities   20,947    18,847 
           
Commitments and contingencies           
           
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:          
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized, 0 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively   —    — 
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 300,000,000 shares authorized, 18,554,776 and 18,508,157 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively   2    2 
Additional paid-in capital   37,628    37,925 
Accumulated deficit   (6,401)   (7,489)
Accumulated other comprehensive income   47    63 
Total stockholders’ equity   31,276    30,501 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $52,223   $49,348 

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 AND 2025

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

   For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
   For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2026   2025   2026   2025 
Sales  $28,099   $25,981   $92,706   $87,252 
                     
Cost of sales   18,738    18,909    63,680    61,829 
                     
GROSS PROFIT   9,361    7,072    29,026    25,423 
                     
OPERATING EXPENSES:                    
General and administrative expenses   9,514    8,854    28,448    27,345 
Total operating expenses   9,514    8,854    28,448    27,345 
                     
(LOSS) INCOME FROM OPERATIONS   (153)   (1,782)   578    (1,922)
                     
OTHER INCOME:                    
Other income, net   126    304    369    584 
Interest income   99    87    233    206 
Realized gain on investments   2    79    12    146 
Total other income   227    470    614    936 
                     
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES   74    (1,312)   1,192    (986)
                     
Provision (benefit) for income taxes   39    (72)   104    4 
                     
NET INCOME (LOSS)  $35   $(1,240)  $1,088   $(990)
                     
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE                    
Basic  $0.00   $(0.07)  $0.06   $(0.05)
Diluted  $0.00   $(0.07)  $0.06   $(0.05)
                     
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING                    
Basic   18,598,888    18,384,904    18,651,811    18,526,004 
Diluted   18,625,131    18,384,904    18,679,075    18,526,004 

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 AND 2025

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

   2026   2025 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:        
Net income (loss)  $1,088   $(990)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   870    808 
Noncash operating lease expense   515    682 
Noncash earnout liability adjustment   (329)   — 
Provision for credit losses   43    536 
Noncash interest accretion   23    35 
Stock-based compensation   202    65 
Realized gain on short-term investment   (12)   — 
           
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Accounts receivable, net   1,770    931 
Accounts receivable – related parties, net   —    172 
Inventory   (3,168)   (2,352)
Prepaid corporate taxes   —    (34)
Prepaid expenses   (453)   146 
Deposits   (1,226)   (157)
Other assets   (152)   507 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   1,830    (1,460)
Accrued payroll and related   569    92 
Unearned revenue   1,363    (264)
Rewards program liability   (576)   (3,049)
Sales tax payable   (37)   (103)
Operating lease liabilities   (522)   (399)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities   1,798    (4,834)
           
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:          
Additions to property and equipment   (21)   (700)
Proceeds from sale of investments   800    9,043 
Purchase of investments   (1,133)   (5,210)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities   (354)   3,133 
           
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:          
Payment of contingent earn-out liabilities   (86)   (151)
Payment of installment payment liabilities   (225)   (255)
Payment for stock repurchase   (499)   (554)
Repayment of vehicle loan   (4)   — 
Net cash used in financing activities   (814)   (960)
           
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS   630    (2,661)
           
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - BEGINNING   6,753    9,358 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - ENDING  $7,383   $6,697 

 

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

EBITDA is a numerical measure that the Company believes helps investors to compare its operating performance to that of other companies. “EBITDA” is defined as net income (loss) excluding interest income/expense, provision (benefit) for income taxes and depreciation and amortization expense. The Company believes EBITDA is an important measure of operating performance because it allows management, investors and others to evaluate and compare the Company’s core operating results from period to period by removing (i) the impact of the Company’s capital structure (interest income/expense), (ii) tax consequences and (iii) asset base (depreciation and amortization). EBITDA is a “non-GAAP financial measure” as defined under Regulation G under the Exchange Act. EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to net income, cash flows from operating activities or any other measure determined in accordance with GAAP. The items excluded to calculate EBITDA are significant components in understanding and assessing the Company’s results of operations. The Company’s EBITDA may not be comparable to a similarly titled measure of another company because other entities may not calculate EBITDA in the same manner.

 

The following table presents the reconciliation of EBITDA to its most comparable GAAP measure, net income (loss), as reported (unaudited):

 

RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO EBITDA

THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 AND 2025

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

   For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
   For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2026   2025   2026   2025 
Net income (loss) (GAAP)  $35   $(1,240)  $1,088   $(990)
Interest income   (99)   (87)   (233)   (206)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes   39    (72)   104    4 
Depreciation and amortization   285    287    870    808 
EBITDA  $260   $(1,112)  $1,829   $(384)

 

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