Virco Q2 profit down 15% on $87.5M sales
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Virco Mfg. Corporation (VIRC) reported lower revenue and earnings for the quarter and six months ended July 31, 2026, but remained solidly profitable and maintained strong liquidity. Second-quarter net sales were $87.5 million, down from $92.1 million, with operating income of $10.5 million, which management notes remains above the company’s long-term average for this period. Quarterly gross margin was 40.0%, reflecting what the company describes as high revenue quality.
For the first six months, net sales were $118.2 million, a 6.1% decline from $125.8 million, and operating income declined to $6.9 million from $15.3 million. Net income for the quarter was $8.6 million, down 15.4%, and year-to-date net income was $5.8 million, down 46.5%. Virco highlighted a current ratio of 2.5, modest interest expense of $0.3 million year-to-date, and continued operation with minimal debt. Shipments plus backlog totaled $162.5 million, 2.1% lower than the prior year.
The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.025 per share, payable October 9, 2026 to shareholders of record on September 18, 2026. Management is investing within an annual capital expenditures budget of $4–$6 million to pursue adjacent markets while emphasizing that full-year results are likely to remain below recent record performance.
Positive
- Quarter remains profitable with strong margins: Q2 2026 net income was $8.6 million on $87.5 million of net sales, with a gross margin of 40.0%, which the company characterizes as high revenue quality.
- Solid liquidity and low leverage: a current ratio of 2.5, year‑to‑date interest expense of only $0.3 million, and management’s statement that the company operates with virtually no debt support financial flexibility.
- Ongoing shareholder returns: the board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.025 per share, payable October 9, 2026 to shareholders of record on September 18, 2026.
Negative
- Revenue decline: net sales for the first six months of 2026 were $118.2 million, a 6.1% decrease from $125.8 million in the prior‑year period, reflecting a rebalancing in the school furniture market.
- Sharp drop in profitability year‑to‑date: operating income for the first six months fell to $6.9 million from $15.3 million, and net income declined to $5.8 million from $10.9 million, a 46.5% decrease.
- Quarterly earnings down vs. prior year: Q2 2026 operating income was $10.5 million versus $15.4 million a year earlier, and net income declined from $10.2 million to $8.6 million, a 15.4% reduction.
Filing Explained
The September 4 Form 8-K confirms that the
8-K Event Classification
3 items: 2.02, 7.01, 9.01
3 items
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Net sales (Q2 2026): $87.5 million
Net sales (six months 2026): $118.2 million
Net income (Q2 2026): $8.6 million
+5 more
8 metrics
Net sales (Q2 2026)
$87.5 million
Net sales for the second quarter ended July 31, 2026, vs. $92.1 million prior year
Net sales (six months 2026)
$118.2 million
Six months ended July 31, 2026, down 6.1% from $125.8 million
Net income (Q2 2026)
$8.6 million
Three months ended July 31, 2026, vs. $10.2 million prior year (15.4% decline)
Net income (six months 2026)
$5.8 million
Six months ended July 31, 2026, vs. $10.9 million prior year (46.5% decline)
Gross margin (Q2 2026)
40.0%
Gross margin for the quarter ended July 31, 2026
Gross margin (year-to-date 2026)
40.4%
Year-to-date gross margin through six months ended July 31, 2026
Current ratio
2.5
Liquidity metric cited as supporting development of revenue streams
Quarterly dividend per share
$0.025
Cash dividend declared for the third fiscal quarter, payable October 9, 2026
Key Terms
current ratio, gross margin, backlog, capital expenditures, +1 more
5 terms
current ratio financial
"Current Ratio of 2.5 Supports Aggressive Development of Existing and New Revenue Streams"
The current ratio measures a company’s short-term ability to pay upcoming bills by comparing assets that can be turned into cash within a year (like cash, inventory, and receivables) to obligations due within the same period. Investors use it like a household budget check — a ratio above 1 suggests the company has more short-term resources than immediate debts, while a very low or very high ratio can signal liquidity risk or inefficient use of assets.
gross margin financial
"Revenue quality remains high, with a gross margin of 40.0% for the quarter"
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.
backlog financial
"Shipments Plus Backlog of $162.5 Million is 2.1% Lower"
A backlog is the amount of work or orders that a company has received but hasn't completed yet. It’s like a restaurant with many dishes to serve; the backlog shows how many orders are still waiting to be finished. It matters because a large backlog can indicate strong demand or potential delays in delivering products or services.
capital expenditures financial
"within the Company’s typical $4 to $6 million annual capital expenditures budget"
Capital expenditures are the money a company spends to buy or improve big assets like buildings, equipment, or machines that will last a long time. These investments matter because they help the company grow and operate more efficiently, similar to how upgrading a home’s appliances or adding a new room can make it better and more valuable.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This news release contains “forward-looking statements” as defined by the Private Securities"
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.
Earnings Snapshot
Net sales (quarter): $87.5 million
Quarter and six months ended July 31, 2026
Net sales (quarter)
$87.5 million
decreased from $92.1 million in the prior-year quarter
Net sales (six months)
$118.2 million
down 6.1% from $125.8 million a year earlier
Operating income (quarter)
$10.5 million
declined from $15.4 million in the prior-year quarter
Operating income (six months)
$6.9 million
down from $15.3 million in the prior-year period
Net income (quarter)
$8.6 million
down from $10.2 million, a 15.4% decline year over year
Net income (six months)
$5.8 million
down from $10.9 million, a 46.5% decline year over year
FAQ
How did VIRC’s second-quarter 2026 revenue compare to the prior year?
Second-quarter 2026 net sales were $87.5 million, compared with $92.1 million in the same quarter of the prior year, reflecting lower demand as the school furniture market continues to rebalance.
What were Virco (VIRC)’s earnings for the quarter and six months ended July 31, 2026?
Net income was $8.6 million for the quarter versus $10.2 million a year earlier, and $5.8 million for the first six months versus $10.9 million, representing a 46.5% year‑to‑date decline.
What gross margins did Virco (VIRC) report for Q2 and year-to-date 2026?
Virco reported a 40.0% gross margin for the second quarter of 2026 and a year‑to‑date gross margin of 40.4%, which it describes as indicating high revenue quality.
What is Virco (VIRC)’s current liquidity position as of July 31, 2026?
The company reported a current ratio of 2.5, total current assets of $122.6 million, and year‑to‑date interest expense of $0.3 million, highlighting strong liquidity and limited use of debt financing.
Did Virco (VIRC) declare a dividend in this 8-K filing?
Yes. The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.025 per common share, payable on October 9, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 18, 2026.
How did Virco’s backlog and shipments change year over year?
Shipments plus backlog totaled $162.5 million, which the company states is 2.1% lower than the same period last year, reflecting modest softening in overall demand.
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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
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Date of Report: September 4, 2026
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 2.02 - Results of Operations and Financial Condition | |||||
Item 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure | |||||
Item 9.01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits | |||||
SIGNATURES | |||||
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On September 4, 2026, Virco Mfg. Corporation issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended July 31, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On September 3, 2026, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a cash dividend for the Company’s third fiscal quarter of $0.025 on each outstanding share of common stock. The dividend is payable on October 9, 2026 to stockholders of record of the common stock as of the close of business on September 18, 2026. While the Company currently intends to pay future dividends on a quarterly basis, following review and approval by the Board of Directors, the declaration and payment of future dividends, as well as the amounts thereof, are subject to the discretion of the Board as well as restrictive covenants in the Company’s lending agreements. There can be no assurance that the Company will declare and pay dividends in future periods.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| Exhibit No. | Description | |||||||
Exhibit 99.1 | Press Release dated September 4, 2026 | |||||||
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.
VIRCO MFG. CORPORATION (Registrant) | |||||||||||
| Date: September 4, 2026 | /s/ Robert A. Virtue | ||||||||||
| (Signature) | |||||||||||
| Name: | Robert A. Virtue | ||||||||||
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors | ||||||||||
Exhibit 99.1
Virco Reports Revenue through Six Months Declined 6.1% to $118.2 Million from $125.8 Million, as Rebalancing of School Furniture Market Continues
•Operating Income of $10.5 Million for Second Quarter Remains Above Long-Term Average
•Shipments Plus Backlog of $162.5 Million is 2.1% Lower Than Same Period Last Year
•Current Ratio of 2.5 Supports Aggressive Development of Existing and New Revenue Streams
•Revenue Quality Remains High, With YTD Gross Margin of 40.4%
•Board Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.025 per Share, Payable October 9, 2026 to Shareholders of Record as of September 18, 2026
TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, SEPTEMBER 4, 2026 (Globe Newswire) — Virco Mfg. Corporation (NASDAQ: VIRC), a leading manufacturer and direct supplier of moveable furniture and equipment for educational environments and public spaces in the United States, reported solid profitability for its second quarter and the six months ended July 31, 2026. Reflecting the ongoing rebalancing of the market for school furniture following uncertainties of the past few years, net sales for the second quarter totaled $87.5 million, versus $92.1 million for the same quarter in the prior year. Revenue quality remains high, with a gross margin of 40.0% for the quarter. Operating income for the quarter was $10.5 million versus $15.4 million last year. This remains well above the Company’s long-term average performance for the period.
Through six months, net sales totaled $118.2 million, a 6.1% decline from last year’s $125.8 million. Operating income was $6.9 million versus $15.3 million in the prior year. Year-over-year comparisons may reflect uncertainties among school administrators regarding the just-ended budget cycle. Most public schools have fiscal years that run from July 1 through June 30. Uncertainties heading into the current cycle may have resulted in cautious spending through the Company’s first and second quarters. Very recent trends show a slight improvement in demand following recent approval of new budgets for the school year of July 2026 through June 2027. Management cautions that even though these trends are encouraging, they come at a low point in the annual revenue cycle and are therefore unlikely to meaningfully improve the Company’s full-year results.
The Company’s domestically-based fabrication and service model continues to deliver good control over cost of goods sold and inventory levels, excellence of delivery and customer service, and of course product quality. In addition, the flexibility provided by U.S. manufacturing allows more responsive customer service without excessive reliance on debt financing. Through six months, interest expense was flat at $0.3 million, while selling, general, and administrative expense was 34.5% of revenue vs. 33.1% in the prior year.
Net income for the three months ended July 31, 2026 was $8.6 million versus $10.2 million in the prior year (a 15.4% decline). Through six months, net income was $5.8 million compared to $10.9 million the year before (a 46.5% decline). The performance comparison between each of the first two quarters of this year reflects a modest improvement in recent trends, as discussed earlier, following approval of new budgets in many public
schools. Again, Management cautions that while trends are positive, the typical lower volume of the second half of the year is likely to moderate their impact on full-year results.
As global supply chains continue to rebalance, the impact on the Company’s core market of school furniture and equipment remains fluid. Business development efforts in adjacent markets with similar products, processes, and distribution channels are beginning to show consistent data suggesting that domestic manufacturers like Virco, while always enjoying advantages in flexibility, customization, and response time, are now finally nearing cost parity as well. As that threshold is approached, the other advantages of Virco’s U.S. factories and experience may be extensible to an entirely new customer base.
Supply chain relationships tend to be “sticky” and Management anticipates that any rebalancing in Virco’s favor may take several years. However, initial responses to these efforts are encouraging enough to justify further investment in new products and “platform processes”, Management’s term for major operating systems like tube mills, panel processing, injection molding, and metal finishing. Management expects any new investments to fall comfortably within the Company’s typical $4 to $6 million annual capital expenditures budget, which also includes ongoing maintenance and repairs.
Commenting on the first half of the year, Virco Chairman and CEO Robert Virtue said: “As the school delivery season becomes more compressed, the response time of our U.S. factories becomes more of a competitive advantage. We can provide superior quality, customization, and speed of service, while also operating with virtually no debt. While this current year will prove to be challenging in comparison to our recent years of record financial performance, our foundation is very strong and we’re actively using that strength to gain market share and develop new customers.
“None of this would be possible without our highly experienced workforce, 40% of whom have been with Virco for more than 20 years. The collective know-how and skills we nurtured through many hard years of competing against cheap overseas labor may now be paying off. For us, it was never only about the money. Sustainability isn’t just about the environment although our record there is outstanding. It’s also about our neighbors and communities. By keeping good jobs here we supported workers, families, schools, students, and communities. That our effort is now beginning to generate meaningful financial advantage seems only fair.
“We look forward to sharing our capabilities with public and private schools and many other customers and organizations who may now be in a position to fully appreciate what Virco has to offer.”
On September 3, 2026, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a cash dividend for the Company’s third fiscal quarter of $0.025 on each outstanding share of common stock. The dividend is payable on October 9, 2026 to stockholders of record of the common stock as of the close of business on September 18, 2026.
About Virco Mfg. Corporation
Founded in 1950, Virco Mfg. Corporation is the largest manufacturer and supplier of moveable educational furniture and equipment for the preschool through 12th grade market in the United States. The Company manufactures a wide assortment of products, including mobile tables, mobile storage equipment, desks, computer furniture, chairs, activity tables, folding chairs and folding tables. Along with serving customers in the education market - which in addition to preschool through 12th grade public and private schools includes: junior and community colleges; four-year colleges and universities; trade, technical and vocational schools - Virco is a furniture and equipment supplier for convention centers and arenas; the hospitality industry with respect to banquet and meeting facilities; government facilities at the federal, state, county and municipal levels; and places of worship. The Company also sells to wholesalers, distributors, traditional retailers and catalog retailers that serve these same markets. With operations entirely based in the United States, Virco designs, manufactures, and ships its furniture and equipment from one facility in Torrance, CA and three facilities in Conway, AR. More information on the Company can be found at www.virco.com.
Contact:
Virco Mfg. Corporation
(310) 533-0474
Robert A. Virtue, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Doug Virtue, President
Bassey Yau, Chief Financial Officer
Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains “forward-looking statements” as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: our future financial results and growth in our business; our business strategies; market demand and product development; estimates of backlog; order rates and trends in seasonality; product relevance; economic conditions and patterns; the educational furniture industry generally, including the domestic market for classroom furniture; cost control initiatives; absorption rates; and supply chain challenges. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and beliefs about future events or circumstances, and you should not place undue reliance on these statements. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, many of which are out of our control and difficult to forecast. These factors may cause actual results to differ materially from those that are anticipated. Such factors include, but are not limited to: the impacts of tariffs and global trade uncertainties; changes in general economic conditions including raw material, energy and freight costs; state and municipal bond funding; state, local, and municipal tax receipts; order rates; the seasonality of our markets; the markets for school and office furniture generally, the specific markets and customers with which we conduct our principal business; the impact of cost-saving initiatives on our business; the competitive landscape, including responses of our competitors and customers to changes in our prices; changes in demographics; and the terms and conditions of available funding sources. See our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2026, our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and other reports and material that we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a further description of these and other risks and uncertainties applicable to our business. We assume no, and hereby disclaim any, obligation to update any of our forward-looking statements. We nonetheless reserve the right to make such updates from time to time by press release, periodic reports, or other methods of public disclosure without the need for specific reference to this press release. No such update shall be deemed to indicate that other statements which are not addressed by such an update remain correct or create an obligation to provide any other updates.
Financial Tables Follow
Virco Mfg. Corporation
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
| 7/31/2026 | 1/31/2026 | 7/31/2025 | |||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||||||||
| Current assets | |||||||||||||||||
| Cash | $ | 9,212 | $ | 14,437 | $ | 2,610 | |||||||||||
| Trade accounts receivable, net | 45,560 | 13,590 | 46,817 | ||||||||||||||
| Income tax receivable | 4,237 | 3,863 | — | ||||||||||||||
| Inventories | 53,032 | 56,735 | 59,866 | ||||||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 10,568 | 10,104 | 2,592 | ||||||||||||||
| Total current assets | 122,609 | 98,729 | 111,885 | ||||||||||||||
| Non-current assets | |||||||||||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 33,396 | 34,578 | 36,120 | ||||||||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 27,396 | 30,415 | 33,019 | ||||||||||||||
| Deferred income tax assets, net | 3,594 | 5,437 | 5,847 | ||||||||||||||
| Other assets, net | 5,171 | 5,020 | 11,770 | ||||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 192,166 | $ | 174,179 | $ | 198,641 | |||||||||||
| Liabilities | |||||||||||||||||
| Current liabilities | |||||||||||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 20,034 | $ | 7,393 | $ | 17,069 | |||||||||||
| Accrued compensation and employee benefits | 12,850 | 11,434 | 6,856 | ||||||||||||||
| Income tax payable | — | — | 14 | ||||||||||||||
| Current portion of long-term debt | 274 | 269 | 263 | ||||||||||||||
| Current portion of operating lease liability | 6,623 | 6,490 | 4,790 | ||||||||||||||
| Other accrued liabilities | 8,714 | 6,396 | 8,747 | ||||||||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 48,495 | 31,982 | 37,739 | ||||||||||||||
| Non-current liabilities | |||||||||||||||||
| Long-term debt, less current portion | 3,471 | 3,609 | 3,745 | ||||||||||||||
| Operating lease liability, less current portion | 26,672 | 30,006 | 33,096 | ||||||||||||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 3,054 | 2,651 | 8,685 | ||||||||||||||
| Total non-current liabilities | 33,197 | 36,266 | 45,526 | ||||||||||||||
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 13) | |||||||||||||||||
| Stockholders’ equity | |||||||||||||||||
| Preferred stock: | |||||||||||||||||
Authorized 3,000,000 shares, $0.01 par value; none issued or outstanding | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| Common stock: | |||||||||||||||||
Authorized 25,000,000 shares, $0.01 par value; issued and outstanding 15,763,815 shares at 7/31/2026, 15,761,141 shares at 1/31/2026, and 15,761,141 shares at 7/31/2025 | 157 | 157 | 157 | ||||||||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 113,669 | 113,761 | 113,667 | ||||||||||||||
| (Accumulated deficit) retained earnings | (2,827) | (7,875) | 1,264 | ||||||||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income | (525) | (112) | 288 | ||||||||||||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 110,474 | 105,931 | 115,376 | ||||||||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 192,166 | $ | 174,179 | $ | 198,641 | |||||||||||
Virco Mfg. Corporation
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7/31/2026 | 7/31/2025 | 7/31/2026 | 7/31/2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands, except per share data) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 87,466 | $ | 92,086 | $ | 118,158 | $ | 125,840 | |||||||||||||||
| Cost of goods sold | 52,453 | 51,212 | 70,450 | 68,946 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 35,013 | 40,874 | 47,708 | 56,894 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 24,466 | 25,503 | 40,821 | 41,617 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | 10,547 | 15,371 | 6,887 | 15,277 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized (gain) loss on investment in trust account | (656) | 968 | (529) | (207) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Pension (benefit) expense | (203) | 27 | (392) | 54 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | 170 | 205 | 276 | 265 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 11,236 | 14,171 | 7,532 | 15,165 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 2,623 | 3,985 | 1,696 | 4,247 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 8,613 | $ | 10,186 | $ | 5,836 | $ | 10,918 | |||||||||||||||
| Cash dividends declared per common share: | $ | 0.025 | $ | 0.025 | $ | 0.050 | $ | 0.050 | |||||||||||||||
| Net income per common share: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.55 | $ | 0.65 | $ | 0.37 | $ | 0.69 | |||||||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.55 | $ | 0.65 | $ | 0.37 | $ | 0.69 | |||||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 15,734 | 15,741 | 15,733 | 15,749 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | 15,737 | 15,743 | 15,735 | 15,750 | |||||||||||||||||||