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DLH Q3 2025 earnings summary

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Q3 2025 earnings summary7 Aug, 2025

Executive summary

  • Revenue for Q3 2025 was $83.3M, down from $100.7M year-over-year, mainly due to VA and DoD contract transitions to small business contractors, partially offset by new awards.

  • EBITDA for Q3 2025 was $8.1M (9.7% margin), compared to $10M (10.0% margin) in Q3 2024, reflecting lower revenue.

  • Net income for Q3 2025 was $0.3M ($0.02 per diluted share), down from $1.1M ($0.08 per share) in Q3 2024.

  • Strong operating cash flow enabled $9.4M in debt reduction during Q3 2025, a year ahead of mandatory payments.

  • Major customers remain federal agencies, with over 98% of revenue from HHS, VA, and DoD.

Financial highlights

  • Revenue decreased by $17.4M year-over-year in Q3 2025; nine-month revenue fell by $36.2M.

  • Operating income for Q3 2025 was $3.8M (4.5% margin), down from $5.8M (5.7%) in Q3 2024.

  • Interest expense for Q3 2025 was $3.5M, down from $4.1M year-over-year, due to lower debt.

  • Operating cash flow for the nine months was $12.5M, compared to $14.9M in the prior year.

  • Contract backlog at June 30, 2025, was $555.3M, down from $690.3M at September 30, 2024.

Outlook and guidance

  • Management anticipates a return to robust bid activity and increased funding in key service areas for fiscal 2026 and beyond.

  • Company expects to convert 50–55% of EBITDA to debt reduction over the fiscal year.

  • Backlog supports continued performance on major contracts through October 2025, with some locations transitioning to new contractors.

  • Management believes current cash flow and credit facilities are sufficient to support operations for the next twelve months.

  • Optimism for a strong recovery in 2026 as government resource stability returns.

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DLH Holdings Corp delivers healthcare and human services solutions to federal government agencies. Its capabilities include program management, clinical services, technology solutions, and logistics in support of military, public health, and veteran-focused programs. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and its shares are listed on the NASDAQ.

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