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Hurco Companies Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary4 Sep, 2026
Executive summary
Sales and service fees rose 4% year-over-year for the nine months ended July 31, 2026, driven by increased shipments of higher-performance machines in the Americas and Asia Pacific, and growth in Milltronics and Takumi brands in the Americas.
The company operates in a cyclical, international market, with 45% of revenues from Europe and 14% from Asia Pacific, and has focused on cost reductions and inventory management amid global uncertainty.
Orders increased 24% year-over-year for the nine-month period, with strong demand and growth in all regions.
Achieved net income of $2.3M ($0.35/share) in Q3 FY2026, reversing a net loss of $3.7M ($-0.58/share) in Q3 FY2025.
Gross margin expanded by 800 basis points to 28% in Q3, driven by cost control, higher sales volumes, and favorable product mix.
Financial highlights
Third quarter sales and service fees were $47.3 million, up 3% year-over-year; gross profit was $13.2 million (28% margin), up from $9.1 million (20% margin) in the prior year.
Operating income for the quarter was $2.3 million (5% of sales), compared to a $1.7 million loss in the prior year; net income was $2.3 million, or $0.35 per share, versus a $3.7 million loss ($0.58 per share) last year.
For the nine months, sales and service fees reached $137.8 million (up 4%), gross profit was $31.5 million (23% margin), and operating loss narrowed to $1.7 million from $6.8 million.
Cash and cash equivalents were $52.1 million at quarter-end, up from $48.7 million at the prior fiscal year-end; working capital was $166.7 million.
Q3 SG&A expenses were $10.9 million (23% of sales), flat as a percentage of sales year-over-year.
Outlook and guidance
Management continues to focus on cost control, capital allocation, and investment in new technologies and product development.
Plans to introduce next-generation proprietary control technology at IMTS in Chicago.
The company is seeking new acquisitions and growth opportunities while maintaining a strong balance sheet and liquidity.
Strong cash position and no debt support continued investment for long-term growth.
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- Net loss widened on lower sales and orders, with dividend suspended for flexibility.HURCQ2 2025
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Hurco Companies, Inc. is an industrial technology company that designs, manufactures, and sells computerized machine tools primarily for the metal cutting industry. The company's core products include vertical and horizontal machining centers, turning centers, and toolroom machines. In addition to machine tools, Hurco offers automation solutions, CNC control systems, and software, catering to various industries such as aerospace, defense, medical equipment, automotive, and electronics. The company's product portfolio is marketed under the Hurco, Milltronics, and Takumi brands, with a focus on enhancing manufacturing productivity through advanced technology. Hurco serves a global customer base across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, and its shares are listed on the NASDAQ.