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Kimball Electronics Q1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q1 2026 earnings summary6 Nov, 2025
Executive summary
Q1 FY2026 sales were $365.6M, down 2% year-over-year, with medical segment up 13%, automotive down 10%, and industrial down 1%; medical growth was strongest in Asia and Europe.
Gross margin improved to 7.9% from 6.3% year-over-year, driven by favorable mix, cost alignment, and restructuring.
Adjusted net income rose to $12.3M ($0.49/share), more than doubling last year; reported net income was $10.1M ($0.40/share).
Cash from operations was positive for the seventh consecutive quarter; debt at its lowest in over three years.
Restructuring, including the Tampa facility closure, is largely complete, supporting margin gains.
Financial highlights
Net sales: $365.6M, down 2% year-over-year; FX impact was +1%.
Gross margin: 7.9%, up from 6.3% last year.
Adjusted operating income: $17.5M (4.8% of sales) vs. $12.6M (3.4%) last year; operating income $14.5M.
Adjusted net income: $12.3M, $0.49/share, up over 2x year-over-year.
EBITDA margin reached 7.2% in Q1.
Outlook and guidance
FY2026 net sales expected at $1.35B–$1.45B; adjusted operating income at 4%–4.25% of sales.
Capital expenditures estimated at $50M–$60M for the year.
Q1 expected to be the strongest quarter for adjusted operating income; margin pressure anticipated from tariffs and softening U.S. housing market.
Guidance for FY26 was reiterated, with expectations for a return to profitable topline growth next year.
Additional restructuring may occur if market conditions warrant, but no significant further charges are expected from current plans.
Medical M&A: What specific tech areas are targets?
What factors will pressure margins post-Q1 FY26?
Detail capital needs for FY27 growth preparation
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