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Taylor Devices Q1 2027 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q1 2027 earnings summary2 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
FY27 Q1 sales were $7.30M, down 26% YoY, and net earnings fell 79% to $456,933; gross margin declined to 30% from 45%.
Record backlog reached $55.2M across 151 open orders, up from $27.9M and 127 orders a year earlier.
Late FY26 Q4 order arrivals shifted associated sales recognition beyond FY27 Q1.
Financial highlights
Net sales were $7,300,239 versus $9,918,350; gross profit was $2.16M versus $4.44M.
Operating income was $38,454 versus $2.25M; net income was $456,933 versus $2,190,084, and diluted EPS was $0.14 versus $0.70.
Other income rose 9% YoY to $418,000, driven by interest income on short-term investments.
Operating cash flow was $7.79M versus $484,000; quarter-end cash was $3.60M, compared with $904,823 at May 31, 2026.
Short-term investments were $45.48M at Aug. 31, 2026, up from $40.57M at May 31, 2026.
Outlook and guidance
Most remaining backlog is expected to convert to revenue in FY27, with the balance expected in FY28.
A $19.0M non-project order includes scheduled deliveries of $1.7M in FY27, $5.0M in FY28, $10.0M in FY29 and $2.3M in FY30.
FY27 priorities include growth strategies and continued investment in personnel, technologies and facilities.
Quarterly results and fluctuations in backlog, revenue, gross profit and net income are not necessarily indicative of future results.
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Latest events from Taylor Devices
- Annual meeting to vote on director, auditor, and executive pay, with focus on governance and oversight.TAYD
Proxy filing - Record $52.8M order backlog and strong margins offset lower sales and net income.TAYDQ4 2026
- Net income grew 17% year-over-year on higher aerospace/defense sales and lower SG&A expenses.TAYDQ3 2026
- Quarterly net income surged 90% on record sales, led by Aerospace/Defense strength.TAYDQ2 2026
- Director elections, auditor ratification, and executive pay highlight the 2024 annual meeting.TAYDProxy Filing
- 2025 Annual Meeting to address director election, auditor ratification, and new stock option plan.TAYDProxy Filing
- Sales and earnings fell year-over-year, but backlog and liquidity remain robust.TAYDQ1 2026
- Record FY25 sales and net income set new highs, driven by strong Aerospace/Defense and Industrial results.TAYDQ4 2025
- Net revenues up 17% and gross margin improved to 47% on strong project and segment growth.TAYDQ1 2025
Next Taylor Devices earnings date
Q2 202731 Dec, 2026
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Next Taylor Devices earnings date
Q2 202731 Dec, 2026
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Taylor Devices Inc. specializes in the design, development, manufacture, and marketing of advanced shock absorption, rate control, and energy storage devices. The company's products serve a wide range of industries, including aerospace, defense, industrial, nuclear, and structural engineering. Notable products include seismic dampers, which reduce earthquake impacts on buildings; Fluidicshoks, compact shock absorbers used in defense and aerospace applications; and crane buffers, designed for heavy industrial use. Taylor Devices also produces self-adjusting shock absorbers, liquid die springs, vibration dampers, and custom actuators, primarily for aerospace and defense. The company is headquartered in North Tonawanda, New York, and its shares are listed on the NASDAQ.