Live Ventures Inc (STU:UYXP)

Q1 2026 Live Ventures Inc Earnings Call Transcript

Feb 12, 2026 / 10:00 PM GMT

Release Date Price: €15.8 (+1.94%)

Transcript 10-Q8-K

Key Points

Positve

Operating income increased by 352.9% to $3.5 million compared to the prior year period.
Adjusted EBITDA rose by 35.7% to $7.8 million, driven by higher operating income.
Gross margin improved by 90 basis points to 32.6%, attributed to efficiencies and favorable product mix.
The company successfully refinanced a credit facility in the steel manufacturing segment, strengthening the balance sheet.
General and administrative expenses decreased by 7.4% due to targeted cost reduction initiatives.

Negative

Total revenue decreased by 2.7% to approximately $108.5 million.
Retail flooring segment revenue dropped by 20.2% due to store closures and a soft housing market.
Steel manufacturing segment revenue fell by 4.3% due to lower sales volumes.
Net loss for the quarter was approximately $100,000, compared to a net income of $500,000 in the prior year.
Working capital decreased to $59.1 million from $62.1 million as of September 30, 2025.

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LIVE.OQ - Live Ventures Inc
Q1 2026 Live Ventures Inc Earnings Call
Feb 12, 2026 / 10:00PM GMT

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Unidentified_1 [1]
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Good day everyone and welcome to the Live Ventures fiscal year 2026 Q1 earnings conference call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. Later we'll conduct a question-and-answer session. Now turn the call over to Greg Powell, director of investor relations. Please.

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Go ahead, sir.

Thank you, Elvis. Good afternoon and welcome to the Live Ventures first quarter fiscal year 2026 conference call. Joining us this afternoon are John Isaac, our Chief Executive Officer and President, and David Barrett, our Chief

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