Q2 2026 Optex Systems Holdings Inc Earnings Call Transcript

May 14, 2026 / 06:00 PM GMT

Release Date Price: €9.15 (+1.67%)

Transcript 8-K10-Q

Key Points

Positve

Revenue for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 was $96 million, a significant increase from $10.7 million in the prior year period.
Gross margin improved to 35.2% for the quarter, up from 31.3% in the previous year, driven by completion of legacy loss-making contracts and improved pricing.
New orders increased by 3.8% year-over-year to $16.3 million for the first half, indicating steady demand.
The ending backlog was approximately $36.6 million, providing good visibility into the remainder of fiscal year 2026.
Optex Systems Holdings Inc (OPXS) has made significant investments in research and development, manufacturing capabilities, and organizational structure, positioning the company for long-term growth.

Negative

Operating expenses increased to $1.7 million for the quarter, up from $1.1 million last year, due to leadership transition costs and organizational changes.
Net income for the quarter was $1.3 million, down from $1.8 million in the previous year.
Adjusted EBITDA declined to $2.0 million for the quarter from $2.4 million last year, reflecting lower revenue volumes and increased operating expenses.
Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $4.2 million from $6.4 million at fiscal year end, with $1.3 million used in operating cash flow.
The first half of the year was impacted by a federal government shutdown and delays in contract awards, affecting revenue and net income.

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E D I T E D V E R S I O N

OPXS.OQ - Optex Systems Holdings Inc
Q2 2026 Optex Systems Holdings Inc Earnings Call
May 14, 2026 / 06:00PM GMT

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Please stand by. Your meeting is about to begin.

Hello and welcome to today's OP/TEX System Holdings, Inc. Second Quarter Earnings Call. At this time, all participants earn in listen-only mode. Later, you'll have the opportunity to ask questions during the question-and-answer session. To register to ask a question at any time, please press *1 on your telephone keypad.

Please note that this call is being recorded and I'll be standing by should you need any assistance.

It is now my pleasure to turn the meeting over to Chad George, CEO. Please go ahead, sir.

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