Virco faced a challenging third quarter due to a slowdown in school furniture demand, leading to a significant drop in revenue and a net loss. The company cited the expiration of stimulus funds as a contributing factor but noted early signs of stabilization.
Revenue dropped to $47.6 million from $82.6 million last year.
The company reported a net loss of $1.3 million versus a profit of $8.4 million in Q3 2024.
Gross margin fell to 38.0%, down from 44.4% in the prior year.
Order backlog nearly matched last year, indicating early signs of demand stabilization.
Virco did not provide specific financial guidance but signaled stabilization in demand and a cautious outlook as bid season approaches.
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