Graham Corporation delivered a strong first quarter for fiscal 2026, with revenue increasing 11% to $55.5 million and net income rising 55% to $4.6 million. The company saw significant growth in its Energy & Process markets and continued strong performance in its Defense business, leading to improved margins and a substantial increase in orders and backlog.
Revenue increased by 11% to $55.5 million, reflecting strength across the company’s product portfolio and diversified revenue base.
Net income per diluted share grew 56% to $0.42, while adjusted net income per diluted share increased 36% to $0.45.
Orders surged to $125.9 million, primarily driven by large defense orders, resulting in a robust book-to-bill ratio of 2.3x and a backlog of $482.9 million.
Gross profit increased 19% to $14.7 million, with gross margin improving 170 basis points to 26.5%, attributed to higher sales volume, improved sales mix, and better execution on defense contracts.
Graham Corporation is reiterating its full-year fiscal 2026 guidance, expecting net sales between $225 million and $235 million, gross margin of 24.5% to 25.5%, and Adjusted EBITDA between $22 million and $28 million. The company remains on track to achieve its strategic goal of 8% to 10% annual organic revenue growth and low to mid-teen Adjusted EBITDA margins by fiscal 2027.
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