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SEC filingQ3 revenue grew 41.7% YoY, gross margin up 170bps to 41.0%; operating margin declined due to higher G&A costs.
For the three months ended September 30, 2025, revenue increased 41.7% to $121.8 million, driven by organic growth across all three end markets. Cost of goods sold rose 37.7%, largely due to higher materials and labor to support production, but gross profit grew 47.8% to $49.9 million, resulting in a gross margin expansion of 170 basis points to 41.0%. This improvement was attributed to operating leverage and improved efficiency.
Operating expenses increased 71.8% to $28.1 million. General and administrative expenses surged 78.7% to $20.0 million, primarily due to higher compensation and benefits to strengthen the team, increased professional fees for tax, accounting, and consulting services related to public company operations and acquisitions, and higher computers and software costs. Depreciation and amortization expense rose 56.7% to $8.1 million, driven by amortization of $52.1 million in intangible assets acquired in the MTI and ISP acquisitions. Consequently, operating income increased 25.3% to $21.8 million, but operating margin contracted 230 basis points to 17.9%.
Net interest expense decreased 20.2% to $10.0 million, benefiting from lower year-over-year interest rates. The provision for income taxes increased significantly to $4.2 million from $0.9 million, due to discrete items including the change in entity classification and non-deductible officers' compensation. Net income rose 78.1% to $7.6 million, resulting in a net income margin of 6.3% versus 5.0% in the prior year.
Non-GAAP measures showed EBITDA of $32.8 million, up 26.8%, and Adjusted EBITDA of $37.7 million, up 34.4%. Adjusted EBITDA margin declined 160 basis points to 31.0% due to higher G&A costs.
All three end markets contributed to revenue growth. Hypersonics and Strategic Missile Defense revenue increased 36.0% to $36.6 million, driven by higher production output on programs like PrSM, Standard Missile 3 and 6, and development programs, partially offset by timing of funding for classified programs. Space and Launch revenue grew 47.2% to $40.7 million, benefiting from timing of orders from both legacy and emerging launch providers. Tactical Missiles and Integrated Defense Systems revenue rose 41.7% to $44.5 million, led by increased production rates for GLMRS, AIM-9X, and UAS programs. The mix shift toward higher-growth segments continues, with no single program exceeding 11% of sales in the nine-month period.
Management's outlook, as discussed in the MD&A, highlights continued momentum supported by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which provides approximately $150 billion in incremental defense funding through FY 2029, reinforcing demand for hypersonics, missiles, and munitions. The company expects fluctuations in cash flows due to milestone-based billing but maintains strategies to mitigate variability. Acquisitions remain a focus, with the recent agreement to acquire Five Axis Industries for $83 million expanding commercial space capabilities. Funded backlog grew 37.7% to $758.2 million, providing strong forward revenue visibility. The company believes existing cash, credit facility, and operating cash flows are sufficient for at least the next twelve months. However, no specific quantitative guidance was provided.
As of September 30, 2025, Karman Holdings had cash and cash equivalents of $18.7 million, down from $11.5 million at year-end 2024. Total debt comprised $398.0 million, including $367.9 million in notes payable (net of issuance costs) and $30.0 million drawn on the revolving line of credit. The company’s net debt position was $379.3 million. Shareholders’ equity increased to $369.1 million from $196.0 million at December 31, 2024, driven by the IPO and acquisitions.
Karman disclosed remaining performance obligations (RPO) of $536.3 million as of September 30, 2025. The company expects to recognize approximately 22.1% of this backlog in 2025, 46.7% in 2026, and the remainder thereafter. No material purchase commitments or other contractual obligations were noted in the filings.
Karman did not repurchase shares or pay dividends during the period. The company’s debt activity was significant: it entered into a new Citi Credit Agreement on April 1, 2025, issuing a $300 million term loan and a $50 million revolver, and later increased the term loan by $75 million to fund the ISP acquisition. Net proceeds from debt issuance were $37 million after repayments. Capital expenditures totaled $15.6 million for the nine months, representing 4.6% of revenue, primarily for machinery and equipment.
Although Karman operates as a single segment, the notes disclose revenue by end-market. For the three months ended September 30, 2025, Hypersonics & Strategic Missile Defense contributed $36.6 million (30.1% of revenue), Space & Launch $40.7 million (33.4%), and Tactical Missiles & Integrated Defense Systems $44.5 million (36.5%). All end-markets showed strong double-digit growth year-over-year, with Space & Launch leading at 47.2%. Revenue is substantially derived from U.S. government and commercial customers.
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