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SEC filingLSI Industries reported revenue growth of 13.6% to $150.5M in Q3 FY2026, supported by strong demand across grocery and refueling/c-store customers; however, operating income declined 34.6% to $4.1M and net income fell 46.1% to $2.1M, reflecting higher operating expenses.
Revenue for Q3 FY2026 was $150.5 million, an increase of 13.6% compared to $132.5 million in Q3 FY2025. This growth reflects continued demand strength across a broad base of customers in both the grocery and refueling/c-store verticals. The increase in net sales is attributed to the Company’s investment in commercial initiatives to drive growth, which continues to deliver above-market net sales growth despite overall market headwinds.
Gross profit was $38.2 million, up 16.4% year-over-year from $32.8 million. Gross margin improved to 25.4%, reflecting the net effect of higher sales volume and productivity improvements embedded in operations. The Company continues to effectively manage its working capital while generating increasing cash flow from earnings, contributing to sustained gross margin expansion.
Operating income was $4.1 million, a decrease of 34.6% from $6.2 million in the prior-year period. This decline resulted from the net effect of higher net sales and improved gross margin, partially offset by an increase in operating expenses. Management noted that the increase in expense is primarily the result of acquisition-related costs and a small increase in investment in commercial initiatives to support the growth of the Company.
Net income was $2.1 million, down 46.1% from $3.9 million in Q3 FY2025. Diluted earnings per share were $0.06, compared to $0.13 in the prior-year quarter. The decrease in net income reflects the impact of lower operating income, partially moderated by a reduction in interest expense — driven by a reduction in year-over-year average outstanding debt, itself supported by profitability and sustained working capital management.