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SEC filingRevenue and gross profit grew from acquisitions and pricing, but operating income held steady while net income declined due to higher interest and taxes, with cash flow pressured by working capital changes.
Revenue increased 8.1% to $101.1 million in Q3 FY2026 from $93.5 million in the prior year, driven by contributions from recent acquisitions and pricing initiatives. These factors expanded EVI's commercial laundry equipment installed base, aligning with the company's buy-and-build strategy. Management highlights that longer-term contracts, while carrying lower gross margins, position the business for sustained future revenue from parts, accessories, and services as the equipment base grows.
Gross profit rose more sharply at 17.0% to $32.8 million, expanding the margin to 32.5% from favorable shifts in product and customer mix. This improvement outpaced revenue growth, demonstrating effective pricing to offset costs, even as certain contracts introduce short-term margin pressure. The company believes the long-term benefits from increased installed equipment will outweigh these near-term effects, potentially driving higher-margin recurring streams.
Operating income remained stable at $2.3 million, flat year-over-year, as gross profit gains were offset by elevated operating expenses. This reflects the integration costs and scale dynamics from acquired businesses. Net income declined 27.7% to $753 thousand ($0.05 diluted EPS) from higher interest expenses on increased long-term debt and contract liabilities, plus tax effects, compressing profitability amid revenue expansion.
Net cash provided by operating activities fell to $7.2 million from $11.3 million, a decrease primarily attributable to changes in working capital—such as shifts in inventory, accounts payable, customer deposits, accounts receivable, vendor deposits, and contract liabilities—along with higher non-cash expenses including depreciation, amortization, and stock compensation. After $5.3 million in capital expenditures, free cash flow was $2.0 million. Management notes that existing cash, anticipated operations, and credit facilities provide sufficient liquidity to fund operations and planned capex for at least the next twelve months.