How much of the 'fully booked through December 2026' capacity represents firm purchase orders versus customer forecasts?

An executive clarified that 80% of the booked capacity is already confirmed orders, with the balance expected to be confirmed in the coming 1-2 months. They stated that based on past experience, 99% of customer projections turn into confirmed orders. “The reason why we say we are booked through the end of December production means we are planned according to what the customer's requirement because we received projection. and 80% already confirmed order and the balance -- the customer will confirm in the coming 1 or 2 months.”

Can you provide the order of magnitude for the two follow-up orders from Hansol, and are they higher-margin fashion goods or basic goods?

Eric Tang detailed that one order is a repeat of 3 million pieces for Season 1 (with more seasons expected), and the second is for 1.3 million pieces of a different style. Gilbert Lee added that while Hansol orders are basic, they are produced efficiently with economies of scale, resulting in 'very, very good' margins. “So the 2 confirmed order from Hansol. Okay. Firstly, 1 of the order is more or less the same like the growth short we have been doing last year. So this is more or less like a repeat order. But it is -- our quantity is around 3 million pieces, but it is only for season 1.”

What was the reason for the ~90 basis point year-over-year decline in gross margin for Q4 FY26?

Gilbert Lee explained that Q4 FY25 sales were low due to shipping delays and port congestion, leading them to prioritize higher-margin products. In contrast, Q4 FY26 had a record high sales volume and they managed Ramadan disruptions better, resulting in a more normal gross margin despite the slight year-over-year decrease. “I remember the sales for fiscal -- for fourth quarter 2025 was kind of low. There were some delays in shipping out in the fourth quarter for 2025. There were some conjection at the ports. So we weren't able to ship out everything we produced.”

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Jerash Holdings (JRSH) Q4 FY26 earnings call: guidance and Q&A

Earnings call· Mar 2026 (Q4 FY26)· Consumer Discretionary· Jun 15, 2026

Source: earnings call transcript

Executive summary

Jerash Holdings Q4 FY26 — Record Revenue and Strong Profitability Driven by Increased Demand

Jerash Holdings closed fiscal 2026 with record full-year revenue and strong Q4 performance, driven by robust demand from existing and new customers like Hansha Group. The company is actively expanding its production capacity and optimizing operations to support continued growth and improve margins, with facilities fully booked through December 2026. While optimistic about future growth, full-year guidance remains unissued due to capacity-related growth limitations and evolving customer mix.

Highlights

Q4 FY26 revenue grew 46.6% to $42.9 million, driven by increased demand from key and newer customers.
Net income increased to $1.7 million or $0.12 per diluted share in Q4 FY26 from a net loss of $144,000 in the prior year.
Operating income rose more than 5x to $2.3 million in Q4 FY26.
Facilities are fully booked through December 2026, with 80% of orders already confirmed.
Capacity expansion plans are underway, with a 15% increase expected by end of calendar year 2026 and an additional 20-25% by mid-2027.

Concerns

Gross margin for Q4 FY26 was 17.1%, a decrease from 17.9% in the same period last year, attributed to product mix and prior year shipping delays.
The company has not provided full-year FY27 growth guidance due to uncertainties in customer and product mix, and capacity limitations.

Guidance & targets

Category	Target	Timeline	Confidence
Q1 FY27 Revenue Growth	20% to 22% high materiality	Q1 · FY27	High
Q1 FY27 Gross Margin	15% to 17% medium materiality	Q1 · FY27	High
Production Capacity Increase (Phase 1)	approximately 15% medium materiality	end of calendar year 2026	High
Production Capacity Increase (Phase 2)	additional 20% to 25% medium materiality	mid-calendar year 2027	High
Satellite Factory 2 Capacity Increase	approximately 5% low materiality	end of fiscal year 2027 · FY27	High
Long-term Production Capacity	doubling our production capacity high materiality	over the next few years	Medium

JRSH operating KPIs by quarter

JRSH operating KPIs stated on its earnings calls, by fiscal quarter
KPI	This call Mar 2026 Q4 FY26	Jun 2026 Q1 FY27	Change vs prior quarter
Employees Second satellite factory	130 A second satellite factory just became operational in March 2026, and currently employing 130 local workers. Source: earnings call transcript	130 Our second satellite factory which opened in March 2026, now supports 130 local jobs. Source: earnings call transcript	0%

Operating figures the company stated on at least two of the calls shown, checked against each call's transcript. Click a figure to read the sentence. A dash means it was not stated that quarter.

Risks & headwinds

Regional uncertainty and port disruptions Past (Q4 FY25) and potential future

Not quantified, but impacted Q4 FY25 shipping

Mitigation:Improved handling of Ramadan disruptions; conservative projections for Q4 FY26 due to war concerns, which fortunately did not materialize as severely as anticipated.

Capacity limitations impacting growth FY27

Growth is 'pretty much limited by our capacity'

Mitigation:Phased capacity expansion plans underway, aiming to double production capacity over the next few years.

Q&A highlights

Given the Q1 FY27 guidance and booked orders through December 2026, what is the potential full-year growth rate for FY27, and is the 20-22% Q1 growth sustainable?

Management stated they haven't projected that far out for the full year, as growth is limited by capacity and customer/product mix can still change. They confirmed there will definitely be growth and they aim to maximize capacity utilization and profitability, but cannot provide a full-year percentage. They are solid on Q1's 20-22% growth.

“Well, actually, we haven't really projected that far out because as you know, we are pretty much limited the growth of our production and sales are pretty much limited by our capacity.”

asked by Ryan Meyers · answered by Gilbert Kwong-Yiu Lee

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Detailed narrative

Strong Q4 Performance and Full-Year Record Revenue

Jerash Holdings reported an outstanding fourth quarter for fiscal 2026, contributing to record revenue for the full year. This performance was primarily driven by increasing demand from a long-standing key customer and growing contributions from newer clients, including Hansha Group. The company achieved robust top-line growth and significant improvement in profitability, supported by enhanced production capabilities and operational efficiencies.

Successful New Customer Engagements and Repeat Orders

The initial large order of 3 million pairs of fill socks for Hansha Group's U.S.-based multinational omnichannel retailer was successfully completed early in Q4 FY26. The products were well-received, leading to two additional orders from Hansha for the same end customer.

One of these follow-up orders is a repeat of the 3 million pieces for Season 1, with projections for subsequent seasons, and another order for 1.3 million pieces of a different style.

Strategic Capacity Expansion and Workforce Growth

To meet growing demand, Jerash Holdings has initiated a phased capital expansion strategy, including renovating and expanding several manufacturing facilities and optimizing warehouse capacity. The first phase aims to increase production capacity by approximately 15% and add 700 workers by the end of calendar year 2026.

A second phase, involving converting a facility into a production factory with 500 new sewing machines and 1,100 additional workers, is expected to add another 20-25% capacity by mid-calendar year 2027.

Jordan Operations and Satellite Factory Development

Jordan continues to be a preferred manufacturing hub due to its free trade agreements, skilled workforce, and strategic location. The company's second satellite factory, established in partnership with the Jordan Ministry of Labor, became operational in March 2026, employing 130 local workers.

Plans are in place to expand this site to employ up to 250 local employees and increase capacity by 5% by the end of fiscal year 2027. Additionally, a first satellite factory is planned to create 500 jobs.

Operational Efficiency and Cost Control

Management remains focused on improving gross margins through disciplined cost management and operational efficiency. Operating expenses as a percentage of revenue decreased significantly to 11.7% in Q4 FY26 from 16.4% in Q4 FY25, primarily due to improved control over export logistics costs and lower stock-based compensation. The company has also improved its ability to manage production during seasonal holidays like Ramadan.

Summary of the company's earnings call; see how call summaries are prepared. Not investment advice.