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    Earnings call· Dec 2025(Q4 FY25)

    Karman Holdings Q4 FY25 earnings call KRMN

    Mar 25, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Karman Holdings Q4 FY25 — Record Performance and Strong Demand Outlook

    Karman Holdings delivered record financial and operational results for Q4 and full-year FY25, driven by strong execution and strategic acquisitions. The company is positioned for continued growth amid a favorable demand environment, proactively expanding capacity and investing in advance of anticipated contract receipts. While facing temporary contracting delays and near-term margin impacts from recent acquisitions, Karman expects significant revenue and Adjusted EBITDA growth in FY26, maintaining confidence in its long-term organic and inorganic strategy.

    Highlights

    5

    • Record quarterly revenue of $134 million, representing a 47% increase compared to Q4 FY24.

    • Record gross profit of $54 million in Q4 FY25, with gross profit margin at 40%.

    • Adjusted EBITDA reached a record $42 million in Q4 FY25, a 59% year-over-year increase.

    • Backlog reached an all-time high of $801 million at year-end FY25, growing 38% year-over-year.

    • Full year FY25 revenue of $472 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $145 million were both records and ahead of updated guidance.

    Concerns

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    • Temporary slowdown in contracting activity during Q4 FY25 extending into Q1 FY26 due to federal government shutdown.

    • Adjusted EBITDA margin for FY26 is expected to be lower than FY25 due to the contract mix of Seemann and MSC acquisitions, which include a heavy nature of cost-plus contracts.

    • Timing uncertainty for the materialization of additional growth vectors like the Golden Dome program, with orders not expected until Q4 FY26 at the earliest and revenue in FY27.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Full-year Revenue
    $715 million to $730 million
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA
    $207 million to $218 million
    high materiality
    High
    FY26 Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA split (H1 vs. H2)
    Approximately 45% in first half
    medium materiality
    Medium
    Full-year CapEx as % of Revenue
    Approximately 5%
    medium materiality
    High
    Full-year CapEx
    Approximately $36 million
    medium materiality
    High
    Leverage Ratio
    Decline to approximately 3x Adjusted EBITDA
    high materiality
    High
    Statutory Tax Rate
    25.5%
    low materiality
    High

    Segment performance

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    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    Hypersonics and Strategic Missile Defense (SMD)
    Q4 FY25 revenue, driven by expanded strategic missile programs, continued progress on NGI, higher volumes on classified programs, and increased activities supporting hypersonic test beds. Represented 36% of quarterly revenue and 32% of annual revenue for FY25.
    		$48 million42%——
    Space and Launch
    Q4 FY25 revenue, driven by the timing of orders for critical content supporting both legacy and emerging launch providers. Represented 27% of quarterly revenue and 32% of annual revenue for FY25.
    		$36 million25%——
    Tactical Missile and Integrated Defense Systems (IDS)
    Q4 FY25 revenue, primarily driven by demand associated with the continued proliferation of advanced drone and loitering munitions and an increase in production rates for GMLRS. Represented 37% of quarterly revenue and 36% of annual revenue for FY25.
    		$50 million77%——

    Operational metrics

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    Gross Profit
    $54 million54% increase YoY
    Q4 FY25

    Record quarterly gross profit.

    Gross Profit Margin
    40%
    Q4 FY25

    Gross profit margin for the quarter.

    Net Income
    $8 millionOver 300% increase YoY
    Q4 FY25

    Net income for the quarter.

    Adjusted EPS
    $0.11Tripled YoY
    Q4 FY25

    Adjusted EPS for the quarter, from $0.03 in Q4 FY24.

    Full Year Gross Profit
    $190 million44% increase YoY
    FY25

    Full year gross profit.

    Full Year Gross Profit Margin
    40%
    FY25

    Full year gross profit margin.

    Full Year Net Income
    $17 million37% increase YoY
    FY25

    Full year net income.

    Full Year Adjusted EPS
    $0.37Nearly tripled YoY
    FY25

    Full year adjusted EPS, from $0.13 in FY24.

    Cash and Equivalents
    $34 millionUp $22.5 million from year-end 2024
    Q4 FY25

    Cash balance at the end of the fourth quarter.

    Capital Expenditures
    $20 million
    FY25

    Total CapEx invested during the year to support growth, prioritizing new manufacturing equipment and floor space.

    Total Debt
    $768 million
    Q4 FY25

    Total debt increased with the acquisition of Seemann and MSC.

    Interest Rate on Debt
    SOFR plus 2.75%75 basis points improvement
    Q4 FY25

    Interest rate on total debt.

    Revolving Credit Facility
    $150 millionIncreased from $50 million
    March 2026

    Increased to provide added flexibility for capacity expansion.

    Revenue Growth
    47%YoY
    Q4 FY25

    Revenue growth compared to Q4 FY24.

    Revenue Growth
    37%YoY
    FY25

    Revenue growth compared to FY24.

    Adjusted EBITDA Growth
    59%YoY
    Q4 FY25

    Adjusted EBITDA growth compared to Q4 FY24.

    Adjusted EBITDA Growth
    37%YoY
    FY25

    Adjusted EBITDA growth compared to FY24.

    FY26 Revenue Growth
    53%YoY
    FY26

    Expected year-over-year revenue growth based on midpoint of guidance.

    FY26 Adjusted EBITDA Growth
    46%YoY
    FY26

    Expected year-over-year Adjusted EBITDA growth based on midpoint of guidance.

    FY26 Revenue Growth Split
    roughly split
    FY26

    Expected split of revenue growth for FY26.

    Workforce
    1,400Grew from 1,100
    FY25

    Workforce growth primarily fueled by strategic acquisitions.

    Manufacturing Space
    Over 1 million
    Q4 FY25

    Total design, development, and manufacturing space operated by Karman across 8 states.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Total company backlog$801 millionUSD
    Production rates by programQuadruplecapacity
    Production capacity expansionNearly 200,000square feet

    Orderbook & backlog

    2
    Total Company Backlog$801 millionQ4 FY25

    38% YoY increase

    Total Company Backlog (post-acquisition)More than $1 billionMarch 20, 2026

    Provides approximately 80% visibility to the midpoint of FY26 revenue guidance range.

    Deals & partnerships

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    MTIAdded capabilities in advanced metallic solutions for extreme environments.

    Completed during FY25.

    ISPAdded capabilities in energetic deployment systems.

    Completed during FY25. Helped secure energetic formulations and improved supply chain robustness with MG resin technology.

    Five AxisAdded capabilities in precision solutions for liquid rocket engines.

    Completed during FY25.

    Seemann and MSCExtended reach into Maritime Defense with positions on Columbia, Virginia, and Seawolf class submarine programs. Deepened expertise in composites and advanced materials.

    Completed in January 2026. Integration expected to be completed by Q4 FY26.

    Capital programs

    5
    Salt Lake City Manufacturing Hubunderway

    Benefit: Nearly 200,000 square feet; quadruples production capacity for loitering UAV launch systems; adds valuable redundant nozzle manufacturing capacity.

    Will enhance ability to support customer needs and position closer to key customers. Expected to achieve initial operational capability in Q4 FY26.

    Nozzle Production Capacity Expansionunderway$10 million
    Funding: Co-investment with government

    Benefit: Expanded nozzle production capacity for solid rocket motors.

    Co-investment with the government to expand capacity for key subsystems in missiles and hypersonic systems.

    Decatur, Alabama Facility Expansioncompleted

    Benefit: Increased floor space and manufacturing equipment.

    Part of the $20 million CapEx investment in FY25 to support growth.

    Mukilteo Advanced Clean Roomcompleted

    Benefit: Advanced clean room for spacecraft integration and assembly work.

    Part of the $20 million CapEx investment in FY25 to support growth.

    Skagit Energetics Testing Complexcompleted

    Benefit: Energetics testing complex.

    Part of the $20 million CapEx investment in FY25 to support growth.

    Risks & headwinds

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    Federal government shutdown impact on contracting activityQ4 FY25 - Q1 FY26

    Temporary slowdown in contracting activity during Q4 FY25 extending into Q1 FY26.

    Mitigation: Management is in constant communication with customers and is confident it is a timing delay, not a cancellation, with orders expected to materialize once contracts are let.

    M&A integration impact on EBITDA marginsFY26

    Adjusted EBITDA margin for FY26 expected to be lower than FY25.

    Mitigation: Due to the contract mix of Seemann and MSC acquisitions, which include a heavy nature of cost-plus contracts. Management expects leverage ratio to decline to ~3x Adjusted EBITDA by the end of 2026.

    Timing uncertainty for Golden Dome program materializationFY26-FY27

    Orders not expected until Q4 FY26 at the earliest, with real volume potentially in FY27.

    Mitigation: Management views Golden Dome as a national priority and expects volume to come through modifications to existing production programs. The company is prepared to support the ramp-ups.

    Timing uncertainty for supplemental packages from CongressFY26-FY27

    Potential upside from new funding would likely materialize as orders in Q4 FY26 at the earliest, with real volume potentially in FY27.

    Mitigation: The path for supplemental packages to become law and funding is uncertain. Karman is monitoring the situation and expects any impact to be later in the year or next fiscal year.

    What to watch in Q1 FY26

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    Materialization of multi-year frameworks

    Q4 FY26
    CurrentNot yet materialized into orders for Karman
    TargetOrders starting to materialize

    Why it matters

    These frameworks represent significant planned production increases for key missile programs that Karman supports, impacting future revenue growth.

    we don't see any of that really materializing in the form of orders for Karman until at the earliest day of the fourth quarter of this year. So we really don't see that there's a lot of that in the 2026 guidance that we provided. But certainly, we see that starting to materialize in '27 and beyond.

    Q&A highlights

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    How will multi-year frameworks for missile production impact Karman, and when will these materialize into orders and revenue?

    Karman expects to benefit from these frameworks as clarity increases. Orders are not expected until Q4 FY26 at the earliest, with revenue materializing in FY27 and beyond, as the 2026 guidance does not include significant impact from these frameworks.

    “we don't see any of that really materializing in the form of orders for Karman until at the earliest day of the fourth quarter of this year. So we really don't see that there's a lot of that in the 2026 guidance that we provided. But certainly, we see that starting to materialize in '27 and beyond.”

    asked by Peter Arment · answered by Jonathan Rambeau

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    Strong Demand Environment and Strategic Positioning

    Karman is experiencing a generational increase in demand across key defense and space sectors, including missiles, hypersonics, UAS counter UAS, Maritime Defense, and Space and Launch. The company's unique position as a merchant supplier to over 80 customers, including prime contractors, and its vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities, allow it to capitalize on this demand. Management highlighted planned production increases for programs like AIM-9X (100%), THAAD (200%), Standard Missile (200%), and PAC-3 (300%), which are expected to persist through the end of the decade.

    02

    Capacity Expansion and Operational Initiatives

    To meet accelerating demand, Karman is proactively expanding its capacity. The company invested $20 million in CapEx in FY25, prioritizing new manufacturing equipment and floor space. A new Salt Lake City manufacturing hub will add nearly 200,000 square feet, quadruple UAV launch systems capacity, and provide redundant nozzle manufacturing. Karman is also co-investing $10 million with the government to expand nozzle production. The Karman Operating System, leveraging AI-enabled technologies, is being rolled out company-wide to improve throughput, minimize downtime, and enhance efficiency.

    03

    M&A Strategy and Integration Success

    Karman executed a disciplined M&A agenda, completing three acquisitions in FY25 (MTI, ISP, Five Axis) and two more in January 2026 (Seemann and MSC). These acquisitions added capabilities in advanced metallic solutions, energetic deployment systems, precision solutions for liquid rocket engines, composites, and advanced materials, and expanded reach into Maritime Defense. The integration of Seemann and MSC is proceeding according to plan, with completion expected by Q4 FY26, and management noted the strong cultural fit facilitating the process.

    04

    Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Mitigation

    Despite industry-wide concerns, Karman characterizes its supply chain risk as low due to its integrated operating model. The company actively monitors its supply chain to identify potential bottlenecks and engages with suppliers on longer-term deals to secure materials and manage costs. Strategic acquisitions like ISP have helped secure energetic formulations, and the application of Karman's MG resin technology improves supply chain robustness for tactical missiles and hypersonic systems.

    05

    Federal Government Shutdown Impact and Golden Dome Program

    Karman experienced a temporary slowdown in contracting activity during Q4 FY25 and Q1 FY26 due to a federal government shutdown, which is consistent with industry trends. Management expressed confidence that these are delays, not cancellations, and orders are expected to materialize once contracts are let. While the Golden Dome program is a national priority, its implementation details and timing remain uncertain, with significant volume expected to come through modifications to existing production programs, impacting Karman's orders in Q4 FY26 at the earliest and revenue in FY27.

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