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    Earnings call· Mar 2026(Q4 FY26)

    ORION ENERGY SYSTEMS Q4 FY26 earnings call OESX

    Jun 4, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Orion Energy Systems Q4 FY26 — Strong Revenue Growth and Sustained Profitability

    Orion Energy Systems marked FY26 as a pivot point, achieving significant growth and profitability with $86.3 million in revenue and $2.2 million in positive adjusted EBITDA. The company successfully entered the data center market with a new customized lighting product and is expanding its electrical contracting services. Despite sector-wide uncertainty in EV charging, Orion is focused on leveraging its proprietary supply chain and operational discipline to drive continued profitable growth into FY27.

    Highlights

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    • Achieved $86.3 million in revenue for FY26, exceeding original expectations of $84 million.

    • Reported $2.2 million in positive adjusted EBITDA for FY26, surpassing the target of near positive adjusted EBITDA.

    • Achieved sixth consecutive quarter of positive adjusted EBITDA in Q4 FY26, reaching $0.8 million.

    • Q4 FY26 revenue increased to $25.7 million from $20.9 million in Q4 FY25.

    • Overall gross profit margin increased to 37% in Q4 FY26 from 27.5% in Q4 FY25.

    Concerns

    3

    • EV charging solutions revenue decreased to $2.3 million in Q4 FY26 from $5.8 million in Q4 FY25, reflecting sector-wide uncertainty.

    • EV charging segment revenue for FY26 decreased to $14.4 million from $16.8 million in FY25.

    • Reported a Q4 FY26 net loss of $1.5 million or $0.39 per share.

    Guidance & targets

    3
    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Full-year FY27 Revenue
    $95 million to $97 million
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year FY27 Adjusted EBITDA
    positive adjusted EBITDA
    high materiality
    High
    Overall Gross Margin
    ~30%
    medium materiality
    Medium

    Segment performance

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    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    LED Lighting
    Q4 FY26 gross margin benefited from a $1.3 million contract amendment payment with no associated cost of sales; excluding this, margin still exceeded 30%. Performance reflected increased project activity and distribution channel sales, partially offset by a decrease in ESCO channel sales. Expected to continue strong in FY27.
    Q4 FY25 Revenue: $20.9 millionFY26 Revenue: $55.9 millionFY25 Revenue: $47.7 millionQ4 FY25 Gross Margin: 28.3%FY26 Gross Margin: 33.8%FY25 Gross Margin: 26.6%
    		$20.3 million——40.4%
    Maintenance
    Revenue decrease in Q4 FY26 reflected the timing of some seasonal work.
    Q4 FY25 Revenue: $4.1 millionFY26 Revenue: $16 millionFY26 Revenue Growth: 6%Q4 FY25 Gross Margin: 24.6%FY26 Gross Margin: 23.7%FY25 Gross Margin: 18.2%
    		$3.2 million——22.1%
    EV Charging Solutions
    Revenue decrease reflected sector-wide uncertainty regarding the market environment in the United States and a very strong performance in Q4 FY25.
    Q4 FY25 Revenue: $5.8 millionFY26 Revenue: $14.4 millionFY25 Revenue: $16.8 millionQ4 FY25 Gross Margin: 27.9%FY26 Gross Margin: 37.7%FY25 Gross Margin: 28.3%
    		$2.3 million——27.5%

    Operational metrics

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    Adjusted EBITDA
    $0.8 millionvs $0.2 million in Q4 FY25
    Q4 FY26

    Sixth consecutive quarter of positive adjusted EBITDA.

    Adjusted EBITDA
    $2.2 millionvs -$2.9 million in FY25
    FY26

    Reflecting increased gross profit, cost control, and financial discipline.

    Severance Expense
    $0.9 million
    Q4 FY25

    Included in total operating expenses.

    Executive Sign-on Bonus
    $500,000
    FY26

    Included in total operating expenses.

    Cash Used by Operations
    $1.1 millionvs $0.6 million provided by operations in FY25
    FY26

    Shift from cash provided to cash used.

    Net Paydown on Revolving Credit
    $4 million
    FY26

    Amount of debt reduction.

    Net Working Capital
    $11 millionvs $8.7 million at year-end FY25
    Q4 FY26

    Increase in working capital.

    Net Proceeds from Stock Issuance
    $6.4 million
    FY26

    Provided growth capital and ability to pay down revolving credit.

    Overall Gross Profit Margin
    37%vs 27.5% in Q4 FY25
    Q4 FY26

    Increased due to stronger gross margin and lower operating expenses.

    Overall Gross Profit Margin
    32.6%vs 25.4% in FY25
    FY26

    Increased due to stronger gross margin and lower operating expenses.

    Earn-out True-up Expense
    $1.7 million
    Q4 FY26

    Included in total operating expenses. All payment requirements for Voltrek earn-out are fully satisfied, with no carryforward into FY27.

    Noncash Write-off of Solar Assets
    $1.1 million
    Q4 FY26

    Included in total operating expenses. Represents the last remaining solar business activity, with no carryforward into FY27.

    Gross Margin (Excluding Solar Revenue)
    31-34%
    FY26

    Analyst estimate for gross margin if solar revenue was stripped out. Management confirmed ~30% as a round number for FY27.

    Industry KPIs

    2
    MetricValueDetails
    Backlog by segment end marketstrongest in 4 or 5 years
    Data center exposure pipeline3,000 new data centers planned in US; >10,000 operational by 2030; +2,000 by 2035units

    Orderbook & backlog

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    Total Backlogstrongest in 4 or 5 yearsQ4 FY26

    Distributed amongst various segments. Does not currently reflect data center business, but high expectations for later in FY27 and coming years.

    Product announcements

    2
    ProductTypeDetails
    Multipurpose Linear Lighting Fixturelaunch
    Roadway Productroadmap

    Deals & partnerships

    1
    Credit Facility LendersCredit Facility Extension3 years

    Extended the maturity of the credit facility from June 30, 2027, to June 30, 2030, effective in May.

    Risks & headwinds

    1
    EV Charging Sector UncertaintyQ4 FY26 and FY26

    EV charging solutions revenue decreased to $2.3 million in Q4 FY26 from $5.8 million in Q4 FY25, and FY26 revenue decreased to $14.4 million from $16.8 million in FY25.

    Mitigation: Focus on maximizing service to long-term EV charging customers and adding capabilities such as battery energy storage systems and electrical contracting.

    Q&A highlights

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    Can you comment on the strong backlog and early FY27 trends, and if you expect this growth to continue?

    Management confirmed optimism for FY27, noting a strong start and a backlog distributed across segments, expecting continued growth and project execution.

    “Fiscal '27, as noted in our backlog, and we're optimistic about it. It started strong. And when we look at the backlog, it's pretty distributed amongst our various segments as well.”

    asked by Eric Stine · answered by Sally Washlow

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    FY26 Milestones and Strategic Pivot

    Fiscal 2026 was a pivotal year for Orion, marked by significant achievements including maintaining its NASDAQ listing and implementing growth, profitability, and cost containment initiatives. The company exceeded its revenue target, reaching $86.3 million against an $84 million goal, and achieved $2.2 million in positive adjusted EBITDA for the full year, surpassing expectations for near positive adjusted EBITDA. This performance reflects a strategic shift towards increased revenue, expanded profitability, and enhanced market prominence.

    02

    Entry into Data Center Market

    Orion announced its entry into the booming data center market with a new multipurpose linear lighting fixture. This product is specifically designed to meet the energy efficiency and architectural needs of hyperscale data centers, driven by the exponential demand for AI and cloud computing. The company aims to become a provider of choice, leveraging its ability to customize products and shorten lead times through its Wisconsin manufacturing facility, addressing the significant energy demands and operational cost reduction priorities of data center operators.

    03

    Expanding Electrical Contracting Services

    The company is actively expanding its electrical contracting business, which is managed within its services group. This includes new store build-out work for large customers and additional electrical contracting within EV infrastructure projects. Orion has the working capital to support this growing backlog, indicating a strategic move to broaden its service offerings and deepen relationships with existing clients across various sectors like logistics and retail.

    04

    Operational Discipline and Supply Chain Strength

    Orion attributes its FY26 success to renewed aggressiveness in customer acquisition, a quantum improvement in its sales funnel, disciplined cost containment, and the ongoing build-out of its robust proprietary supply chain. This supply chain insulates customers from market disruption🌐s and contributes to the company's ability to deliver projects on time and on budget, reinforcing its reputation for quality, reliability, and scalability.

    05

    EV Charging Solutions and Market Environment

    The EV charging solutions segment experienced a decrease in revenue in Q4 FY26 and for the full fiscal year, reflecting sector-wide uncertainty in the U.S. market. Despite this, Orion is focused on maximizing its service to long-term EV charging customers and adding capabilities like battery energy storage systems. The company acknowledges the challenging environment but remains committed to its strategy in this sector.

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