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    Earnings call· Mar 2026(Q4 FY26)

    TECHPRECISION Q4 FY26 earnings call TPCS

    Jun 22, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    TechPrecision Q4 FY26 — Strategic Mix Shift and FY27 Guidance

    TechPrecision reported a challenging Q4 FY26 with revenue and gross profit declines, primarily driven by operational issues at Stadco. However, the company is actively implementing a strategic project mix change, focusing on repeat parts and improved pricing, which is expected to drive profitability in FY27. Management provided positive guidance for FY27 revenue and EBITDA, signaling a potential turnaround as legacy contracts are phased out and customer investments in the industrial base are pursued.

    Highlights

    5

    • Consolidated SG&A decreased by 24% to $1.3 million in Q4 FY26.

    • Net cash provided by operating and investment activities totaled $900,000 for FY26.

    • Debt was reduced to $6.9 million as of March 31, 2026, from $7.4 million a year prior.

    • The company reported a strong backlog of $52 million in funded purchase orders, with an additional $25 million unfunded.

    • Management provided FY27 revenue guidance of $35 million to $37 million and EBITDA guidance of $3 million to $4 million.

    Concerns

    5

    • Consolidated revenue decreased by 15% to $8.1 million in Q4 FY26 compared to $9.5 million in Q4 FY25.

    • Consolidated gross profit decreased by 47% to $1.1 million in Q4 FY26.

    • Stadco's Q4 gross profit was only $28,000 due to customer material delays and nonconformance analysis.

    • Ranor's Q4 revenue was down by $800,000 year-over-year, a 16% decrease.

    • The company reported a net loss of $1.6 million for the 12 months ended March 31, 2026.

    Guidance & targets

    2
    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Full-year revenue
    $35 million to $37 million
    high materiality
    High
    EBITDA
    $3 million to $4 million
    high materiality
    High

    Segment performance

    2
    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    Ranor
    Q4 FY26 revenue was down by $800,000 year-over-year, primarily driven by delays in receiving customer furnished materials.
    		$3.9 million-16%—$1.1 million gross profit
    Stadco
    Q4 FY26 revenue decreased by $700,000 compared to the prior year. Gross profit was significantly impacted by delays in customer furnished materials and customer analysis of nonconformances. Gross profit decreased by $800,000 year-over-year.
    		$4.2 million-$700,000—$28,000 gross profit

    Operational metrics

    19
    Consolidated cost of revenue decrease
    $400,000-6%
    Q4 FY26

    Consolidated cost of revenue decreased by 6% or $400,000.

    Consolidated SG&A
    $1.3 million-24%
    Q4 FY26

    Consolidated SG&A decreased by 24% to $1.3 million, primarily on a decrease in professional fees and services.

    Interest expense decrease
    25%
    Q4 FY26

    Interest expense decreased by 25% due to lower interest incurred on loans and lower amortization of debt issuance costs.

    Net income
    $400,000
    Q4 FY26

    Net income was $400,000 for the fourth quarter or $0.04 per share on a basic and fully diluted basis.

    Consolidated revenue
    $31.6 million-7%
    FY26

    For the 12 months ended March 31, 2026, consolidated revenue finished up at $31.6 million or 7% lower on a different mix in customer projects at both segments.

    Consolidated cost of revenue
    $26.7 million$3 million lower
    FY26

    Consolidated cost of revenue was $26.7 million or $3 million lower than the same period a year ago on lower revenue and improved strategic customer and project mix.

    Consolidated gross profit increase
    $600,000300 basis point improvement
    FY26

    Improved strategic customer and project mix resulted in increased gross profit of $600,000 or 300 basis point improvement.

    Consolidated SG&A decrease
    7%
    FY26

    SG&A decreased by 7% as lower professional fees and office costs more than offset higher compensation and benefits.

    Consolidated operating loss
    $1.1 million-51%
    FY26

    Consolidated operating loss for the 12 months ended March 31, 2026 was $1.1 million and decreased year-over-year by 51%, primarily due to higher gross margin and lower SG&A costs.

    Interest expense decrease
    10%
    FY26

    Interest expense decreased by 10% on lower interest incurred on debt and lower amortization of debt issuance costs.

    Net loss
    $1.6 million
    FY26

    Net loss was $1.6 million or $0.17 per share on a basic and fully diluted basis.

    Net cash provided by operating and investment activities
    $900,000
    FY26

    Net cash provided by operating and investment activities totaled $900,000 for the 12 months ended March 31, 2026.

    Net cash used in financing activities
    $600,000
    FY26

    Net cash used in financing activities totaled $600,000, primarily to pay down principal under our revolver and term loans.

    Total debt
    $6.9 millionvs $7.4 million on March 31, 2025
    March 31, 2026

    Our debt was $6.9 million as of March 31, 2026, compared to $7.4 million on March 31, 2025.

    Cash balance
    $431,000vs $195,000 on March 31, 2025
    March 31, 2026

    Cash on March 31, 2026, was $431,000 compared to $195,000 on March 31, 2025.

    Stadco gross profit decrease
    $800,000YoY
    Q4 FY26

    Stadco experienced Q4 year-over-year gross margin decline as gross profit decreased by $800,000.

    Funded grant money from U.S. Navy
    more than $24 million
    ongoing

    The total of completely funded grant money of more than $24 million from our U.S. Navy submarine programs reflects this strong partnership.

    Grant money as % of market cap
    50%
    current

    This commitment represents more than 50% of TechPrecision's market cap.

    Single-sourced business
    90%
    current

    Approximately 90% of the company's business is single-sourced or sole-sourced.

    Industry KPIs

    1
    MetricValueDetails
    Order backlog order intake by segment$52 millionUSD

    Orderbook & backlog

    2
    Total backlog (funded purchase orders)$52 millionQ4 FY26

    Expected to deliver over the course of the next 1 to 3 fiscal years with gross margin expansion.

    Additional unfunded purchase ordersapproximately $25 millionQ4 FY26

    Capital programs

    1
    New equipment for U.S. Navy submarine programsunderwaymore than $24 million
    Funding: grants from our U.S. Navy submarine programs-related customers

    Benefit: reliable, robust and resilient manufacturing capacity dedicated to submarine programs at both Stadco and Ranor

    This sustained cadence of new equipment procurement, delivery and installation will enable a reliable, robust and resilient manufacturing capacity dedicated to submarine programs at both Stadco and Ranor.

    Risks & headwinds

    3
    Delays in receiving customer furnished materialsQ4 FY26, ongoing

    Ranor Q4 revenue down $800,000 (16%) due to this. Contributed to Stadco's low Q4 gross profit of $28,000.

    Mitigation: Actively working with customers to shorten delays and improve throughput.

    Delays in customer analysis and disposition of nonconformancesQ4 FY26, ongoing

    Contributed to Stadco's low Q4 gross profit of $28,000.

    Mitigation: Actively working with customers to shorten delays and improve throughput.

    Legacy contracts with incorrect pricing at StadcoWill carry into fiscal 2027.

    Two such contracts remaining.

    Mitigation: Renegotiating or completing these contracts; new focus on correctly priced, repeat products.

    Q&A highlights

    5

    What was the EBITDA for FY26, and will the projected increase in FY27 EBITDA allow for a more significant reduction in the outstanding debt?

    Management did not explicitly state FY26 EBITDA but indicated that increased FY27 EBITDA would be used for a combination of equipment investment at Stadco and debt paydown. They emphasized the critical need to invest in Stadco to improve efficiency and throughput.

    “I think it will be a combination of investment in equipment as well as paying down the debt. It's critical to invest in Stadco.”

    asked by Ross Taylor · answered by Phillip Podgorski

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Stadco Turnaround Efforts and Strategic Mix Shift

    Stadco's low gross profit in Q4 FY26 was primarily due to delays in receiving customer-furnished materials and customer analysis of nonconformances. Management is actively working with customers to shorten these delays and improve throughput. The company is strategically improving its customer and project mix, moving away from difficult-to-price one-off📎 contracts towards repeat parts on repeat programs with the U.S. government. This shift is expected to drive profitability, with two remaining legacy contracts anticipated to be completed in FY27.

    02

    Ranor Performance and U.S. Navy Partnership

    Ranor's Q4 FY26 revenue was $3.9 million with a gross profit of $1.1 million, though revenue was down 16% year-over-year due to customer material delays. The segment continues to execute and install new equipment funded by over $24 million in grants from U.S. Navy submarine programs-related customers. This investment aims to build reliable, robust, and resilient manufacturing capacity dedicated to submarine programs, reflecting strong customer confidence and partnership.

    03

    Defense Sector Opportunities and Backlog Strength

    Both Stadco and Ranor are experiencing meaningful new quoting opportunities and business awards in air defense and submarine defense sectors. This is attributed to their consistent on-time delivery of quality components. The company's strong backlog of $52 million in funded purchase orders, plus an additional $25 million in unfunded orders, underscores these opportunities and is expected to be delivered over the next one to three fiscal years with gross margin expansion.

    04

    Cash Management and Debt Reduction

    TechPrecision maintains a strong focus on aggressive daily cash management, controlling expenses, capital expenditures, and managing customer advances, progress billings, and final invoicing. This tactical execution has enabled the company to continuously re-secure strategic customer confidence and reduce its debt from $7.4 million to $6.9 million as of March 31, 2026, while increasing cash on hand.

    05

    Pursuit of CapEx Assistance from Customers

    The company is aggressively pursuing CapEx opportunities in the form of grants from customers and government program management, particularly for its air defense programs. Management highlighted that they lack the capital for necessary investments and are actively requesting assistance to build out the industrial base, similar to the multi-year process that led to Ranor securing grants through the U.S. Navy.

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