STANDEX REPORTS FISCAL FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL YEAR 2026 FINANCIAL RESULTS

• In Q4 FY26, Sales of $228.3 Million Increased 7.7% YOY Organically; Electronics Increased 12.9% YOY Organically
• New Products Sales Grew 43% and Sales into Fast Growth Markets Contributed 31% of Total Sales
• Record Order Intake of ~$270 Million; Book to Bill of 1.18: Electronics Book to Bill at 1.27
• Q4 FY26 GAAP EPS of $1.69; Record Adjusted EPS of $2.45, Up 7.4% YOY
• In FY26, Sales Increased >$100 Million and 5.5% Organically; GAAP EPS of $8.68; Record Adjusted EPS of $8.74, up 9.6% YOY; Record Adjusted Gross Margin and Adjusted Operating Margin
• In FY27, Expect High Single-Digit to Low Double-Digit Organic Growth; Expect to Launch >20 New Products; Fast Growth Market Sales Expected to Grow ~20%

SALEM, N.H., July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Standex International Corporation (NYSE: SXI) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026 ended June 30, 2026.

Commenting on the quarter's results, President and Chief Executive Officer David Dunbar said, "We concluded our fiscal year with a strong performance in the fourth quarter. We delivered 7.7% organic growth with a book to bill of 1.18, led by our Electronics segment which grew 12.9% organically with a book to bill of 1.27. Sales from fast growth markets totaled approximately $72 million in the fiscal fourth quarter and approximately $264 million for the fiscal year. Adjusted earnings per share increased 7.4% to a record $2.45. Our net leverage ratio was reduced to 1.8x. 

In fiscal year 2026, sales increased by more than $100 million with organic growth of 5.5%. Building on record profitability in fiscal year 2025, we set several new records in fiscal year 2026 with adjusted gross margin of 42.0%, adjusted operating income of $173.3 million, adjusted operating margin of 19.4%, and adjusted earnings per share of $8.74. We remain confident in our long-term operating margin potential as we leverage organic growth, driven by our fast growth end markets and higher sales contribution from new products.  

On July 2nd, we acquired the remaining 9.9% interest in Narayan for approximately $64 million. The integration of Narayan and Amran continues to progress smoothly, and our internal teams remain fully focused on meeting customer demand now and in the future."

Fiscal First Quarter 2027 Outlook

In fiscal first quarter 2027, on a year-on-year basis, the Company expects moderately higher revenue, driven by high single-digit to low double-digit organic growth from higher sales into fast growth end markets and increased new product sales, partially offset by the divestiture of Federal Industries. The Company expects slightly to moderately higher adjusted operating margin as contributions from organic growth and realization of productivity actions are partially offset by growth investments.

On a sequential basis, the Company expects slightly higher revenue, driven by increased contributions from fast growth end markets and new product sales, and similar adjusted operating margin.

Fiscal Year 2027 Outlook

For fiscal year 2027, the Company expects mid-to-high single digit sales growth driven by high-single digit to low-double digit organic growth, partially offset by the impact of the Federal Industries divestiture and unfavorable foreign exchange. The Company expects continued adjusted operating margin expansion.

The Company plans to release more than 20 new products, which are expected to contribute approximately 300 bps of incremental growth. Sales from fast growth markets are on track to grow approximately 20% year-on-year to greater than $310 million.

Fourth Quarter Segment Operating Performance

Electronics (57% of sales; 63% of segment adjusted operating income)

Revenue increased approximately $13.9 million or 12.1% year-on-year, reflecting organic growth of 12.9%, partially offset by a foreign currency impact of 0.8%. Organic growth was driven by higher sales into fast growth markets and increased new product sales. Adjusted operating income increased approximately $2.2 million or 6.7% year-on-year due to higher volume and pricing initiatives, partially offset by growth investments and unfavorable mix from transitory operational issues in the Edge business.

The segment had a book-to-bill ratio of approximately 1.27 in the fiscal fourth quarter, with orders of approximately $165 million.

In fiscal first quarter 2027, on a sequential basis, the Company expects slightly higher revenue, reflecting higher sales into fast growth end markets and increased new product sales, and moderately higher adjusted operating margin.

Aerospace & Defense (17% of sales; 15% of segment adjusted operating income)

Revenue increased approximately $5.9 million or 18.3% year-on-year reflecting organic growth of 18.4% and a foreign currency impact of 0.1%. Organic growth was primarily driven by increased project activity in the defense end market. Adjusted operating income increased approximately $2.6 million or 44.8% year-on-year reflecting higher volume and project mix.

In fiscal first quarter 2027, on a sequential basis, the Company expects moderately lower revenue due to less favorable project timing, and moderately lower adjusted operating margin.

Scientific (8% of sales; 10% of segment adjusted operating income)

Revenue increased approximately $0.9 million or 5.0% year-on-year reflecting organic growth of 5.0%. Organic growth was driven by pricing initiatives and a slight market recovery. Adjusted operating income increased approximately $1.1 million or 23.9% year-on-year reflecting higher sales and tariff refunds.

In fiscal first quarter 2027, on a sequential basis, the Company expects moderately higher revenue and similar adjusted operating margin.

Engraving & Hydraulics (19% of sales; 12% of segment adjusted operating income)

Revenue decreased approximately $4.6 million or 9.7% year-on-year reflecting an organic decline of 9.6% from general market weakness and a foreign currency impact of 0.1%. Adjusted operating income decreased approximately $0.6 million or 8.5% year-on-year.

In fiscal first quarter 2027, on a sequential basis, the Company expects slightly to moderately higher revenue and similar to slightly higher adjusted operating margin.

Capital Allocation

• Interest: In fiscal first quarter 2027, the Company expects interest expense of approximately $7.0 million.

• Share Repurchase: During the fiscal fourth quarter of 2026, the Company did not repurchase shares. There was approximately $28 million remaining on the Company's current share repurchase authorization at the end of the fiscal fourth quarter 2026.

• Capital Expenditures: In fiscal fourth quarter 2026, the Company's capital expenditures were $5.5 million compared to $8.6 million in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2025. Capital expenditures were $28.6 million in fiscal year 2026. The Company expects fiscal year 2027 capital expenditures between $45 million and $55 million. The increase over fiscal year 2026 is primarily due to capacity expansion within Standex Electronics Grid.

• Dividend: On July 23, 2026, the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 per share, an approximately 6.3% year-on-year increase. The dividend is payable August 21, 2026, to shareholders of record on August 7, 2026.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Highlights

• Net Debt: Standex had net (cash) debt of $339.2 million on June 30, 2026, compared to $448.0 million at the end of fiscal fourth quarter 2025. Net (cash) debt for the fourth quarter of 2026 consisted primarily of long-term debt of $518.0 million and cash and equivalents of $178.7 million.

• Cash Flow: Net cash provided by continuing operating activities for the three months ended June 30, 2026, was $40.5 million compared to $33.4 million in the prior year's quarter. Free cash flow after capital expenditures was $35.0 million compared to free cash flow after capital expenditures of $24.9 million in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2025. 

Conference Call Details

Standex will host a conference call for investors tomorrow, July 31, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET. On the call, David Dunbar, President and CEO, and Ademir Sarcevic, CFO, will review the Company's financial results and business and operating highlights. Investors interested in listening to the webcast and viewing the slide presentation should log on to the "Investors" section of Standex's website under the subheading, "Events and Presentations," located at www.standex.com.

A replay of the webcast will also be available on the Company's website shortly after the conclusion of the presentation online through July 31, 2027. To listen to the teleconference playback, please dial in the U.S. (888) 660-6345 or (646) 517-4150 internationally; the passcode is 98594#. The audio playback via phone will be available through August 7, 2026. The webcast replay can be accessed in the "Investor Relations" section of the Company's website, located at www.standex.com.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to the financial measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), the Company uses certain non-GAAP financial measures, including non-GAAP adjusted income from operations, non-GAAP adjusted net income from continuing operations, free operating cash flow, EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA to net debt, and adjusted earnings per share. The attached financial tables reconcile non-GAAP measures used in this press release to the most directly comparable GAAP measures. The Company believes that the use of non-GAAP measures which exclude the impact of restructuring charges, purchase accounting, amortization from acquired intangible assets, insurance recoveries, discrete tax events, gain or loss on sale of a business unit, acquisition costs, and litigation costs help investors to obtain a better understanding of our operating results and prospects, consistent with how management measures and forecasts the Company's performance, especially when comparing such results to previous periods.  An understanding of the impact in a particular quarter of specific restructuring costs, acquisition expenses, or other gains and losses, on net income (absolute as well as on a per-share basis), operating income or EBITDA can give management and investors additional insight into core financial performance, especially when compared to quarters in which such items had a greater or lesser effect, or no effect.  Non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a replacement for, the corresponding GAAP measures, and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

About Standex

Standex International Corporation is a multi-industry manufacturer in four broad business segments: Electronics, Aerospace & Defense, Scientific, and Engraving & Hydraulics with operations in the United States, Europe, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Mexico, Turkey, India, and China. For additional information, visit the Company's website at https://standex.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

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