Richardson Electronics (RELL) RELL Q1 Financial Results Summary

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Richardson Electronics (RELL) Q1 2026 Financial Results Summary

On October 8, 2025, Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) announced its financial results for the first quarter ended August 30, 2025. The report showcased notable increases in various key metrics and highlighted the company’s progress in operational performance.

Key Financial Highlights

  • Net Sales:
  • Reported $54.6 million, a 1.6% increase from $53.7 million in Q1 FY25.

  • Excluding the Healthcare segment (assets sold in January 2025), net sales increased by 6.8% year-over-year.

  • Contributions to Growth:

  • The increase in net sales was attributed to higher sales in:
    • Power and Microwave Technologies Group (PMT): rose 2.8% to $39.1 million, with a 10.5% increase when excluding Healthcare.
    • Canvys: sales increased 8.3% to $8.3 million.

  • GES (Global Energy Solutions): saw a decline in sales by 10.2%, influenced by the absence of a significant EV Locomotive order from the previous year.

  • Backlog:

  • Total backlog was $134.7 million, slightly up from $134.2 million at the end of FY25, primarily driven by PMT and Canvys.

  • Gross Margin:

  • Improved to 31.0% of net sales, up from 30.6% in Q1 FY25.

  • Gross margin for PMT increased to 31.3% (from 30.1%) and for GES to 29.6% (from 29.4%). Canvys gross margin decreased to 30.9% (from 34.3%).

  • Operating Expenses:

  • Totaled $16.0 million, marginally down from $16.1 million in Q1 FY25.

  • As a percentage of net sales, operating expenses reduced to 29.2% from 30.0%.

  • Operating Income:

  • Reported at $1.0 million, significantly up from $0.3 million in Q1 FY25.

  • Other Income:

  • Increased to $1.4 million from $0.3 million in the previous year, largely due to a non-recurring gain.

  • Net Income:

  • For Q1 FY26, net income was $1.9 million, compared to $0.6 million in Q1 FY25.

  • Earnings Per Share (EPS):

  • Diluted EPS rose to $0.13, up from $0.04 in the first quarter of the previous year.

  • EBITDA:

  • EBITDA improved to $3.3 million compared to $1.7 million in Q1 FY25.

  • Cash and Cash Equivalents:

  • Ended the quarter with $35.7 million, slightly down from $35.9 million at the end of FY25, with cash primarily used for dividend payments.

  • Capital Expenditures:

  • The company invested $1.0 million in capital expenditures during the quarter.

  • Debt Status:

  • No outstanding debt on the revolving line of credit, which has been extended through October 6, 2028, maintaining a $20 million borrowing limit.

Dividend Declaration

  • The Board of Directors declared a $0.06 per share quarterly cash dividend for common stockholders and $0.054 per share for Class B common stockholders.
  • Dividends will be payable on November 26, 2025, to common stockholders as of November 7, 2025.

Summary

Richardson Electronics reported strong financial performance in Q1 FY26, with growth driven by its semiconductor segment and cost management. The positive indicators of revenue, margin improvements, and net income growth suggest a solid foundation as the company continues to navigate its operational landscape successfully. The declared dividend reflects continued commitment to shareholder returns.

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Richardson Electronics, Ltd. Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (in thousands, except per share amounts)

August 30, 2025 August 31, 2024
Net sales $54,607 $53,725
Cost of sales $37,678 $37,299
Gross profit $16,929 $16,426
Selling, general and administrative expenses $15,961 $16,112
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment $— $2
Operating income $968 $316
Other income (expense):
Interest income $169 $58
Foreign exchange gain $289 $277
Other, net $904 $(3)
Total other income $1,362 $332
Income before income taxes $2,330 $648
Income tax provision $421 $58
Net income $1,909 $590
Foreign currency translation gain, net $1,054 $636
Comprehensive income $2,963 $1,226
Net income per share:
Common stock – Basic $0.13 $0.04
Class B common stock – Basic $0.12 $0.04
Common stock – Diluted $0.13 $0.04
Class B common stock – Diluted $0.12 $0.04
Weighted average number of shares:
Common stock – Basic 12,393 12,200
Class B common stock – Basic 2,049 2,049
Common stock – Diluted 12,544 12,431
Class B common stock – Diluted 2,049 2,049

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands, except per share amounts)

August 30, 2025 May 31, 2025
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $35,654 $35,901
Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses of $301 and $250, respectively $27,039 $24,117
Inventories, net $104,635 $102,799
Prepaid expenses and other assets $2,948 $3,070
Total current assets $170,276 $165,887
Non-current assets:
Property, plant and equipment, net $18,439 $18,355
Intangible assets, net $330 $345
Right of use lease assets $2,026 $2,276
Deferred income tax assets $8,695 $8,744
Other non-current assets $301 $228
Total non-current assets $29,791 $29,948
Total assets $200,067 $195,835
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $23,172 $21,339
Accrued liabilities $14,360 $14,276
Lease liabilities current $1,167 $1,171
Total current liabilities $38,699 $36,786
Non-current liabilities:
Deferred income tax liabilities $83 $81
Lease liabilities non-current $859 $1,105
Other non-current liabilities $1,058 $1,204
Total non-current liabilities $2,000 $2,390
Total liabilities $40,699 $39,176
Stockholders’ Equity
Common stock, $0.05 par value; 12,444 and 12,362 shares issued and outstanding on August 30, 2025 and May 31, 2025, respectively $622 $618
Class B common stock, convertible, $0.05 par value; 2,049 shares issued and outstanding on August 30, 2025 and May 31, 2025 $102 $102
Additional paid-in-capital $75,044 $74,445
Retained earnings $80,392 $79,340
Accumulated other comprehensive income $3,208 $2,154
Total stockholders’ equity $159,368 $156,659
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $200,067 $195,835

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