10-Q · May 6, 2026
Twin Disc reported a robust Q3 2026, with revenue of $96.7 million, significantly surpassing the consensus estimate of $19.6 million. The diluted EPS came in at $0.23, below the anticipated $0.27, while the gross margin…
Earnings analysis · 10-K
TWIN earnings analysis
Filed September 4, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report
The latest report
Twin Disc delivered a strong fiscal 2026 recovery, with revenue up 11.9% to $381.3 million, operating margin improving to 4.7% from 3.3%, and diluted EPS turning positive at $1.86 from $(0.05). Growth was led by…
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Twin Disc delivered a strong fiscal 2026 recovery, with revenue up 11.9% to $381.3 million, operating margin improving to 4.7% from 3.3%, and diluted EPS turning positive at $1.86 from $(0.05). Growth was led by manufacturing, Veth, military-related Katsa demand, and marine propulsion, while backlog rose 18.5% to $178.3 million. The outlook is constructive but tempered by tariff-driven margin pressure, declining distribution sales, high international exposure, and increased debt and covenant sensitivity after refinancing.
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Reported figures
- Earnings per share
- $1.86
What stood out
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Revenue and operating profit accelerated
Fiscal 2026 net sales increased 11.9% to $381.3 million from $340.7 million, while operating income rose to $18.0 million from $11.1 million. Diluted EPS improved to $1.86 from a fiscal 2025 loss of $0.05.
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Backlog supports forward demand
The six-month backlog reached $178.3 million at June 30, 2026, up 18.5% from $150.5 million a year earlier, led by continued Veth demand and an additional $2.8 million of Kobelt backlog.
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Manufacturing growth was broad-based
Manufacturing was the principal growth engine: consolidated segment sales rose to $284.161 million from $235.646 million, with operating income increasing to $33.911 million from $25.300 million. Veth sales rose 16.4%, Katsa sales rose 30.8%, and Swiss manufacturing sales rose 45.9%.
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Core product categories expanded
Marine and propulsion systems revenue increased 13.2% to $227.675 million, while industrial products rose 11.0% to $46.067 million and land-based transmissions rose 11.9% to $89.698 million.
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Operating leverage improved
Gross profit increased 9.2% to $102.6 million, and ME&A expense declined to 22.2% of sales from 24.2%. Management attributed approximately $11.0 million of gross-profit improvement to volume, plus $1.9 million to pricing, cost reduction and productivity actions.
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Liquidity remains adequate
The company generated $22.9 million of operating cash flow and invested $13.7 million in capital expenditures. It ended the year with $16.0 million of cash and approximately $60.0 million of available borrowing capacity.
What to watch
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Tariffs pressure margins and demand
Tariffs were a material headwind: $1.9 million of tariff costs were invoiced with no margin, diluting fiscal 2026 margin by approximately 50 basis points. Belgian sales fell 7.7%, North American distribution sales fell 32.0%, and the company said tariff-related legal and refund outcomes remained uncertain as of June 30, 2026.
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Refinancing increases covenant exposure
The June 30, 2026 refinancing created a $30.0 million term loan due June 2031 and a revolving commitment of up to $60.0 million, with interest margins of 1.50%-3.00%. The facilities are secured by substantially all of the company’s and Kobelt’s personal property and require compliance with funded-debt-to-EBITDA and fixed-charge coverage covenants.
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Currency and global exposure remain material
International exposure remains substantial: sales outside the United States represented approximately 72% of fiscal 2026 consolidated net sales, and the company identified euro and other currency movements as a profitability risk. Currency translation had a favorable $17.2 million impact on fiscal 2026 sales, making reported growth sensitive to reversal of that benefit.
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Distribution and China demand weakened
Distribution revenue declined 11.6% to $115.720 million at the segment reporting level, with European distribution down 19.0% and Asian distribution down 7.8%. Asia Pacific sales declined 3.1% and represented 19.2% of consolidated sales, primarily because of weaker Chinese energy-related demand.
Management's outlook
No quantitative revenue or EPS guidance was provided in the 10-K. Management expects fiscal 2027 capital expenditures of approximately $23 million-$27 million and believes available liquidity will fund foreseeable requirements.
Earlier filings 4
10-Q · November 5, 2025
Twin Disc reported first-quarter net sales of $79,996,000, up 9.7% (+$7.1M) versus $72,897,000 a year ago, with gross margin improving to 28.7% and operating income turning positive to $2,235,000 (2.8%). GAAP diluted…
10-K · September 5, 2025
Twin Disc completed two strategic acquisitions (Katsa in May 2024 and Kobelt in February 2025) and reports a growing near-term order book with six‑month unfilled open orders of $150.5 million at June 30, 2025 (up from…
10-Q · May 7, 2025
Twin Disc reported third-quarter net sales of $81.2 million, up 9.5% from $74.2 million a year ago, driven largely by the acquisitions of Katsa (contributed $7.1 million) and Kobelt (contributed $1.2 million). Gross…
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