Kimball Electronics 3Q 2026: Revenue $390.8M, EPS $0.11 — 10-Q Summary

Kimball Electronics reported 3Q 2026 revenue of $390.8M, up 7% YoY, but net income fell 73.8% to $2.64M due to higher expenses. Medical and Helvoet sales drove growth, while Indianapolis facility costs impacted margins. Open orders rose 16% to $690M.

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Published Nov 5, 2026, 10:01 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$KEBearishMed
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Why it matters

The earnings miss may prompt short sellers and cause the stock to trade lower in after‑hours.

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Market read

Primary earnings disclosure for a micro‑cap; relevant for traders focused on small‑cap earnings volatility.

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What to watch

Strong medical demand and a 14% rise in medical sales may offset longer‑term concerns.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: post-market release

Background

Kimball Electronics filed its Q1 2027 10‑Q, reporting modest revenue growth but a sharp earnings decline.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

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Context

Q1 fiscal 2027 net sales rose 6.9% YoY to $390.8M, but net income fell 73.8% to $2.64M, EPS $0.11.

Expected impact

downward pressure as the market prices in weaker earnings and higher expenses.

Evidence & confidence

Revenue growth was modest while net income collapsed, suggesting margin compression and a likely share price decline.

Market effects

Signals pressure on the broader electronics manufacturing sector as margins tighten.

Limited to U.S. small‑cap investors; no broad regional effect.

Low global relevance; impact confined to niche component suppliers.

Counterpoint

If the acquisition of Helvoet drives future growth, the stock could rebound despite the near‑term miss.

Key entities

  • Kimball Electronics, Inc.

    U.S. electronics components manufacturer (ticker KE).

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