second quarter of fiscal 2026
Filed Sep 9, 2026Net Sales Increased 24% Year-over-Year to $59.6 Million; backlog was $142.3 million and supported by more than $67 million of Q2 awards.
Net sales, gross profit, operating income and net income attributable to common stock increased year over year, while backlog expanded and operating cash flow was positive. Gross margin declined and results included a $3.9 million receivable provision, start-up costs, and a discrete tax benefit.
Key metrics
as reported| Metric | Value | q/q | y/y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net salesGAAP | $59,567 (in thousands) | – | 24.4% |
| Gross profitGAAP | $17,406 (in thousands) | – | 20.7% |
| Gross marginGAAP | 29.2% | – | – |
| General and administrative expensesGAAP | $11.9 million | – | – |
| Selling expensesGAAP | $1.3 million | – | – |
| Total operating expensesGAAP | $13,153 (in thousands) | – | – |
| Income from operationsGAAP | $4,253 (in thousands) | – | – |
| Interest expense, netGAAP | $507 (in thousands) | – | – |
| Other (income) expense, netGAAP | $(122) (in thousands) | – | – |
| Income before income taxesGAAP | $3,868 (in thousands) | – | – |
| Adjusted income before taxnon-GAAP | $8,332 (in thousands) | – | – |
| Income tax expenseGAAP | $604 (in thousands) | – | – |
| Effective tax rateGAAP | approximately 16% | – | – |
| Net incomeGAAP | $3,264 (in thousands) | – | – |
| Net income attributable to non-controlling interestGAAP | $717 (in thousands) | – | – |
| Net income attributable to common stockGAAP | $2,547 (in thousands) | – | – |
| Basic earnings per share attributable to common stockGAAP | $0.31 | – | – |
| Diluted earnings per share attributable to common stockGAAP | $0.31 | – | – |
| Six-month net salesGAAP | $109,831 (in thousands) | – | – |
| Six-month gross profitGAAP | $32,041 (in thousands) | – | – |
| Six-month total operating expensesGAAP | $23,152 (in thousands) | – | – |
| Six-month income from operationsGAAP | $8,889 (in thousands) | – | – |
| Six-month interest expense, netGAAP | $1,111 (in thousands) | – | – |
| Six-month other (income) expense, netGAAP | $(12) (in thousands) | – | – |
| Six-month income before income taxesGAAP | $7,790 (in thousands) | – | – |
| Six-month adjusted income before taxnon-GAAP | $12,473 (in thousands) | – | – |
| Six-month income tax expenseGAAP | $1,935 (in thousands) | – | – |
| Six-month net incomeGAAP | $5,855 (in thousands) | – | – |
| Six-month net income attributable to non-controlling interestGAAP | $1,506 (in thousands) | – | – |
| Six-month net income attributable to common stockGAAP | $4,349 (in thousands) | – | – |
| Six-month basic earnings per share attributable to common stockGAAP | $0.53 | – | – |
| Six-month diluted earnings per share attributable to common stockGAAP | $0.53 | – | – |
| Cash and cash equivalentsGAAP | $31.8 million | up $3.5 million | – |
| Total debtGAAP | $36.1 million | – | – |
| Backlogother | $142.3 million | – | – |
| New orders during the second quarterother | more than $67 million | – | – |
What drove it
- Higher sales volumes in both North America and the MENA region drove the increase in net sales.
- Gross profit reflected increased activity levels.
- Backlog included significant oil and gas awards in MENA and Canada, the Company's first critical-cooling infrastructure award in the MENA region, and continued backlog growth at the new Ohio manufacturing facility.
- Second-quarter operating cash flow was driven by net income and favorable changes in working capital, principally the collection of accounts receivable and higher accounts payable.
- The Company commenced operations and ramped production at its new Ohio facility and is expanding its Qatar facility to meet local demand.
Concerns
- Gross margin was 29.2%, compared to 30.1% in the prior-year quarter, reflecting increased materials and logistics costs and ramp-up costs associated with the new Ohio manufacturing facility.
- General and administrative expenses included a $3.9 million charge related to an uncollectible account receivable from a specific customer and approximately $0.5 million of Ohio start-up costs.
- The effective tax rate of approximately 16% primarily reflected a discrete tax benefit of approximately $1.6 million related to the uncollectible account receivable.
- Net interest expense increased to $0.5 million from $0.4 million, primarily driven by incremental borrowings.
- Total debt was $36.1 million at July 31, 2026, compared with $32.5 million at January 31, 2026.
What to watch
- Conversion of the $142.3 million backlog into revenue.
- Execution on more than $67 million in second-quarter new orders.
- Ramp-up costs and production at the new Ohio manufacturing facility.
- Expansion of the Qatar facility and formation of the Jordan joint venture following the memorandum of understanding entered into subsequent to quarter-end.
- Collection risk associated with the specific customer account receivable.
- Use of the new global credit agreement and compliance with credit-facility covenants.
Balance sheet and cash flow
- Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2026 totaled $31.8 million, up $3.5 million from $28.3 million at the end of the first quarter.
- During the second quarter, operating activities provided approximately $7.2 million of cash.
- Capital expenditures were approximately $2.0 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2026.
- During the first six months of fiscal 2026, operating activities provided $13.3 million of cash, compared to $1.3 million used in the prior-year period.
- Capital expenditures were $3.2 million for the first six months of fiscal 2026.
- Total debt was $36.1 million at July 31, 2026, compared with $32.5 million at January 31, 2026.
- At July 31, 2026, the Company had $17.3 million outstanding under its $18.0 million senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
- On August 25, 2026, the Company entered into a new global credit agreement consisting of a $75.0 million revolving credit facility, letters of credit of up to $30.0 million, and a $14.0 million term loan facility, representing approximately $90 million of commitments at closing, together with access to up to an additional $50.0 million of incremental capacity.
- At closing, the Company borrowed $14.0 million under the term loan facility and $23.0 million was outstanding under the new revolving credit facility.
Analysis
Perma-Pipe reported a stronger second quarter than the prior-year quarter on top-line activity and reported profitability. Net sales were $59,567 (in thousands), compared with $47,902 (in thousands), driven by higher sales volumes in North America and MENA. Gross profit rose to $17,406 (in thousands) from $14,423 (in thousands), while income from operations increased to $4,253 (in thousands) from $3,187 (in thousands). Net income attributable to common stock was $2,547 (in thousands), or $0.31 per diluted share, compared with $851 (in thousands), or $0.10 per diluted share.
The quarter's margin performance was constrained despite the gross-profit increase. Gross margin was 29.2%, compared with 30.1% in the prior-year quarter, reflecting increased materials and logistics costs and Ohio-facility ramp-up costs. General and administrative expenses were $11.9 million and included a $3.9 million charge related to an uncollectible customer receivable and approximately $0.5 million of Ohio start-up costs. The non-GAAP reconciliation shows adjusted income before tax of $8,332 (in thousands), compared with $4,857 (in thousands), after adding back the customer charge and Ohio start-up costs.
Cash generation improved during the period. Operating activities provided approximately $7.2 million of cash in the second quarter and $13.3 million in the first six months, compared with $1.3 million used in the prior-year six-month period. Cash and cash equivalents ended the quarter at $31.8 million, up $3.5 million from $28.3 million at the end of the first quarter. Capital expenditures were approximately $2.0 million in the quarter and $3.2 million for the first six months. Total debt was $36.1 million at July 31, 2026, compared with $32.5 million at January 31, 2026.
Demand visibility rests on a $142.3 million backlog at July 31, 2026, compared with $136.5 million at April 30, 2026 and $121.6 million at January 31, 2026. More than $67 million of new orders during the quarter included oil and gas awards in MENA and Canada, a first critical-cooling infrastructure award in MENA, and continued backlog growth at the Ohio facility. Subsequent to quarter-end, the company replaced its prior JPMorgan facility with a new global credit agreement and repaid the Alberta manufacturing-plant mortgage note using proceeds from the new facility.
For the first six months, sales were $109,831 (in thousands), compared with $94,648 (in thousands), but GAAP income from operations was $8,889 (in thousands), compared with $11,077 (in thousands), and net income attributable to common stock was $4,349 (in thousands), compared with $5,803 (in thousands). The filing does not provide forward financial guidance. The principal reported items to monitor are backlog conversion, margins amid material, logistics and Ohio ramp-up costs, receivable collectibility, and the company's borrowing and credit-facility execution.
Management, verbatim
Our second quarter results reflect continued commercial momentum and the fundamental strength of our end markets.
Saleh Sagr, President and Chief Executive Officer
We grew net sales year-over-year, added over $67 million in new orders to backlog, and continued to expand Perma-Pipe’s footprint in strategic markets to capture strong secular demand, particularly for localized infrastructure solutions.
Saleh Sagr, President and Chief Executive Officer
We enter the second half of the year with momentum, supported by our strong backlog, a growing pipeline of RFP and quoting activity, and a new global credit facility that together set the stage for Perma-Pipe’s next stage of growth.
Saleh Sagr, President and Chief Executive Officer
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