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8-K ·Filed Aug 26, 2026

KEQU

KEWAUNEE SCIENTIFIC CORP /DE/
NEUTRAL
Impact 3/10
Horizonweeks Processed2mo ago SEC0000055529-26-000025
8-K context-dependent: Items 7.01
Actionable Insight • Neutral

This is a routine annual meeting presentation filing with no new material information. Monitor the Q1 FY2027 earnings release expected September 9, 2026 for the next catalyst. The backlog decline from $214.6M to $165.9M warrants attention in future quarters to assess whether project delivery momentum is sustainable.

DirectionNeutral
Confidencehigh
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Executive Summary

Kewaunee Scientific filed an 8-K furnishing an investor presentation and script for its 2026 Annual Shareholder Meeting. The presentation highlights record FY2026 revenue of $282.0M (up 17.3% YoY), EBITDA of $22.4M, and a strengthened balance sheet with debt-to-equity improving to 0.61-to-1.0. The filing is a routine Regulation FD disclosure of materials already presented at the annual meeting, with no new material financial information or guidance beyond what was previously reported in the 10-K.

Key Facts

  • FY2026 revenue reached $282.0M, extending multi-year growth trajectory.
  • FY2026 EBITDA was $22.4M, reflecting continued operational improvement.
  • Long-term debt reduced by approximately $20M, with debt-to-equity improving to 0.61-to-1.0.
  • Consolidated order backlog was $165.9M at April 30, 2026, down from $214.6M in the prior year.
  • Lab Products Group (domestic) sales were $214.9M, up 19.8% YoY, including a full year of NuAire results.
  • International segment sales were $67.1M, up 9.9% YoY.
  • Pre-tax earnings were $13.7M and net earnings were $9.6M.
  • The company is advancing SOX 404(b) readiness and building a scalable corporate platform.

Financial Impact

FY2026 revenue $282.0M, EBITDA $22.4M, net earnings $9.6M, debt reduced ~$20M

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Risk Factors

  • Backlog declined 22.7% YoY to $165.9M, primarily due to completion of large international projects.
  • Geopolitical and economic uncertainty could impact project delivery timelines.
  • Softer life-sciences market conditions may pressure Lab Products Group margins.

Market Snapshot

Exchange
Nasdaq
Sector
Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture
Analyst Consensus
86% bullish (7 analysts)

Investment Themes

Industrials & Manufacturing

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 3 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

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8-K Filing (Primary)0000055529-26-000025
Document: 0000055529-26-000025-index.html0000055529-26-000025
Document: 0000055529-26-000025.txt0000055529-26-000025
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Aug 26, 2026
8w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$37.88 $34.67▼ −8.47%▼ −9.68%$32.46 (−14.31%)
Jul 7, 2026
15w ago
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NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$36.45 $37.37▲ +2.52%▲ +1.19%$32.46 (−10.95%)
Jun 10, 2026
19w ago
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$35.76 $35.70▼ −0.17%▼ −2.06%$32.46 (−9.23%)
Mar 11, 2026
32w ago
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$35.62 $34.93▼ −1.94%▼ −3.91%$32.46 (−8.87%)
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Report published Aug 26, 2026