The Q4 beat and strong margin expansion are positive for near-term sentiment, but the cautious FY2027 full-year guidance of 'flat to modestly higher' revenue tempers the growth narrative. Watch H1 2027 execution in medical and high-ASP systems — if order momentum sustains, the stock could re-rate. If clean-energy headwinds persist and high-ASP timing slips, multiple compression is possible.
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Executive Summary
Sono-Tek reported fiscal Q4 and FY 2026 results with moderate revenue growth and strong profitability expansion. FY 2026 revenue rose 2% YoY to $20.9M, operating income surged 81% to $1.82M, and net income increased 42% to ~$1.8M, driven by a 51% gross margin (up from 47.5%). Q4 revenue grew 10% YoY to $5.6M with net income up 70%. The company guided for continued growth in H1 FY2027 but sees FY2027 full-year revenue as relatively flat to modestly higher due to clean-energy sector uncertainty and order timing — tempering the positive headline with cautious forward visibility.
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Key Facts
- FY 2026 revenue $20.9M, up 2% YoY from $20.5M
- FY 2026 operating income $1.82M, up 81% YoY
- FY 2026 net income ~$1.8M, up 42% YoY
- FY 2026 gross margin expanded to 51% from 47.5%
- Q4 FY 2026 revenue $5.6M, up 10% YoY; net income $557K, up 70% YoY
- Cash & marketable securities of $14.8M with zero debt
- Backlog $9.12M at year-end, up 5% YoY
- Medical segment sales grew 54% YoY; clean energy fell 19%
- FY 2027 full-year guidance: relatively flat to modestly higher revenue
- EPS of $0.11 for FY 2026 vs $0.08 prior year (GAAP, diluted)
Financial Impact
Revenue growth modest at +2% (FY) / +10% (Q4); profitability metrics up 42-81% on favorable mix. Flat-to-modest FY2027 guide limits near-term upside.
Risk Factors
- Clean energy segment declined 19% and near-term orders weak due to policy shifts
- FY2027 full-year guidance of flat-to-modest revenue limits growth expectations
- Multi-Axis Coating Systems revenue fell 25% YoY, reflecting electrolysis demand decline
- Small-cap ($83M market cap) with limited analyst coverage — low liquidity risk
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 5 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0001171520-26-000111 |
| Document: eps12624.htm | 0001171520-26-000111 |
| Document: 0001171520-26-000111-index.html | 0001171520-26-000111 |
| Document: 0001171520-26-000111.txt | 0001171520-26-000111 |
| 8-K Data (Synthetic) | 0001171520-26-000111 |
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Oct 19, 2026 7d ago | 144 | $5.28 | awaiting T+60 | — | $5.14 (−2.65%) |
Oct 14, 2026 12d ago | 8-K | $6.21 | awaiting T+60 | — | $5.14 (−17.16%) |
Jul 27, 2026 13w ago | Insider Cluster | $5.11 $5.19 | ▲ +1.57% | ▼ −2.78% | $5.14 (+0.59%) |
Jul 8, 2026 15w ago | 8-K | $5.34 $5.82 | ▲ +8.99% | ▲ +6.49% | $5.14 (−3.75%) |
Jul 8, 2026 15w ago | Press Release | $5.34 $5.82 | ▲ +8.99% | ▲ +6.49% | $5.14 (−3.75%) |
May 28, 2026 21w ago | 8-K | $4.86 $5.48 | ▲ +12.65% | ▲ +10.92% | $5.14 (+5.76%) |
Mar 17, 2026 31w ago | Press Release | $4.18 $5.23 | ▲ +25.12% | ▲ +15.26% | $5.14 (+22.97%) |
Mar 11, 2026 32w ago | Press Release | $4.26 $5.25 | ▲ +23.24% | ▲ +11.72% | $5.14 (+20.66%) |
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