HURCO Reports $15.1M Net Loss, 4% Revenue Decline, and Secures Restrictive $20M Credit Facility Amidst Weak Orders

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HURCO reported a $15.1 million net loss and a 4% revenue decline for fiscal year 2025, coupled with a 14% drop in new orders. The company also entered into a more restrictive $20 million secured credit facility, replacing a larger unsecured one, and continues its dividend suspension.

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• Net Loss and Revenue Decline

  HURCO reported a net loss of $15.1 million for fiscal year 2025, an improvement from the $16.6 million loss in FY2024, but still a significant loss. Sales and service fees decreased by 4% to $178.6 million from $186.6 million in the prior year.

• Significant Drop in Orders and Backlog

  New orders for fiscal year 2025 decreased by 14% to $171.3 million, a $27.0 million reduction from FY2024. The order backlog also declined to $34.3 million as of October 31, 2025, from $40.8 million in the prior year.

• New Restrictive Credit Facility

  The company entered into a new $20 million secured revolving credit facility, replacing a $40 million unsecured facility that terminated. A key covenant in the new agreement prohibits borrowing if consolidated EBITDA is negative, which was the case for FY2025, effectively limiting immediate access to this facility.

• Dividend Suspension Continues

  The regular quarterly cash dividend, suspended in Q3 FY2024, remains suspended in FY2025 to enhance financial flexibility and manage market volatility.

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HURCO Companies Inc. reported a substantial net loss of $15.1 million for fiscal year 2025, alongside a 4% decrease in sales and a significant 14% drop in new orders. The company's financial flexibility is further constrained by a new $20 million secured revolving credit facility, which replaces a larger $40 million unsecured facility that terminated. A critical covenant in the new agreement prohibits borrowing if consolidated EBITDA is negative, which it was in FY2025, severely limiting immediate access to capital. The suspension of quarterly cash dividends, initiated in Q3 FY2024, continues, reflecting a focus on balance sheet strengthening and reinvestment rather than shareholder returns. Additionally, a $13.2 million valuation allowance against deferred tax assets due to cumulative losses signals ongoing profitability challenges. These factors collectively point to a challenging financial outlook and increased liquidity risk.