Twin Disc Reports Strong Q3 Sales & Profitability, Driven by Acquisitions and Backlog Growth

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Twin Disc reported a significant operational turnaround in Q3 FY26 with 19% sales growth and a return to profitability, driven by strong demand in marine and defense sectors and recent acquisitions. The nine-month net income was heavily influenced by a one-time tax benefit.

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• Strong Q3 Operational Turnaround

  Net sales increased 19.0% year-over-year to $96.7 million, and the company returned to a net income of $3.3 million ($0.23 EPS) in Q3 FY26, compared to a net loss in the prior year.

• Significant Backlog Growth

  Backlog increased to $179.5 million as of March 27, 2026, up from $150.5 million at June 30, 2025, signaling strong future demand.

• Nine-Month Net Income Boosted by Tax Benefit

  Year-to-date net income of $25.2 million for the first nine months of FY26 includes a $22.8 million non-recurring domestic valuation allowance release tax benefit recognized in Q2.

• Increased Net Debt and Negative Free Cash Flow

  Net debt rose to $29.0 million (from $15.3 million at June 30, 2025), and free cash flow was negative $8.0 million for the first nine months, mainly due to inventory build-up and capital expenditures.

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Twin Disc's third-quarter fiscal 2026 results indicate a significant operational turnaround, with net sales increasing 19.0% year-over-year to $96.7 million and a return to net income of $3.3 million ($0.23 EPS), compared to a net loss in the prior year. This growth was fueled by robust demand in commercial marine, global defense, and land-based transmission markets, further bolstered by the Kobelt acquisition. Gross profit margins also improved to 28.1%. While the nine-month fiscal year-to-date net income of $25.2 million was significantly impacted by a $22.8 million non-recurring domestic valuation allowance release tax benefit recognized in Q2, the underlying operational performance for Q3 is positive. The company's backlog grew substantially to $179.5 million, indicating continued strong future demand. However, net debt increased to $29.0 million (from $15.3 million at June 30, 2025), and free cash flow for the first nine months was negative $8.0 million, primarily due to increased inventory and capital spending. The company remains in compliance with its debt covenants and believes it has adequate liquidity for the foreseeable future. This 10-Q provides comprehensive details following the concurrent 8-K announcement of headline Q3 results.