KEY TRONIC CORP — Form 8-K
Filed November 3, 2026 · analyzed by the 8-K Agent
8-K
▼ Likely negative
significance 72/100
What the filing says
Key Tronic reported Q1 FY2027 (ended Sept 26, 2026) revenue of $98.7M (flat vs. $98.8M prior year), but gross margin fell to 2.5% from 8.4% due to supply chain financing delays (~$18M revenue deferred), excess labor costs, and $6M inventory sales with no margin. Net loss widened to $(7.5)M ($(0.69)/share) from $(2.3)M. However, order backlog jumped 76% to $245.9M, and the company won new programs representing $60M+ potential annual revenue. Management projects revenue growth and return to profitability in H2 FY2027, pending resolution of liquidity constraints.
Why this rating
Revenue flat but margins collapsed sharply; backlog surge & program wins are positive, but near-term liquidity crisis & widening losses (3.3x worse) pose existential risk for $41M market-cap company. Supply chain financing constraints & no guidance indicate material uncertainty.
Price action (we called it negative)
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