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Kewaunee sees backlog growth and international margin gains in Q1 FY2027

Sep 9, 2026, 4:27 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Backlog expansion and international margin improvement imply higher potential future revenue and improved profitability, supporting a modestly positive price reaction despite near-term earnings weakness and tax mix effects.

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Kewaunee Scientific reported Q1 FY2027 results for the quarter ended July 31, 2026, with backlog rising to $169.0 million. International earnings rose 23.5% and EBITDA grew 13.9% despite weaker overall sales, helped by a favorable mix of higher-margin projects. The company also noted cost discipline and a debt reduction, while near-term revenue declined due to lower manufacturing volumes.

Backlog rose to $169.0M as of July 31, 2026, up from $165.9M.
International segment net earnings up 23.5% and EBITDA up 13.9%.
Q1 FY2027 sales fell 6.7% to $66.32M; EPS $0.58 vs $1.04 prior year.
Long-term debt excluding sale-leaseback declined to $13.84M; cash held $10.26M.

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