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Park Aerospace Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results

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Park Aerospace Corp. (NYSE:PKE) reported its Q4 and FY2025 financial results. Q4 net sales reached $16.9M, up from $16.3M in Q4 FY2024. Full-year revenue increased to $62M from $56M in FY2024. However, net earnings declined to $5.9M in FY2025 from $7.5M in FY2024. Q4 net earnings were $1.2M, down from $2.7M in the same period last year. The company recorded $1.1M in pre-tax charges due to storm damage at its Newton, Kansas facilities and a $2.1M non-cash tax charge related to potential repatriation of foreign earnings. Adjusted EBITDA for FY2025 improved to $11.6M from $11M in FY2024. Basic and diluted EPS for FY2025 was $0.29, compared to $0.37 in FY2024.
Park Aerospace Corp. (NYSE:PKE) ha comunicato i risultati finanziari del quarto trimestre e dell'intero anno fiscale 2025. Le vendite nette del quarto trimestre hanno raggiunto 16,9 milioni di dollari, in aumento rispetto ai 16,3 milioni del quarto trimestre dell'anno fiscale 2024. I ricavi annuali sono saliti a 62 milioni di dollari dai 56 milioni dell'anno fiscale 2024. Tuttavia, gli utile netto sono diminuiti a 5,9 milioni di dollari nel 2025 rispetto ai 7,5 milioni del 2024. L'utile netto del quarto trimestre è stato di 1,2 milioni di dollari, in calo rispetto ai 2,7 milioni dello stesso periodo dell'anno precedente. La società ha registrato oneri ante imposte per 1,1 milioni di dollari a causa di danni causati da una tempesta presso gli impianti di Newton, Kansas, e una svalutazione fiscale non monetaria di 2,1 milioni legata a una possibile rimpatrio di utili esteri. L'EBITDA rettificato per il 2025 è migliorato a 11,6 milioni di dollari dai 11 milioni del 2024. L'utile per azione base e diluito per il 2025 è stato di 0,29 dollari, rispetto a 0,37 dollari nel 2024.
Park Aerospace Corp. (NYSE:PKE) informó sus resultados financieros del cuarto trimestre y del año fiscal 2025. Las ventas netas del cuarto trimestre alcanzaron los 16,9 millones de dólares, frente a los 16,3 millones del cuarto trimestre del año fiscal 2024. Los ingresos anuales aumentaron a 62 millones desde 56 millones en el año fiscal 2024. Sin embargo, las ganancias netas disminuyeron a 5,9 millones en 2025 desde 7,5 millones en 2024. Las ganancias netas del cuarto trimestre fueron de 1,2 millones, por debajo de los 2,7 millones del mismo período del año anterior. La compañía registró cargos antes de impuestos por 1,1 millones debido a daños por tormenta en sus instalaciones de Newton, Kansas, y un cargo fiscal no monetario de 2,1 millones relacionado con una posible repatriación de ganancias extranjeras. El EBITDA ajustado para 2025 mejoró a 11,6 millones desde 11 millones en 2024. Las ganancias básicas y diluidas por acción para 2025 fueron de 0,29 dólares, en comparación con 0,37 dólares en 2024.
Park Aerospace Corp. (NYSE:PKE)� 2025 회계연도 4분기 � 연간 실적� 발표했습니다. 4분기 순매�은 1,690� 달러� 2024 회계연도 4분기� 1,630� 달러에서 증가했습니다. 연간 매출은 2024 회계연도� 5,600� 달러에서 6,200� 달러� 증가했습니다. 그러� 숵ӝ�은 2024 회계연도� 750� 달러에서 2025 회계연도에는 590� 달러� 감소했습니다. 4분기 숵ӝ익은 120� 달러� 전년 동기 270� 달러에서 줄었습니�. 회사� 캔자� 뉴턴 시설에서 발생� 폭풍 피해� 인해 110� 달러� 세전 비용� 해외 수익� 잠재� 송환� 관련된 210� 달러� 비현� 세금 비용� 기록했습니다. 조정 EBITDA� 2025 회계연도� 1,160� 달러� 2024년의 1,100� 달러에서 개선되었습니�. 2025 회계연도 기본 � 희석 주당숵ӝ익은 0.29달러� 2024년의 0.37달러� 비해 감소했습니다.
Park Aerospace Corp. (NYSE:PKE) a publié ses résultats financiers pour le quatrième trimestre et l'exercice 2025. Les ventes nettes du quatrième trimestre ont atteint 16,9 millions de dollars, en hausse par rapport à 16,3 millions au quatrième trimestre de l'exercice 2024. Le chiffre d'affaires annuel a augmenté à 62 millions de dollars contre 56 millions en 2024. Cependant, le bénéfice net a diminué à 5,9 millions de dollars en 2025 contre 7,5 millions en 2024. Le bénéfice net du quatrième trimestre s'est élevé à 1,2 million de dollars, en baisse par rapport à 2,7 millions pour la même période l'année précédente. La société a enregistré des charges avant impôts de 1,1 million dues à des dégâts causés par une tempête dans ses installations de Newton, Kansas, ainsi qu'une charge fiscale non monétaire de 2,1 millions liée à une éventuelle rapatriation des bénéfices étrangers. L'EBITDA ajusté pour 2025 s'est amélioré à 11,6 millions de dollars contre 11 millions en 2024. Le BPA de base et dilué pour 2025 était de 0,29 dollar, contre 0,37 dollar en 2024.
Park Aerospace Corp. (NYSE:PKE) veröffentlichte seine Finanzergebnisse für das vierte Quartal und das Geschäftsjahr 2025. Die Nettoverkäufe im vierten Quartal erreichten 16,9 Mio. USD, gegenüber 16,3 Mio. USD im vierten Quartal des Geschäftsjahres 2024. Der Jahresumsatz stieg von 56 Mio. USD im Geschäftsjahr 2024 auf 62 Mio. USD im Geschäftsjahr 2025. Die Nettoeinnahmen sanken jedoch von 7,5 Mio. USD im Geschäftsjahr 2024 auf 5,9 Mio. USD im Geschäftsjahr 2025. Die Nettoerträge im vierten Quartal beliefen sich auf 1,2 Mio. USD, gegenüber 2,7 Mio. USD im gleichen Zeitraum des Vorjahres. Das Unternehmen verbuchte vorsteuerliche Belastungen in Höhe von 1,1 Mio. USD aufgrund von Sturmschäden an seinen Anlagen in Newton, Kansas, sowie eine nicht zahlungswirksame Steuerbelastung von 2,1 Mio. USD im Zusammenhang mit einer möglichen Rückführung ausländischer Gewinne. Das bereinigte EBITDA für das Geschäftsjahr 2025 verbesserte sich von 11 Mio. USD im Jahr 2024 auf 11,6 Mio. USD. Das unverwässerte und verwässerte Ergebnis je Aktie für das Geschäftsjahr 2025 lag bei 0,29 USD im Vergleich zu 0,37 USD im Jahr 2024.
Positive
  • Annual revenue increased 10.8% to $62M from $56M
  • Q4 net sales grew 3.7% YoY to $16.9M
  • Adjusted EBITDA improved to $11.6M from $11M YoY
  • Net earnings before special items increased to $7.9M from $7.7M
Negative
  • Net earnings declined 21.3% to $5.9M from $7.5M YoY
  • Q4 net earnings decreased 53.3% to $1.2M from $2.7M
  • $1.1M pre-tax charge from storm damage to facilities
  • $2.1M non-cash tax charge for potential repatriation of foreign earnings

Insights

Park Aerospace shows 11% annual revenue growth but 21% net earnings decline, with adjusted figures showing modest improvement despite special items impact.

Park Aerospace's FY2025 results reveal a company with solid revenue growth but pressure on bottom-line performance. The company reported $62.03 million in annual revenue, a 10.8% increase from $56.00 million in FY2024, with Q4 revenue rising 3.7% year-over-year to $16.94 million.

However, the headline net earnings figures show concerning trends. Annual net earnings declined 21.3% to $5.88 million from $7.47 million in the prior year, with Q4 net earnings falling by more than half to $1.25 million compared to $2.67 million in Q4 FY2024. This stark decline in profitability despite revenue growth warrants closer examination.

The earnings decline is primarily attributable to special items, most notably a $1.10 million pre-tax charge for storm damage to Kansas facilities and a significant $2.15 million non-cash tax charge related to potential repatriation of foreign earnings. Examining earnings before special items provides a clearer picture of operational performance, with annual figures showing a modest 2.6% improvement to $7.87 million from $7.66 million.

Adjusted EBITDA, another measure of operational performance, increased 6.0% to $11.65 million for the fiscal year, indicating that core operations are performing adequately despite the headline earnings decline. Q4 specifically showed stronger sequential momentum with adjusted EBITDA of $3.42 million, up 41.5% from Q3's $2.42 million.

The balance sheet reflects a conservative financial position, with $68.83 million in cash and marketable securities, though this represents a 10.8% decrease from $77.21 million a year earlier. This reduction in cash position warrants monitoring, though the company maintains zero debt and a strong working capital position with $90.29 million in current assets against $9.26 million in current liabilities.

For investors, the key question is whether the revenue growth can translate to improved earnings. While special items obscured this year's performance, the modest improvement in adjusted earnings and EBITDA suggests underlying stability. The company's aerospace focus positions it in a growing sector, but the declining cash position and tax complications introduce cautionary notes for the outlook.

NEWTON, Kan., May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Park Aerospace Corp. (NYSE-PKE) reported results for the 2025 fiscal year fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended March 2, 2025. The Company will conduct a conference call to discuss its financial results and other matters at 5:00 p.m. EDT today. A live audio webcast of the event, along with presentation materials, will be available at at 5:00 p.m. EDT today. The presentation materials will also be available at approximately 4:15 p.m. EDT today at and on the Company’s website at under “Investor Conference Calls� on the “Shareholders� page.

Park reported net sales of $16,939,000 for the 2025 fiscal year fourth quarter ended March 2, 2025 compared to $16,333,000 for the 2024 fiscal year fourth quarter ended March 3, 2024 and $14,408,000 for the 2025 fiscal year third quarter ended December 1, 2024. Park’s net sales for the fiscal year ended March 2, 2025 were $62,026,000 compared to $56,004,000 for the fiscal year ended March 3, 2024. Net earnings for the 2025 fiscal year fourth quarter were $1,246,000 compared to $2,670,000 for the 2024 fiscal year fourth quarter and $1,577,000 for the 2025 fiscal year third quarter. Net earnings were $5,882,000 for the fiscal year ended March 2, 2025 compared to $7,473,000 for the fiscal year ended March 3, 2024. The 2025 fiscal year fourth quarter and 2025 fiscal year were comprised of 13 weeks and 52 weeks, respectively, while the 2024 fiscal year fourth quarter and 2024 fiscal year were comprised of 14 weeks and 53 weeks, respectively.

Net earnings before special items for the 2025 fiscal year fourth quarter were $2,417,000 compared to $2,308,000 for the 2024 fiscal year fourth quarter and $1,577,000 for the 2025 fiscal year third quarter. Net earnings before special items for the fiscal year ended March 2, 2025 were $7,867,000 compared to $7,664,000 for the fiscal year ended March 3, 2024.

Adjusted EBITDA for the 2025 fiscal year fourth quarter was $3,418,000 compared to $3,201,000 for the 2024 fiscal year fourth quarter and $2,415,000 for the 2025 fiscal year third quarter. Adjusted EBITDA for the fiscal year 2025 was $11,649,000 compared to $10,989,000 for fiscal year 2024.

During the 2025 fiscal year, the Company recorded $1,098,000 of pre-tax charges related to storm damage to the Company’s facilities in Newton Kansas. During the 2025 fiscal year fourth quarter, the Company recorded a non-cash tax charge of $2,147,000 related to the potential repatriation by the Company of undistributed foreign earnings on certain funds held by the Company’s Singapore subsidiary. The Company also recorded a tax benefit of $957,000 in the 2025 fiscal year fourth quarter related to the “running� or expiration of the statute of limitations for certain provisions for uncertain tax positions previously established by the Company. During the 2024 fiscal year, the Company recorded $570,000 of pre-tax activist shareholder defense costs, $65,000 of pre-tax losses on sales of investments to fund the $1.00 per share special cash dividend paid on April 6, 2023 to shareholders of record on March 9, 2023 and a $109,000 pre-tax charge for the modification of previously granted stock options in connection with the special cash dividend in the 2024 fiscal year first quarter. The Company recorded $70,000 of pre-tax costs to settle an insurance claim as the result of the bankruptcy of an insurer and $38,000 of pre-tax recruiting fees in the 2024 fiscal year fourth quarter and fiscal year. The Company recognized a tax benefit of $657,000 in the 2024 fiscal year fourth quarter and fiscal year primarily from the reductions of uncertain tax positions related to expiring statutes of limitations on tax positions taken in prior years regarding the taxability of funds repatriated from the Company’s subsidiary in Singapore, and the Company recorded $224,000 of additional tax expense for tax deductions becoming unavailable related to stock options expiring unexercised in the 2024 fiscal year fourth quarter and fiscal year.

Park reported basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.06 for the 2025 fiscal year fourth quarter compared to $0.13 for the 2024 fiscal year fourth quarter and $0.08 for the 2025 fiscal year third quarter. Basic and diluted earnings per share before special items were $0.12 for the 2025 fiscal year fourth quarter compared to $0.11 for the 2024 fiscal year fourth quarter and $0.08 for the 2025 fiscal year third quarter.

Park reported basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.29 for the 2025 fiscal year compared to $0.37 for the 2024 fiscal year. Basic and diluted earnings per share before special items were $0.39 for the 2025 fiscal year compared to $0.38 for the 2024 fiscal year.

The Company will conduct a conference call to discuss its financial results at 5:00 p.m. EDT today. Forward-looking and other material information may be discussed in this conference call. The conference call dial-in number is (877) 407-3982 in the United States and Canada, and (201) 493-6780 in other countries. The required passcode for attendance by phone is 13753688.

For those unable to listen to the call live, a conference call replay will be available from approximately 8:00 p.m. EDT today through 11:59 p.m. EDT on Thursday, May 22, 2025. The conference call replay will be available at and on the Company’s website at under “Investor Conference Calls� on the “Shareholders� page. It can also be accessed by dialing (844) 512-2921 in the United States and Canada, and (412) 317-6671 in other countries. The required passcode for accessing the replay by phone is 13753688.

Any additional material financial or statistical data disclosed in the conference call, including the investor presentation, will also be available at the time of the conference call on the Company's website at.

Park believes that an evaluation of its ongoing operations would be difficult if the disclosure of its operating results were limited to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP�) financial measures, which include special items, such as a charge related to storm damage, a non-cash tax charge, reductions in uncertain tax positions, activist shareholder defense costs, losses on sales of investments, charges for modification of previously granted stock options, tax deductions becoming unavailable, costs to settle an insurance claim, and recruiting fees. Accordingly, in addition to disclosing its operating results determined in accordance with GAAP, Park discloses non-GAAP measures, including Adjusted EBITDA, and operating results that exclude special items in order to assist its shareholders and other readers in assessing the Company’s operating performance, since the Company’s on-going, normal business operations do not include such special items. The detailed operating information presented below includes a reconciliation of the non-GAAP operating results before special items to earnings determined in accordance with GAAP and a reconciliation of GAAP pre-tax earnings to Adjusted EBITDA. Such non-GAAP financial measures are provided to supplement the results provided in accordance with GAAP.

Park Aerospace Corp. develops and manufactures solution and hot-melt advanced composite materials used to produce composite structures for the global aerospace markets. Park’s advanced composite materials include film adhesives (Aeroadhere®) and lightning strike protection materials (Electroglide®). Park offers an array of composite materials specifically designed for hand lay-up or automated fiber placement (AFP) manufacturing applications. Park’s advanced composite materials are used to produce primary and secondary structures for jet engines, large and regional transport aircraft, military aircraft, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs commonly referred to as “drones�), business jets, general aviation aircraft and rotary wing aircraft. Park also offers specialty ablative materials for rocket motors and nozzles and specially designed materials for radome applications. As a complement to Park’s advanced composite materials offering, Park designs and fabricates composite parts, structures and assemblies and low volume tooling for the aerospace industry. Target markets for Park’s composite parts and structures (which include Park’s proprietary composite SigmaStrut� and AlphaStrut� product lines) are, among others, prototype and development aircraft, special mission aircraft, spares for legacy military and civilian aircraft and exotic spacecraft. Park’s objective is to do what others are either unwilling or unable to do. When nobody else wants to do it because it is too difficult, too small or too annoying, sign us up.

Additional corporate information is available on the Company’s website at

Contact: Donna D’Amico-Annitto
486 North Oliver Road, Bldg. Z
Newton, Kansas 67114
(316) 283-6500


Performance table, including non-GAAP information
(in thousands, except per share amounts –unaudited):

13 Weeks Ended14 Weeks Ended13 Weeks Ended52 Weeks Ended53 Weeks Ended
March 2, 2025March 3, 2024December 1, 2024March 2, 2025March 3, 2024
Sales$16,939$16,333$14,408$62,026$56,004
Net Earnings before Special Items1$2,417$2,308$1,577$7,867$7,664
Special Items, Net of Tax:
Activist Shareholder Defense Costs----(570)
Stock Option Modification----(109)
Loss on Sale of Marketable Securities----(65)
Insurer Bankruptcy Cost-(70)--(70)
Recruiting Fees-(38)--(38)
Storm Damage Charge---(1,098)-
Income Tax Effect on Pretax Special Items1937-303228
Tax Provision on Foreign Earnings(2,147)--(2,147)-
Reduction in Uncertain Tax Positions957657-957657
Tax Impact of Cancelled Stock Options-(224)--(224)
Net Earnings$1,246$2,670$1,577$5,882$7,473
Basic Earnings per Share:
Basic Earnings before Special Items1$0.12$0.11$0.08$0.39$0.38
Special Items:
Activist Shareholder Defense Costs----(0.03)
Stock Option Modification----(0.01)
Loss on Sale of Marketable Securities-----
Storm Damage Charge---(0.05)-
Income Tax Effect on Pretax Special Items---0.010.01
Tax Provision on Foreign Earnings(0.11)--(0.11)-
Reduction in Uncertain Tax Positions0.050.03-0.050.03
Tax Impact of Cancelled Stock Options-(0.01)--(0.01)
Basic Earnings per Share$0.06$0.13$0.08$0.29$0.37
Diluted Earnings before Special Items1$0.12$0.11$0.08$0.39$0.38
Special Items:
Activist Shareholder Defense Costs----(0.03)
Stock Option Modification----(0.01)
Loss on Sale of Marketable Securities-----
Insurer Bankruptcy Cost-----
Recruiting Fees-----
Storm Damage Charge---(0.05)-
Income Tax Effect on Pretax Special Items---0.010.01
Tax Provision on Foreign Earnings(0.11)--(0.11)-
Reduction in Uncertain Tax Positions0.050.03-0.050.03
Tax Impact of Cancelled Stock Options-(0.01)--(0.01)
Diluted Earnings per Share$0.06$0.13$0.08$0.29$0.37
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:
Basic19,94520,25319,98220,09920,304
Diluted20,02220,35720,07720,19020,393
1 Refer to "Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures" below for information regarding Special Items.

Comparative balance sheets (in thousands):

March 2, 2025March 3, 2024
Assets(unaudited)
Current Assets
Cash and Marketable Securities$68,834$77,211
Accounts Receivable, Net12,90312,381
Inventories7,2136,404
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets1,3442,849
Total Current Assets90,29498,845
Fixed Assets, Net21,65023,499
Operating Right-of-use Assets30895
Other Assets9,8569,870
Total Assets$122,108$132,309
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable$2,513$3,514
Accrued Liabilities1,3181,986
Operating Lease Liability4053
Income Taxes Payable5,3904,105
Total Current Liabilities9,2619,658
Long-term Operating Lease Liability31882
Non-current Income Taxes Payable-5,259
Deferred Income Taxes5,3043,222
Other Liabilities711,174
Total Liabilities14,95419,395
Shareholders� Equity107,154112,914
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity$122,108$132,309
Additional information (unaudited)
Equity per Share$ 5.36$ 5.58

Comparative statements of operations (in thousands � unaudited):

13 Weeks Ended14 Weeks Ended13 Weeks Ended52 Weeks Ended53 Weeks Ended
March 2, 2025March 3, 2024December 1, 2024March 2, 2025March 3, 2024
Net Sales$16,939$16,333$14,408$62,026$56,004
Cost of Sales11,98111,88010,58044,38439,470
Gross Profit4,9584,4533,82817,64216,534
% of net sales29.3%27.3%26.6%28.4%29.5%
Selling, General & Administrative Expenses2,1071,8821,9828,2468,154
% of net sales12.4%11.5%13.8%13.3%14.6%
Earnings from Operations2,8512,5711,8469,3968,380
Storm Damage Charge---(1,098)-
Interest and Other Income:
Interest Income3353292901,2091,053
Earnings from Operations before Income Taxes3,1862,9002,1369,5079,433
Income Tax Provision1,9402305593,6251,960
Net Earnings$1,246$2,670$1,577$5,882$7,473
% of net sales7.4%16.3%10.9%9.5%13.3%

Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures (in thousands � unaudited):

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Earnings to Adjusted EBITDA
13 Weeks Ended14 Weeks Ended13 Weeks Ended52 Weeks Ended53 Weeks Ended
March 2, 2025March 3, 2024December 1, 2024March 2, 2025March 3, 2024
GAAP Net Earnings$1,246$2,670$1,577$5,882$7,473
Adjustments:
Income Tax Provision1,9402305593,6251,960
Interest Income(335)(329)(290)(1,209)(1,118)
Depreciation4604184641,8511,402
Stock Option Expense107104105402420
Special Items:
Activist Shareholder Defense Costs----570
Stock Option Modification Charge (a)----109
Pre-tax Losses on Sales of Investments (b)----65
Insurer Bankruptcy Cost-70--70
Recruiting Fees-38--38
Storm Damage Charge---1,098-
Adjusted EBITDA$3,418$3,201$2,415$11,649$10,989
(a) pre-tax charge for the modification of previously granted stock options in connection with the special
dividend in the 2024 fiscal year first quarter
(b) to fund the $1.00 per share special dividend paid on April 6, 2023 to shareholders of record
on March 9, 2023

FAQ

What were Park Aerospace's (PKE) Q4 2025 earnings?

Park Aerospace reported Q4 2025 net earnings of $1.246 million, or $0.06 per share, compared to $2.67 million, or $0.13 per share, in Q4 2024.

How much revenue did Park Aerospace (PKE) generate in fiscal year 2025?

Park Aerospace generated total revenue of $62.026 million in fiscal year 2025, up from $56.004 million in fiscal year 2024.

What special charges did Park Aerospace (PKE) record in FY2025?

Park recorded $1.098 million in pre-tax storm damage charges and a $2.147 million non-cash tax charge related to potential repatriation of foreign earnings.

What was Park Aerospace's (PKE) Adjusted EBITDA for fiscal year 2025?

Park Aerospace's Adjusted EBITDA for fiscal year 2025 was $11.649 million, compared to $10.989 million in fiscal year 2024.

What was Park Aerospace's (PKE) earnings per share for fiscal year 2025?

Park Aerospace reported basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.29 for fiscal year 2025, compared to $0.37 for fiscal year 2024.
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