Richard Grelich's questions to TechPrecision Corp (TPCS) leadership • Q1 2026
Question
Richard Grelich of REG Capital Advisors inquired about a $250,000 change in the contract loss provision during the quarter, asking if it stemmed from a new negotiation. He also asked whether management believes a 30% overall gross margin is an achievable and acceptable target for both the company and its customers in the long term.
Answer
CFO Phil Podgorski and CEO Alex Shen clarified that the additional loss reserve was related to a one-time, one-off project that is nearly complete and expected to be resolved by the next quarter. Regarding the 30% gross margin target, management avoided committing to a specific number, stating that their pricing requests are compliant with defense contracting regulations (FAR/CAS) and are not outside the realm of acceptability for their customers. They emphasized that achieving higher margins is earned through superior performance, such as 100% on-time delivery and quality, which ultimately provides value and reduces costs for their clients, making higher prices justifiable.