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EACO CORP (EACO)·Q3 2025 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Q3 2025 delivered record net sales of $111.41M and record quarterly net income of $9.515M, with diluted EPS of $1.94, reflecting strong execution and market share gains .
  • Sequential momentum remained solid: net sales rose from $100.13M in Q2 to $111.41M in Q3; diluted EPS improved from $1.38 to $1.94 .
  • Year-over-year comps were robust: Q3 net sales grew from $96.12M to $111.41M; diluted EPS increased from $0.24 to $1.94 as operating performance strengthened .
  • No formal guidance or Wall Street consensus estimates were available; catalyst for stock narrative remains continued market share gains via the local presence model and ongoing headcount/SFT expansion commentary .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

  • Record quarter: “EACO CORPORATION REPORTS RECORD QUARTER NET SALES AND RECORD QUARTER NET INCOME” for Q3, underscoring strong demand and execution .
  • Management emphasized share gains and local presence: “The Company believes it continues to gain market share through its local presence business model” .
  • Operating performance improved: income from operations rose to $12.446M in Q3, up from $9.094M in Q2 and $8.843M in Q1, evidencing operating leverage .

What Went Wrong

  • No guidance provided, limiting visibility into forward trajectory; Q3 disclosures focused on actuals without forward ranges .
  • Working capital intensity increased: inventory reached $82.78M and accounts receivable $59.88M at Q3, implying higher capital tied up (vs. $75.68M and $51.74M at Q1) .
  • Persistent macro risks flagged: management cites “increases to international tariffs” among key uncertainties across releases, a recurring external headwind .

Financial Results

Income Statement – Current Year Progression

MetricQ1 2025Q2 2025Q3 2025
Net Sales ($USD Thousands)$93,920 $100,132 $111,410
Gross Margin ($USD Thousands)$27,781 $29,508 $34,073
Income from Operations ($USD Thousands)$8,843 $9,094 $12,446
Net Income ($USD Thousands)$6,888 $6,763 $9,515
Diluted EPS ($USD)$1.41 $1.38 $1.94

Income Statement – Prior-Year Comparable Quarters

MetricQ1 2024Q2 2024Q3 2024
Net Sales ($USD Thousands)$80,255 $83,335 $96,121
Gross Margin ($USD Thousands)$23,572 $25,027 $27,928
Income from Operations ($USD Thousands)$2,449 $7,429 $1,614
Net Income ($USD Thousands)$1,779 $5,498 $1,184
Diluted EPS ($USD)$0.36 $1.12 $0.24

Other Items – Contribution to Earnings

MetricQ1 2025Q2 2025Q3 2025
Net Gain (Loss) on Trading Securities ($USD Thousands)$454 $30 $277
Interest and Other (Expense) ($USD Thousands)$(48) $(49) $(46)
Provision for Income Taxes ($USD Thousands)$2,361 $2,312 $3,162

Balance Sheet – Quarter-End Snapshots

MetricQ1 2025 (Nov 30, 2024)Q2 2025 (Feb 28, 2025)Q3 2025 (May 31, 2025)
Cash & Cash Equivalents ($USD Thousands)$591 $499 $3,613
Trade Accounts Receivable, Net ($USD Thousands)$51,736 $54,743 $59,875
Inventory, Net ($USD Thousands)$75,683 $79,377 $82,780
Marketable Securities, Trading ($USD Thousands)$20,521 $15,081 $22,063
Total Assets ($USD Thousands)$198,762 $199,757 $216,928
Total Liabilities ($USD Thousands)$68,297 $62,652 $70,195
Shareholders’ Equity ($USD Thousands)$130,465 $137,105 $146,733

KPIs

KPIQ1 2025Q2 2025Q3 2025
Sales Employees (Headcount)426 445 435
Sales Focus Teams (SFTs)112 114 114

Actuals vs Estimates (Q3 2025)

MetricActual Q3 2025S&P Global Consensus Mean# of Estimates
Net Sales ($USD Thousands)$111,410 UnavailableUnavailable
Diluted EPS ($USD)$1.94 UnavailableUnavailable
Note: S&P Global consensus estimates for EACO were unavailable for Q3 2025.

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
RevenueFY/Q4 onwardNot providedNot provided Maintained (no guidance)
Operating Margin/MarginsFY/Q4 onwardNot providedNot provided Maintained (no guidance)
OpExFY/Q4 onwardNot providedNot provided Maintained (no guidance)
Tax RateFY/Q4 onwardNot providedNot provided Maintained (no guidance)
Segment/RegionalFY/Q4 onwardNot providedNot provided Maintained (no guidance)
DividendsFY/Q4 onwardNot providedNot provided Maintained (no guidance)

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

No earnings call transcript was found in the filing set; the following themes reflect management’s press release commentary.

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q-2 and Q-1)Current Period (Q3 2025)Trend
Market share/local presence model“Capturing more market share” and emphasis on local presence ; reiterated “continues to gain market share” “Believes it continues to gain market share through its local presence business model” Strengthening narrative
Headcount/SFT expansion445 sales employees; 114 SFTs (Q2) ; 426 and 112 (Q1) 435 sales employees; 114 SFTs (Q3) Growing vs prior year; stable SFTs
Tariffs/macro risksRisks include “increases to international tariffs” Similar tariff risk disclosure Persistent risk
Product/segment detailNot detailed in releases Not detailed in Q3 release Unchanged (not disclosed)

Management Commentary

  • “The Company believes it continues to gain market share through its local presence business model.”
  • “Management anticipates continued growth in both our headcount and SFT’s in fiscal year 2025.” (Q3 release)
  • In the subsequent annual release, management reaffirmed expansion plans into FY2026, maintaining the growth posture .

Q&A Highlights

Not applicable; no published earnings call transcript/Q&A in the document set for Q3 2025. Results and commentary are drawn from the 8-K and press releases .

Estimates Context

  • S&P Global consensus estimates (EPS and revenue) for EACO Q3 2025 were unavailable; as a result, we cannot assess beats/misses vs Street for this quarter. If/when coverage emerges, sequential strength and yoy growth likely become focal points for revisions.

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Strong sequential and yoy momentum: net sales grew to $111.41M (Q3) from $100.13M (Q2) and $93.92M (Q1); diluted EPS improved to $1.94 from $1.38 and $1.41 .
  • Operating leverage is evident: income from operations increased to $12.446M in Q3, up from $9.094M (Q2) and $8.843M (Q1) .
  • Working capital build supports growth but absorbs cash: inventory and receivables rose steadily through Q3; equity increased to $146.733M, reflecting retained earnings growth .
  • No formal guidance and limited sell-side coverage may dampen near-term narrative catalysts; investors should monitor subsequent filings for directional commentary .
  • Macro watchlist: recurring disclosure of tariff risks suggests sensitivity to trade policy; a change in tariffs or supply dynamics could impact pricing and margins .
  • Execution edge: management’s local presence model and targeted SFT organization underpin share gains; continued hiring supports revenue trajectory if productivity is maintained .