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INTEGRATED BIOPHARMA INC (INBP)·Q1 2026 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q1 FY26 revenue was $12.69M, down 6.8% year over year and down 10.3% sequentially from Q4 FY25, with gross profit of $1.02M and operating income of $0.16M; diluted EPS was $0.00 .
- Mix and volume from key customers drove the decline: Life Extension and Herbalife remained highly concentrated at 71% and 20% of Contract Manufacturing segment sales, respectively; top-two customers represented 87% of consolidated net sales vs. 85% a year ago .
- Margins compressed as revenue fell faster than costs: gross margin declined to approximately 8.0% from 10.1% a year ago as fixed manufacturing costs weighed on profitability .
- Liquidity improved: cash rose to $4.73M and operating cash flow was $1.30M; working capital increased to ~$14.86M, supported by lower receivables and higher inventories .
- No formal guidance or earnings call transcript; near‑term stock catalysts hinge on customer diversification progress, pricing actions to offset inflation/tariff pressures, and capex execution ($173K in Q1; ~$500K FY26 plan) .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- Cash generation and balance sheet: Q1 operating cash flow was $1.30M; cash ended at $4.73M; working capital improved to ~$14.86M (from $14.52M at FY25 year‑end) .
- Stable SG&A: selling and administrative expenses were ~$0.86M, essentially flat vs. ~$0.88M a year ago, demonstrating cost discipline despite lower revenue .
- Management focus on diversification: “We will continue to focus on our core businesses…expanding our customer base,” reinforcing a strategic push to broaden revenues beyond top accounts .
What Went Wrong
- Revenue and margin pressure: net sales fell $0.93M YoY; gross margin compressed ~210 bps to ~8.0%, driven by volume declines and higher manufacturing costs .
- Customer concentration risk increased: Life Extension and Herbalife combined were 87% of consolidated net sales (vs. 85% prior year), magnifying exposure to their demand patterns .
- Segment headwinds: Other Business Lines revenue declined $122K YoY, primarily due to lower MDC Warehousing & Distribution sales (-$175K), partially offset by Chem distributor gains (+$53K) .
Financial Results
Note: * Values retrieved from S&P Global.
Segment breakdown (Q1 2026 vs. Q1 2025):
KPIs:
Guidance Changes
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
No earnings call transcript was available for Q1 2026 after targeted searches; themes below reflect press releases and MD&A.
Management Commentary
- “Our revenue decreased by approximately 7% in the quarter ended September 30, 2025…our revenue from our two largest customers…represented approximately 87%…and 85%…in the quarters ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.” — Co‑CEOs Riva Sheppard and Christina Kay .
- “We will continue to focus on our core businesses and push forward in maintaining our cost structure in line with our sales and expanding our customer base.” — Management MD&A .
- “Our net sales…decreased by $928…The decrease…was primarily due to decreased sales volumes to Herbalife ($307) and Life Extension ($215) and other customers ($284).” — Management MD&A .
Q&A Highlights
No Q1 2026 earnings call transcript was found; therefore, there were no disclosed analyst Q&A exchanges to summarize [ListDocuments (earnings-call-transcript search returned none)].
Estimates Context
- S&P Global consensus estimates coverage appears limited for INBP; Primary EPS Consensus Mean was unavailable for Q1 FY26, and we did not observe published Street revenue/EBITDA consensus for comparison [GetEstimates].
- Where estimates are unavailable, we benchmarked actuals against prior periods only; investors should note coverage constraints typical of OTC microcaps [GetEstimates].
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Revenue fell 6.8% YoY to $12.69M with diluted EPS $0.00; margin compression reflects fixed cost absorption on lower volumes .
- Customer concentration rose to 87%; Life Extension and Herbalife drove most of the segment’s sales, increasing sensitivity to their demand and pricing decisions .
- Liquidity strengthened with $4.73M cash and $1.30M operating cash flow; working capital improved to ~$14.86M, providing flexibility for operations and capex .
- Segment mix shows MDC Warehousing & Distribution softness offset by Chem distributor gains; near-term stabilization hinges on warehousing demand recovery and broader customer wins .
- No formal guidance and no call transcript reduce near‑term visibility; watch for disclosures on pricing actions to offset inflation/tariff costs and any diversification updates .
- FY26 capex plan (~$500K) and available credit lines ($4,000 revolver; $500 convertible ELOC) support incremental efficiency investments; execution should aid margins over time .
- Trading implications: results likely tilt cautious near term given margin pressure and concentration; catalysts include new customer additions, improved mix, and evidence of pricing power to protect gross margins .
Additional detail and sources:
- Q1 FY26 press release and 8‑K (Item 2.02): revenue/EPS and commentary .
- Q1 FY26 10‑Q: full financials, segment details, risks, liquidity, capex .
- Prior quarters: Q3 FY25 press release ; Q4 FY25 press release .
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- Values retrieved from S&P Global.