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Park Aerospace Corp. Reports First Quarter Results

Park Aerospace Corp. Reports Strong Growth in First Quarter of Fiscal 2027

By Nina Shah
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Park Aerospace Corp. reported net sales of $18.3 million and net earnings of $3.53 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2027, reflecting significant growth compared to the same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA also increased notably, demonstrating improved operational performance. The company designs and manufactures advanced composite materials for aerospace applications.

Park Aerospace Corp. Reports First Quarter Results
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Key Points

  • Net sales increased from $15.4 million to $18.3 million year-over-year, indicating strong demand in aerospace composites.
  • Net earnings rose from $2.08 million to $3.53 million compared to the prior year quarter, reflecting improved profitability.
  • The company maintains a solid balance sheet with over $89 million in cash and equivalents, supporting ongoing operations and investments.
  • Sectors impacted include aerospace manufacturing, defense, and advanced materials production.

NEWTON, Kan., July 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Park Aerospace Corp. (NYSE-PKE) reported results for the 2027 fiscal year first quarter ended May 31, 2026. 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 https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/e9q3pu9z at 5:00 p.m. EDT today. The presentation materials will also be available at approximately 4:15 p.m. EDT today at https://parkaerospace.com/shareholders/investor-conference-calls/ and on the Company’s website at www.parkaerospace.com under “Investor Conference Calls” on the “Shareholders” page.

Park reported net sales of $18,312,000 for the 2027 fiscal year first quarter ended May 31, 2026 compared to $15,400,000 for the 2026 fiscal year first quarter ended June 1, 2025 and $24,187,000 for the 2026 fiscal year fourth quarter ended March 1, 2026. Net earnings for the 2027 fiscal year first quarter were $3,533,000 compared to $2,080,000 for the 2026 fiscal year first quarter and $3,838,000 for the 2026 fiscal year fourth quarter.

Adjusted EBITDA for the 2027 fiscal year first quarter was $4,576,000 compared to $2,963,000 for the 2026 fiscal year first quarter and $5,171,000 for the 2026 fiscal year fourth quarter.

During the 2027 fiscal year first quarter, the 2026 fiscal year first quarter and the 2026 fiscal year fourth quarter the Company had no special items.

Park reported basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.17 for the 2027 fiscal year first quarter compared to $0.10 for the 2026 fiscal year first quarter and $0.19 for the 2026 fiscal year fourth quarter.

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 conference ID for attendance by phone is 13761820.

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 Monday, July 27, 2026. The conference call replay will be available at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/e9q3pu9z and on the Company’s website at www.parkaerospace.com 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 13761820.  

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
https://parkaerospace.com/shareholders/investor-conference-calls/.

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. Accordingly, in addition to disclosing its operating results determined in accordance with GAAP, Park discloses a non-GAAP measure, Adjusted EBITDA, in order to assist its shareholders and other readers in assessing the Company’s operating performance. The detailed operating information presented below includes a reconciliation of GAAP pre-tax earnings to Adjusted EBITDA. This non-GAAP financial measure is 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 www.parkaerospace.com


Performance table
(in thousands, except per share amounts –unaudited):

 13 Weeks Ended  13 Weeks Ended  13 Weeks Ended May 31, 2026  June 1, 2025  March 1, 2026Sales$18,312   $15,400   $24,187         Net Earnings$3,533   $2,080   $3,838         Basic Earnings per Share:               Basic Earnings per Share$0.17   $0.10   $0.19         Diluted Earnings per Share:               Diluted Earnings per Share$0.17   $0.10   $0.19         Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:       Basic 20,878    19,919    20,166 Diluted 21,228    19,968    20,418         

Comparative balance sheets (in thousands - unaudited)

 May 31, 2026 March 1, 2026 Assets(unaudited)   Current Assets    Cash and Marketable Securities$89,407 $89,368 Accounts Receivable, Net 10,842  10,974 Inventories 7,801  7,411 Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets 1,000  918 Total Current Assets 109,050  108,671      Fixed Assets, Net 21,472  21,828 Operating Right-of-use Assets 243  256 Other Assets 13,589  11,473 Total Assets$144,354 $142,228      Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity    Current Liabilities    Accounts Payable$3,504 $3,681 Accrued Liabilities 1,792  1,598 Operating Lease Liability 45  44 Income Taxes Payable 1,790  634 Total Current Liabilities 7,131  5,957      Long-term Operating Lease Liability 262  273 Deferred Income Taxes 5,926  6,009 Other Liabilities 40  39 Total Liabilities 13,359  12,278      Shareholders’ Equity 130,995  129,950      Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity$144,354 $142,228      Additional information    Equity per Share$6.27 $6.22      

Comparative statements of operations (in thousands – unaudited):

 13 Weeks Ended  13 Weeks Ended  13 Weeks Ended May 31, 2026  June 1, 2025  March 1, 2026        Net Sales$18,312   $15,400   $24,187         Cost of Sales 11,936    10,682    17,252         Gross Profit 6,376    4,718    6,935 % of net sales 34.8%   30.6%   28.7%        Selling, General & Administrative Expenses 2,361    2,299    2,343 % of net sales 12.9%   14.9%   9.7%        Earnings from Operations 4,015    2,419    4,592         Interest and Other Income:       Interest and Other Income 786    355    455         Earnings from Operations before Income Taxes 4,801    2,774    5,047         Income Tax Provision 1,268    694    1,209 Net Earnings$3,533   $2,080   $3,838 % of net sales 19.3%   13.5%   15.9%        

Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measure (in thousands – unaudited):

 13 Weeks Ended  13 Weeks Ended  13 Weeks Ended May 31, 2026  June 1, 2025  March 1, 2026GAAP Net Earnings$3,533   $2,080   $3,838 Adjustments:       Income Tax Provision 1,268    694    1,209 Interest and Other Income (786)   (355)   (455)Depreciation 469    456    472 Stock Option Expense 92    88    107 Adjusted EBITDA$4,576   $2,963   $5,171         


Contact: Donna D’Amico-Annitto486 North Oliver Road, Bldg. Z Newton, Kansas 67114 (316) 283-6500

Risks

  • Dependence on aerospace industry demand and potential market fluctuations could impact future revenues.
  • Supply chain disruptions or raw material cost increases may affect profitability.
  • Competition in aerospace composite materials could put pressure on margins and market share.

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