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Cemtrex (CETX) Q1 FY26 earnings results (first quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Feb 17, 2026
Cemtrex (CETX) reported revenue of $16.1M for the first quarter fiscal 2026 (Q1 FY26), +17% from a year earlier and -13% from the quarter before. Operating margin was -17.4%, net loss $20.6M (127.4% of revenue).
Cemtrex, Q1 FY26: revenue $16.1M (+17% year over year), operating margin -17.4%, net loss $20.6M, operating cash flow −$892K. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $16.1M | -13% | +17% |
| Operating profit | −$2.8M | — | — |
| Net earnings | −$20.6M | — | — |
| Operating cash flow | −$892K | — | — |
What changed
Revenue was $16.1M in Q1 FY26, up 17% year over year and down 13% from the previous quarter. Industrial Services was the largest line at 66% of revenue. Industrial Services added $2.3M year over year (up 28%), 97% of the total change.
Gross margin was 34.8%, down 6.7 points from a year earlier. Operating costs exceeded revenue by $2.8M, an operating margin of -17.4%. Operating expenses grew 6% against revenue growth of 17%. The fastest-growing cost line was SG&A (+13%). The quarter ended with a net loss of $20.6M, wider than the previous quarter's $3.4M loss. Net interest and other expense of $17.5M was the main reason.
Operating cash flow was −$892K. Non-cash charges added back $412K of depreciation and amortization. Working capital and other items added $19.3M. Capital expenditures of $184K exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$1.1M.
Questions
What was Cemtrex's revenue in the first quarter fiscal 2026?
Cemtrex (CETX) reported revenue of $16.1M for the first quarter fiscal 2026 (Q1 FY26), +17% from a year earlier and -13% from the quarter before.
Was Cemtrex profitable in the first quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating loss was $2.8M (-17.4% of revenue) and net loss $20.6M.
Source: Cemtrex 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.