FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES INC (FRD) FY2026 10-K Annual Report

Filed: Jun 11, 2026
Materials
Steel Works, Blast Furnaces & Rolling & Finishing MillsSEC EDGAR

FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES INC (FRD) 10-K annual report for fiscal year 2026, filed with SEC EDGAR on Jun 11, 2026. This page provides AI-powered analysis including business overview, management discussion & analysis (MD&A), risk factors, and key financial data such as revenue, net income, gross margin, operating margin, and return on equity (ROE) extracted from XBRL.

FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES INC FY2026 10-K Analysis

Business Overview

  • Core business: manufacturing and processing metals via flat-roll and tubular product segments
  • Introduced Gaurav Chhibbar as Chief Operating Officer in July 2025, indicating possible operational leadership change
  • Employee count stable at 381 full-time U.S. employees as of March 31, 2026
  • Flat-roll segment sales largely driven by O'Neal Steel at 15% of total sales in fiscal 2026, slight decline from 16% in 2025
  • Emphasis on inclusive talent management and safety programs to foster employee well-being and operational continuity

Management Discussion & Analysis

  • Revenue $646.9M in fiscal 2026, up $202.3M from $444.6M in fiscal 2025; driven by volume and higher prices
  • Adjusted gross profit margin 19.8% in 2026 vs 17.8% in 2025; adjusted gross profit $128.2M vs $79.0M
  • Best segment flat-roll: sales $596.1M (+$191.5M YoY), operating income $34.0M vs $13.7M; worst tubular: $50.8M sales (+$10.8M), operating income $5.6M up from -$1.4M loss
  • Cash & liquidity: working capital $180.9M vs $128.1M; debt $92.6M at 5.3% interest; no buybacks, dividends steady at $0.16/share, capex not detailed
  • Outlook cautious due to metal price volatility; hedging gains $3.4M in 2026; risks include raw material supply and demand changes impacting margins

Risk Factors

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