Crown Crafts Announces Financial Results for Third Quarter Fiscal 2026

Crown Crafts, Inc. (Nasdaq-CM: CRWS) (the “Company”) a producer designer, and distributor of infant, toddler, and juvenile consumer products, today reported results for the third quarter fiscal year 2026, which ended December 28, 2025. Third Quarter Summary Net sales of $20.7 million compared with $23.4 million in the prior-year quarter.Gross profit margin of 23.5% compared with 26.1% in the prior-year quarter.Net income of $1.5 million increased from $0.9 million in the prior-year quarter.Subsequent to the quarter, announced Manhattan Toy’s relaunch of Groovy Girls, an iconic line of soft fashion dolls that will be available starting in May of 2026.Declared a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share of Series A common stock. “We believe our third quarter results demonstrate the diligent efforts of our team and resilience of our business model as we work to overcome the challenging demand environment and the ongoing effects of higher tariffs,” said Olivia Elliott, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We are committed to driving profitability as we continue to execute on pricing and cost actions to offset the pressure on sales and are encouraged by the positive performance in our bibs, toys and disposable categories during the holiday season.” “Looking ahead, we are thrilled to announce the relaunch of Manhattan Toy’s Groovy Girls and remain focused on what we can control – internal product development, driving mix toward higher-margin product, carefully managing expenses, and prudently managing our balance sheet,” added Ms. Elliott. “We continue to navigate an environment marked by uneven consumer spending and elevated tariffs, but we believe our brands, customer relationships and category positions have us well prepared to enhance long-term shareholder value as conditions normalize.” Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results Net sales were $20.7 million for the three-month period ended December 28, 2025, compared with $23.4 million for the three-month period ended December 29, 2024. Gross profit was $4.9 million compared to $6.1 million in the prior-year period, reflecting a gross margin of 23.5%, versus 26.1% of net sales for the same period in 2024. Marketing and administrative expenses increased by $0.6 million to $5.0 million in the current-year quarter due to severance expenses incurred in connection with operational consolidation efforts. Other income benefitted by $2.5 million in the three-month period ended December 28, 2025 from insurance proceeds for claims made by the Company under a representation and warranties insurance policy purchased in connection with a recent acquisition. The net impact of the insurance proceeds, excluding certain legal and license related expenses, to income before income tax expense was $2.1 million. Quarterly Cash Dividend The Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company’s Series A common stock of $0.08 per share, which will be paid on April 3, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 13, 2026. Conference Call The Company will host a teleconference today at 8:00 a.m. CDT to discuss the Company’s results, during which interested individuals will be given the opportunity to ask appropriate questions. The teleconference can be accessed in listen-only mode by visiting the Company’s website at www.crowncrafts.com. The financial information to be discussed during the teleconference may be accessed prior to the call on the investor relations portion of the Company’s website. To join the teleconference, dial (844) 861-5504 and ask to join the Crown Crafts call. A telephone replay of the teleconference will be available one hour after the end of the call through 4:00 p.m. CDT on May 11, 2026. To access the replay, dial (855) 669-9658 in the United States or (412) 317-0088 from international locations and enter replay access code 7393378.... Read more

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