Superior Group of Companies Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results
– Total net sales of $144.0 million, up 9% over $131.7 million in prior year second quarter,
– Net income of $1.6 million, up from $0.6 million in prior year second quarter –
– EBITDA of $6.1 million, up 9% over $5.6 million in prior year second quarter,
– Continued to execute on stock repurchase plan –
– Board of Directors approves $0.14 per share quarterly dividend –
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Superior Group of Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGC) (the "Company"), today announced its second quarter 2025 results.
"We were able to grow revenue 9% over the prior year, led by Branded Products sales climbing a very healthy 14%, resulting in strong sequential improvement from the first quarter," said Michael Benstock, Chief Executive Officer. "We are experiencing modest improvement in client sentiment and we will continue to leverage our diverse sourcing channels and marketing strategies to make the most of market conditions. With our strong balance sheet and cost actions taken during the year, we're able to navigate changing market conditions, invest for future growth and return capital to shareholders whenever possible. In addition to our consistent dividend, during the quarter we also continued to repurchase shares which we consider a compelling value."
Second Quarter Results
For the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, net sales were $144.0 million, up from second quarter 2024 net sales of $131.7 million. Pretax earnings of $1.8 million were up from $0.7 million in the second quarter of 2024. Net earnings of $1.6 million or $0.10 per diluted share were up from net income of $0.6 million or $0.04 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2024.
Second Quarter 2025 Dividend
The Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share, payable August 29, 2025 to shareholders of record as of August 18, 2025.
Share Repurchase Update
The Company allocated $4.0 million to repurchasing approximately 390,000 shares during the second quarter, resulting in $12.3 million remaining under its existing repurchase authorization at quarter end.
2025 Full-Year Outlook
The Company is maintaining its full-year revenue outlook range of $550 million to $575 million.
Webcast and Conference Call
The Company will host a webcast and conference call at 5:00 pm Eastern Time today. The live webcast and archived replay can be accessed in the investor relations section of the Company's website at https://ir.superiorgroupofcompanies.com/Presentations. Interested individuals may also join the teleconference by dialing 1-844-861-5505 for U.S. dialers and 1-412-317-6586 for International dialers. The Canadian Toll-Free number is 1-866-605-3852. Please ask to be joined to the Superior Group of Companies call. A telephone replay of the teleconference will be available through August 19, 2025. To access the replay, dial 1-877-344-7529 in the United States or 1-412-317-0088 from international locations. Canadian dialers can access the replay at 855-669-9658. Please reference conference number 7254182 for replay access.
The Company's website at https://ir.superiorgroupofcompanies.com/Presentations will also contain an updated investor presentation.
Disclosure Regarding Forward Looking Statements
Certain matters discussed in this press release are "forward-looking statements" intended to qualify for the safe harbors from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified by use of the words "may," "will," "should," "could," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "believe," "intend," "project," "potential," or "plan" or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements in this press release may include, without limitation: (1) projections of revenue, income, and other items relating to our financial position and results of operations, including short term and long term plans for cash, (2) statements of our plans, objectives, strategies, goals and intentions, (3) statements regarding the capabilities, capacities, market position and expected development of our business operations and (4) statements of expected industry and general economic trends.
Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that may materially adversely affect the anticipated results. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: the impact of competition; the effect of existing and/or new or expanded tariffs, uncertainties related to supply disruptions, inflationary environment (including with respect to the cost of finished goods and raw materials and shipping costs), employment levels (including labor shortages), and general economic and political conditions in the areas of the world in which the Company operates or from which it sources its supplies or the areas of the United States of America ("U.S." or "United States") in which the Company's customers are located; changes in the healthcare, retail chain, food service, transportation and other industries where uniforms and service apparel are worn; our ability to identify suitable acquisition targets, discover liabilities associated with such businesses during the diligence process, successfully integrate any acquired businesses, or successfully manage our expanding operations; the price and availability of raw materials; attracting and retaining senior management and key personnel; the effect of the Company's previously disclosed material weakness in internal control over financial reporting; the Company may identify a material weakness in internal control in the future, which could result in us not preventing or detecting on a timely basis a material misstatement of the Company's financial statements and to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting; and other factors described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those described in the "Risk Factors" section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 and the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. Shareholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements made herein and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made herein are only made as of the date of this press release and we disclaim any obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as may be required by law.
About Superior Group of Companies, Inc. (SGC):
Established in 1920, Superior Group of Companies is comprised of three attractive business segments each serving large, fragmented and growing addressable markets. Across Healthcare Apparel, Branded Products and Contact Centers, each segment enables businesses to create extraordinary brand engagement experiences for their customers and employees. SGC's commitment to service, quality, advanced technology, and omnichannel commerce provides unparalleled competitive advantages. We are committed to enhancing shareholder value by continuing to pursue a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions. For more information, visit www.superiorgroupofcompanies.com.
Investor Relations
SUPERIOR GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except shares and per share data)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2025
2024
2025
2024
Net sales
$
144,045
$
131,736
$
281,142
$
270,578
Costs and expenses:
Cost of goods sold
88,719
80,981
175,375
164,506
Selling and administrative expenses
52,240
48,564
102,342
97,502
Interest expense, net
1,250
1,541
2,495
3,328
142,209
131,086
280,212
265,336
Income before income tax expense
1,836
650
930
5,242
Income tax expense
285
50
137
730
Net income
$
1,551
$
600
$
793
$
4,512
Net income per share:
Basic
$
0.10
$
0.04
$
0.05
$
0.28
Diluted
$
0.10
$
0.04
$
0.05
$
0.27
Weighted average shares outstanding during the period:
Basic
14,813,984
16,221,073
15,206,819
16,124,553
Diluted
15,101,942
16,769,297
15,573,692
16,611,375
Cash dividends per common share
$
0.14
$
0.14
$
0.28
$
0.28
SUPERIOR GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except shares and par value data)
June 30,
December 31,
2025
2024
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
21,026
$
18,766
Accounts receivable, net
94,194
95,092
Inventories
106,597
96,675
Contract assets
53,762
51,688
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
10,003
10,831
Total current assets
285,582
273,052
Property, plant and equipment, net
40,221
41,879
Operating lease right-of-use assets
13,746
15,567
Deferred tax asset
13,830
13,835
Intangible assets, net
49,320
51,137
Goodwill
2,434
2,304
Other assets
18,123
17,360
Total assets
$
423,256
$
415,134
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
