MOUNT GILEAD, N.C., June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- McRae Industries, Inc. (Pink Sheets: MCRAA and MCRAB) reported consolidated net revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 of $27,418,000 as compared to $30,870,000 for the third quarter of fiscal 2025. Net earnings for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 amounted to $858,000, or $0.38 per diluted Class A common share, as compared to $3,160,000, or $1.40 per diluted Class A common share, for the third quarter of fiscal 2025.
Consolidated net revenues for the first nine months of fiscal 2026 totaled $86,569,000 as compared to $87,120,000 for the first nine months of fiscal 2025. Net earnings for the first nine months of fiscal 2026 amounted to $3,262,000, or $1.45 per diluted Class A common share, as compared to net earnings of $6,059,000, or $2.68 per diluted Class A common share, for the first nine months of fiscal 2025.
THIRD QUARTER FISCAL 2026 COMPARED TO THIRD QUARTER FISCAL 2025
Consolidated net revenues totaled $27.4 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 as compared to $30.9 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2025. Sales related to our western/lifestyle boot products for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 totaled $19.7 million as compared to $20.2 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2025. This decrease in net revenues was mainly driven by a decrease in our Laredo brand. Revenues from our work boot products decreased from $8.7 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 to $7.9 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2026. This was primarily a result of decreased orders on military boots. Additionally, third quarter revenues for fiscal 2025 included $2.0 million in land sales through our affiliate American Mortgage Investment Company (AMIC).
Consolidated gross profit for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 amounted to approximately $6.9 million as compared to $9.8 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2025. Gross profit, as a percentage of net revenues, decreased from 31.7% for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 to 25.2% for the third quarter of fiscal 2026. Gross profit in the prior year was positively affected by $1.6 million from the land sale mentioned above. Our margins have also been negatively impacted by tariffs, as we paid $0.8 million in the third quarter for tariffs. Based on current information, we are seeking a refund for these tariff costs (as well as tariff costs for prior periods) but there can be no assurance we will receive any such refunds.
Consolidated selling, general and administrative expenses totaled approximately $6.1 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 as compared to $6.3 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2025. This decrease resulted primarily from decreased commissions, offset by an increase in marketing expenses.
As a result of the above, the consolidated operating profit for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 amounted to $0.8 million as compared to $3.5 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2025.
FIRST NINE MONTHS FISCAL 2026 COMPARED TO FIRST NINE MONTHS FISCAL 2025
Consolidated net revenues for the first nine months of fiscal 2026 totaled $86.6 million as compared to $87.1 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2025. Our western and lifestyle product sales totaled $63.8 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2026 as compared to $61.6 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2025. This increase in net revenues was driven by an increase in our Dan Post and Dingo brands, offset by a decrease in our Laredo and El Dorado brands. Net revenues from our work boot business decreased from $24.2 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2025 to $23.3 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2026. This decrease was in our Dan Post and Laredo work brands.
Consolidated gross profit totaled $22.1 million, or 25.6%, for the first nine months of fiscal 2026 as compared to $25.3 million, or 29.0%, for the first nine months of fiscal 2025. This decrease was not only driven by the land sale mentioned above, but also $3.0 million in tariffs paid in this fiscal year. Based on current information, we are seeking a refund for these tariff costs (as well as tariff costs for prior periods) but there can be no assurance we will receive any such refunds.
Consolidated selling, general and administrative expenses totaled approximately $19.5 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2026 as compared to $19.2 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2025. This increase resulted primarily from increased marketing expenses.
As a result of the above, the consolidated operating profit amounted to $2.6 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2026 as compared to $6.1 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2025.
On April 29th, 2026, McRae Industries, Inc. received a contract award from The United States Government DLA Troops Support for Airforce temperate weather boots. This contract has a 36 month ordering period with first delivery no later than 150 days from contract award. The estimated dollar amount for the award is $15,441,664.
Financial Condition and Liquidity
Our financial condition remained strong at May 2, 2026 as cash and cash equivalents totaled $20.6 million as compared to $31.6 million at August 2, 2025. Our working capital decreased from $85.9 million at August 2, 2025 to $72.5 million at May 2, 2026.
We currently have two lines of credit totaling $6.75 million, all of which was fully available at May 2, 2026. One credit line totaling $1.75 million (which is restricted to one hundred percent of the outstanding receivables due from the Government) expires in January 2027. Our $5.0 million line of credit, which also expires in January 2027, is secured by the inventory and accounts receivable of our Dan Post Boot Company subsidiary.
For the first nine months of fiscal 2026, operating activities provided approximately $4.5 million of cash. Net earnings, as adjusted for depreciation and other non-cash items, contributed approximately $3.2 million of cash. Increased accounts receivable and decreased employee benefits liabilities used approximately $2.0 million of cash. Decreased accounts payable and other assets provided approximately $2.5 million of cash.
Net cash used by investing activities totaled approximately $13.6 million, primarily due to the purchase of fixed assets and securities, offset by the sale of securities.
Net cash used in financing activities totaled $1.8 million, which was used primarily for dividend payments and the repurchase of stock.
We believe that our current cash and cash equivalents, cash generated from operations, and available credit lines will be sufficient to meet our capital requirements for the remainder of fiscal 2026.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes certain forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those projected, estimated, assumed or anticipated in any such forward-looking statements include: the effect of competitive products and pricing, the potential impact of tariffs on our business, uncertainties concerning the tariff refund program announced in March 2026, risks unique to selling goods to the Government (including variation in the Government's requirements for our products and the Government's ability to terminate its contracts with vendors), changes in fashion cycles and trends in the western boot business, loss of key customers, acquisitions, supply interruptions, additional financing requirements, our expectations about future Government orders for military boots, loss of key management personnel, our ability to successfully develop new products and services, and the effect of general economic conditions in our markets.
McRae Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
May 2, August 2,
2026 2025
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $20,634 $31,593
Equity investments 9,383 8,730
Debt securities 4,963 6,786
Accounts receivable, net 18,945 17,836
Inventories, net 24,325 24,599
Income tax receivable 350 639
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 577 1,611
Total current assets 79,178 91,794
Property and equipment, net 8,824 5,274
Other assets:
Deposits 3 14
Right to Use Asset 1,174 1,589
Real estate held for investment 2,321 2,311
Debt securities 16,327 5,032
Trademarks 2,824 2,824
Total other assets 22,648 11,770
Total assets $110,650 $108,838
McRae Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
May 2, August 2,
2026 2025
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $3,577 $2,093
Accrued employee benefits 548 1,232
Accrued payroll and payroll taxes 973 823
Lease liability 555 555
Other 980 1,143
Total current liabilities 6,633 5,846
Lease liability 619 1,034
Deferred tax liabilities 382 382
Total liabilities 7,634 7,262
Shareholders' equity:
Common Stock:
Class A, $1 par value; authorized 5,000,000 shares 1,888 1,893
issued and outstanding, 1,888,332 and 1,892,793
shares, respectively
Class B, $1 par value; authorized 2,500,000 shares; 362 363
issued and outstanding, 361,904 and 362,977
shares, respectively
Retained earnings 100,766 99,320
Total shareholders' equity 103,016 101,576
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $110,650 $108,838
McRae Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
May 2, May 3, May 2, May 3,
2026 2025 2026 2025
Net revenues $27,418 $30,870 $86,569 $87,120
Cost of revenues 20,520 21,077 64,420 61,859
Gross profit 6,898 9,793 22,149 25,261
Selling, general and administrative expenses 6,114 6,279 19,508 19,190
Operating profit 784 3,514 2,641 6,071
Other income 427 271 1,869 1,733
Earnings before income taxes 1,211 3,785 4,510 7,804
Provision for income taxes 353 625 1,248 1,745
Net earnings $858 $3,160 $3,262 $6,059
Earnings per common share:
Diluted earnings per share:
Class A 0.38 1.40 1.45 2.68
Class B NA NA NA NA
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Class A 1,892,499 1,895,011 1,892,695 1,895,893
Class B 362,906 363,509 362,953 363,720
Total 2,255,405 2,258,520 2,255,648 2,259,613
McRae Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(In thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
Common Stock, $1 par value Accumulated Other
Class A Class B Comprehensive Retained
Shares Amount Shares Amount Income (Loss) Earnings
Balance, August 3, 2024 1,896,334 $1,897 363,826 $364 $0 $94,805
Cash Dividend ($0.14 per Class A common stock) (265)
Cash Dividend ($0.14 per Class B common stock) (51)
Net earnings 1,846
Balance, November 2, 2024 1,896,334 $1,897 363,826 $364 $0 $96,335
Cash Dividend ($0.84 per Class A common stock) (1,592)
Cash Dividend ($0.84 per Class B common stock) (304)
Net earnings 1,053
Balance, February 1, 2025 1,896,334 $1,897 363,826 $364 $0 $95,492
Stock Buyback (3,541) (4) (849) (1) (214)
Cash Dividend ($0.14 per Class A common stock) (266)
Cash Dividend ($0.14 per Class B common stock) (51)
Net earnings 3,160
Balance, May 3, 2025 1,892,793 $1,893 362,977 $363 $0 $98,121
Common Stock, $1 par value Accumulated Other
Class A Class B Comprehensive Retained
Shares Amount Shares Amount Income (Loss) Earnings
Balance, August 2, 2025 1,892,793 $1,893 362,977 $362 $0 $99,320
Cash Dividend ($0.14 per Class A common stock) (265)
Cash Dividend ($0.14 per Class B common stock) (51)
Net earnings 1,449
Balance, November 1, 2025 1,892,793 $1,893 362,977 $362 $0 $100,453
Cash Dividend ($0.42 per Class A common stock) (795)
Cash Dividend ($0.42 per Class B common stock) (152)
Net earnings 956
Balance, January 31, 2026 1,892,793 $1,893 362,977 $362 $0 $100,462
Stock Buyback (4,461) (4) (1,073) (1) (238)
Cash Dividend ($0.14 per Class A common stock) (265)
Cash Dividend ($0.14 per Class B common stock) (51)
Net earnings 858
Balance, May 2, 2026 1,888,332 $1,889 361,904 $361 $0 $100,766
McRae Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
May 2, May 3,
2026 2025
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net earnings $3,262 $6,059
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash used in operating activities 1,214 (3,810)
Net cash provided in operating activities 4,476 2,249
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Proceeds from sale of land 2,010
Purchase of land (10)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets 263
Capital expenditures (4,125) (669)
Purchase of securities (14,079) (2,216)
Proceeds from sale of securities 4,600 9,509
Net cash used in investing activities (13,614) 8,897
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Repurchase company stock (243) (219)
Dividends paid (1,578) (2,529)
Net cash used in financing activities (1,821) (2,748)
Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash equivalents (10,959) 8,398
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year 31,593 20,723
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period $20,634 $29,121
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