HIGHWAY HOLDINGS REPORTS SECOND QUARTER FISCAL YEAR 2026 RESULTS
MWN-AI** Summary
Highway Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: HIHO) recently released its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, revealing significant challenges and shifts in its operations. The company reported a decline in net sales, which fell to $1.18 million from $2.11 million in the same quarter last year. This decline has translated into a net loss of $373,000, equating to a loss of $0.08 per diluted share, a stark contrast to net income of $231,000, or $0.05 per share, in the previous year.
CEO Roland Kohl attributed the downturn primarily to disruptions within their long-term OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) business, notably due to a customer’s production plant reorganization. While they are losing a substantial portion of revenue from this relationship, they anticipate future compensation from a newly approved mass production project from another OEM customer, although this will take time to ramp up.
Despite these setbacks, Highway Holdings noted a resurgence in its gaming industry orders, providing some optimism amid challenges from the automotive sector. The gross profit for the quarter was $301,000, down from $834,000 year-over-year, reflecting a gross profit margin decrease from 39.4% to 25.5%.
The company’s balance sheet remains robust, with total assets of $8.37 million, including cash reserves of $5.6 million, exceeding total liabilities by approximately $3.2 million. Looking ahead, Highway Holdings is exploring new avenues, including potential mergers and acquisitions and entering the Chinese market, amid efforts to build a more stable operational model less reliant on specific OEM customers.
MWN-AI** Analysis
Highway Holdings Limited has reported disappointing second-quarter results for fiscal year 2026, reflecting significant challenges in its core operations. Net sales plummeted to $1.18 million from $2.11 million year-over-year, with the company showing a net loss of $373,000 compared to a profit of $231,000 in the previous year. This sharp decline underscores the continuing pressure from a repositioning strategy by one of its major customers, which has led to a substantial drop in OEM business.
The company does note a promising pivot, with some optimism around new contracts from existing customers and a potential for new product lines. Notably, Highway Holdings has begun mass production for another OEM client and has secured a substantial order from its gaming industry customer. Nevertheless, the transition phase may continue to strain short-term revenues.
Despite the operational setbacks, the balance sheet remains relatively solid, with total assets of $8.37 million and cash exceeding $5.6 million. The liquidity position should help buffer the company during this turbulence while it seeks new growth avenues—such as targeting the domestic Chinese market and exploring services for the elder population, which could incrementally improve revenue streams.
From an investment perspective, potential investors should approach with caution. The risk of ongoing operational dependency on a few OEM customers and the challenges inherent in transitioning to new business lines create a degree of uncertainty. However, the company’s ongoing evaluation of M&A opportunities and entry into the burgeoning Chinese market could generate long-term growth prospects. Those looking for speculative plays with potential upside might find value, but prudent investors should monitor performance closely and consider market conditions before making any commitments.
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PR Newswire
HONG KONG, Dec. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Highway Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: HIHO, the "Company" or "Highway Holdings") today reported results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 and the six months ended September 30, 2025.
Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 were $1.18 million compared to $2.11 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025. Net loss for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 was $373,000, or net loss of $0.08 per diluted share, compared with net income of $231,000, or net income of $0.05 per diluted share in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025.
Roland Kohl, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Highway Holdings, noted, "The adverse pressure on our long-term OEM business continues, including a reorganization of one of our customer's production plants which shifted a substantial part of our motor OEM business to that customer's own motor manufacturing company in Czechia. We still maintain a smaller portion of this OEM customer's motor business but the revenue contribution from this customer has been substantially reduced."
"While this action will result in a substantial reduction of our previous motor OEM business, we are fortunate that at the same time, another OEM customer finally approved the mass production of its motor product. We are in the early ramp-up phase, which will cause a time period with lower motor sales, but this new motor business is expected to eventually compensate for the loss of the other customer's motor business. Since all of the remaining motor manufacturing shall be performed in China, this will result in a workforce reduction in our Myanmar plant."
"On the positive side, we recently also received a substantial order from our old gaming industry business customer. We are happy that this prior business was not lost and is coming back strongly. But we still expect a gap in time between the loss of the old business and the new, replacement business."
"As an OEM supplier, our success remains fully dependent on the success of our customers, with failures having an outsized impact on our business. We continue to evaluate options to ease the dependent, captured situation we are faced with. We have looked at numerous German companies for the purpose of M&A only to discover during the due diligence process that their businesses were having the same or even worse problems, which would only serve to further burden our business. As a result, it has taken a much longer time to find a viable acquisition. We are, however, optimistic at this juncture that we have found a suitable target, which we are in the final stage of negotiation with. We believe there are many synergies with this company that will benefit both parties. At the same time, we continue to look actively for other types of business. For example, we started to look inside the China market. This is a longer-term effort, given we have previously focused only on manufacturing for export. We are presently in a testing phase determining how best to enter the Chinese market given our core manufacturing business. We are also evaluating a potential entirely new revenue stream – providing services for the Chinese market's large and fast growing elderly population. As this would represent an entirely new business line, we are proceeding cautiously to test viability, while minimizing development costs. These new activities align with our long-term focus on reinvigorating revenue and profit growth, and building a more stable model that is not in a captive position. While these new activities will take time and burden in a limited way our existing business, we are confident we are moving in the right direction with the intention of moving the company into a stronger position over the coming year."
Gross profit for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 was $301,000 compared with $834,000 in the year ago period mainly due to the 44% decrease in sales over the same period. Gross profit as a percentage of sales for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 was 25.5 percent, compared to 39.4 percent in the year ago period, primarily due to decreased sales. Gross profit for the first half of fiscal year 2026 was $828,000 compared with $1,495,000 in the year ago period. Gross profit as a percentage of sales for the first half of fiscal year 2026 was 30.4 percent compared with 37.4 percent in the year ago period.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 slightly increased to $843,000 from $724,000.
Net income for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 reflects a currency exchange gain of $11,000 compared to a $58,000 gain in the year ago. The Company reported a currency exchange gain of $15,000 for the first half of fiscal year 2026, compared with a $96,000 gain in the year ago period.
Interest income was approximately $54,000 for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 compared to approximately $97,000 for the first half of fiscal year 2026. The Company continues to benefit from the relatively high interest rates on fixed deposits despite the slight decrease in interest rates in the recent months. Upon review of its China tax position, the Company reversed a portion of its prior year's income tax provision for a Chinese subsidiary.
The Company's balance sheet remains strong, with total assets of $8.37 million and cash and cash equivalents in excess of $5.6 million, or approximately $1.21 per diluted share. The cash and cash equivalent amount exceeded all of its short- and long-term liabilities by approximately $3.2 million. Total shareholders' equity at September 30, 2025, was $6.0 million, or $1.30 per diluted share.
About Highway Holdings Limited
Highway Holdings is an international manufacturer of a wide variety of quality parts and products for blue chip equipment manufacturers based primarily in Germany. Highway Holdings' administrative offices are located in Hong Kong and its manufacturing facilities are located in Yangon, Myanmar, and Shenzhen, China. For more information visit website www.highwayholdings.com.
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to economic, competitive, governmental, political and technological factors affecting the company's revenues, operations, markets, products and prices, and other factors discussed in the company's various filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including without limitation, the company's annual reports on Form 20-F.
(Financial Tables Follow)
HIGHWAY HOLDINGS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||||
Consolidated Statement of Income | ||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | ||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
Net sales | $1,180 | $2,117 | $2,727 | $3,996 | ||||||
Cost of sales | 879 | 1,283 | 1,899 | 2,501 | ||||||
Gross profit | 301 | 834 | 828 | 1,495 | ||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 843 | 724 | 1,508 | 1,382 | ||||||
Operating income/(loss) | (542) | 110 | (680) | 113 | ||||||
Non-operating items | ||||||||||
Exchange gain /(loss), net | 11 | 58 | 15 | 96 | ||||||
Interest income | 54 | 58 | 97 | 103 | ||||||
Gain/(Loss) on disposal of assets | - | - | 82 | - | ||||||
Other income/(expenses) | 5 | 5 | 10 | 12 | ||||||
Total non-operating income/ (expenses) | 70 | 121 | 204 | 211 | ||||||
Net income/(loss) before income tax and non- | (472) | 231 | (476) | 324 | ||||||
Income taxes | 100 | 0 | 161 | 0 | ||||||
Net income/(loss) before non-controlling interests | (372) | 231 | (315) | 324 | ||||||
Less: net gain/(loss) attributable to non-controlling | (1) | 0 | 3 | (5) | ||||||
Net income/(loss) attributable to Highway Holdings Limited's shareholders |
(373) |
231 |
(312) |
329 | ||||||
Net Gain/ (loss) per share – Basic
| ($0.08) | $0.05 | ($0.07) | $0.08 | ||||||
Net Gain/ (loss) per share - Diluted | ($0.08) | $0.05 |
($0.07) |
$0.08 | ||||||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding | ||||||||||
Basic | 4,602 | 4,402 | 4,602 | 4,379 | ||||||
Diluted |
4,602 |
4,402 |
4,602 |
4,379 | ||||||
HIGHWAY HOLDINGS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||
Consolidated Balance Sheet | |||
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | |||
(unaudited) Sept 30, | (audited) Mar 31, | ||
2025 | 2025 | ||
Current assets: | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $5,557 | $5,972 | |
Accounts receivable, net of doubtful accounts | 980 | 1,022 | |
Inventories | 728 | 1,146 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 377 | 430 | |
Total current assets | 7,642 | 8,570 | |
Property, plant and equipment, (net) | 168 | 94 | |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 462 | 784 | |
Long-term deposits | 13 | 11 | |
Long-term loan receivable | 85 | 95 | |
Investments in equity method investees | - | - | |
Total assets | $8,370 | $9,554 | |
Current liabilities: | |||
Accounts payable | $390 | $613 | |
Operating lease liabilities, current | 312 | 623 | |
Other liabilities and accrued expenses | 1,084 | 1,274 | |
Income tax payable | 327 | 486 | |
Dividend payable | 81 | 81 | |
Total current liabilities | 2,194 | 3,077 | |
Long term liabilities : | |||
Operating lease liabilities, non-current | 178 | 187 | |
Long terms accrued expenses | 23 | 23 | |
Total liabilities | 2,395 | 3,287 | |
Shareholders' equity: | |||
Preferred shares, $0.01 par value | - | - | |
Common shares, $0.01 par value | 46 | 44 | |
Additional paid-in capital | 12,232 | 12,178 | |
Accumulated deficit | (5,750) | (5,437) | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) | (546) | (516) | |
Non-controlling interest | (7) | (2) | |
Total shareholders' equity | 5,975 | 6,267 | |
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $8,370 | $9,554 | |
SOURCE Highway Holdings Limited
FAQ**
How does the significant reduction in net sales for Highway Holdings Limited (HIHO) in Q2 FY2026, declining from $2.million to $1.million, affect its strategic outlook and plans for future revenue generation?
Given the workforce reduction at the Myanmar plant due to the loss of OEM business, how does Highway Holdings Limited (HIHO) plan to manage its operational efficiency and employee engagement moving forward?
With the recent order from a former gaming industry customer, what strategies is Highway Holdings Limited (HIHO) implementing to ensure sustained growth in this segment amidst challenges in other areas of its business?
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