10-Q: Trio-Tech Q1 2026 Earnings Surge on AI Chip Testing Demand

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Quarterly Report 14 November 2025 8:49 AM

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Trio-Tech International reported a significant revenue increase of 58.3% in Q1 Fiscal 2026, driven by strong growth in its Semiconductor Back-end Solutions segment, particularly from new AI chip testing services.

Delay expectedThe Singapore Themed Resort Project in Chongqing, China, where the company made a down payment of $1,580 thousand, has stalled. The initial targeted completion date was Fiscal 2017, but progress is delayed due to the developer reorganizing assets and renegotiating with creditors.

Capital raiseOn November 3, 2025, the company filed a shelf registration statement with the SEC to potentially raise capital of up to $50,000,000.The capital may be raised in any combination of securities, including common stock, warrants, and units.Funds are intended for certain capital expenditures, to finance possible acquisitions, to increase ownership or purchase the remaining equity in subsidiaries partially owned by the company, and/or for general corporate purposes, including working capital.

Better than expectedTotal revenue increased by 58.3% to $15,514 thousand, compared to $9,799 thousand in the prior year.Net income attributable to common shareholders was $77 thousand, a significant improvement from a net loss of $236 thousand in the prior year.Net cash provided by operating activities was $933 thousand, a substantial improvement from an outflow of $1,857 thousand in the prior year.Basic and diluted EPS turned positive at $0.02, from a loss of $0.06.

Summary

Total revenue increased by 58.3% to $15,514 thousand in Q1 Fiscal 2026, compared to $9,799 thousand for the same period in Fiscal 2025.
Net income attributable to common shareholders was $77 thousand, a significant improvement from a net loss of $236 thousand in the prior year's quarter.
Basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.02, compared to a loss per share of $0.06 in Q1 Fiscal 2025.
Semiconductor Back-end Solutions (SBS) revenue grew by 66.5% to $11,452 thousand, primarily due to the launch of final test services for AI chips and recovery in testing services demand outside China.
Industrial Electronics (IE) revenue increased by 39.1% to $4,052 thousand, driven by higher sales of aerospace-related products and equipment.
The overall gross profit margin decreased by 7.0% to 16.7% for Q1 Fiscal 2026, down from 23.7% in the prior year, mainly due to lower margins in China operations and the lower margin profile of new testing services.
Income from operations decreased by $87 thousand to $46 thousand, impacted by compressed gross margins and increased operating expenses.
Other income saw a favorable shift of $493 thousand, primarily due to a foreign currency exchange gain of $76 thousand, contrasting with a $506 thousand loss in the prior year.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $933 thousand, a substantial improvement from an outflow of $1,857 thousand in the prior year's quarter.
Total assets increased by $6,310 thousand to $47,378 thousand as of September 30, 2025, compared to $41,068 thousand as of June 30, 2025.
Total liabilities increased by $6,157 thousand to $13,234 thousand as of September 30, 2025, compared to $7,077 thousand as of June 30, 2025.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The company achieved strong revenue growth and returned to profitability, significantly improving cash flow from operations. However, gross margins compressed, and operating income declined, indicating some efficiency challenges. The capital raise plan suggests strategic growth initiatives, but ongoing geopolitical and economic risks, particularly in China, remain a concern.

Positives

Total revenue increased significantly by 58.3% year-over-year to $15,514 thousand.
The company returned to net income of $77 thousand attributable to common shareholders, a substantial improvement from a net loss of $236 thousand in the prior year.
Basic and diluted earnings per share turned positive at $0.02, from a loss of $0.06 in the comparable prior period.
The Semiconductor Back-end Solutions (SBS) segment experienced strong revenue growth of 66.5%, driven by new final test services for AI chips and a recovery in testing services demand outside China.
The Industrial Electronics (IE) segment also showed robust revenue growth of 39.1%, attributed to higher sales of aerospace-related products and equipment.
Net cash provided by operating activities improved significantly to $933 thousand, reversing an outflow of $1,857 thousand in the prior year.
A favorable foreign currency movement resulted in an exchange gain of $76 thousand, a positive reversal from a $506 thousand loss in the prior year.
Days sales outstanding in accounts receivables improved to 77 days for Q1 Fiscal 2026, down from 106 days at the end of Fiscal 2025.
The 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' enacted in July 2025 is expected to benefit the company by allowing immediate expensing of qualified capital investments, reducing taxable income, and improving operating cash flow.

Negatives

The overall gross profit margin decreased by 7.0% to 16.7% for Q1 Fiscal 2026, down from 23.7% in the prior year.
The SBS segment's gross profit margin decreased by 11.2% to 14.9%, primarily due to reduced revenue contributions from China operations and the lower margin profile of new final testing services.
Income from operations declined by $87 thousand to $46 thousand, despite the overall revenue growth, due to compressed gross margins and increased operating expenses.
General and administrative expense increased by 10.7% to $2,174 thousand, mainly due to higher personnel-related costs and headcount growth in Singapore operations.
Selling expense increased significantly by 80.7% to $271 thousand, primarily due to an increase in commissionable sales.
Government grants decreased substantially to $4 thousand from $66 thousand in the prior year.
Investment properties in China decreased in value due to depreciation and foreign currency exchange movement.
A down payment of $1,580 thousand for the Singapore Themed Resort Project in Chongqing, China, remains impaired due to the developer's weakening financial condition and the negative real-estate environment in China.

Risks

Market acceptance of company products and services.
Changing business conditions or technologies and volatility in the semiconductor industry affecting demand for products and services.
Impact of competition.
Problems with technology, product development schedules, and delivery schedules.
Changes in military or commercial testing specifications affecting the market for products and services.
Difficulties in profitably integrating acquired businesses.
Risks associated with conducting business internationally, especially in Asia, including currency fluctuations, devaluation, currency restrictions, local laws and restrictions, and possible social, political, and economic instability.
Changes in U.S. and global financial and equity markets, including market disruptions and significant interest rate fluctuations.
Trade tension between the U.S. and China, and uncertainties regarding the enforcement of laws and rapid changes in Chinese regulations, potentially leading to government intervention or influence over operations.
Inflation.
Geopolitical conflicts such as the war in Ukraine and Russia, and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Supply shortages and inflationary cost pressures in the near term.
Potential revenue volatility if global demand continues to weaken due to continued trade tensions between China and the U.S.
Exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations adversely affecting the U.S. dollar value of foreign currency-denominated sales and earnings.
Deposits with banks are not fully insured by local governments or agencies and are consequently exposed to the risk of loss from bank failure.
Litigation claims and assessments arising out of normal business operations.

Future Outlook

The company anticipates continued strong revenue growth in the SBS segment, particularly driven by AI chip testing services, though gross profit margins are expected to trend below historical levels due to the shift in revenue mix. The IE segment aims for long-term growth through service portfolio diversification and customized, value-added solutions. The 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' is expected to benefit the company by reducing taxable income and improving cash flow. The company continues to monitor and evaluate the business impact of supply chain challenges, inflationary pressures, and the U.S. tariff regime, which may cause demand variability and revenue volatility, especially with ongoing trade tensions between China and the U.S. Management is exploring new markets and products, seeking new customers, and upgrading burn-in technology and testing methods for higher technology chips.

Management Comments

SBS segment demonstrated strong revenue growth for the three-month period ended September 30, 2025, primarily driven by the launch of final test services for AI chips which commenced in the final month of the first quarter of Fiscal 2026, as one of our customers shifted toward alternative geographies for testing solutions.
Testing services demand in markets outside China are showing signs of recovery and this has further supported the segment's revenue momentum.
While these developments suggest a gradual recovery from the industry's cyclical downturn, we continue to adopt a prudent and balanced approach toward growth and risk management.
Our ability to deliver customized, value-added solutions has enabled us to capitalize on new partnership opportunities while strengthening market penetration for our proprietary product lines, including Highly Accelerated Stress Test (HAST) systems, bubble testers, centrifuges, and Artic systems. These strategic initiatives underscore our commitment to long-term growth and adaptability amid evolving market conditions.
Our differentiation lies in our value-added distribution model, with enhancement of standard products through customized design, engineering, integration, and sub-assembly services tailored to customer specifications, securing a competitive advantage for the long term.
We continue to evaluate capacity adjustments in alignment with observable demand signals while maintaining operational flexibility to adapt to changing market conditions.
Although we have seen improvements in both our operations and those of our suppliers, we may continue to experience supply shortages as well as inflationary cost pressures in at least the near term.

Industry Context

The semiconductor industry is showing signs of gradual recovery from a cyclical downturn, particularly in testing services demand outside China, with AI chips emerging as a significant growth driver for specialized testing. The industrial electronics market remains highly competitive, where the company differentiates itself through a value-added distribution model offering customized design, engineering, and integration services. The real estate environment in China continues to be negative, impacting the company's investment properties and down payments. Global trade tensions, specifically between the U.S. and China, and new U.S. tariff regimes are influencing customer procurement strategies and potentially shifting demand away from China, creating a fluid and uncertain market dynamic.

Corporate Governance

Change Type	Description	Effective Date	Impact Assessment
Plan Amendment	The 2017 Employee Stock Option Plan was amended in December 2021 to increase the shares covered from 300,000 to an aggregate of 600,000 shares.	2021-12-31	Increases the pool of shares available for employee stock options, potentially enhancing employee incentives and retention.
Plan Amendment	The 2017 Directors Equity Incentive Plan was amended in September 2020 to increase the shares covered from 300,000 to an aggregate of 600,000 shares.	2020-09-30	Increases the pool of shares available for director equity incentives, potentially aligning director interests with shareholder value.
Plan Amendment	The 2017 Directors Equity Incentive Plan was further amended in October 2023 to increase the shares covered from 600,000 to an aggregate of 900,000 shares.	2023-10-31	Further expands the pool of shares for director incentives, continuing to align director interests with shareholder value.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders: Positive impact from the return to profitability and positive EPS. Potential dilution from the future capital raise via shelf registration, but the share repurchase program could provide some support. The acquisition of Trio-Tech Malaysia aims to increase ownership and consolidate earnings.
Employees: Increased personnel-related costs and headcount growth in Singapore operations indicate expansion and potential job creation. Stock option plans provide incentives for employees.
Customers: Benefit from new AI chip testing services and diversified offerings in the Industrial Electronics segment. The company's focus on customized, value-added solutions aims to meet specific customer needs.
Suppliers: Higher procurement activity in line with increased sales leads to increased accounts payable, indicating more business for suppliers. However, potential for continued supply shortages and inflationary cost pressures remains.
Creditors: Reduced outstanding loans and lower utilization of credit facilities indicate improved financial health. Restricted deposits serve as collateral for loans and trade financing, providing security.

Next Steps

Evaluate the impact of ASU 2023-09 on annual income tax disclosures, effective for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
Evaluate the impact of ASU 2025-05 on consolidated financial statements, effective for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
Complete the acquisition of the remaining 50% of Trio-Tech (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., subject to approval by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry in Malaysia.
Recognize Right-of-Use (ROU) assets and lease liabilities for new lease agreements for properties expected to commence on November 1, 2025.
Potentially raise capital of up to $50,000,000 through a shelf registration statement for various corporate purposes.
Continue to monitor and evaluate the business impact of supply chain challenges, inflationary pressures, and U.S. tariff regimes.
Explore new markets and products, seek new customers, and upgrade and improve burn-in technology and testing methods for higher technology chips.

Key Dates

Date	Description
2017-09-14	Company's Board of Directors unanimously adopted the 2017 Employee Stock Option Plan and the 2017 Directors Equity Incentive Plan.
2017-12-04	Shareholders approved the 2017 Employee Stock Option Plan and the 2017 Directors Equity Incentive Plan.
2020-09-30	Company's Board of Directors approved an amendment to the 2017 Directors Plan to increase shares covered from 300,000 to 600,000, approved by shareholders in December 2020.
2021-06-30	Fiscal year end when the company accrued an impairment charge of $1,580 thousand related to the doubtful recovery of a down payment on property in the Singapore Themed Resort Project in Chongqing, China.
2021-12-31	Company's Board of Directors approved an amendment to the 2017 Employee Plan to increase shares covered from 300,000 to 600,000, approved by shareholders in December 2021.
2022-08-09	The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (CHIPS Act) was enacted in the U.S.
2023-10-31	Company's Board of Directors approved an amendment to the 2017 Directors Plan to increase shares covered from 600,000 to 900,000, approved by shareholders in December 2023.
2023-12-31	FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740), Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, effective for the company beginning in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
2024-10-10	A lease agreement for FuLi Property was entered into for a period of 4 years.
2024-11-30	FASB released ASU No. 2024-03, Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, effective for the company beginning in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2028.
2025-01-01	The company entered into a three-year lease agreement for JiangHuai Property.
2025-04-30	Recent U.S. tariff regime announced.
2025-05-08	Company's Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $1 million over a two-year period.
2025-07-01	Universal (Far East) Pte. Ltd. changed its functional currency from the Singapore Dollar to the U.S. Dollar.
2025-07-31	The One Big Beautiful Bill Act was enacted, extending key business provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
2025-07-31	FASB issued ASU 2025-05, Financial Instruments Credit Losses (Topic 326), Measurement of Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets, effective for the company beginning in the first quarter of its fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
2025-09-17	The company and Lodestar Enterprise Sdn. Bhd. entered into an Equity Purchase Agreement to acquire the remaining 50% of Trio-Tech (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. for RM14,200 (approximately $3,357).
2025-09-17	The company entered into another one-year lease for JiangHuai Property.
2025-09-30	End of the fiscal quarter covered by this report.
2025-10-30	The company executed three separate three-year lease agreements for JiangHuai Property.
2025-11-01	As of this date, there were 4,350,555 shares of the issuer's Common Stock outstanding.
2025-11-01	Expected commencement date for new lease agreements for properties.
2025-11-03	The company filed a shelf registration statement with the SEC to raise capital of up to $50,000,000.
2025-11-14	Filing date of the Form 10-Q report.

Recommendation

buy

The company demonstrated strong top-line growth, particularly in its SBS segment driven by the high-demand AI chip testing market, and returned to net profitability. The significant improvement in operating cash flow and strategic initiatives like the planned acquisition of Trio-Tech Malaysia and the shelf registration for future capital deployment indicate a proactive management team focused on growth and market expansion. While gross margins compressed due to revenue mix and increased operating expenses impacted operating income, the overall trajectory is positive, suggesting a favorable outlook for investors willing to accept the inherent risks of international operations and semiconductor industry volatility. The diversification into aerospace and customized solutions in the IE segment also adds resilience.

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