Superior Group of Companies Reports Fourth Quarter 2025 Results

– Total net sales of $146.6 million versus $145.4 million in prior year fourth quarter –

– Net income of $3.5 million versus $2.1 million in prior year fourth quarter –

– EBITDA of $8.6 million versus $7.3 million in prior year fourth quarter –

– Provides full-year outlook –

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Superior Group of Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGC) (the "Company"), today announced its fourth quarter 2025 results.

"We finished the year with a solid fourth quarter, growing our consolidated revenues while simultaneously reducing expenses which resulted in 19% year-over-year EBITDA growth and earnings per share that nearly doubled," said Michael Benstock, Chief Executive Officer.  "In addition, our quarterly results again demonstrated the back-end weighted nature of our business, with 6% sequential top line growth and earnings per share up 28%.  We're pleased with our recent progress driving efficiencies and containing costs which will allow us to emerge from these uncertain times even stronger, and have today introduced our 2026 Outlook reflecting further growth anticipated for both revenue and EPS.  This year we plan to expand our growing new business pipelines by capturing market share across our three attractive end markets with quality, innovative solutions, while leveraging our efficiencies and diverse supply base to further expand margins.  Enabled by our strong balance sheet, returning capital to shareholders through our attractive dividend even while investing for future growth remains a pillar of our strategy in our quest to further enhance long-term shareholder value."

Fourth Quarter Results

For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, net sales increased to $146.6 million compared to fourth quarter 2024 net sales of $145.4 million. Pretax income increased to $4.1 million compared to $2.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Net income increased to $3.5 million or $0.23 per diluted share compared to $2.1 million or $0.13 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2024.

2026 Full-Year Outlook

The Company forecasts full-year 2026 net sales in the range of $572 million to $585 million, up from 2025 net sales of $566.2 million, and forecasts full-year earnings per diluted share in the range of $0.54 to $0.66, up from $0.46 in 2025. 

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 March 17, 2026. To access the replay, dial 1-855-669-9658 in the United States and Canada or 1-412-317-0088 from international locations. Please reference conference number 6514610 for replay access.

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; uncertainties related to tariffs, duties, trade wars and related matters, supply disruptions, inflationary environments (including with respect to shipping costs and 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 Company's ability 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, 2025 entitled "Risk Factors". 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 Branded Products, Healthcare Apparel 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 Contact:

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Comparative figures are as follows:

SUPERIOR GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) (In thousands, except shares and per share data)
	Three Months Ended December 31,								Years Ended December 31,
	2025				2024				2025				2024
Net sales	$	146,575			$	145,408			$	566,184			$	565,676
Costs and expenses:
Cost of goods sold		92,556				91,448				353,320				345,098
Selling and administrative expenses		48,620				50,020				199,475				199,926
Interest expense		1,270				1,461				5,143				6,358
		142,446				142,929				557,938				551,382
Income before income tax expense		4,129				2,479				8,246				14,294
Income tax expense, net		666				390				1,246				2,290
Net income	$	3,463			$	2,089			$	7,000			$	12,004
Net income per share:
Basic	$	0.24			$	0.13			$	0.47			$	0.75
Diluted	$	0.23			$	0.13			$	0.46			$	0.73
Weighted average shares outstanding during the period:
Basic		14,712,054				15,675,402				14,966,139				16,008,015
Diluted		15,021,942				16,250,792				15,322,094				16,504,384
Cash dividends per common share	$	0.14			$	0.14			$	0.56			$	0.56

SUPERIOR GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (In thousands, except share and par value data)
	December 31,
	2025				2024
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	23,691			$	18,766
Accounts receivable		104,336				95,092
Inventories		97,474				96,675
Contract assets		48,903				51,688
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		13,259				10,831
Total current assets		287,663				273,052
Property, plant and equipment, net		37,352				41,879
Operating lease right-of-use assets		12,620				15,567
Deferred tax asset		15,003				13,835
Intangible assets, net		47,254				51,137
Goodwill		2,583				2,304
Other assets		19,369				17,360
Total assets	$	421,844			$	415,134
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	48,343			$	50,942
Other current liabilities		53,041				44,367
Current portion of long-term debt		6,563				5,625
Current portion of acquisition-related contingent liabilities		-				814
Total current liabilities		107,947				101,748
Long-term debt		87,093				80,410
Long-term pension liability		15,010				13,315
Long-term acquisition-related contingent liabilities		826				935
Long-term operating lease liabilities		7,939				10,486
Other long-term liabilities		10,211				9,384
Total liabilities		229,026				216,278
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $.001 par value - authorized 300,000 shares (none issued)		-				-
Common stock, $.001 par value - authorized 50,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding - 15,730,615 and 16,484,921 shares, respectively		16				16
Additional paid-in capital		84,628				84,060
Retained earnings		112,871				120,139
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax		(4,697	)			(5,359	)
Total shareholders' equity		192,818				198,856
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	421,844			$	415,134

SUPERIOR GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (In thousands)
	Years Ended December 31,
	2025				2024
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$	7,000			$	12,004
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		12,355				13,185
Inventory write-downs		2,252				2,423
Credit loss expense		2,291				232
Share-based compensation expense		5,263				4,270
Deferred income tax benefit		(846	)			(1,581	)
Change in fair value of acquisition-related contingent liabilities		95				437
Non-cash operating lease expense		2,948				2,337
Change in fair value of written put options		-				653
Other, net		299				507
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisition of businesses:
Accounts receivable		(10,757	)			7,977
Contract assets		3,045				(3,434	)
Inventories		(2,804	)			(1,031	)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		(2,167	)			(2,375	)
Other assets		(2,076	)			(2,953	)
Accounts payable and other current liabilities		1,723				(403	)
Payment of acquisition-related contingent liabilities		(791	)			(686	)
Long-term pension liability		407				433
Other long-term liabilities		1,472				1,433
Net cash provided by operating activities		19,709				33,428
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to property, plant and equipment		(3,947	)			(4,435	)
Acquisition of business		-				(4,000	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(3,947	)			(8,435	)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under revolving lines of credit		95,000				47,000
Payments under revolving lines of credit		(82,000	)			(50,000	)
Payment of term loan		(5,625	)			(4,687	)
Payment of cash dividends		(8,905	)			(9,284	)
Payment of acquisition-related contingent liabilities		(226	)			(897	)
Proceeds received on exercise of stock options		240				1,128
Shares withheld for taxes		(162	)			(317	)
Common shares repurchased and retired		(10,136	)			(7,417	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(11,814	)			(24,474	)
Effect of currency exchange rates on cash		977				(1,649	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		4,925				(1,130	)
Cash and cash equivalents balance, beginning of year		18,766				19,896
Cash and cash equivalents balance, end of year	$	23,691			$	18,766
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Income taxes paid (refunded), net	$	1,623			$	2,303
Interest paid	$	5,663			$	5,917

SUPERIOR GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (Unaudited) (In thousands, except shares and per share data)
	Three Months Ended December 31,						Years Ended December 31,
	2025			2024			2025			2024
Net income	$	3,463		$	2,089		$	7,000		$	12,004
Interest expense		1,270			1,461			5,143			6,358
Income tax expense, net		666			390			1,246			2,290
Depreciation and amortization		3,198			3,313			12,355			13,185
Intangible assets impairment charge		-			-			-			260
EBITDA(2)	$	8,597		$	7,253		$	25,744		$	34,097
EBITDA margin(2)		5.9	%		5.0	%		4.5	%		6.0	%

(2) EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, is defined as net income excluding interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization expense and impairment charges. EBITDA margin is defined as EBITDA divided by net sales. The Company believes EBITDA is an important measure of operating performance because it allows management, investors and others to evaluate and compare the Company's core operating results from period to period by removing (i) the impact of the Company's capital structure (interest expense from outstanding debt), (ii) tax consequences and (iii) asset base (depreciation and amortization and impairment charges). The Company uses EBITDA internally to monitor operating results and to evaluate the performance of its business. In addition, the compensation committee has used EBITDA in evaluating certain components of executive compensation, including performance-based annual incentive programs. EBITDA is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP.  EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to net income, cash flows from operating activities or any other measure determined in accordance with GAAP. The items excluded to calculate EBITDA are significant components in understanding and assessing the Company's results of operations. The presentation of the Company's EBITDA may change from time to time, including as a result of changed business conditions, new accounting pronouncements or otherwise. If the presentation changes, the Company undertakes to disclose any change between periods and the reasons underlying that change. The Company's EBITDA may not be comparable to a similarly titled measure of another company because other entities may not calculate EBITDA in the same manner.

SUPERIOR GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION - REPORTABLE SEGMENTS (Unaudited) (In thousands)
	Branded Products				Healthcare Apparel				Contact Centers				Intersegment Eliminations				Other				Total
For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2025:
Net sales	$	96,918			$	28,830			$	21,654			$	(827	)		$	-			$	146,575
Cost of goods sold		63,538				19,143				10,263				(388	)			-				92,556
Gross margin		33,380				9,687				11,391				(439	)			-				54,019
Selling and administrative expenses		23,714				10,167				9,569				(439	)			5,609				48,620
Add: Depreciation and amortization		1,366				1,120				628				-				84				3,198
Segment EBITDA(3)	$	11,032			$	640			$	2,450			$	-			$	(5,525	)		$	8,597
	Branded Products				Healthcare Apparel				Contact Centers				Intersegment Eliminations				Other				Total
For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2024:
Net sales	$	92,403			$	30,337			$	23,527			$	(859	)		$	-			$	145,408
Cost of goods sold		61,057				20,110				10,667				(386	)			-				91,448
Gross margin		31,346				10,227				12,860				(473	)			-				53,960
Selling and administrative expenses		23,898				10,218				10,563				(473	)			5,814				50,020
Add: Depreciation and amortization		1,435				1,055				722				-				101				3,313
Intangible assets impairment charge		-				-				-				-				-				-
Segment EBITDA(3)	$	8,883			$	1,064			$	3,019			$	-			$	(5,713	)		$	7,253

(3) Segment EBITDA is our primary measure of segment profitability under U.S. GAAP ASC 280 "Segment Reporting". Amounts included in income before income tax expense and excluded from Segment Adjusted EBITDA include: interest expense, depreciation and amortization expense, impairment charges and any other items not tied to the operational performance of the segment. Total Segment EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. Please see reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA included in the Non-GAAP Financial Measures table above.

SUPERIOR GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION - REPORTABLE SEGMENTS (Unaudited) (In thousands)
	Branded Products				Healthcare Apparel				Contact Centers				Intersegment Eliminations				Other				Total
For the Year Ended December 31, 2025:
Net sales	$	361,134			$	115,866			$	92,520			$	(3,336	)		$	-			$	566,184
Cost of goods sold		237,422				73,904				43,540				(1,546	)			-				353,320
Gross margin		123,712				41,962				48,980				(1,790	)			-				212,864
Selling and administrative expenses		96,067				39,550				42,385				(1,790	)			23,263				199,475
Add: Depreciation and amortization		5,637				3,718				2,650				-				350				12,355
Segment EBITDA(3)	$	33,282			$	6,130			$	9,245			$	-			$	(22,913	)		$	25,744
	Branded Products				Healthcare Apparel				Contact Centers				Intersegment Eliminations				Other				Total
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024:
Net sales	$	353,314			$	119,191			$	96,949			$	(3,778	)		$	-			$	565,676
Cost of goods sold		228,591				73,445				44,742				(1,680	)			-				345,098
Gross margin		124,723				45,746				52,207				(2,098	)			-				220,578
Selling and administrative expenses		94,384				41,149				42,999				(2,098	)			23,492				199,926
Add: Depreciation and amortization		5,948				3,892				2,968				-				377				13,185
Intangible assets impairment charge		-				260				-				-				-				260
Segment EBITDA(3)	$	36,287			$	8,749			$	12,176			$	-			$	(23,115	)		$	34,097

(3) Segment EBITDA is our primary measure of segment profitability under U.S. GAAP ASC 280 "Segment Reporting". Amounts included in income before income tax expense and excluded from Segment Adjusted EBITDA include: interest expense, depreciation and amortization expense, impairment charges and any other items not tied to the operational performance of the segment. Total Segment EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. Please see reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA included in the Non-GAAP Financial Measures table above.