Superior Group of Companies (NASDAQ:SGC) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.04 EPS
by Amy Steele · The Cerbat GemSuperior Group of Companies (NASDAQ:SGC – Get Free Report) posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday. The textile maker reported $0.06 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.02 by $0.04, FiscalAI reports. The business had revenue of $140.88 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $138.21 million. Superior Group of Companies had a return on equity of 3.62% and a net margin of 1.24%. Superior Group of Companies updated its FY 2026 guidance to 0.540-0.660 EPS.
Here are the key takeaways from Superior Group of Companies’ conference call:
- First-quarter consolidated revenue rose 3% to $141M, EBITDA increased to $4.8M and EPS was $0.06, and management is maintaining full‑year guidance for $572M–$585M in sales and $0.54–$0.66 in diluted EPS.
- Branded Products grew 5% to $91M with a 210 bps year‑over‑year gross margin improvement, a record RFP pipeline, and continued investments in sales and technology to drive further growth.
- Healthcare Apparel revenue also grew 5% but gross margin fell 160 bps and EBITDA was lower due to growth with lower‑margin customers; the company hired a new segment president to reset strategy and execution.
- Contact Centers revenue declined 8% y/y but improved sequentially, SG&A was cut by >200 bps, the sales pipeline is at a historical high, and management is pursuing M&A opportunities amid AI-driven industry consolidation.
Superior Group of Companies Stock Up 0.2%
Superior Group of Companies stock opened at $11.54 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45, a quick ratio of 1.76 and a current ratio of 2.66. The firm has a market capitalization of $181.24 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.09, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.99 and a beta of 1.41. Superior Group of Companies has a fifty-two week low of $8.30 and a fifty-two week high of $13.78. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $10.51 and its two-hundred day moving average is $10.06.
Superior Group of Companies Dividend Announcement
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 29th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 15th will be issued a $0.14 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 15th. This represents a $0.56 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.9%. Superior Group of Companies’s dividend payout ratio is 121.74%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several analysts have recently commented on SGC shares. Wall Street Zen cut Superior Group of Companies from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Sunday, April 26th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Superior Group of Companies in a report on Tuesday, April 21st. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $16.00.
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Key Headlines Impacting Superior Group of Companies
Here are the key news stories impacting Superior Group of Companies this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat: EPS of $0.06 topped estimates and revenue beat consensus, showing a return to profitability and improving EBITDA — a clear near‑term positive for the stock. Superior Group (SGC) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
- Positive Sentiment: Dividend reinstated: Board approved a $0.14 quarterly dividend (payable May 29; ex‑div May 15), implying a ~4.9% yield — supports income investors and signals management confidence in cash flow. Superior Group of Companies Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
- Neutral Sentiment: Guidance confirmed but mixed: FY‑2026 EPS guidance of $0.540–0.660 and revenue guidance of $572M–$585M essentially envelopes consensus (consensus ~$0.59 EPS, ~$578M revenue) — not a material beat, but removes uncertainty. Superior Group of Companies Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
- Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call / details available: Management commented on results and outlook in the Q1 call and slide deck (useful for gauging margin drivers and order trends). Superior Group Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
- Negative Sentiment: Profitability remains thin: net margin (~1.24%) and modest ROE (3.6%) indicate limited leverage of revenue growth into profits — investors may want to see sustained margin expansion to justify higher valuation. MarketBeat SGC Summary
Institutional Trading of Superior Group of Companies
Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Hsbc Holdings PLC grew its holdings in Superior Group of Companies by 26.4% in the fourth quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC now owns 33,151 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $324,000 after purchasing an additional 6,934 shares during the last quarter. Millennium Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Superior Group of Companies in the fourth quarter worth $250,000. Russell Investments Group Ltd. raised its holdings in shares of Superior Group of Companies by 23.2% in the fourth quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 5,252 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $51,000 after acquiring an additional 989 shares during the last quarter. Rothschild Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of Superior Group of Companies in the fourth quarter worth $504,000. Finally, Squarepoint Ops LLC raised its holdings in shares of Superior Group of Companies by 69.3% in the fourth quarter. Squarepoint Ops LLC now owns 31,496 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $305,000 after acquiring an additional 12,888 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 33.75% of the company’s stock.
Superior Group of Companies Company Profile
Superior Group of Companies is a global developer and manufacturer of specialty packaging materials, including films, laminations and pressure-sensitive adhesives. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, California, the company combines advanced printing technologies with materials science expertise to deliver customized packaging solutions for industries such as food and beverage, healthcare, personal care and household products.
Through a network of manufacturing and distribution facilities across North America, Europe and Asia, Superior Group serves both multinational brand owners and regional producers.