---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000015847-26-000005"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BUKS"
cik: "0000015847"
company_name: "BUTLER NATIONAL CORP"
filed_at: "2026-03-12T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T13:24:28.082077+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Butler National Q3 FY2026 revenue rises 27% to $26.9M; EPS doubles to $0.10

## Summary
- Revenue $26.9M (+27% YoY); operating income $9.2M (+129%); net income $6.7M (+98%); EPS $0.10 vs $0.05.
- Aerospace Products segment revenue up 50% to $17.1M, driven by aircraft modifications (+$3.1M) and special mission electronics (+$2.3M).
- Professional Services revenue $9.9M (flat YoY); mobile sports wagering up to $2.2M from $1.8M; casino down 5% to $6.5M.
- Backlog $37.0M vs $35.2M; repurchased 222,168 shares during quarter.
- Management cites strong performance; conference call March 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM CT.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000015847-26-000005
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BUKS
- cik: 0000015847
- company_name: BUTLER NATIONAL CORP
- filed_at: 2026-03-12T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/15847/000001584726000005/0000015847-26-000005-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/15847/000001584726000005/buks-20260312.htm

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- HTML: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0000015847-26-000005
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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0000015847-26-000005.txt

## Key facts
- Earnings Releases
  BUTLER NATIONAL CORP reported the third quarter ended January 31, 2026 results: revenue $26.9 million, net income $6.7 million, EPS $0.10.
  - Period: the third quarter ended January 31, 2026
  - Revenue: $26.9 million
  - Net income: $6.7 million
  - EPS: $0.10
  - Result: reported results
  source text: BUTLER NATIONAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2026 FINANCIAL RESULTS - Revenue increased 27% to $26.9 million - Operating income increased 129% to $9.2 million - Net income increased 98% to $6.7 million - Earnings per share increased to $0.10 from $0.05
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/15847/000001584726000005/0000015847-26-000005-index.htm

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