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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-022599"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "LAKE"
cik: "0000798081"
company_name: "LAKELAND INDUSTRIES INC"
filed_at: "2026-01-26T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T08:13:50.047201+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "medium"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Lakeland Industries fiscal 2026 results miss expectations; cites tariffs and supply-chain disruptions

## Summary
- Revenue and gross margin shortfalls due to tariffs, freight cost increases, raw material inflation, and supply-chain challenges.
- Completed four accretive acquisitions in 2024; added Arizona PPE Recon and California PPE Recon (~$5M annual recurring revenue).
- Secured $5.6M three-year contract with Hong Kong Fire Services and $3.1M order from Italian Ministry of Interior.
- Completed $6.1M sale/leaseback of Decatur warehouse, generating $4.3M gain; CEO and management purchased shares on open market.
- Actively pursuing $178M in global tender opportunities; fiscal 2027 expected to benefit from multiple tender cycles.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-022599
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: LAKE
- cik: 0000798081
- company_name: LAKELAND INDUSTRIES INC
- filed_at: 2026-01-26T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: medium
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/798081/000119312526022599/0001193125-26-022599-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/798081/000119312526022599/lake-20260126.htm

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