---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-26-022360"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "OPXS"
cik: "0001397016"
company_name: "Optex Systems Holdings Inc"
filed_at: "2026-05-12T10:02:29+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-12T10:15:04.207448+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Optex Systems Q2 revenue down 10.3% YoY; guides FY2026 revenue $43-45M

## Summary
- Q2 revenue $9.6M vs $10.7M YoY; net income $1.3M ($0.19 diluted EPS) vs $1.6M ($0.23).
- Gross margin improved to 35.2% from 31.3% YoY on completion of loss contracts and operational efficiencies.
- New orders in H1 rose 3.8% to $16.3M; working capital $22.6M; cash $4.2M, no revolver debt.
- FY2026 revenue guidance $43-45M (FY2025: $41.3M); adjusted EBITDA guided $7.5-8.5M (FY2025: $8.0M).
- Federal government shutdown delayed contract awards, impacting H1 revenue; expects stronger H2.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-26-022360
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: OPXS
- cik: 0001397016
- company_name: Optex Systems Holdings Inc
- filed_at: 2026-05-12T10:02:29+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397016/000149315226022360/0001493152-26-022360-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397016/000149315226022360/form8-k.htm

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## Key facts
- Earnings Releases
  Optex Systems Holdings Inc reported fiscal year ending September 27, 2026 results: revenue $43 million and $45 million. Guidance reaffirmed.
  - Period: fiscal year ending September 27, 2026
  - Revenue: $43 million and $45 million
  - Guidance: reaffirmed
  - Result: guidance update
  source text: Based on current funded backlog and anticipated contract awards, the Company expects stronger revenue performance during the second half of fiscal 2026, with full-year revenue anticipated to range between $43 million and $45 million compared to $41.3 million during fiscal 2025.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397016/000149315226022360/0001493152-26-022360-index.htm
- Earnings Releases
  Optex Systems Holdings Inc reported three and six months ended March 29, 2026 results: revenue $9.6 million, net income $1.3 million, EPS $0.19 per diluted share. Guidance reaffirmed.
  - Period: three and six months ended March 29, 2026
  - Revenue: $9.6 million
  - Net income: $1.3 million
  - EPS: $0.19 per diluted share
  - Guidance: reaffirmed
  - Result: reported results
  source text: and development positions the Company for long-term growth and stronger profitability moving forward.” Three and Six-month Fiscal 2026 Highlights ● Revenue for the quarter was $9.6 million compared to $10.7 million in the prior year period ● Six-month revenue totaled $18.8 million, relatively flat compared to the prior year ● Three-month gross margin improved to
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1397016/000149315226022360/0001493152-26-022360-index.htm

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