Superior Group of Companies (NASDAQ:SGC) Posts Quarterly Earnings Results, Misses Expectations By $0.01 EPS

Superior Group of Companies (NASDAQ:SGC) issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday. The textile maker reported $0.17 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.18 by ($0.01), FiscalAI reports. The business had revenue of $145.99 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $143.48 million. Superior Group of Companies had a return on equity of 5.29% and a net margin of 1.44%. Superior Group of Companies updated its FY 2026 guidance to 0.600-0.660 EPS.

Here are the key takeaways from Superior Group of Companies’ conference call:

• Third-quarter revenue rose 5% to $146 million, accelerating from 3% growth in Q2. Branded Products and Contact Centers grew revenue 8% and 7%, respectively, and EBITDA increased 31% and 22%.
• Healthcare Apparel remained a drag: revenue fell 3%, and a $4 million inventory write-down plus about $1 million in credit-loss charges contributed to a $3.7 million year-over-year EBITDA decline. Management expects margin pressure to continue into the first half of 2027 as it discounts inventory and narrows the product assortment.
• Superior Group tightened its 2026 outlook, projecting sales of $578 million–$585 million and adjusted EPS of $0.60–$0.66, up from $566 million in sales and $0.46 EPS in 2025.
• The company closed its acquisition of Philippine BPO Select VoiceCom for about $27 million upfront, adding roughly $20 million in annual revenue and offshore delivery capabilities. Management expects the deal to be accretive in Q1 2027, though it did not disclose the acquired company’s profitability.
• Operating cash flow reached $31 million year to date, versus $1 million a year earlier; the company also reduced average debt by $25 million and extended its $200 million credit facility for five years, supporting acquisitions and other capital allocation plans.

Superior Group of Companies Stock Down 6.1%

SGC stock opened at $12.62 on Tuesday. Superior Group of Companies has a twelve month low of $8.30 and a twelve month high of $14.70. The company has a quick ratio of 1.76, a current ratio of 2.60 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. The stock has a market cap of $201.16 million, a P/E ratio of 22.95, a PEG ratio of 2.20 and a beta of 1.46. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $12.79 and its 200-day moving average price is $11.95.

Superior Group of Companies Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, November 25th. Stockholders of record on Monday, November 16th will be given a dividend of $0.14 per share. This represents a $0.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, November 16th. Superior Group of Companies’s payout ratio is presently 101.82%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several brokerages recently issued reports on SGC. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Superior Group of Companies in a research report on Thursday, August 27th. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Superior Group of Companies in a research note on Tuesday, November 3rd. DA Davidson upgraded shares of Superior Group of Companies to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, October 5th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised shares of Superior Group of Companies from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, October 3rd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has assigned a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $18.00.

Key Stories Impacting Superior Group of Companies

Here are the key news stories impacting Superior Group of Companies this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter revenue was $145.99 million, above analysts’ $143.48 million estimate. The company also plans to expand its contact-center operations through Select VoiceCom. 2026 sales forecast and contact-center expansion
• Positive Sentiment: Superior declared a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share, equivalent to $0.56 annually. Superior Group of Companies company information
• Negative Sentiment: Third-quarter EPS was $0.17, missing the $0.18 consensus and down from $0.18 a year earlier. Reports also highlighted a drop in profit and a swing to a loss in healthcare apparel. Q3 earnings miss
• Negative Sentiment: 2026 guidance calls for EPS of $0.60–$0.66, below the $0.65 consensus at the midpoint. Revenue guidance of $578 million–$585 million is also slightly below the $583.4 million consensus at its midpoint. 2026 guidance

Superior Group of Companies Company Profile

Superior Group of Companies, Inc is a diversified provider of healthcare apparel, branded products and business services. The company operates through businesses that serve healthcare organizations, commercial enterprises and other institutional customers.

Its healthcare apparel operations provide uniforms, medical apparel and related products for healthcare professionals and facilities. The company’s product portfolio has included brands such as Fashion Seal Healthcare, WonderWink and Medelita, offering scrubs, lab coats, outerwear and other workwear.