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

Superior Group of Companies (NASDAQ:SGC) posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday. The textile maker reported $0.17 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.18 by ($0.01), FiscalAI reports. The company had revenue of $145.99 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $143.48 million. Superior Group of Companies had a return on equity of 5.21% and a net margin of 1.39%. 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 Up 4.0%

Shares of SGC opened at $13.13 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, a quick ratio of 1.76 and a current ratio of 2.60. Superior Group of Companies has a one year low of $8.30 and a one year high of $14.69. The stock has a market capitalization of $209.36 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.31, a PEG ratio of 1.97 and a beta of 1.46. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $12.82 and a 200 day moving average price of $11.96.

Superior Group of Companies Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, November 25th. Investors of record on Monday, November 16th will be given a dividend of $0.14 per share. This represents a $0.56 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.3%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, November 16th. Superior Group of Companies’s payout ratio is presently 103.70%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

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

Superior Group of Companies News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Sidoti raised its FY2028 EPS estimate to $1.19 from $1.16, lifting its estimates for each of the first three quarters of that year. Noble Financial also increased its FY2027 EPS estimate to $1.00 from $0.88, suggesting analysts see potential for stronger future earnings.
• Neutral Sentiment: SGC’s FY2026 guidance is $0.60–$0.66 in EPS and $578 million–$585 million in revenue. Both ranges are broadly in line with consensus, though the EPS midpoint is slightly below the $0.65 estimate. Article: Superior Group of Companies tightens full-year 2026 earnings guidance
• Negative Sentiment: Third-quarter EPS of $0.17 missed the $0.18 consensus and was down from $0.18 a year earlier, despite revenue exceeding expectations. The earnings disappointment was associated with the stock falling below its 50-day moving average; Noble Financial also cut its Q4 2026 EPS estimate to $0.18 from $0.21. Article: Superior Group misses Q3 earnings estimates Article: SGC share price breaks below 50-day moving average

About Superior Group of Companies

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.