LFUSHIGH SIGNALFINANCIAL10-K

Operating income collapsed 76.4% to $37.5M despite 13.5% revenue growth, indicating severe margin compression and operational inefficiency.

The dramatic disconnect between revenue growth and operating income suggests LFUS is experiencing significant cost inflation, operational challenges, or one-time charges that management may not be adequately controlling. The 52% increase in interest expense compounds profitability pressures and indicates either increased debt levels or rising borrowing costs.

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

While LFUS delivered solid top-line growth with revenue up 13.5% and maintained strong operating cash flow generation (+18%), the company experienced severe profitability deterioration with operating income plummeting 76%. The balance sheet shows mixed signals with declining cash reserves (-22%) but growing receivables (+23%) that roughly track revenue growth, while current liabilities increased proportionally. The combination of margin compression, higher interest costs, and reduced cash reserves signals potential operational stress despite the revenue momentum.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT CHANGES
Operating Income
P&L
-76.4%
$158.8M→$37.5M

Operating income deteriorated sharply — investigate whether driven by one-time charges or structural cost issues.

Interest Expense
P&L
+52.1%
$26.2M→$39.9M

Interest expense surged 52.1% — significant debt increase or rising rates materially impacting earnings.

Share Buybacks
Cash Flow
-32.6%
$40.9M→$27.6M

Buyback activity reduced 32.6% — capital being redeployed elsewhere or cash conservation underway.

Accounts Receivable
Balance Sheet
+23.4%
$294.4M→$363.2M

Receivables grew 23.4% — monitor days sales outstanding for collection efficiency.

Current Liabilities
Balance Sheet
+22.8%
$433.9M→$532.8M

Current liabilities rose 22.8% — increased short-term obligations, watch current ratio.

Cash & Equivalents
Balance Sheet
-22.3%
$724.9M→$563.4M

Cash decreased 22.3% — monitor burn rate and upcoming capital needs.

Operating Cash Flow
Cash Flow
+18%
$367.6M→$433.8M

Operating cash flow grew 18% — strong conversion of earnings to cash, healthy business fundamentals.

Gross Profit
P&L
+15%
$787.5M→$906.0M

Gross profit expanding — improving pricing power or product mix shift toward higher-margin offerings.

Revenue
P&L
+13.5%
$667.9M→$757.9M

Revenue growing 13.5% — solid top-line momentum, watch margins for quality of growth.

LANGUAGE CHANGES
NEW — 2026-02-19
PRIOR — 2025-03-13
ADDED
As of February 13, 2026, the registrant had outstanding 25,107,673 shares of Common Stock, net of Treasury Shares.
Market for Registrant s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities 25 Item 6.
References herein to 2025 , fiscal 2025 or fiscal year 2025 refer to the fiscal year ended December 27, 2025.
Across more than 20 countries, and with approximately 17,000 global associates, the Company leverages its position as a scaled supplier of passive electronics and protection components, complemented by high-value-add power semiconductor capabilities.
Our market leadership and extensive brand equity are underpinned by a broad, multi-technology portfolio that addresses the critical needs of our global customer base.
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REMOVED
As of March 7, 2025, the registrant had outstanding 24,713,072 shares of Common Stock, net of Treasury Shares.
Market for Registrant s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters , and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities 24 Item 6.
References herein to 2022 , fiscal 2022 or fiscal year 2022 refer to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.
Across more than 20 countries, and with approximately 16,000 global associates, we partner with customers to design and deliver innovative, reliable solutions.
Serving over 100,000 end customers, our products are found in a variety of industrial, transportation and electronics end markets everywhere, every day.
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