Crown Crafts Announces Financial Results for First Quarter Fiscal 2027

GONZALES, La., Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crown Crafts, Inc. (NASDAQ-CM: CRWS) (the “Company”) a producer, designer, and distributor of infant, toddler, and juvenile consumer products, today reported results for the first quarter fiscal year 2027, which ended June 28, 2026.

First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Summary * Net sales of $16.8 million increased from $15.5 million in the prior-year quarter * Gross profit margin increased to 47.9% from 22.7% in the prior-year quarter, reflecting tariff refunds recorded in the first quarter of 2027. Adjusted for tariff refunds, gross profit margin would have been 25.6%, up 290 basis points year over year * Net income of $2.1 million, or $0.19 per share, increased from a net loss of $1.1 million, or $0.10 per share, in the prior-year quarter * Declared a quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share on Series A common stock “Our new fiscal year is off to a solid start with year-over-year growth, expansion of our gross margin, and positive net income, even when adjusting for tariff refunds net of related expenses,” said Olivia Elliott, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our team is energized and while industry conditions remain soft, we’re encouraged by our top line growth, and in particular a strong international reception for Groovy Girls with sales exceeding our expectations. This is just one of our many exciting products that provide us with optimism over our future sales outlook. Until conditions normalize, we’re focused on strategic pricing, driving a favorable mix of higher-margin products, and continued spending discipline. To help us execute on our growth opportunities, debt reduction and warehouse consolidation over the next two years, our Board right-sized our quarterly dividend to $0.03 per share which will free up meaningful funding for these initiatives that will drive future profitability. We enter the new fiscal year well positioned to drive growth and profitability through creative product development and the ongoing tremendous efforts of our entire team.”