RF Industries Q2 Sales Rise 9%, Margin Expands to 35.1%
RFIL•RF Industries reported Q2 2026 net sales of $20.7 million, up 9% year-over-year with gross profit margin rising 360 basis points to 35.1%. The company swung to net income of $879,000 from a $245,000 loss and nearly doubled adjusted EBITDA to $2.0 million while backlog hit $20 million.
1. Strong Second Quarter Financial Performance
RF Industries reported net sales of $20.7 million in Q2 2026, up 9% year-over-year, with gross profit margin rising 360 basis points to 35.1%. Operating income improved to $1.1 million from $106,000 last year, and net income swung to $879,000 from a $245,000 loss.
2. Robust Bookings and Backlog Growth
The company achieved second quarter bookings of $26.3 million, driving backlog to $20.0 million at quarter-end and modestly increasing to $20.1 million as of the call date, reinforcing revenue visibility for the second half of fiscal 2026.
3. Strategic Expansion into High-Value Markets
Management highlighted progress in diversifying end markets through small cell, DAC, and custom cabling solutions targeting aerospace, data centers, AI infrastructure, transportation and public safety, aiming to sustain improved product mix and operating leverage.
