Key Tronic Corp (KTCC)
NASDAQInformation TechnologyComputer HardwareSnapshot 2026-09-04
$2.41+1.69%
Close 2026-09-04 · 1-day change
NASDAQInformation TechnologyComputer HardwareSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · KTCC
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
Met or beat guidance 0% of the last 1 guided quarters · -174.8% avg surprise
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Finish exiting manufacturing in China to reduce costs and shift production to US and Vietnam facilities.
Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. Management completed the China manufacturing wind-down by 2026-Q3, shifting production to US and Vietnam, with expected cost savings increasing from $1.2 million per quarter in early 2026 to $4.0 million annually in fiscal 2027. The trajectory is delivering as planned with completed exit and cost benefits realized.
“During the fourth quarter, Key Tronic completed the wind-down of its manufacturing operations in China.”
“The wind-down of manufacturing in China is expected to be completed by the end of the current fiscal year.”
“We continue to cease manufacturing operations in China and expect savings from this wind-down.”
Restructure operations in Mexico to improve cost structure and operational efficiency.
Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. Management has consistently emphasized right-sizing the Mexico facility alongside expanding US and Vietnam capacity. While no specific cost savings or operational metrics were disclosed, the restructuring is part of ongoing cost reduction efforts with limited quantitative disclosure so far.
“We right-sized our Mexico facility and expanded production capacity in the US and Vietnam.”
“We continue to right-size our Mexico facility and build out new production capacity in the US and Vietnam.”
“We continue to provide options as we cease manufacturing in China and right-size Mexico facility.”
Grow manufacturing capabilities in US and Vietnam to support future growth and new program awards.
Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. Vietnam production more than doubled sequentially in Q4 2026, reflecting expansion success. US and Vietnam capacity expansion continues as a strategic focus to support growth. The trajectory shows delivering with increased production and new program wins.
“Vietnam-based production more than doubled sequentially, driven by medical device and consumer products programs.”
“We continue to build out new production capacity in the US and Vietnam.”
“We continue to expand production capacity in the US and Vietnam facilities.”
Continue cost-cutting initiatives and operational discipline to improve margins and competitiveness.
Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. Gross margin improved from 6.2% in Q4 2025 to 7.8% in Q4 2026, reflecting operational efficiencies from cost-cutting. Despite some challenges, management's focus on efficiency is delivering margin improvements and enhanced competitiveness.
“Improved operating efficiency has made us more competitive, increasing our sales pipeline.”
“Cost reductions have enabled the Company to become more competitive on recent quoting opportunities.”
“Operating efficiencies gained from cost-cutting initiatives over the past two years.”
Secure new business in target markets to drive revenue growth and market share gains.
Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. Management secured over $60 million in new program awards in Q4 2026, with sequential revenue growth from $89.6 million in Q3 2026 to $102.0 million in Q4 2026. The trajectory shows delivering with new business wins and revenue rebound.
“We won new programs in automotive technology, industrial tooling, pest control and industrial power management.”
“We continue to win new business and gain market share in several target markets.”
“We secured more than $60 million in new program awards in data center, construction, and industrial power management markets.”
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 2 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Information Technology names rated weak grew net income 47% of the time over the next year (vs 59% for the rest of the cohort, n=6360).
Over the trailing year it converted -7.93x of net income into operating cash flow.
Not enough signal yet.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, the broad stock market, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, long-term interest rates, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
11 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by M&A activity. Historically, Information Technology names rated stable grew net income 54% of the time over the next year (vs 60% for the rest of the cohort, n=2709).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-09-04.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.