Kimball Electronics shared its Q1 2027 results, showing sales of $391 million, up 7% from last year.

Nov 5, 2026, 10:46 AM ETResultsRead the original at Benzinga

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Kimball Electronics reported sales growth, driven in part by medical sales and Helvoet, and expects full-year sales near the top of its range. Flat gross margin, lower adjusted operating income, and a 66.1% tax rate weighed on profit, so the report gives mixed signals.

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More medical orders and Helvoet’s contribution support the sales outlook, and the company expects the year near the top of its sales range. Gross margin stayed flat, adjusted operating income fell, and cash costs tied to the Helvoet deal pushed the tax rate to 66.1%. Those profit pressures balance the sales growth, so the report does not clearly shift the company’s outlook.

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