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Business UpdateMay 28, 2026, 09:21 AM

Sono-Tek Highlights Geopolitical Risks from Iran Conflict

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Sono-Tek Corporation filed its 10-K, detailing its business as a world leader in ultrasonic coating systems and outlining its strategic growth plans. The filing emphasized significant risk factors, including a high customer concentration, with one customer representing 28% of fiscal 2026 net sales. The company also highlighted the material adverse impact of geopolitical instability, specifically the ongoing military conflict in Iran, on supply chains, energy costs, inflation, and market volatility. Sono-Tek reported R&D spending of $2.55 million in fiscal 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Sono-Tek is a world leader in designing and manufacturing ultrasonic coating systems for various industries.
  • One customer accounted for approximately 28% of net sales in fiscal 2026, up from 11% in fiscal 2025.
  • The company highlighted significant geopolitical risks from the ongoing military conflict in Iran, impacting supply chains and energy costs.
  • Research and development expenses were $2,554,000 (12% of sales) in fiscal 2026 and $2,724,000 (13%) in fiscal 2025.
  • International sales constituted 33% ($6,963,000) of total net sales in fiscal 2026, down from 39% in fiscal 2025.
  • As of February 28, 2026, Sono-Tek employed 79 full-time and 10 part-time employees.