VIRCO MFG CORPORATION Q1 FY27 Results

We are often asked what the “new normal” looks like. Simply stated, it looks a lot like the old normal with the addition of higher service needs as schools look to us for design, installation, and even asset management services. Seasonality is returning to its traditional pattern with perhaps a sharper summer peak as schools extend their instructional calendar to address learning loss from the pandemic. The emerging trend of more thoughtful deployment of technology is beginning to merge with a renewed appreciation of the benefits of hands-on career and technical education. We support both of these developments, having seen their practical impacts in our own U.S. factories. A practical combination of A.I., robotics, and human know-how has allowed us to remain globally competitive while supporting our local communities. We believe the idea of “sustainability” needs to be evaluated in this more holistic way that takes account of the social and economic health of communities as well as natural ecosystems. We’re proud to have been a leader in this regard, with an industry-leading record of recycling, product service life, and raw material utilization, in addition to providing stable, good paying jobs that support strong families and communities. The current trends in education support this balance. Healthy communities make the best stewards, both for the environment and their own citizens. We view curriculum aimed at student engagement and practical life skills as a positive development. We look forward to supporting it with appropriate designs for classrooms and beyond.