IEH Corporation Reports Q3 2026 Financial Results

Revenues up 3.9% but operating loss widens due to rising costs

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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IEH Corporation, a manufacturer of printed circuit board connectors and custom interconnects, reported its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026. The company saw a 3.9% increase in revenues compared to the same period last year, but an operating loss of $723,444 compared to a loss of $130,086 in the prior year quarter. The net loss for the quarter was $660,286, or $0.27 per share, versus a net loss of $61,640, or $0.03 per share, in the year-ago period.

Why it matters

IEH's results highlight the ongoing challenges facing manufacturers as they grapple with rising input costs, particularly for materials like gold. The company's struggles to pass along these higher costs to customers are putting pressure on its margins and profitability. However, IEH remains optimistic about future growth opportunities in the defense, aerospace, and commercial aerospace sectors.

The details

IEH reported that the "relentless, steep rise in gold over the past two years, along with tariffs and other rising costs, continue to pressure our margins." To mitigate these increases, the company has been more strategic in timing and volume of its gold purchases. IEH is also investing in infrastructure and capacity to reduce costs through production efficiencies and less reliance on outside suppliers. Despite the current challenges, the company is seeing strong demand for its products supporting missile defense and other military programs, as well as a recovery in commercial aerospace, which it expects will drive future growth.

  • For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, IEH had revenues of $7,497,879.
  • In the same quarter a year earlier, IEH had revenues of $7,217,616.

The players

IEH Corporation

A manufacturer of printed circuit board connectors and custom interconnects for high-performance applications, primarily serving the defense, aerospace, medical, space, and industrial sectors.

Dave Offerman

President and CEO of IEH Corporation.

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What they’re saying

“The relentless, steep rise in gold over the past two years, along with tariffs and other rising costs, continue to pressure our margins. While we continue to aggressively and strategically raise prices, we are still playing 'catch-up' to these increases.”

— Dave Offerman, President and CEO (digitalmedianet.com)

What’s next

IEH expects the cost savings from its infrastructure and capacity investments to manifest in its next fiscal year. The company also continues to actively pursue acquisition opportunities to diversify its product offerings and markets served.

The takeaway

IEH's financial results underscore the challenges manufacturers face in an environment of rising input costs, particularly for key materials like gold. However, the company remains optimistic about its future growth prospects, driven by strong demand in the defense and aerospace sectors, as well as its efforts to improve operational efficiency and explore strategic acquisitions.