Farmer Brothers Reports Q2 Loss

Coffee and tea distributor sees $4.9 million deficit in latest quarter

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Farmer Brothers Co., a major coffee and tea distributor based in Fort Worth, Texas, reported a loss of $4.9 million in its fiscal second quarter, the company announced on Friday.

Why it matters

Farmer Brothers is one of the largest coffee and tea distributors in the United States, supplying products to restaurants, hotels, and other foodservice businesses. The company's quarterly financial results provide insight into broader trends in the food and beverage industry.

The details

The $4.9 million loss in Farmer Brothers' fiscal Q2 comes after the company reported a profit of $1.3 million in the same quarter a year earlier. The company cited higher costs and supply chain challenges as factors contributing to the latest quarterly deficit.

  • Farmer Brothers reported its fiscal Q2 results on February 13, 2026.

The players

Farmer Brothers Co.

A major coffee and tea distributor based in Fort Worth, Texas that supplies products to restaurants, hotels, and other foodservice businesses across the United States.

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The takeaway

Farmer Brothers' Q2 loss highlights the ongoing operational and financial pressures facing food and beverage distributors, as companies navigate supply chain disruptions, rising costs, and changing consumer demand patterns.