Lakeland returns to profit on $14M asset sale, but margin erosion and control weakness persist

Filed June 9, 2026 · Period ending April 30, 2026 · Compared to 10-Q Jun 9, 2025 · ~2 min read

Key Changes

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  Q1 net income of $0.4M (vs. $3.9M loss prior year) driven by $7.3M gain on sale of High Performance and High Visibility product lines for $14M; proceeds used to pay down $11.3M in debt.

  MD&A: Asset Sale & Profitability verify on EDGAR →
• high

  Gross margin compressed 210 bps to 31.4% on higher labor, rent, and certification costs; multi-year erosion from 44.6% (Q1 FY24) signals sustained pricing or cost pressure.

  MD&A: Gross Margin verify on EDGAR →
• high

  Material weakness in foreign reporting packages persists for second year; ERP Phase I completion target removed, and dedicated technology committee replaced with Audit Committee oversight.

  Controls & Procedures verify on EDGAR →