Shares of CVD Equipment Corporation (CVV Quick QuoteCVV - Free Report) have gained 7.3% since the company reported earnings for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2026, outperforming the S&P 500 Index, which declined 0.7% over the same period. Over the past month, CVV shares advanced 4%, while the benchmark index lost 3.2%.

CVD’s Earnings Snapshot

CVD reported third-quarter 2026 revenues of $1.6 million, declining 72.1% from $5.7 million in the year-ago quarter. The decline primarily reflected lower equipment system revenues amid reduced bookings. Net loss from continuing operations was $2.1 million, or 30 cents per share, against net income of $0.1 million, or 2 cents per share, a year earlier.

Including discontinued operations, CVV reported a net loss of $1.5 million, or 21 cents per share, against net income of $0.4 million, or 6 cents per share, in the prior-year quarter.

Following the divestiture of its SDC business, CVD operates through one reportable segment, comprising its equipment division.

CVV's Revenues by Market

Aerospace revenues declined to $0.9 million from $1.8 million in the prior-year quarter. Industrial revenues decreased to $0.3 million from $1.7 million, while research revenues fell to $0.2 million from $2.1 million. Energy revenues increased to $0.1 million from $72,000 a year earlier.

CVD’s Margins and Expenses

Gross profit declined to $0.1 million from $1.8 million, while gross margin contracted to 9.2% from 32%. Lower equipment system revenues and fixed manufacturing costs weighed on profitability, partially offset by increased non-system revenues.

Operating expenses increased 41% to $2.5 million. Research and development expenses rose 2.2%, while selling expenses declined 29.6% following personnel reductions. General and administrative expenses increased 3.7%, primarily reflecting higher professional fees.

CVV also recorded restructuring charges of $0.8 million, including severance, asset impairments and professional costs.

CVV's Bookings and Liquidity

Third-quarter 2026 bookings totaled $0.7 million compared with $1 million in the prior-year period, reflecting weaker equipment system orders.

Backlog stood at $3 million as of Sept. 30, 2026, compared with $3.9 million as of June 30, 2026.

During the third quarter, a customer that placed a $0.8 million equipment system order in June 2026 filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Although the proposed reorganization anticipates no impairment for general unsecured trade creditors, CVD cautioned that the order's completion remains uncertain, posing a potential risk to its backlog and future revenues.

Cash and cash equivalents increased to $23.5 million as of Sept. 30, 2026, from $8.7 million as of Dec. 31, 2025, supported by divestiture proceeds. Stockholders' equity increased to $34.6 million from $24.7 million over the same period. CVV reported no outstanding debt.

CVD’s Management Commentary

Chairman Lawrence J. Waldman emphasized CVD’s strengthened balance sheet following the SDC sale and reiterated the board's commitment to evaluating strategic alternatives and monetizing assets.

Acting CEO Warren Cheesman highlighted continued workforce reductions and cost adjustments. Management remains focused on fulfilling existing equipment orders, meeting warranty obligations and supporting spare parts, quartz and services operations.

CVV's Outlook

CVD expects to substantially complete its workforce reduction and related restructuring activities during the fourth quarter of 2026.

Management believes existing liquidity, customer collections and backlog-related revenues will adequately support anticipated cash requirements over the next 12 months.

However, potential additional restructuring expenses, execution risks and uncertainty surrounding remaining equipment orders could affect future performance. CVV did not provide specific revenue or earnings guidance.

CVD’s Other Developments

In September 2026, CVD approved a restructuring plan and discontinued pursuing new equipment system orders. Warren Cheesman replaced Emmanuel Lakios as acting CEO.

CVV completed the divestiture of its SDC division in April 2026, generating net proceeds of $15.6 million. The transaction contributed a $14.1 million net gain during the first nine months of 2026.

In October 2026, CVD engaged CBRE to market its Central Islip and Saugerties properties in New York for potential sale, although no transaction is guaranteed.