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Smith-Midland Corporation

SMID

Smith-Midland Corporation NASDAQ
$39.16 1.95% (+0.75)

Market Cap $203.75 M
52w High $43.66
52w Low $25.13
Dividend Yield 0.93%
Frequency Special
P/E 17.56
Volume 10.53K
Outstanding Shares 5.30M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q3-2025 $21.45M $1.91M $2.88M 13.41% $0.54 $4.53M
Q2-2025 $26.19M $2.27M $4.17M 15.93% $0.79 $6.17M
Q1-2025 $22.7M $2.59M $3.33M 14.66% $0.63 $5.07M
Q4-2024 $18.53M $2.52M $1.4M 7.54% $0.26 $2.58M
Q3-2024 $23.58M $2.73M $3.15M 13.36% $0.59 $4.6M

What's going well?

The company remains profitable, with a solid net margin of 13%. Interest costs are low, and there are no unusual charges distorting the results.

What's concerning?

Revenue and profits both fell sharply this quarter, and margins are getting squeezed. If this trend continues, future profitability could be at risk.

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q3-2025 $13.38M $85.44M $33.31M $52.13M
Q2-2025 $7.1M $81.18M $31.93M $49.24M
Q1-2025 $9.01M $74.66M $29.59M $45.07M
Q4-2024 $7.55M $67.99M $26.25M $41.74M
Q3-2024 $9.01M $66.63M $26.29M $40.34M

What's financially strong about this company?

The company has almost no debt, a growing cash pile, and strong profits over time. Its assets are mostly real and tangible, with no risky goodwill or intangibles.

What are the financial risks or weaknesses?

Inventory and payables are rising, which could signal some buildup or slower sales if the trend continues. Receivables dropped sharply, which is good for cash now, but could mean slower future sales if it continues.

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q3-2025 $2.88M $9.31M $-2.87M $-172K $6.28M $6.45M
Q2-2025 $4.17M $183K $-1.92M $-168K $-1.91M $-1.74M
Q1-2025 $3.33M $2.22M $-595K $-164K $1.46M $1.62M
Q4-2024 $1.4M $-645K $-632K $-188K $-1.47M $-1.3M
Q3-2024 $3.15M $3.87M $-2.02M $-131K $1.73M $1.83M

What's strong about this company's cash flow?

SMID went from barely generating cash to producing $9.3 million from operations and $6.45 million in free cash flow. The business is now self-funding, paying down debt, and building a strong cash cushion.

What are the cash flow concerns?

Cash flow has been volatile, with a big swing from last quarter. The improvement was helped by working capital changes that may not repeat, and net income actually declined.

Revenue by Products

Product Q2-2020Q3-2020Q4-2020Q4-2021
Service Revenue
Service Revenue
$0 $0 $0 $0
Shipping and Installation Revenue
Shipping and Installation Revenue
$0 $0 $0 $0

5-Year Trend Analysis

A comprehensive look at Smith-Midland Corporation's financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.

+ Strengths

Key positives include solid revenue growth, a powerful rebound in profitability in the latest year, and a conservative balance sheet with modest debt and good liquidity. The company’s portfolio of patented products, licensing relationships, and rental services gives it a differentiated position within precast concrete, and it appears well placed to benefit from sustained infrastructure and construction demand when markets are supportive.

! Risks

Major risks center on volatility: profits, cash flow, and working capital needs have all swung meaningfully over recent years. Rising capital intensity and negative free cash flow in some periods increase reliance on existing cash and credit. The business is also exposed to construction and infrastructure cycles, changes in public funding, competitive responses, and evolving technology and sustainability standards, while reporting no distinct R&D line that would signal ongoing formal product development.

Outlook

Taken together, the data suggest an improving but still uneven story. If recent revenue growth and margin recovery prove durable, the company could continue to scale and make better use of its proprietary products and capacity. At the same time, the inconsistent cash generation and cyclical end markets mean future results may remain bumpy. The forward picture appears cautiously constructive but highly dependent on execution, contract flow, and how effectively the company manages investment and working capital through the cycle.