Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (MLAB) SEC Filings & Earnings Calls
EquiReason read 13 Mesa Laboratories, Inc. SEC filings in the last 12 months. Latest: 8-K on 2026-10-13 — Mesa Laboratories approved a restructuring program eliminating ~40 positions (6% of workforce), exiting Hamburg facility, with $2.6-3.4M pre-tax charges, targeting $9.3M annualized.
Source: SEC EDGAR filings · figures as of 2026-06-30 · read by EquiReason
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13 Oct 20268-K · 2.05, 7.01Mesa Laboratories approved a restructuring program eliminating ~40 positions (6% of workforce), exiting Hamburg facility, with $2.6-3.4M pre-tax charges, targeting $9.3M annualized cost savings and $5.0M net after reinvestment.open
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Annualized cost reduction · FY2028 | $9M | |
| Net annualized cost reduction · FY2028 | $5M | |
| Headcount reduction · FY2027 | 40 |
Risks flagged
Execution risk in achieving expected cost savings and reinvestment benefits
“Actual charges and cash expenditures associated with the Restructuring Program may differ from these estimates” · word for word
Revenue decline from Clinical Genomics refocusing may be larger than expected
“Revenue will be lower as a result” · word for word
International employee consultation processes may delay completion
“Estimates of the headcount reductions, timing and charges related to certain international operations remain subject to the completion of applicable local employee consultation processes” · word for word
10 Aug 20268-K · 2.02Mesa Labs reported 1Q27 revenue $60.1M (+1.0% organic), AOI margin 25.6% vs 21.7% prior year, net leverage reduced to 1.85. CEO to provide full-year guidance in November.earningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Revenue · Q1-2027 | $60M | +1% y/y |
| Operating income · Q1-2027 | $7M | +129% y/y |
| Net income · Q1-2027 | $3M | -40% y/y |
| Adjusted operating income (AOI) excluding unusual items · Q1-2027 | $15M | +20% y/y |
| AOI margin · Q1-2027 | 25.6% | |
| Total Net Leverage Ratio · Q1-2027 | $1.85 | |
| SDC revenue · SDC · Q1-2027 | $25M | -4% y/y |
| BPD revenue · BPD · Q1-2027 | $12M | +5% y/y |
| CS revenue · CS · Q1-2027 | $13M | +8% y/y |
| CG revenue · CG · Q1-2027 | $10M | -0% y/y |
Risks flagged
SDC division facing fulfillment and delivery execution challenges impacting revenue timing.
“SDC organic decline 3.6% primarily attributable to fulfillment and delivery execution challenges that negatively impacted the timing of customer shipments.”
China market weakness continues to pressure CG division revenue.
“While revenue in China continued to decrease, the year-over-year reduction was significantly smaller than in the prior year period.” · word for word
10 Aug 202610-QQuarterly results: revenue +1% YoY, gross margin +290bps, operating income +129.5%, but net income -40.3% due to non-operating expense swing.earningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Revenue · Q1-2027 | $60138.00 | +1% y/y |
| Net income · Q1-2027 | $2830.00 | -40% y/y |
| Diluted earnings per share · Q1-2027 | $0.49 | -42% y/y |
| Gross profit · Q1-2027 | $39012.00 | +6% y/y |
| Operating income · Q1-2027 | $7031.00 | +129% y/y |
| Operating expense · Q1-2027 | $31981.00 | -6% y/y |
| Non-operating expense, net · Q1-2027 | $2678.00 | -168% y/y |
| Effective tax rate · Q1-2027 | 35.0% | |
| Sterilization and Disinfection Control Revenue · Sterilization and Disinfection Control · Q1-2027 | $24505.00 | -4% y/y |
| Biopharmaceutical Development Revenue · Biopharmaceutical Development · Q1-2027 | $12059.00 | +5% y/y |
Risks flagged
Valuation Allowance on Deferred Tax Assets
“Given our current earnings and anticipated future earnings, we believe that there is a reasonable possibility that within the next 12 months, sufficient positive evidence may become available to allow us to reach a conclusion that a significant portion of the valuation allowance will no longer be needed.” · word for word
Debt Covenant Compliance
“As of June 30, 2026 , we were in compliance with all covenants under the Credit Facility.” · word for word
Interest Rate Risk
“Borrowings under our Credit Facility bear interest at a Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") rate or a base rate, plus an applicable spread that varies with our total net leverage ratio.” · word for word
22 Jul 2026DEF 14AProxy statement for 2026 annual meeting; CEO transition from Gary Owens to Siddhartha Kadia completed in April 2026; strong financial performance with margin expansion and deleveraging.open
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Total revenues · FY2026 | $249M | |
| Operating income · FY2026 | $19M | +13% y/y |
| Adjusted operating income · FY2026 | $63M | +12% y/y |
| Net income · FY2026 | $7M | |
| Organic revenue growth · FY2026 | 3.4% | |
| Net leverage ratio · FY2026 | $2.10 |
Risks flagged
CEO transition risk
“After serving as President and Chief Executive Officer since 2017, Gary Owens stepped down from his role in April 2026.” · word for word
Biopharmaceutical Development segment weakness
“These results were partially offset by profitability declines in the Biopharmaceutical Development segment.” · word for word
Macroeconomic and regulatory headwinds
“In fiscal year 2026, Mesa operated in a dynamic environment characterized by regulatory and policy shifts as well as ongoing macroeconomic challenges.” · word for word
15 Jun 20268-K · 5.02Reported the departure of a director or principal officer (CEO/CFO change); filed financial statements and exhibits with this reportopen
Risks flagged
No material risk; internal promotion indicates stability.
“internal promotion; no disagreements”
3 Jun 202610-KRevenue from China 8; Revenue from other non-US countries 45; Dialyguard revenue share of Calibration Solutions 30open
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Revenue from China · FY2026 | 8.0% | |
| Revenue from other non-US countries · FY2026 | 45.0% | |
| Dialyguard revenue share of Calibration Solutions · Calibration Solutions · FY2026 | 30.0% |
Risks flagged
Tariff cost pressure and demand impact
“These tariffs increase the costs of imported supplies and components, which has required us to implement surcharges and/or increase the prices of certain of our finished goods, which can adversely impact demand for our products and our competitive positioning, resulting in lower revenues.” · word for word
China localization policies reducing demand
“For example, the Chinese government has issued a series of policies in the past several years to promote the development and use of local medical devices. These types of policies may reduce demand for our products and adversely affect our financial results.” · word for word
CEO transition execution risk
“In March 2026, we announced a transition in our Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") position, effective in April 2026. Leadership transitions, including changes in executive management, can be disruptive and may result in uncertainty among employees, customers and other business partners.” · word for word
Dialyguard product line obsolescence
“Ongoing technological advancements, including the development of dialysis machines with integrated dialysis calibration capabilities and shifts toward home-based treatments, have and may continue to adversely affect demand for our renal care products.” · word for word
27 May 20268-K · 2.02Revenue $64M (+3% y/y); Revenue $249M (+3% y/y); Operating income $3M (+87% y/y)earningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Revenue · total · Q4-2026 | $64M | +3% y/y |
| Revenue · total · FY2026 | $249M | +3% y/y |
| Operating income · total · Q4-2026 | $3M | +87% y/y |
| Operating income · total · FY2026 | $19M | +13% y/y |
| Net income · total · Q4-2026 | $-4M | -42% y/y |
| Net income · total · FY2026 | $7M | +440% y/y |
| Free cash flow · total · FY2026 | $40M | |
| Adjusted operating income (AOI) excluding unusual items · total · Q4-2026 | $18M | +49% y/y |
| Adjusted operating income (AOI) excluding unusual items · total · FY2026 | $63M | +12% y/y |
| Total Net Leverage Ratio · total · Q4-2026 | $2.11 |
Risks flagged
Export controls continue to disrupt BPD shipments, causing significant revenue decline.
“Shipping delays associated with export controls prevented shipment of several Peptide systems during the quarter.”
BPD commercial execution challenges may persist, impacting growth.
“Challenges associated with commercial execution during the quarter.” · word for word
23 Mar 20268-K · 5.02Reported the departure of a director or principal officer (CEO/CFO change); filed financial statements and exhibits with this reportopen
Risks flagged
CEO departure may disrupt strategic initiatives and investor confidence.
“Departure of Gary Owens as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective on or about April 13, 2026.” · word for word
9 Mar 20268-K · 5.02, 7.01Reported the departure of a director or principal officer (CEO/CFO change); issued a Regulation FD disclosure (forward guidance or material update)open
Risks flagged
Leadership transition risk; new CEO may implement strategic changes.
“Appointment of new CEO with start date between April 1-13, 2026.”
3 Feb 20268-K · 2.02Revenues $65M (+4% y/y); Operating income $8M (+38% y/y); Net income $4M (+317% y/y)earningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Revenues · Q3-2026 | $65M | +4% y/y |
| Operating income · Q3-2026 | $8M | +38% y/y |
| Net income · Q3-2026 | $4M | +317% y/y |
| Adjusted operating income (AOI) excluding unusual items · Q3-2026 | $17M | +15% y/y |
| Total Net Leverage Ratio · Q3-2026 | $2.62 | |
| SDC revenues · SDC · Q3-2026 | $25M | +6% y/y |
| BPD revenues · BPD · Q3-2026 | $14M | +18% y/y |
| CS revenues · CS · Q3-2026 | $14M | -3% y/y |
| CG revenues · CG · Q3-2026 | $12M | -7% y/y |
Risks flagged
China regulatory and tariff headwinds causing CG China revenue contraction of 57% YoY; step function decline since Q1.
“A contraction in China revenues of approximately $1.2 million, or 57% versus the same quarter prior year... China regulatory and tariff headwinds resulted in a step function contraction beginning 1Q26” · word for word
FX headwinds impacting gross profit by 120bps; tariff impacts negligible but monitored.
“headwinds of 120 bps from FX and a negligible impact from tariffs” · word for word
3 Feb 202610-QQ3 FY2026 results show revenue growth, margin expansion, and return to profitability, with successful refinancing of convertible notes.earningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Revenue · Q3-2026 | $65M | +4% y/y |
| Revenue · 9M-2026 | $185M | +4% y/y |
| Gross Profit · Q3-2026 | $42M | +5% y/y |
| Gross Profit · 9M-2026 | $116M | +3% y/y |
| Operating Income · Q3-2026 | $8M | +38% y/y |
| Operating Income · 9M-2026 | $16M | +6% y/y |
| Net Income (Loss) · Q3-2026 | $4M | |
| Net Income (Loss) · 9M-2026 | $11M | +111% y/y |
| Diluted EPS · Q3-2026 | $0.65 | |
| Diluted EPS · 9M-2026 | $1.95 | +107% y/y |
Risks flagged
Clinical Genomics revenue decline
“Clinical Genomics total revenues $11,767 vs $12,667 for three months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.”
Leverage and debt service
“Total debt (Term Loan + Revolver) ~$166.7M; net leverage ratio covenant max 4.0x; interest expense remains significant.”
6 Nov 202510-QMesa Laboratories reported Q2 FY2026 results with modest revenue growth, strong Biopharma and Calibration segments, but declining China and Clinical Genomics revenue.earningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Net revenues · Q3-2025 | $61M | +5% y/y |
| Net income · Q3-2025 | $2M | -28% y/y |
| Sterilization and Disinfection Control revenue · Sterilization and Disinfection Control · Q3-2025 | $22M | -0% y/y |
| Biopharmaceutical Development revenue · Biopharmaceutical Development · Q3-2025 | $14M | +17% y/y |
| Calibration Solutions revenue · Calibration Solutions · Q3-2025 | $14M | +11% y/y |
| Clinical Genomics revenue · Clinical Genomics · Q3-2025 | $11M | -3% y/y |
| United States revenue · Q3-2025 | $29M | +4% y/y |
| China revenue · Q3-2025 | $5M | -28% y/y |
| Gross profit · Q3-2025 | $37M | +5% y/y |
| Diluted earnings per share · Q3-2025 | $0.45 | -29% y/y |
Risks flagged
China revenue decline
“China revenue decreased 28% year-over-year in Q3 2025.”
Clinical Genomics hardware decline
“Clinical Genomics hardware and software revenue declined 54% year-over-year in Q3 2025.”
Leverage risk
“Total net leverage ratio covenant of 4.0x; revolver drawn $106M.”
6 Nov 20258-K · 2.02Revenue $61M (+5% y/y); Operating Income $5M (+35% y/y); Net Income $2M (-28% y/y); Guidance: Expects sequential revenue increase in Q3earningsopen
Figures in the filing · each found in the filing text
| Revenue · Q2-2026 | $61M | +5% y/y |
| Operating Income · Q2-2026 | $5M | +35% y/y |
| Net Income · Q2-2026 | $2M | -28% y/y |
| Adjusted Operating Income (AOI) Excluding Unusual Items · Q2-2026 | $15M | +6% y/y |
| Core Organic Revenue Growth · Q2-2026 | 3.7% | |
| SDC Revenue · SDC · Q2-2026 | $22M | -0% y/y |
| BPD Revenue · BPD · Q2-2026 | $14M | +17% y/y |
| CS Revenue · CS · Q2-2026 | $14M | +11% y/y |
| CG Revenue · CG · Q2-2026 | $11M | -3% y/y |
| Net Leverage Ratio · Q2-2026 | $3.02 |
Guidance
Expects sequential revenue increase in Q3
Management expects sequential revenue growth in Q3, with cost savings beginning to benefit margins.
Risks flagged
Tariff and FX headwinds impacting margins
“Quarterly performance was impacted by headwinds of 40 bps from tariffs and 60 bps from FX.” · word for word
CG China revenue decline due to macroeconomic headwinds
“A contraction in China revenues of approximately $1.7M, or 58% versus the same quarter prior year.” · word for word
Mesa Laboratories, Inc. — questions
- What did Mesa Laboratories, Inc. file recently?
- 13 SEC filings in the last 12 months. Latest: 8-K on 2026-10-13 — Mesa Laboratories approved a restructuring program eliminating ~40 positions (6% of workforce), exiting Hamburg facility, with $2.6-3.4M pre-tax charges, targeting $9.3M annualized cost savings and $5.0M net after reinvestment.
Every figure on this page comes from Mesa Laboratories, Inc.'s own SEC filings — see them on SEC EDGAR. Price data is licensed and shown only inside the product.
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