Virco Mfg. Corporation (VIRC) is a leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of furniture products throughout the United States. Its extensive portfolio includes a wide array of seating solutions, such as traditional four-legged and cantilever chairs, tablet armchairs (often with compact footprints), steel-frame rockers, various stools, and a selection of stackable, folding, ergonomic, upholstered, and hard plastic chairs. Beyond seating, Virco supplies a diverse range of tables for folding, activity, office, computer use, and mobile applications. The company also addresses specific technological needs with specialized computer furniture, featuring items like keyboard and mouse trays, CPU holders, support columns, desks, workstations, and instructor media stations. Its offerings further extend to integrated learning solutions like chair desks and combination units, alongside tablet arm and caster-equipped furnishings, and various returns and credenzas. For administrative environments, Virco manufactures a full complement of office furniture, including desks, bookcases, storage units, wardrobe towers, file credenzas, and mobile pedestals. Specialized products include robust laboratory furniture, featuring steel and wood science tables, bases, and lab stools. Mobile furniture solutions are also available, including cafeteria tables, cabinets, and task chairs designed for educational institutions and corporate offices. Additionally, the firm produces material handling and storage equipment, notably stackable storage trucks. The corporation caters to a broad clientele, encompassing educational facilities, convention centers, sports arenas, hospitality establishments, government agencies, and religious institutions. Its reach is facilitated by dedicated sales and support teams, augmented by an extensive network of authorized dealers. Established in 1950, Virco maintains its corporate headquarters in Torrance, California.
Virco Reports $2.8 Million First Quarter Loss as Demand for School Furniture Slows
Virco reported a Q1 net loss of $2.8 million, a reversal from $0.7 million in profit a year ago, as net sales fell 9.1% to $30.7 million.
Gross margin compressed significantly from 47.5% to 41.4% due to lower factory output and overhead absorption, while shipments plus backlog declined 1.8% to $103.7 million.
Management attributes the results to seasonal softness and post-pandemic normalization, noting that incoming order rates are roughly flat and cash on hand increased to $3.7 million.