FRD 8-K: SEC filing

Friedman Industries

Filed with the SEC on · accession 0001437749-26-035315

FRD filed a 8-K (current report) with the SEC on Nov 5, 2026. A report of a major event, filed within four business days: results, deals, leadership changes, bankruptcy and more. The stock moved -8.5% by the first close after the filing.

Summary of the filing

Friedman Industries reported record second quarter fiscal 2026 results with net earnings of $15.6 million and record sales of $286.8 million, up 88% year-over-year, driven by strong sales volume growth and improved margins.

Key details

Net sales for Q2 2026$286.8M
Net earnings for Q2 2026$15.6M
EBITDA for Q2 2026$23.0M
Diluted earnings per share Q2 2026$2
Net sales for six months ended September 30, 2026$526.8M
Net earnings for six months ended September 30, 2026$28.4M
EBITDA for six months ended September 30, 2026$42.3M
Loss on economic hedges of risk Q2 2026-$14.6M
IssuerFriedman Industries, Incorporated
Acquired subsidiary contributing to resultsCentury Metals
President and chief executive officerMichael J. Taylor

How FRD stock reacted

Close before

$38.79

Nov 4, 2026

First close after

-8.48%

$35.50

5 trading days

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Since filing

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Frequently asked questions

What did FRD file with the SEC on Nov 5, 2026?

FRD filed a 8-K (SEC filing). Friedman Industries reported record second quarter fiscal 2026 results with net earnings of $15.6 million and record sales of $286.8 million, up 88% year-over-year, driven by strong sales volume growth and improved margins.

How do I read a 8-K?

A report of a major event, filed within four business days: results, deals, leadership changes, bankruptcy and more. The "Item" number tells you the topic (e.g. 2.02 results, 5.02 executive change, 1.01 new agreement, 1.03 bankruptcy). Exhibits (99.1 press release) usually hold the details.

Why are SEC filings important?

Public companies must tell the SEC about anything that can change their value — results, leadership changes, big deals, new shares, bankruptcy. Filings are the official source, often before the news. A 8-K (current report): A report of a major event, filed within four business days: results, deals, leadership changes, bankruptcy and more.

How did FRD stock react to this filing?

FRD closed at $38.79 before the filing and $35.50 on Nov 5, 2026 (-8.48%).

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