The stock, which closed at $59.27 earlier in the day, tumbled to $55 as investors reacted to the earnings miss. The company’s performance marks a significant shift from the same period last year, when it posted earnings of 33 cents per share compared to the current loss of 50 cents per share.
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Frequency Electronics Shares Slide Following Fourth-Quarter Loss
A 7.2% decline in after-hours trading hit Frequency Electronics on Wednesday, as the high-tech manufacturer reported a $4.9 million loss for its fiscal fourth quarter. The sharp reversal from the previous year’s $3.2 million profit reflects a broader 23% drop in revenue to $15.4 million.
Chief Executive Tom McClelland remains optimistic about stabilizing margins, pinning recovery efforts on the existing backlog and government-backed funding initiatives. To streamline operations, the company recently transitioned to a high-rate production partner intended to improve output consistency and manufacturing efficiency across its product lines.
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