08:22 AM EST, 02/19/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Supremex ( SUMXF ) on Thursday reported lower net earnings in the fourth-quarter, despite a rise in revenue.

Fourth-quarter net earnings was C$1.3 million, compared to $5.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Earnings per share was $0.05 per share in the fourth quarter, versus $0.23 per share in the corresponding year-ago quarter.

The company's fourth-quarter adjusted net earnings per share was reported at $0.06 per share, compared to $0.20 per share in the year-ago quarter.

The company's fourth-quarter total revenue was $72.9 million, up 5.6% from $69.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. The consensus estimates compiled by FactSet for revenue was $65.6 million.

"While we are not where we expected to be at year-end, we are pleased with sequential revenue and Adjusted EBITDA margin growth for both of our businesses in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to the third quarter," said Stewart Emerson, president and chief executive officer of Supremex ( SUMXF ). "

The company said that, on Feb. 18, 2026, the board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per common share, unchanged from prior quarter. It is payable on April 2, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 19, 2026.

The company also said that, on Feb. 18, 2026, it extended the maturity of the secured revolving credit facility to July 2028.

On outlook, the company said that demand for its products is affected by the current economic volatility, ongoing trade uncertainty, postage increases and reduced services standards at the United States Postal Service and labour issues at Canada Post which "creates a degree of variability" in the operating environment.

The company added that, as it "continues to expand in the vast and fragmented U.S. envelope market," Supremex ( SUMXF ) will be increasingly subject to competitive pressures, but the company said it will rely on its "solid reputation and geographic reach to stimulate sales while continuing to proactively control expenses."

With respect to capital deployment, the company said it will continue to look for acquisitions, mainly in the Packaging and Specialty Products segment, while maintaining capital returns to shareholders.

"Heading into 2026, Supremex ( SUMXF ) is strongly positioned with a virtually debt-free balance sheet which offers significant flexibility to execute the business plan and sustain long-term profitable growth," added the CEO. "Our strategy is focused on maximizing cash flow generation by actively driving revenue growth, tightly managing our costs and enhancing network efficiency. From a value creation standpoint, we remain committed to optimizing returns to our shareholders."