J.W. Mays 2026 Q1 Earnings Sharp Net Loss of 1353.1% Amid Revenue Decline

J.W. Mays (MAYS) reported a significant deterioration in its fiscal 2026 Q1 performance, marked by a 5.2% revenue decline and a net loss of 1353.1% year-over-year. The results missed expectations, with no guidance adjustments noted.

Revenue

Total revenue fell to $5.25 million in 2026 Q1, a 5.2% drop from $5.54 million in 2025 Q1. Rental income, the sole segment reported, accounted for the entire revenue figure, reflecting ongoing challenges in core operations.

Earnings/Net Income

The company swung to a loss of $0.17 per share in 2026 Q1, compared to $0.01 per share in 2025 Q1—a 1800.0% negative change. Net income turned to a loss of $334,027, a 1353.1% deterioration from $26,657 in the prior year. This marked a significant earnings shortfall.

Price Action

MAYS shares declined 0.78% in the latest trading day and 0.65% over the past week, but gained 0.08% month-to-date.

Post-Earnings Price Action Review

The strategy of buying MAYS shares after revenue increases quarter-over-quarter and holding for 30 days underperformed the market. With a CAGR of 0.66%, it trailed the benchmark by 65.15%. Despite minimal volatility (maximum drawdown of 0%) and a Sharpe ratio of 0.04, the 1.97% return lagged the 67.12% benchmark return.

Additional News

No material non-earnings-related developments were reported for J.W. Mays within three weeks of the Dec 11, 2025, earnings date. The company did not announce mergers, acquisitions, C-level changes, or dividend/buyback programs during this period.

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