• Chicago Rivet posted a Q2 net loss of $989,528, widening from a year earlier; loss per share rose to $1.02.
• Sales slipped 0.8% to $7.24 million, pressured by lower order volumes from fastener customers amid elevated rates, inflation and renewed semiconductor shortages.
• Gross margin fell 42.2% to $563,312 on lower volume-driven fixed-cost absorption, unfavorable mix, and higher raw material and labor costs.
• Fastener segment sales declined 2.3% to $6.25 million, while assembly equipment sales climbed 9.6% to $987,561.
• Management kept its 2026 outlook, citing slight production increases and new customer awards ramping in the second half, with non-automotive markets still lagging.

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