Operator

Good day, and welcome to the Escalade, Inc. First Quarter 2026 Results Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] Please note, this event is being recorded. I would now like to turn the conference over to Wes Smith, Vice President of Financial Reporting and Investor Relations. Please go ahead.

Wes Smith
Vice President of Financial Reporting, Accounting & Investor Relations

Thank you, operator. On behalf of the entire team at Escalade, I'd like to welcome you to our first quarter 2026 results conference call. Leading the call with me today is President and CEO, Patrick Griffin; and Stephen Wawrin, our Chief Financial Officer.

Today's discussion contains forward-looking statements about future business and financial expectations. Actual results may differ significantly from those projected in today's forward-looking statements due to various risks and uncertainties, including the risks described in our periodic reports filed with the SEC. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update our forward-looking statements. At the conclusion of our prepared remarks, we will open the line for questions.

With that, I would like to turn the call over to Patrick.

Patrick J. Griffin
President, CEO & Director

Thank you, Wes, and welcome to everyone joining us on today's call. We delivered a solid start to 2026, demonstrating the benefits of the leaner foundation and improved operating model we have built over the past several years. While the consumer backdrop remains uneven, our continued emphasis on operational excellence and efficiency has elevated our performance and created a more resilient