Disciplined Capital Allocation and Accelerated Buybacks
Company repurchased approximately $52 million of shares (~775,000 shares) in Q1 and had ~ $246 million remaining authorization at quarter end. Management reiterated a plan to complete $300 million of share repurchases through 2027 and has already repurchased nearly $15 million in Q2.
Portfolio Simplification and Non-Core Divestitures
Completed the sale of the Ozark Materials Road Markings product line for roughly $65 million (April 15) and previously divested the North Charleston CTO refinery and majority of Industrial Specialties for ~ $93 million net proceeds. The APT sale process is progressing with active buyer interest.
Reaffirmed 2026 Guidance and Cash Flow Targeting
Management reaffirmed full-year guidance: adjusted EPS $4.70–$5.20, sales $1.05–$1.15 billion, adjusted EBITDA $370–$395 million, and expected free cash flow of $215–$245 million (note: excludes certain litigation-related payments). Target net leverage remains 2.0–2.5x.
Revenue Growth and Solid Profitability
Total sales grew 4% year-over-year to $258 million. Adjusted gross profit increased 4% to $132 million with a gross margin of 51%. Adjusted EBITDA was $92 million and adjusted diluted EPS improved 14% to $1.15, supported by lower interest expense and share repurchases.
Outperformance in Performance Materials
Performance Materials sales of $155 million rose 6% YoY. Segment EBITDA increased 10% to $92 million and margin expanded to 59% (from 57%), driven by pricing, higher volumes and a favorable mix from a shift to hybrids. Management expects any inventory-driven benefit (~$5–6 million) to reverse in Q2 with full-year margins returning to the mid-50s.