Top-Line Revenue Growth
Net revenues of $877 million in Q1 2026, representing 7% growth versus $818 million in Q1 2025; retail revenues of $804 million were $37 million higher than prior year and retail volume growth was +2%. Management outperformed categories by ~2 percentage points and reported share gains across the majority of the portfolio.
Profitability and Margin Expansion
Gross margin expanded by ~60 basis points; core profitability increased approximately 200 basis points. Adjusted EBITDA was $131 million versus $117 million a year ago (up roughly 12%), and adjusted EPS increased by more than 20% year-over-year.
Category and Volume Outperformance
Category-level strength included Parchment volumes outperforming category by 10 points and Foil volumes outperforming by 4 points. Hefty Food Bag volumes outperformed the category by more than 10 points for Press-to-Close and slider offerings. Hefty Party Cups delivered 15 points of volume growth.
Operational Execution and Service Levels
Company emphasized strong operational execution with high service levels and consistent case fill (described as remaining in the high range in the quarter), supporting retail partners and enabling capture of demand amid volatile supply chains; manufacturing and cost-savings initiatives are progressing and supporting earnings performance.
Innovation and Brand Momentum
New product momentum: Reynolds countertop prep paper launch has generated over 1 billion impressions; Parchment Bags received a major consumer-voted 2026 product recognition; additional Hefty innovations (scented and color series) and expanded product portfolios reinforced brand relevance and drove engagement.
Financial Position and Capital Allocation
Net leverage of 2.1x as of March 31, 2026, providing financial flexibility. Management reiterated disciplined capital allocation and reiterated full-year earnings guidance (net income/adjusted net income $331M–$343M, adjusted EBITDA $660M–$675M, and EPS/adjusted EPS $1.57–$1.63).