Revenue Growth in Q1
Q1 sales of $201 million, up 5% year-over-year (includes a $7.9 million foreign currency benefit). Management said sales would have been higher absent weather and supplier disruptions.
Significant Profitability Improvement
Adjusted EPS rose to $0.75 in Q1 (more than doubled; +178% YoY), and adjusted EBITDA was $32 million, representing a 16.0% margin—an increase of 580 basis points year-over-year.
Positive Q2 Outlook
Q2 revenue guidance of $210–$220 million (midpoint +6% YoY). Q2 gross margin expected at 32.5%–33.5% (midpoint ~+140 bps YoY). Q2 adjusted EPS guidance $0.90–$1.10 (midpoint $1.00 vs $0.34 in Q2 2025) and adjusted EBITDA guidance $35–$41 million (midpoint margin 17.7%, ~+590 bps YoY).
Strong Segment Performance — Industrial and Electronics
Industrial (37% of sales) grew at a double-digit rate YoY driven by higher manufacturing PMI activity and share gains. Electronics & Communications (18% of sales) also grew double digits, supported by higher smartphone volumes, favorable mix toward higher-end devices, and increased share.
Commercial Wins and R&D Progress
Multiple design wins: AES high-frequency circuit material designed into a new automotive radar program (production to start in Q2) and AMS EV battery design wins with leading OEMs (production across Q2–Q4). Continued R&D progress on microchannel cooler technology and high-frequency materials for data centers with customer sampling/testing expected in the next two quarters.
Material Cost & Operational Improvements
Margin expansion driven by higher volumes, improved product mix and reductions in manufacturing costs, start-up expenses and G&A. New factory ramp-related performance costs decreased versus Q4 2025.
Capital Allocation and Liquidity
Cash balance of $196 million at quarter end. Q1 capex $4.7 million; full-year 2026 capex guidance $30–$40 million (midpoint $35 million), with focus on maintenance, automation and selective growth investments.
Cost Savings Run Rate
Company described cumulative annualized savings trajectory that annualizes to $32 million from prior initiatives and expects an incremental $13 million annualized savings from the Curamik (Germany) restructuring—bringing cumulative expected annual run-rate savings to approximately $45 million when fully realized.