Revenue Growth Exceeds Guidance
Net sales of $991 million in Q1 2026, up 10% year‑over‑year and exceeding the top end of quarterly guidance.
Strong Segment Performance — Electronic Materials
Electronic Materials net sales grew 21% year‑over‑year to $109 million; Electronic & Specialty Materials segment net sales rose 7% y/y to $281 million, with adjusted EBITDA up 10% y/y to $58 million and margin improving 52 basis points to 20.8%.
Robust Refrigerants & Nuclear Demand
Refrigerants & Applied Solutions segment net sales were $711 million, up 12% y/y; Refrigerants subsegment revenue up 19% y/y to $389 million. Nuclear revenue grew 27% y/y to $107 million, highlighted as a high‑growth strategic area.
Cash Generation and Liquidity
Operating cash flow of $199 million in Q1 and free cash flow of $124 million; cash & equivalents of $642 million and $1 billion revolver availability, resulting in approximately $1.6 billion total liquidity.
Prudent Leverage
Long‑term debt of $2.0 billion and net debt of ~$1.3 billion producing a net leverage ratio of ~1.4x (trailing 12‑month adjusted EBITDA), indicating conservative leverage.
Reaffirmed Full‑Year Guidance
Company reaffirmed FY2026 guidance: net sales $3.9–4.1 billion, adjusted EBITDA $975–1,025 million, adjusted diluted EPS $2.45–2.75, and CapEx $400–425 million.
Targeted High‑Return Growth Investments
Announced $200 million investment to double sputtering targets capacity in Spokane (expected mid‑teens IRR) and additional investments in Spectra ballistic fibers and nuclear conversion opportunities; Q1 CapEx $82 million (+32% y/y) to support growth.
Shareholder Returns and Capital Allocation
Announced quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share (consistent with prior quarter) and emphasized disciplined capital allocation while reinvesting in growth.