Raised Fiscal 2026 Revenue Guidance
Midpoint revenue guidance increased to $9.94 billion, representing approximately +13% year-over-year versus fiscal 2025; guidance raised $90 million at the midpoint versus prior guide.
Raised Fiscal 2026 EBITDA Guidance and Strong Margin
Midpoint EBITDA (defined) guidance raised to $5.21 billion, ~+9% year-over-year, with an expected EBITDA margin of ~52.4%; Q1 EBITDA margin was 52.4% (including ~200 bps dilution from recent acquisitions).
Solid Organic Growth and Market Performance
Company organic growth in Q1 was 7.4% with contributions from all market channels; commercial OEM revenue (pro forma) grew ~17% and commercial transport OEM grew ~18% year-over-year; commercial aftermarket revenue grew ~7% and defense revenue grew ~7%.
Strong Cash Generation and Liquidity
Operating cash flow in Q1 was over $830 million; free cash flow for Q1 (as defined) was just under $900 million; cash balance ended Q1 at over $2.5 billion; full-year free cash flow guidance remains ~$2.4 billion (excludes pending acquisitions).
Robust Bookings and Backlog
Bookings were strong across commercial OEM, commercial aftermarket and defense, with commercial transport OEM bookings up into the high teens and aftermarket bookings running ahead of sales (supporting full-year outlook).
Active and Strategic M&A Program
Announced pending acquisitions: Stellant Systems (~$960M cash, ~$300M 2025 revenue), Jet Parts Engineering and Victor Sierra (~$2.2B cash, combined ~$280M 2025 revenue); pro forma M&A firepower approaching ~$10 billion; acquisitions targeted to fit TransDigm’s proprietary, aftermarket-heavy model.
Defensive Balance Sheet Management
Net debt-to-EBITDA ended the quarter at 5.7x (improved from 5.8x); ~75% of $30B gross debt is fixed through FY2029; EBITDA-to-interest coverage was 3.1x, providing cushion relative to targets.
Shareholder Returns and Capital Allocation Discipline
Opportunistic share repurchases of a little over $100 million in Q1; capital priorities reiterated: reinvest in business, accretive M&A, return capital to shareholders, with debt paydown less likely at present.