Record Revenue and Strong Top-Line Growth
Net sales of $496.9 million in Q1 2026, a 54% year-over-year increase and a company record; company now guiding full-year sales growth of 40%–45%.
Earnings and Profitability Expansion (Despite Margin Timing)
Diluted EPS of $0.48, up 37% year-over-year; non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA of $78.0 million, up 44% year-over-year (EBITDA margin 15.7% vs. 17.6% prior year).
Exceptional Bookings, Backlog and Book-to-Bill
Company recorded a book-to-bill >1 overall and Basics book-to-bill >2; backlog of $2.1 billion (more than double vs. prior year) and sixth consecutive quarter at record backlog.
Basics Segment Demand and Share Gains
Basics branded sales growth reported at +72% year-over-year, Basic segment sales up 104% to $135.4 million; basics backlog up 160% year-over-year and 24% sequentially, benefiting from a data-center thermal market growing ~30% and driving market share gains.
AAON Branded Sales Momentum
AAON branded sales increased 42% year-over-year and 11% sequentially; AAON bookings +9% year-over-year and roughly +15% on a trailing 12-month basis; AAON branded backlog +26% year-over-year (down 3% sequentially).
Operational Throughput and Capacity Ramp
Increased production from expanded facilities (Memphis, Longview, Redmond) enabled higher throughput and record basics sales across all three facilities; production momentum expected to continue ramping through Q2–Q3.
Improving Cash Generation and Leverage
Operating cash flow of +$34 million in Q1 (highest since Q3 2024) vs. a $9.2 million cash use in the prior year period; leverage improved to 1.71x from 1.77x and debt of $425.2 million at quarter end.
Management and Strategic Execution
Intentional investments in people, supply chain and lean manufacturing are moving from build to execution; new CFO hired with stated priorities on margin discipline, working capital and finance function capability.
Forward Guidance and Margin Path
Full-year outlook: sales growth 40%–45%, gross margin expected 27%–28%, SG&A 14%–15% of sales, depreciation & amortization $95M–$100M — company expects margins to improve as outsourced costs decline and internal capacity scales.