Allison Transmission (ALSN)
NYSE:ALSN
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Allison Transmission Holdings
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Rating:64Neutral
Price Target:
$128.00
â–¼(-0.39% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:06/17/26
The score is driven primarily by solid operating fundamentals (re-accelerating revenue and strong margins) but tempered by higher balance-sheet leverage and weaker recent cash conversion. Earnings-call guidance was reaffirmed with constructive integration/synergy commentary, yet near-term cash flow pressure and uncertainty remain. Technicals are mixed and valuation is moderate with a low dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Revenue rebound & strong margins
Sustained top-line re-acceleration and high gross/operating margins indicate durable demand for Allison’s transmissions and pricing power. Strong operating profitability supports internal investment, enables debt paydown and funds aftermarket support, underpinning cash generation over the medium term.
Negative Factors
Elevated leverage
Material leverage increases financial sensitivity to downturns and interest costs, constraining capital allocation. Elevated debt limits flexibility for buybacks or capex, raises refinancing and covenant risk, and makes execution of integration and deleveraging plans critical for lasting stability.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Revenue rebound & strong margins
Sustained top-line re-acceleration and high gross/operating margins indicate durable demand for Allison’s transmissions and pricing power. Strong operating profitability supports internal investment, enables debt paydown and funds aftermarket support, underpinning cash generation over the medium term.
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Allison Transmission Holdings (ALSN) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$9.88B
Dividend Yield1.07%
Average Volume (3M)944.68K
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.4
Beta (1Y)0.93
Revenue Growth13.99%
EPS Growth-25.70%
CountryUS
Employees4,000
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryAuto - Parts
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.46
Shares Outstanding82,935,980
10 Day Avg. Volume809,875
30 Day Avg. Volume944,681
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.13
Price to Book (P/B)4.40
Price to Sales (P/S)2.73
P/FCF Ratio12.67
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.40
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.78
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit9.28
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.94
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$132.00Price Target Upside2.72% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)8.88
Revenue Forecast (FY)$5.80B
Allison Transmission Holdings Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. (ALSN), along with its affiliates, specializes in the global development, manufacturing, and sale of fully-automatic transmissions. These robust systems are engineered for both medium and heavy-duty commercial v...
How the Company Makes Money
Allison generates revenue primarily by selling new propulsion products and by supporting those products over their operating lives.
1) New transmissions and propulsion systems (OEM channel): A major portion of revenue comes from selling fully aut...
Allison Transmission Holdings Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 04, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 23, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call presents a mixed but broadly constructive outlook: adjusted (non-GAAP) profitability metrics were strong (adjusted EBITDA +22% and adjusted EPS +6%), the Off Highway acquisition is generating meaningful revenue and is expected to be accretive, and integration/synergy progress is on track toward a $120 million run-rate. Offsetting these positives are sizable one-time acquisition-related GAAP hits (~$76M inventory step-up, ~$22M amortization, ~$17M integration), near-term free cash flow seasonality, and elevated net leverage (~$4B) amid geopolitical and regulatory uncertainty that could pressure end markets (notably medium-duty). Management reaffirmed full-year guidance and emphasized confidence in long-term margin and synergy targets but acknowledged short-term headwinds.Positive Updates
Adjusted EBITDA Growth and Margin
Adjusted EBITDA of $362 million in Q1, up 22% year-over-year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 26% and a target range of 27%–29% over the next few years.
Negative Updates
GAAP Net Income and One-Time Acquisition Charges
Consolidated GAAP net income decreased to $112 million in Q1, impacted by approximately $76 million of purchase-price accounting items (stepped-up basis in inventory), an additional $22 million of intangible asset amortization, and ~$17 million of one-time acquisition-related integration expenses.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Adjusted EBITDA Growth and Margin
Adjusted EBITDA of $362 million in Q1, up 22% year-over-year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 26% and a target range of 27%–29% over the next few years.
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Company Guidance
Allison reaffirmed its full‑year 2026 guidance: consolidated net sales $5.575–$5.925 billion (Allison Transmission $3.025–$3.175 billion; Allison Off Highway $2.55–$2.75 billion), consolidated net income $600–$750 million (which includes more than $100 million of one‑time pretax separation/integration costs), and consolidated adjusted EBITDA $1.365–$1.515 billion (midpoint implying ~25% adjusted EBITDA margin; company target longer‑term adjusted EBITDA margin 27–29%). They expect consolidated net cash provided by operating activities of $970 million–$1.1 billion (including ~ $55 million of one‑time acquisition‑related cash outlays), consolidated capital expenditures $295–$315 million (including roughly $45 million of one‑time separation/integration capex), and consolidated adjusted free cash flow of $655 million to an upper amount that was inaudible on the call; the acquisition is expected to be accretive to full‑year EPS. Quarterly/balance‑sheet context: Q1 adjusted diluted EPS was $2.57 and Q1 adjusted EBITDA was $362 million (26% margin); cash on hand $311 million, ~$845 million available on the revolver, net debt just under $4 billion (pro forma leverage below 3x) with a near‑term net leverage target of ~2x.Allison Transmission Holdings Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
58
Neutral
Cash Flow
65
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 3.65B | 3.01B | 3.23B | 3.04B | 2.77B | 2.40B |
| Gross Profit | 1.49B | 1.46B | 1.53B | 1.47B | 1.30B | 1.15B |
| EBITDA | 991.00M | 1.03B | 1.11B | 1.09B | 918.00M | 838.00M |
| Net Income | 543.00M | 623.00M | 731.00M | 673.00M | 531.00M | 442.00M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 8.75B | 6.08B | 5.34B | 5.03B | 4.67B | 4.46B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 311.00M | 1.50B | 781.00M | 555.00M | 232.00M | 127.00M |
| Total Debt | 4.27B | 2.92B | 2.42B | 2.52B | 2.52B | 2.53B |
| Total Liabilities | 6.85B | 4.21B | 3.69B | 3.79B | 3.80B | 3.82B |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.90B | 1.87B | 1.65B | 1.23B | 874.00M | 634.00M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 660.00M | 649.00M | 658.00M | 659.00M | 490.00M | 460.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 805.00M | 824.00M | 801.00M | 784.00M | 657.00M | 635.00M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -2.77B | -184.00M | -147.00M | -129.00M | -183.00M | -212.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 1.53B | 69.00M | -427.00M | -332.00M | -367.00M | -604.00M |
Allison Transmission Holdings Technical Analysis
Positive
128.50
Price Trends
121.80
Negative
118.97
Positive
104.49
Positive
Market Momentum
-0.10
Negative
52.53
Neutral
66.78
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For ALSN, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 128.5 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 115.67, above the 50-day MA of 121.80, and above the 200-day MA of 104.49, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.10 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 52.53 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 66.78 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for ALSN.
Allison Transmission Holdings Risk Analysis
Allison Transmission Holdings disclosed 31 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Allison Transmission Holdings reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Allison Transmission Holdings Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
74 Outperform | $7.00B | 13.50 | 10.41% | 2.63% | 2.86% | 17.30% | |
72 Outperform | $8.85B | 12.46 | 27.78% | 2.60% | 6.14% | 7.30% | |
71 Outperform | $14.74B | 40.74 | 6.34% | 1.24% | 2.36% | 34.03% | |
70 Outperform | $3.04B | 18.47 | 11.08% | 0.57% | -2.04% | -43.19% | |
64 Neutral | $9.88B | 18.44 | 29.49% | 1.07% | 13.99% | -25.70% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
52 Neutral | $3.14B | -19.80 | -12.67% | 1.70% | -23.37% | -131.29% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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Allison Transmission Holdings Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Allison Transmission Lowers Term Loan Interest Costs
Positive
Jun 16, 2026
On June 11, 2026, Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. completed an opportunistic repricing of its existing $508 million term loan due March 13, 2031 through an amendment to its credit agreement. The company announced the transaction on June 16, 20...
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Allison Transmission Highlights Governance Stability and Executive Retention
Positive
May 8, 2026
On May 6, 2026, Allison Transmission Holdings’ board Compensation Committee elevated Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary Eric C. Scroggins from Tier 1/2 to Tier 1 status in its Executive Change in Control and Severance Plan, enhancin...
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