Consolidated Revenue Growth
Total net sales of $529 million, up 4% year-over-year; two-year net sales growth of ~18% versus Q1 2024, driven primarily by pricing initiatives.
Record Share Repurchases and Capital Returned
Deployed a record $51 million in opportunistic share repurchases in Q1 (approximately 435,000 shares at an average price of ~$118); $408 million remaining repurchase authorization through 2027; $1.8 billion of capital deployed since 2020.
Improving Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet
Operating cash flow of $44 million and free cash flow of $35 million (sequential improvement); net debt approximately $413 million, total liquidity $627 million and net leverage of 0.99x adjusted EBITDA.
Reaffirmed 2026 Guidance
Reaffirmed full-year guidance: net sales growth of 7%–9%, adjusted operating margin of 15%–16% for the year (expected to exit the year in the high teens), and adjusted diluted EPS of $8.10–$8.50; full-year tax rate ~23.5%.
Light Duty: Solid Trends and Product Innovation
Light Duty net sales up ~4% YoY with POS growth at large customers up mid-single digits; the business delivered 18% combined growth over the last two years; highlighted OE-fix air suspension compressor with ~25% improved heat dissipation, demonstrating product innovation and higher-ASP opportunities.
Heavy Duty: Sales Growth and Commercialization Wins
Heavy Duty net sales increased ~12% YoY and operating margin improved ~110 basis points YoY; company reported share gains in channels such as OE dealer network and emphasized growth opportunities in diesel aftertreatment (DEF) portfolio.
Specialty Vehicles: Stabilization and New Product Momentum
Specialty Vehicles net sales flat YoY (Q1 is seasonally slow) with early signs of stabilization; new vehicle sales up YoY and new aftermarket opportunities (e.g., Super ATV power steering kit for Polaris RANGER 500) driving engagement.