Record Bookings and Improved Backlog Visibility
First-quarter bookings totaled $2.5 billion, up 24% year‑over‑year, with trailing 12‑month bookings up 12%. Book‑to‑bill was healthy at ~1.2 (each of the five segments >1), providing improved visibility and confidence in the forecast.
Revenue and EPS Growth
Revenue grew double digits in Q1 (management highlighted broad‑based strength) and adjusted EPS was $2.28, up 11% year‑over‑year. Management reaffirmed full‑year guidance and reiterated a commitment to double‑digit adjusted EPS growth for 2026.
Climate & Sustainability Outperformance
Climate & Sustainability Technologies delivered 15% organic growth in the quarter and is expected to deliver double‑digit organic growth for 2026, driven by brazed plate heat exchangers (notably liquid cooling for data centers) and CO2 refrigeration systems.
Clean Energy & Fueling Momentum
Clean Energy and Fueling grew 11% organically, led by clean energy components, fluid transport and retail fueling. Management highlighted aggressive build‑outs by national retailers in North America and improving trends in Europe, with margin improvement expected from volume leverage and pricing.
AI and Power Infrastructure Revenue Opportunity
Company expects to generate over $1 billion in 2026 revenue tied to applications for artificial intelligence and power generation infrastructure (benefiting connectors, heat exchangers and SIKORA measurement solutions). The SIKORA acquisition is performing ahead of underwriting.
Cash Generation and Capital Deployment
Free cash flow in Q1 was $131 million (6% of revenue), up $22 million versus prior‑year quarter (~+20%). Full‑year free cash flow guidance remains 14%–16% of revenue. Full‑year capex guidance is $190–$210 million, while management continues opportunistic share repurchases and high‑return capacity investments.
Operational Actions and Cost Savings
Management outlined fixed cost reduction and facility consolidation initiatives expected to generate more than $40 million of rightsizing savings in 2026 with incremental carryover benefits into 2027.
Margin Expansion Drivers Identified
Several segments showed margin strength or expansion (Pumps & Process Solutions margins expanded on favorable mix and productivity; Imaging & Identification margins remained strong). Management expects further margin improvement across segments via volume leverage, pricing and productivity, particularly in H2.