Revenue at High End of Guidance and Year‑over‑Year Growth
Total consolidated net sales of $368.7 million in Q1, up 3.9% year‑over‑year and reported at the high end of management's guidance range.
Adjusted EBITDA Beat and Early Cost Savings
Adjusted EBITDA of $35.7 million in Q1 exceeded the high end of the guidance range. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 9.7% and management reported early benefits from cost optimization programs with Phase 1 carryover and Phase 2 execution underway.
PVG Segment Strong Performance
PVG net sales of $143.4 million, up 17.4% year‑over‑year; aftermarket and powersports performed well and automotive premium OE remained resilient despite timing dynamics.
AAG Revenue Growth and Strategic OEM Partnerships
AAG net sales of $114.8 million, up 2.6% year‑over‑year. Management announced new OEM upfitting partnerships delivering more predictable, menu‑driven revenue and opened new dealer channels.
Dealer Expansion and Aftermarket Resilience
Added over 135 new dealers in the last 60 days and are averaging over 60 new dealers per month. Aftermarket categories (custom wheelhouse, RideTech, Sport Truck) showed consistent or better than expected demand.
Portfolio Action — Phoenix Divestiture Closed
Closed divestiture of Phoenix, Arizona operations (Upfit, UTV, Geiser, Shock Therapy) in Q1 as planned; proceeds dedicated to debt reduction and portfolio tightening.
Cost Savings Target and Traction
Reiterated plan to deliver approximately $50 million of savings in 2026 (about $10 million Phase 1 carryover and ~$40 million Phase 2) with mid‑single digit incremental benefit already seen in Q1.
Tariff Framework Improved (Section 232)
Shift from IEPA to Section 232 reduced tariff exposure by taxing aluminum input value rather than full FOB. Management expects aggregate tariff impact to be approximately neutral to 2026 results for most businesses (excluding Marzocchi).
Reaffirmed Full‑Year Guidance
Reaffirmed FY2026 guidance: net sales $1.328B–$1.416B and adjusted EBITDA $174M–$203M, with midpoint implying approximately a 200 basis‑point adjusted EBITDA margin improvement versus 2025.
Disciplined Capital Allocation
Q1 capital expenditures of $5.4 million (≈1.5% of revenues), below the full‑year target of ~2%; proactively amended credit agreement to expand covenant headroom and preserve financial flexibility.