Record Net Income and EPS
Consolidated net income rose 13% to a record $190.2M ($1.35 diluted EPS) in Q1 FY'26 vs $168.0M ($1.20) in Q1 FY'25; results benefited from a discrete stock-option related tax benefit of $21.8M ($0.15/share).
Top-Line and Operating Income Growth
Consolidated net sales increased 14% and consolidated operating income improved 15% year-over-year in Q1 FY'26, driven by strong demand and contributions from recent acquisitions.
Strong Flight Support Group Performance
Flight Support Group net sales rose 15% to $820M (from $713.2M) and operating income increased 21% to $200.7M; FSG organic growth ~12% and operating margin expanded to 24.5% (from 23.3%); EBITA (cash margin before amortization) ~27.1%, up ~110 bps year-over-year.
Electronic Technologies Group Revenue Growth and Backlog
ETG net sales increased 12% to $370.7M (from $330.3M) with ~6% organic growth; ETG reported a record backlog indicating robust demand and expected improvement in margins later in the year.
EBITDA and Cash Flow Strength
Consolidated EBITDA increased 14% to $312M (from $273.9M). Cash flow from operating activities was $178.6M in Q1 FY'26, demonstrating strong cash generation.
Active, Accretive Acquisition Activity
Completed acquisitions include Axillon Aerospace Fuel Containment (renamed Rockmart Fuel Containment) and EthosEnergy Group Limited; a separate FSG deal for 80% of a commercial/defense services company is expected to close in Q2. Management expects recent deals to be accretive within a year.
Prudent Capital Returns and Dividend Continuity
HEICO paid its regular semiannual cash dividend of $0.12 per share in January (95th consecutive semiannual dividend since 1979), demonstrating consistent shareholder returns.