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Holley (HLLY)
NYSE:HLLY
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 07, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.06Last Year’s EPS
0.02Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 4 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized clear and measurable progress across revenue, margins, cash flow and leverage: sustained core growth (four consecutive quarters), margin expansion (gross and adjusted EBITDA), meaningful free cash flow, and significant deleveraging. Management also outlined a concrete 2026 plan with mid-single-digit revenue growth guidance, incremental cost synergies and continued investment (ERP/WMS, product development). Headwinds include higher SG&A from strategic investments, incomplete inventory reduction, tariff-related pricing pressures, uneven consumer demand (K-shaped recovery), and near-term weather-related disruption. On balance the positive operating and financial momentum and the credible deleveraging trajectory outweigh the near-term challenges.Company Guidance
Return to Reported Net Sales Growth
Fiscal 2025 net sales of $613.5 million, representing 1.9% reported year-over-year growth and core net sales growth of 6.6% (driven by 3.8% volume and 2.8% pricing). This is the company's first full-year top-line growth since 2021.
Strong Fourth-Quarter Commercial Momentum
Q4 net sales of $155.4 million, up 10.9% year-over-year, with core net sales up 13.5% (Q4 volume and price contribution described as ~7.8% and ~5.7% in core basis). Management highlighted four consecutive quarters of core growth, with Q4 being the strongest quarter of 2025.
Margin Expansion and Profitability
Gross margin expanded to 46.8% in Q4 (+120 basis points year-over-year) and to 43.4% for FY2025 (+378 basis points). Adjusted EBITDA was $124.0 million for the year (up $13.5 million vs. 2024) with adjusted EBITDA margin of 20.2% for FY2025 (+191 basis points year-over-year). Q4 adjusted EBITDA was $33.2 million with a 21.4% margin (+56 bps year-over-year).
Consistent Free Cash Flow Generation
Generated $34.2 million of free cash flow in fiscal 2025 (and $3.9 million in Q4), marking a third consecutive year of positive free cash flow and supporting balance sheet improvements.
Deleveraging and Balance Sheet Strengthening
Completed $25 million of debt prepayments in 2025 and over $100 million of prepayments since September 2023. Covenant net leverage reduced to 3.75x at year end (down from 5.67x peak in 2023) and management achieved its sub-4.0x year-end target.
Operational and Cost Savings Realized
Delivered approximately $20 million of purchasing, tariff mitigation and operational savings in 2025 (management also cited $10 million of operational savings achieved during the year), and expects incremental $5–7 million in 2026 and >$15 million total cost synergies in 2026.
Product Innovation and Revenue Program Contributions
New product launches contributed about $23 million in annual new product sales; strategic initiative tracker showed meaningful contributions in 2025 (e.g., Product Innovation $40.3M full year, Trailblazing Trusted Partner $43.9M full year, Premier Consumer Journey $12.5M full year).
Broad-Based Divisional Strength and Inventory Availability
Every division contributed to Q4 growth (American Performance +10%, Truck & Off-Road +5.4%, Safety & Racing +13.3) and the company maintained an average in-stock rate of ~91% across the top 2,500 SKUs, supporting omni-channel performance.
2026 Guidance and Strategic Targets
Guidance for fiscal 2026: revenue $625–655 million (implying ~4% growth at midpoint), adjusted EBITDA $127–137 million (~6.5% growth at midpoint), capex $15–20 million, and a target to exit the year below 3.5x leverage; management reiterated long-term targets (mid single-digit organic growth, ≥20% adjusted EBITDA).
HLLY Earnings History
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Beat
Missed
HLLY Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Mar 04, 2026 | $3.95 | $3.46 | -12.41% |
Nov 07, 2025 | $2.73 | $3.62 | +32.60% |
Aug 06, 2025 | $2.04 | $2.68 | +31.37% |
May 07, 2025 | $2.07 | $1.77 | -14.49% |
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FAQ
When does Holley (HLLY) report earnings?
Holley (HLLY) is schdueled to report earning on May 07, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is HLLY EPS forecast?
HLLY EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 0.06.