Return to Year-over-Year Revenue Growth
Revenue of $1.1 billion, up 6% year-over-year in Q1; management also increased full-year revenue guidance to approximately 8% (from 6%-7%).
Building Climate Solutions (BCS) Record Performance
BCS delivered a record quarter: organic sales up 26%, M&A growth up 12%, sales volumes +17%, and profit margins expanded ~300 basis points; price and mix contributed ~9% revenue growth in the segment.
Full-Year Adjusted EPS Guidance Reaffirmed
Company reaffirmed full-year adjusted EPS guidance of $23.50 to $25.00 despite cost and tariff headwinds; management projects free cash flow of $750M to $850M for 2026.
Successful M&A and Integration Contributions
Acquisitions (DuroDyne and Subco closed Q4 2025) contributed ~6% to Q1 revenue; M&A profit contribution cited (~$2M in HCS, ~$7M in BCS) and integration of Subco and DuroDyne is on track to strengthen parts & supplies and commercial portfolio.
Product Innovation and New Launches
Introduced new commercial Stratagos rooftop heat pump, expanded residential heat pump portfolio (including cold-climate capability and compact air handlers), and launched Lennox-branded heat pump water heaters via Ariston JV — all expected to broaden addressable market and share of wallet.
Inventory and Cash Flow Improvement vs Prior Year
Q1 free cash flow was a $39M use of cash (improved from $61M use prior-year); inventory build was $60M this quarter versus $210M prior-year, and operating cash flow (adjusted) was $16M, signaling progress toward normalization.
Pricing Actions and Improved Drop-Through
Company announced price increases and expects better price drop-through (management cited a blended incremental, presented as ~90% effective) with most price realization and cost impacts expected to materialize in the second half.