Strong Top-Line Growth
Second quarter sales of $1.1 billion, up 13% year-over-year; noted as the company's second-highest revenue on record.
Broad-Based Segment Growth
Space & Defense sales of $314M (+16% YoY); Commercial Aircraft $247M (+15% YoY); Military Aircraft $235M (+10% YoY); Industrial $256M (+9% YoY).
Backlog Expansion
Record total backlog and 12‑month backlog up 33% versus prior year, signaling durable near-term demand.
Margin and Profitability Improvement
Adjusted operating margin of 13.4% in Q2, up 90 basis points year-over-year; Space & Defense margin 14.6% (+200 bps), Military Aircraft 13.7% (+170 bps), Industrial ~13.2% (noted modest improvement).
Record Adjusted EPS and Raised EPS Guidance
Delivered record adjusted earnings per share in the quarter and increased full-year adjusted EPS guidance by $0.40 to $10.60 (± $0.20). Third-quarter EPS guide $2.65 (± $0.10).
Strong Cash Generation and Improved Leverage
Nearly $100M of free cash flow generated in Q2; year-to-date free cash flow into solid positive territory; leverage ratio 1.8x, below the 2–3x target range.
Balance Sheet and Refinancing Actions
Amended $1.1B revolver and $250M term loan (extended to 5 years); issued $500M 5.5% senior notes to call near-term debt — staggered maturities and improved pricing.
Operational & Portfolio Actions Driving Efficiency
Inventory destocking exceeded plan; selected a 4th-party logistics coordinator to manage ~30% of suppliers; invested in a new Philippine facility and focused factories to reduce cycle time and free U.S. floor space for defense growth; licensed out general aviation avionics IP to exit that market.
Commercial Recognition & Strategic Wins
Received Embraer Supplier of the Year (2025) and General Dynamics Land Systems Supplier of the Year for Technology & Innovation (2025); Moog played key roles on Artemis II mission (launch gantry actuation, thrust vector control, light control systems).
Upgraded Full-Year Sales Guidance
Increased FY '26 sales guidance (solid double-digit year-over-year sales growth expected) and maintained adjusted operating margin guidance (~13.4%) and free cash flow conversion expectations (~60% for FY, ~100% in Q3).