Consolidated Revenue and Organic Growth
Net sales of $997 million in Q1 2026, up 1% year-over-year; comprised of 8% organic growth, 2% acquisition growth and a negative 10% industry mix effect. Trailing 12-month net sales ~ $3.9 billion.
Earnings and Margin Stability
Net income of $39 million, up 3% year-over-year, and diluted EPS of $1.10 (includes approximately $0.10 convertible-related dilution). Gross margin 22.8% and operating margin 6.5% were unchanged versus prior year, demonstrating margin resilience.
Strong Marine and Powersports Performance
Marine revenue increased 14% to $170 million (17% of sales) outperforming an estimated 7% decline in wholesale powerboat shipments; marine CPU (TTM) up 17% to $4,657 and quarterly marine CPU up 23% year-over-year. Powersports revenue rose 28% to $104 million (10% of sales) driven by OEM adoption of cabin closures and expanded content.
RV Content Gains Despite Industry Weakness
RV revenue $446 million, up 7% and representing 45% of consolidated revenue, while RV industry wholesale units were down ~12% in Q1; RV trailing 12‑month CPU increased 8% to $5,277 and quarterly CPU increased 6% year-over-year, indicating share and content gains.
Disciplined Balance Sheet and Liquidity
Total net liquidity of $734 million (cash + unused revolver capacity ~$696M), net leverage 2.8x, no major debt maturities until 2028 and active share repurchases ($31M returned in Q1 including $15M buybacks).
Updated 2026 Financial Guidance and FCF Outlook
Company expects 2026 adjusted operating margin to improve by 30 to 50 basis points versus 2025, operating cash flow of $370M–$390M, capex $70M–$80M and estimated free cash flow of approximately $300M.
Product Innovation and Aftermarket Progress
Advancements in composite strategy, entry-level tower audio, digital design studio (25+ working sessions, eliminated dozens of prototypes), and expanding aftermarket/RecPro parts (500+ parts added since Sep 2024) to drive content and aftermarket growth.
Active M&A and Strategic Opportunity
Management remains active and opportunistic on M&A despite announced discussions about a potential merger of equals with LCI Industries; believes a potential combination could produce synergies, cost savings and enhanced customer solutions.