Consolidated Sales Growth
Net sales of $421.0M in Q1 FY2026 vs $405.0M a year ago, up 4% year-over-year; sales growth reported across all three segments and sequentially.
Gross Margin and Operating Income Improvement
Consolidated gross margin was 17.3%, up 50 basis points year-over-year. Adjusted consolidated operating income was $21M (excluding ~$1M restructuring/special charges), up 6% versus prior year; sequential adjusted operating income up 4% vs Q4.
Engineered Products Strength
Engineered Products sales of $126M, up 4% YoY and 8% sequentially (highest quarterly level in recent years). Adjusted operating income improved 35% YoY to $6.2M and increased ~$3.6M sequentially. New equipment bookings ~$62M in the quarter, up 15% vs last year average; backlog grew to $196M, +9% QoQ.
Supply Technologies Momentum
Supply Technologies sales $195M, up 4% YoY. Supply chain business demand from semiconductor/technology/data center sectors increased ~13% YoY; aerospace & defense demand up ~15% YoY. Fastener manufacturing sales grew 18% sequentially. Adjusted operating margins remained historically strong at ~9%.
Assembly Components Sequential Improvement
Assembly Components sales $100M, up 3% YoY. Sequentially, sales increased ~10% and adjusted operating income increased 23% vs Q4, benefiting from new program launches and higher OE demand.
Reaffirmed Full-Year Guidance
Full-year guidance reaffirmed: net sales $1.675B–$1.710B (+5% to +7% vs prior year), adjusted EPS $2.90–$3.20 (+7% to +19%), EBITDA 8%–9% of sales, and free cash flow $20M–$30M. Guidance includes Southwest Steel assumptions.
Improved Tax Rate and Strong Liquidity
Effective tax rate improved to 17% (from 20% prior year) driven by higher estimated federal R&D tax credits; liquidity totaled ~$200M at quarter-end (≈$47M cash + $153M unused borrowing capacity).
Capital Investment and Operational Initiatives
Q1 CapEx of $12.5M (information systems, automation, growth capital); full-year CapEx expected ~$35M. New North American distribution center on track for Q3 operation; multi-year investments in automation/IT expected to drive margin improvements (notably starting in 2027).