Consolidated Revenue Growth
Consolidated net sales of $1.04 billion, up 4.2% year-over-year, driven by stronger-than-expected demand across Professional and Residential segments.
Earnings Beat and EPS Improvement
Adjusted EPS of $0.74, up from $0.65 a year ago (approximately +13.8%), beating prior-year results and analyst expectations for the quarter.
Strong Professional Segment Performance
Professional segment net sales of $824 million; Pro sales were up ~7% in the quarter, with an estimated ~1–2 percentage points of that from the Tornado acquisition and the balance organic growth driven by snow/ice and underground construction.
Segment Profitability and Margin Expansion
Consolidated adjusted operating earnings margin improved to 9.8% from 9.4% a year ago (+0.4 percentage points). Professional segment earnings were $137.6 million and Residential segment earnings were $13.2 million, both above expectations.
AMP Program and Cost Savings
AMP productivity program has contributed $95 million of cost savings toward a $125 million aggregate target (≈76% of target), helping offset material/manufacturing cost pressure and tariffs.
Cash Generation, Inventory and Capital Returns
Free cash flow of $14.6 million in Q1, a year-over-year increase of more than $80 million, with a Q1 free cash flow conversion of 22%. Inventory turnover improved to 2.8x. Returned $133 million to shareholders in the quarter via dividends and share repurchases (Rick noted ~$95 million in repurchases).
Strategic M&A and Product Innovation
Acquisition of Tornado Infrastructure Equipment expanded hydrovac excavation capabilities; new and recent product launches (BOSS plows with Cold Front Technology, JT21 horizontal directional drill, Ditch Witch SK 1,000) are contributing to demand and product portfolio expansion.
Raised Full-Year Guidance
Raised fiscal 2026 net sales growth outlook to 3%–6.5% and increased adjusted EPS guidance to $4.40–$4.60. Professional full-year earnings margin now expected between 18.5%–19.5%, Residential margin outlook improved to 6.5%–8.5%. Full-year free cash flow conversion now expected at least 120%.
Healthy Balance Sheet and Capital Flexibility
Leverage ratio of 1.5x (within target range) and $90–$100 million planned capex for the year, supporting strategic optionality for investment and M&A discipline.