THOR INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCES FISCAL 2026 FIRST QUARTER RESULTS
REPORTS STRONG RESULTS, IMPROVING MARKET SHARE AMIDST CHALLENGING BACKDROP
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Financial Highlights |
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($ in thousands, except for per share data) |
Three Months Ended |
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Change |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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$ 2,389,123 |
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$ 2,142,784 |
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11.5 % |
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Gross Profit |
$ 320,974 |
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$ 281,442 |
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14.0 % |
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Gross Profit Margin % |
13.4 % |
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13.1 % |
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+30 bps |
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Net Income (Loss) Attributable to THOR |
$ 21,669 |
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$ (1,832) |
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n/m |
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Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share |
$ 0.41 |
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$ (0.03) |
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n/m |
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Cash Flows Provided by (Used in) Operations |
$ (44,867) |
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$ 30,740 |
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(246.0) % |
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EBITDA (1) |
$ 107,540 |
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$ 81,733 |
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31.6 % |
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Adjusted EBITDA (1) |
$ 131,005 |
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$ 107,782 |
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21.5 % |
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(1) See reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures included at the end of this release |
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Fiscal 2026 First Quarter
- Revenue of
$2.39 billion , Net income attributable to THOR of$21.7 million and Adjusted EBITDA of$131.0 million in the quarter. Adjusted EBITDA excludes nonrecurring costs or benefits associated with strategic reorganization initiatives and the impact of real estate transactions - North American market share improved for the second consecutive fiscal quarter as retail outperformed expectations during the period
- Dealer inventory turns remain at an appropriate level heading into the winter months and the Company is positioned advantageously should a market uptick occur
- Consolidated gross profit margin expanded 30 basis points despite a challenging environment, highlighting the strategic actions the Company has taken to streamline the business
"The quarter finished stronger than we expected, and we are excited about the impact of the actions we are taking to improve the strength of our business and control what we can control so that when the market rebounds we will bounce back stronger than ever. Our 2025 Open House event in September was another success and represented a marked improvement versus last year as I heard great dealer feedback on the new products on display, in particular the new Keystone Montana and Heartland Bighorn products," stated
"We are vigilantly monitoring the health of our business so that we can effectively manage risk and protect profitability in light of the fact that numerous indicators suggest that the consumer may be retrenching. We feel confident in our operating plan and our balance sheet, and we will not hesitate to queue up stock repurchases if the stock sells off on broader consumer concerns," added
First Quarter Financial Results
THOR's consolidated results were primarily driven by the results of its individual reportable segments as noted below.
Segment Results
North American Towable RVs
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($ in thousands) |
Three Months Ended |
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Change |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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$ 897,090 |
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$ 898,778 |
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(0.2) % |
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Unit Shipments |
25,807 |
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30,018 |
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(14.0) % |
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Gross Profit |
$ 118,995 |
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$ 112,437 |
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5.8 % |
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Gross Profit Margin % |
13.3 % |
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12.5 % |
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+80 bps |
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Income Before Income Taxes |
$ 46,471 |
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$ 46,821 |
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(0.7) % |
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As of |
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Change |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Order Backlog |
$ 656,002 |
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$ 933,051 |
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(29.7) % |
- Net sales were flat as a favorable product mix offset a 14.0% decline in unit shipments as we aggressively managed channel inventory entering the winter months. The gross profit margin percentage in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 improved 80 basis points compared to the prior-year period, driven by lower warranty costs, lower overhead associated with the Heartland realignment and reduced promotional expenses, partially offset by higher material costs.
North American Motorized RVs
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Three Months Ended |
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Change |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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$ 661,096 |
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$ 505,208 |
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30.9 % |
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Unit Shipments |
4,950 |
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3,741 |
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32.3 % |
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Gross Profit |
$ 71,622 |
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$ 42,727 |
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67.6 % |
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Gross Profit Margin % |
10.8 % |
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8.5 % |
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+230 bps |
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Income Before Income Taxes |
$ 33,149 |
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$ 9,081 |
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265.0 % |
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Change |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Order Backlog |
$ 1,276,523 |
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$ 963,141 |
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32.5 % |
- Net sales for the North American Motorized segment increased 30.9% in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to the prior-year period, impacted by a 32.3% increase in unit shipments driven by a combination of new products in the premium segment of the market as well as an ongoing emphasis on targeting critical retail price points where consumer demand is currently concentrated, with the expectation that this will lead to market share gains. Dealer inventory is at an appropriate level heading into the winter months despite significant load-in of new products, which we anticipate will precede a stronger relative retail performance in the remainder of fiscal 2026. The gross profit margin percentage expanded 230 basis points compared to the prior-year period due to volume leverage, reduced promotional activity and lower warranty costs, which more than offset higher material costs.
European RVs
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Three Months Ended |
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Change |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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$ 655,479 |
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$ 604,903 |
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8.4 % |
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Unit Shipments |
8,723 |
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8,635 |
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1.0 % |
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Gross Profit |
$ 77,814 |
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$ 92,648 |
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(16.0) % |
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Gross Profit Margin % |
11.9 % |
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15.3 % |
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(340) bps |
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Income Before Income Taxes |
$ (26,638) |
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$ 1,177 |
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Change |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Order Backlog |
$ 1,930,463 |
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$ 2,043,636 |
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(5.5) % |
- European RV net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 increased 8.4% compared to the prior-year period, driven by the combined impact of a 1.0% increase in unit shipments and a 7.4% increase in the overall net price per unit, which benefited from an increase in foreign exchange rates. The gross profit margin percentage fell 340 basis points compared to the prior-year period due to a higher mix of lower-margin special-edition motorcaravan products as well as increased promotional activity and warranty costs.
Fiscal 2026 Guidance
"The first quarter was better than expected, though we continue to see the balance of the year playing out the way we originally envisioned. Looking ahead, we are incrementally more convinced that our company-specific initiatives will gain traction throughout the fiscal year but acknowledge that there is a wide range of outcomes related to the health of the consumer as evidenced by consumer sentiment results. While the fiscal year has gotten off to a strong start, we are not going to get overly excited about offseason sell-in during such an uncertain time. Accordingly, if appropriate, we will update our outlook when we report second quarter results in March after we have more information to interpret." commented
For fiscal 2026, the Company's full-year financial guidance includes:
- Consolidated net sales in the range of
$9.0 billion to$9.5 billion - Stable gross margin at midpoint, with upside in a stronger market
- Diluted earnings per share in the range of
$3.75 to$4.25 - Guidance assumes a low- to mid-single digit retail decline in
North America with stable market share - Does not incorporate a meaningful financial impact related to the Heartland realignment, Keystone model refresh or other restructuring initiatives
- Assumes a normalized tax rate
Supplemental Earnings Release Materials
To view these materials, go to http://ir.thorindustries.com.
About
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Forward-Looking Statements
This release includes certain statements that are "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the
These and other risks and uncertainties are discussed more fully in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
We disclaim any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained in this release or to reflect any change in our expectations after the date hereof or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based, except as required by law.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME |
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FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED |
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Three Months Ended |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Net sales |
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$ 2,389,123 |
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$ 2,142,784 |
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Gross profit |
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$ 320,974 |
13.4 % |
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$ 281,442 |
13.1 % |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses |
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254,030 |
10.6 % |
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240,197 |
11.2 % |
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Amortization of intangible assets |
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27,928 |
1.2 % |
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29,822 |
1.4 % |
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Interest expense, net |
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9,017 |
0.4 % |
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15,228 |
0.7 % |
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Other income, net |
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2,489 |
0.1 % |
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2,649 |
0.1 % |
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Income (loss) before income taxes |
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32,488 |
1.4 % |
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(1,156) |
(0.1) % |
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Income tax provision (benefit) |
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9,319 |
0.4 % |
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(283) |
— % |
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Net income (loss) |
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23,169 |
1.0 % |
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(873) |
— % |
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Less: Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests |
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1,500 |
0.1 % |
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959 |
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Net income (loss) attributable to |
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$ 21,669 |
0.9 % |
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$ (1,832) |
(0.1) % |
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Earnings (loss) per common share: |
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Basic |
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$ 0.41 |
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$ (0.03) |
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Diluted |
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$ 0.41 |
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$ (0.03) |
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Weighted-average common shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
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52,690,083 |
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52,974,603 |
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Diluted |
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52,975,577 |
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52,974,603 |
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(1) Percentages may not add due to rounding differences |
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(2) Due to a loss for the three months ended |
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SUMMARY CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS ( |
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Cash and equivalents |
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$ 509,878 |
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$ 586,596 |
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Current liabilities |
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$ 1,505,291 |
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$ 1,584,696 |
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Accounts receivable, net |
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655,642 |
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707,363 |
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Long-term debt, net |
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913,129 |
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919,612 |
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Inventories, net |
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1,464,085 |
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1,351,796 |
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Other long-term liabilities |
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273,693 |
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271,424 |
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Prepaid income taxes, expenses and other |
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90,332 |
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132,220 |
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Stockholders' equity |
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4,299,273 |
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4,289,552 |
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Total current assets |
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2,719,937 |
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2,777,975 |
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Property, plant & equipment, net |
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1,313,354 |
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1,315,728 |
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1,850,580 |
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1,841,118 |
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Amortizable intangible assets, net |
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734,049 |
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758,758 |
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Equity investments and other, net |
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373,466 |
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371,705 |
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Total |
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$ 6,991,386 |
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$ 7,065,284 |
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$ 6,991,386 |
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$ 7,065,284 |
Non-GAAP Reconciliations
The following table reconciles consolidated net income to consolidated EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA:
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EBITDA Reconciliations |
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Three Months Ended |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Net income (loss) (GAAP) |
$ 23,169 |
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$ (873) |
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Add back: |
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Interest expense, net |
9,017 |
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15,228 |
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Income tax provision (benefit) |
9,319 |
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(283) |
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Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets |
66,035 |
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67,661 |
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EBITDA (Non-GAAP) |
$ 107,540 |
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$ 81,733 |
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Add back: |
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Stock-based compensation expense |
10,950 |
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10,537 |
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Non-cash foreign currency loss (gain) |
3,510 |
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3,392 |
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Investment-related loss (gain) |
425 |
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2,642 |
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Strategic initiatives |
15,050 |
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15,459 |
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Other loss (gain), including sales of PP&E |
(6,470) |
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(5,981) |
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Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) |
$ 131,005 |
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$ 107,782 |
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EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP performance measures included to illustrate and improve comparability of the Company's results from period to period, particularly in periods with unusual or one-time items. EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) before net interest expense (income), income tax provision (benefit) and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA reflects adjustments to EBITDA to identify items that, in management's judgment, significantly affect the assessment of earnings results between periods. The Company considers these non-GAAP measures in evaluating and managing the Company's operations and believes that discussion of results adjusted for these items is meaningful to investors because it provides a useful analysis of ongoing underlying operating trends. The adjusted measures are not in accordance with, nor are they a substitute for, GAAP measures, and they may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.
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