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Ducommun Incorporated Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

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Ducommun (NYSE:DCO) reported record Q1 2026 revenue of $209.0 million, up 9% year-over-year. Gross margin rose to 26.9% (up 70 bps) and net income increased to $9.9 million, or $0.64 per diluted share.

Adjusted net income was $11.7 million ($0.75 per share) and Adjusted EBITDA reached $35.4 million, 16.9% of revenue (up 150 bps). Commercial aerospace revenue grew 18% year-over-year, while military and space revenue also increased. Operating cash flow improved to $11.2 million. Management continues to target its VISION 2027 goal of 18% Adjusted EBITDA margin, while noting potential commercial aerospace destocking headwinds later in 2026.

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Positive

  • Q1 2026 net revenue $209.0M, up 9% year-over-year
  • Net income rose to $9.9M, up 607% year-over-year
  • Adjusted EBITDA $35.4M, 16.9% margin, up 150 bps
  • Commercial aerospace revenue increased 18% year-over-year
  • Operating cash flow improved to $11.2M from $0.8M
  • Corporate G&A expenses reduced to $17.6M from $22.4M

Negative

  • Industrial end-use market revenue declined by $1.4M year-over-year
  • Interest expense increased to $4.0M from $3.3M
  • Structural Systems operating margin slipped from 11.9% to 11.4%
  • Management anticipates commercial aerospace destocking headwinds in remaining 2026 quarters

Key Figures

Q1 2026 Net Revenue: $209.0M Gross Margin: 26.9% Net Income: $9.9M +5 more
8 metrics
Q1 2026 Net Revenue $209.0M First quarter 2026, up 9% vs Q1 2025
Gross Margin 26.9% Q1 2026, +70 bps year-over-year
Net Income $9.9M Q1 2026, up 607% year-over-year
Diluted EPS $0.64 Q1 2026 GAAP earnings per diluted share
Adjusted Net Income $11.7M Q1 2026 non-GAAP, up 232% year-over-year
Adjusted EBITDA $35.4M Q1 2026, 16.9% of revenue, up from 15.4%
Operating Income $15.7M Q1 2026, 7.5% of revenue vs 2.6% prior year
Cash from Operations $11.2M Q1 2026 vs $0.8M in Q1 2025

Market Reality Check

Price: $140.15 Vol: Volume 355,651 vs 211,401...
high vol
$140.15 Last Close
Volume Volume 355,651 vs 211,401 20-day average (1.68x), indicating elevated interest pre-earnings. high
Technical Price $140.15 is trading above the 200-day MA at $107.29 and sits 5.83% below the 52-week high.

Peers on Argus

DCO was up 2.51% with above-average volume. Among key peers, ATRO appeared in mo...
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DCO was up 2.51% with above-average volume. Among key peers, ATRO appeared in momentum scans, up 2.85%, while others showed mixed moves (e.g., RDW +10.39%, VVX -1.16%, EVEX -1.11%). This points to company-specific drivers around earnings rather than a uniform sector rotation.

Previous Earnings Reports

5 past events · Latest: Feb 26 (Positive)
Same Type Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment Move Catalyst
Feb 26 Q4 2025 earnings Positive -3.5% Strong Q4 and record full-year revenue with higher margins and EBITDA.
Nov 06 Q3 2025 earnings Positive -3.0% Revenue and margins up, but GAAP loss from large litigation settlement.
Aug 07 Q2 2025 earnings Positive +0.5% Revenue growth, record gross margin, higher net income and EBITDA.
May 06 Q1 2025 earnings Positive +4.0% Higher revenue, record gross margin, strong net income and EBITDA growth.
Feb 27 Q4 2024 earnings Positive -6.4% Record full-year revenue, rising backlog and improved Q4 margins.
Pattern Detected

Earnings releases have generally been fundamentally strong but often saw muted or negative next-day price reactions; the average move across the last five earnings events was -1.67% despite repeated revenue and margin progress.

Recent Company History

Over the past five earnings cycles, Ducommun has delivered steady revenue growth and margin expansion. Q4 2024 and full-year results showed record revenue and improving gross margins, followed by strong quarterly updates through 2025 with rising Adjusted EBITDA and growing remaining performance obligations. Even when Q3 2025 included a large litigation-driven net loss, underlying non-GAAP metrics stayed solid. The current Q1 2026 report continues this pattern of double-digit earnings and EBITDA growth within the VISION 2027 framework.

Historical Comparison

-1.7% avg move · Across the last five earnings releases, DCO’s average next-day move was -1.67%. Against that backdro...
earnings
-1.7%
Average Historical Move earnings

Across the last five earnings releases, DCO’s average next-day move was -1.67%. Against that backdrop, a pre-news gain of 2.51% suggested a relatively stronger setup into this Q1 2026 report.

Recent earnings show a steady climb in revenue, margin, and Adjusted EBITDA, supporting Ducommun’s multi-year VISION 2027 financial targets.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights a record Q1 2026 for Ducommun, with net revenue of $209.0M, gross margi...
Analysis

This announcement highlights a record Q1 2026 for Ducommun, with net revenue of $209.0M, gross margin at 26.9%, and Adjusted EBITDA of $35.4M (16.9% of revenue). Results show broad-based growth in commercial aerospace and defense plus improved operating leverage. In parallel, recent filings detailed a material weakness in internal controls related to stock-based compensation timing. Investors may watch future earnings for continued margin progress, cash generation, and timely remediation of control issues under the VISION 2027 plan.

Key Terms

adjusted ebitda, non-gaap, contract assets, operating lease, +1 more
5 terms
adjusted ebitda financial
"Adjusted EBITDA of $35.4 million (increase of 19% year-over-year), or 16.9% of revenue"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
non-gaap financial
"Non-GAAP adjusted net income of $11.7 million (increase of 232% year-over-year)"
Non-GAAP refers to financial measures that companies use to show their earnings or performance without including certain expenses or income that are often added back to give a different picture. It matters because it can make a company's results look better or more favorable, but it may also hide important costs, so investors need to look at both GAAP (official rules) and non-GAAP numbers to get a full understanding.
contract assets financial
"Contract assets | | 249,229 | | 249,845"
Contract assets are amounts a company has earned by doing work or delivering goods under a customer agreement but has not yet billed or collected because certain contract conditions remain. Think of it as completed work sitting in a company’s toolbox waiting for an invoice trigger. For investors, growing contract assets signal future cash and revenue potential but also raise questions about timing, cash collection risk and the real strength of reported sales.
operating lease financial
"Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets | | 37,888 | | 40,077"
An operating lease is a contract where a company rents an asset—like equipment, vehicles or office space—rather than buying it, similar to leasing a car for regular use without owning it. Investors care because lease payments affect a company’s cash flow and reported profits, and modern accounting usually shows long-term rental commitments as a right-of-use asset and matching liability, which changes how debt and asset levels are compared across firms.
restructuring charges financial
"Restructuring Charges | | — | | 426"
Restructuring charges are costs that a company pays when it changes how it operates, like closing factories or laying off employees. These expenses are often one-time and happen to help the company become more efficient in the long run. They matter because they can affect the company's profits and how investors see its future prospects.

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New Record for Q1 Revenue, Strong Gross Margins and Net Income

COSTA MESA, Calif., May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ducommun Incorporated (NYSE: DCO) (“Ducommun” or the “Company”) today reported results for its first quarter ended April 4, 2026.

First Quarter 2026 Recap

  • Net Revenue was $209.0 million, an increase of 9% over Q1 2025*
  • Gross margin of 26.9%, year-over-year growth of 70 bps
  • Net income of $9.9 million (increase of 607% year-over-year) or $0.64 per diluted share, and 4.7% of revenue, up 400 bps year-over-year
  • Non-GAAP adjusted net income of $11.7 million (increase of 232% year-over-year), or $0.75 per diluted share
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $35.4 million (increase of 19% year-over-year), or 16.9% of revenue, up 150 bps year-over-year

“An excellent quarter and strong start to 2026 for Ducommun. Our team continued to make great progress towards our VISION 2027 goals with another record for revenue during the first quarter along with strong gross margin and Adjusted EBITDA margins. Net revenue grew a very healthy 9%, led by strength in commercial aerospace which we have been waiting for, along with gains in our defense business,” said Stephen G. Oswald, chairman, president and chief executive officer. “Significant growth in single-aisle demand for Airbus A220, A320, and Boeing 737 MAX along with commercial rotorcraft resulted in 18% year-over-year growth in our commercial aerospace business which was a very nice rebound. Ducommun’s defense business saw growth yet again with our missile franchise specifically the Patriot missile platform being a highlight along with good growth on fixed-wing aircraft platforms including the F35 and the F-15.

“The Company continues to make solid progress as well with its margin expansion journey started back in 2023 with gross margins expanding 70 bps year-over-year to 26.9%. Adjusted EBITDA exceeded $30 million for the fourth consecutive quarter, expanding 150 bps year-over-year from 15.4% to 16.9% and keeping us on a good pace to meet the VISION 2027 financial goal of 18% Adjusted EBITDA and with seven quarters remaining, we have high confidence.

“I also look at the Q1 results as a very healthy start to the fourth year of our VISION 2027 plan, especially in commercial aerospace. While we expect to see some destocking headwinds in the remaining quarters of 2026, the outlook is very promising, especially in 2027 and 2028. Ducommun’s strong missile franchise should also continue to gather momentum throughout the year as we are well positioned to benefit from the Department of War's long-term 7 year framework agreements for key missile programs with defense primes including RTX, our largest customer and Lockheed Martin.”

First Quarter Results

Net revenue for the first quarter of 2026 was $209.0 million compared to $192.5 million for the first quarter of 2025. The year-over-year increase was primarily due to the following in the Company's key end-use markets:

  • $12.5 million higher revenue in the Company’s commercial aerospace end-use markets due to higher rates on large aircraft and rotary-wing aircraft platforms; and
  • $5.4 million higher revenue in the Company’s military and space end-use markets due to higher rates on selected fixed-wing aircraft and missiles platforms, partially offset by lower rates on electronic warfare, ground vehicle weapons, and radar platforms.

In addition, revenue for the Company’s industrial end-use markets for the first quarter of 2026 decreased $1.4 million compared to the first quarter of 2025 mainly due to timing of orders.

Net income for the first quarter of 2026 was $9.9 million, or 4.7% of revenue, or $0.64 per diluted share, compared to net income of $1.4 million, or 0.7% revenue, or $0.09 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2025. This reflects higher gross profit of $5.8 million and lower stock-based compensation expense of $4.3 million, partially offset by higher income tax expense of $1.5 million.

Gross profit for the first quarter of 2026 was $56.2 million, or 26.9% of revenue, compared to gross profit of $50.5 million, or 26.2% of revenue, for the first quarter of 2025. The increase in gross profit as a percentage of net revenue year-over-year was primarily due to lower other manufacturing costs, favorable product mix, and higher manufacturing volume.

Operating income for the first quarter of 2026 was $15.7 million, or 7.5% of revenue, compared to operating income of $5.0 million, or 2.6% of revenue, in the comparable period last year. The year-over-year increase of $10.7 million was primarily due to higher gross profit and lower selling, general and administrative expenses. Non-GAAP adjusted operating income for the first quarter of 2026 was $18.0 million, or 8.6% of revenue, compared to $7.6 million, or 4.0% of revenue, in the comparable period last year.

Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2026 was $35.4 million, or 16.9% of revenue, compared to $29.7 million, or 15.4% of revenue, for the comparable period in 2025.

Interest expense for the first quarter of 2026 was $4.0 million compared to $3.3 million in the comparable period of 2025. The year-over-year increase was primarily due to a higher debt balance, partially offset by lower interest rates.

During the first quarter of 2026, the net cash provided by operations was $11.2 million compared to $0.8 million during the first quarter of 2025. The higher net cash provided by operations during the first quarter of 2026 was primarily due to higher net income and higher contract liabilities, partially offset by lower accrued and other liabilities.

* As restated in the Company's Form 10-K/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 8, 2026.

Business Segment Information

Electronic Systems

Electronic Systems segment net revenue for the quarter ended April 4, 2026 was $117.6 million, compared to $109.1 million for the first quarter of 2025. The year-over-year increase was primarily due to the following in the Company's key end-use markets:

  • $5.3 million higher revenue within the Company’s military and space end-use markets due to higher rates on selected fixed-wing aircraft and missile platforms, partially offset by lower rates on electronic warfare and radar platforms; and
  • $4.6 million higher revenue in the Company’s commercial aerospace end-use markets due to higher rates on other commercial aerospace and large aircraft platforms.

In addition, revenue for the Company’s industrial end-use markets for the first quarter of 2026 decreased $1.4 million compared to the first quarter of 2025 mainly due timing of orders.

Electronic Systems segment operating income for the quarter ended April 4, 2026 was $22.9 million, or 19.5% of revenue, compared to $17.5 million, or 16.0% of revenue, for the comparable quarter in 2025. The year-over-year increase of $5.5 million was primarily due to favorable product mix, higher manufacturing volume, and lower other manufacturing costs. Non-GAAP adjusted operating income for the first quarter of 2026 was $23.3 million, or 19.8% of revenue, compared to $17.9 million, or 16.4% of revenue, in the comparable period last year.

Structural Systems

Structural Systems segment net revenue for the quarter ended April 4, 2026 was $91.4 million, compared to $83.4 million for the first quarter of 2025. The year-over-year increase was primarily due to the following:

  • $7.9 million higher revenue within the Company’s commercial aerospace end-use markets due to higher rates on large aircraft and rotary-wing aircraft platforms; and
  • $0.1 million higher revenue within the Company’s military and space end-use markets due to higher rates on selected missile platforms, partially offset by lower rates on selected rotary-wing aircraft platforms.

Structural Systems segment operating income for the quarter ended April 4, 2026 was $10.4 million, or 11.4% of revenue, compared to $9.9 million, or 11.9% of revenue, for the comparable quarter in 2025. The year-over-year increase of $0.5 million was primarily due to lower other manufacturing costs, partially offset by unfavorable product mix. Non-GAAP adjusted operating income for the first quarter of 2026 was $12.3 million, or 13.4% of revenue, compared to $12.1 million, or 14.5% of revenue, in the comparable period last year.

Corporate General and Administrative (“CG&A”) Expenses

CG&A expenses for the first quarter of 2026 were $17.6 million, or 8.4% of total Company revenue, compared to $22.4 million, or 11.6% of total Company revenue, for the comparable quarter in the prior year. The year-over-year decrease in CG&A expenses was primarily due to lower stock-based compensation expense of $4.2 million.

Conference Call

A teleconference hosted by Stephen G. Oswald, the Company’s chairman, president and chief executive officer, and Suman B. Mookerji, the Company’s senior vice president, chief financial officer will be held today, May 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PT (1:00 p.m. ET) to review these financial results. To access the conference call, please pre-register using the following registration link:

https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIbeade6204d8e441398e3b1d1ede413a8

Registrants will receive a confirmation with dial-in details. Mr. Oswald and Mr. Mookerji will be speaking on behalf of the Company and anticipate the call (including Q&A) to last approximately 45 minutes. A live webcast of the event can be accessed using the link above. A replay of the webcast will be available on the Ducommun website at Ducommun.com.

Additional information regarding Ducommun's results can be found in the Q1 2026 Earnings Presentation available at Ducommun.com.

About Ducommun Incorporated

Ducommun Incorporated delivers value-added innovative manufacturing solutions to customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. Founded in 1849, the Company specializes in two core areas - Electronic Systems and Structural Systems - to produce complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications. For more information, visit Ducommun.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release and any attachments include “forward-looking statements,” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including, in particular, expectations relating to the Company's VISION 2027 Strategy and its progress towards the financial goals stated therein, potential destocking headwinds related to the Company's commercial aerospace business and outlook for the remaining quarters of 2026 and through 2028, and expectations related to the U.S. Department of War's long-term framework agreements for key missile programs with defense primes. The Company generally uses the words “may,” “will,” “could,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “plan,” “intend,” “continue” and similar expressions in this press release and any attachments to identify forward-looking statements. The Company bases these forward-looking statements on its current views with respect to future events and financial performance. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, among other things: the cyclicality of our end-use markets, the level of U.S. government defense spending, our customers may experience changes in production rates or delays in the launch and certification of new products, timing of orders from our customers which are subject to cancellation, modification or rescheduling, our ability to obtain additional financing and service existing debt to fund capital expenditures and meet our working capital needs, legal and regulatory risks, including pending litigation matters generally and as well as any potential losses arising from third party subrogation claims related to the Guaymas performance center fire that may become material, the cost of expansion, consolidation and acquisitions, competition, economic and geopolitical developments – including supply chain issues, our ability to successfully implement restructuring, realignment and cost reduction activities that could adversely impact our ability to achieve our strategic objectives, international trade restrictions and our ability to obtain necessary U.S. government approvals for proposed sales to certain foreign customers, the impact of tariffs and elevated interest rates, risks associated with a prolonged partial or total U.S. federal government shutdown, the ability to attract and retain key personnel and avoid labor disruptions, the ability to adequately protect and enforce intellectual property rights, pandemics, disasters – natural or otherwise, and risk of cybersecurity attacks, and other risks and uncertainties, including those detailed from time to time in the Company’s periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. You should understand that many important factors, including those discussed herein, could cause the Company’s results to differ materially from those expressed or suggested in any forward-looking statement. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements to reflect new information or events or circumstances that occur after the date of this news release, May 12, 2026, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events or otherwise. Readers are advised to review the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (which are available from the SEC’s EDGAR database at www.sec.gov).

Note Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Information

This release contains non-GAAP financial measures, including Adjusted EBITDA (which excludes interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation expense, and restructuring charges), including as a percentage of revenue, non-GAAP operating income, including as a percentage of net revenues, non-GAAP net income, and non-GAAP earnings per share. In addition, certain other prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year’s presentation.

The Company believes the presentation of these non-GAAP measures provide important supplemental information to management and investors regarding financial and business trends relating to its financial condition and results of operations. The Company’s management uses these non-GAAP financial measures along with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures in evaluating the Company’s actual and forecasted operating performance, capital resources and cash flow. The non-GAAP financial information presented herein should be considered supplemental to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company discloses different non-GAAP financial measures in order to provide greater transparency and to help the Company’s investors to more meaningfully evaluate and compare Ducommun’s results to its previously reported results. The non-GAAP financial measures that the Company uses may not be comparable to similarly titled financial measures used by other companies.

CONTACT:
Suman Mookerji, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, 657.335.3665

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DUCOMMUN INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
 
  April 4,
2026
 December 31,
2025
Assets    
Current Assets    
Cash and cash equivalents $39,103 $45,289
Accounts receivable, net  137,027  124,442
Contract assets  249,229  249,845
Inventories  186,269  182,788
Production cost of contracts  5,914  7,178
Other current assets  16,314  16,442
Total Current Assets  633,856  625,984
Property and Equipment, Net  105,755  107,223
Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets  37,888  40,077
Goodwill  244,600  244,600
Intangibles, Net  128,656  132,839
Deferred income taxes  14,180  15,500
Other Assets  20,398  20,192
Total Assets $1,185,333 $1,186,415
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity    
Current Liabilities    
Accounts payable $79,961 $74,653
Contract liabilities  52,473  40,694
Accrued and other liabilities  28,112  51,071
Operating lease liabilities  7,005  7,817
Current portion of long-term debt  5,000  5,000
Total Current Liabilities  172,551  179,235
Long-Term Debt, Less Current Portion  297,608  298,790
Non-Current Operating Lease Liabilities  33,091  34,223
Other Long-Term Liabilities  12,287  12,686
Total Liabilities  515,537  524,934
Commitments and Contingencies    
Shareholders’ Equity    
Common Stock  151  149
Additional Paid-In Capital  246,378  248,482
Retained Earnings  416,220  406,304
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income  7,047  6,546
Total Shareholders’ Equity  669,796  661,481
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity $1,185,333 $1,186,415
       


DUCOMMUN INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
  Three Months Ended
  April 4,
2026
 March 29,
2025
Net Revenues $209,022  $192,481 
Cost of Sales  152,789   142,030 
Gross Profit  56,233   50,451 
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses  40,513   45,050 
Restructuring Charges     426 
Operating Income  15,720   4,975 
Interest Expense  (4,010)  (3,263)
Income Before Taxes  11,710   1,712 
Income Tax Expense  1,794   310 
Net Income $9,916  $1,402 
Earnings Per Share    
Basic earnings per share $0.66  $0.09 
Diluted earnings per share $0.64  $0.09 
Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding    
Basic  15,044   14,856 
Diluted  15,599   15,177 
     
Gross Profit %  26.9%  26.2%
SG&A %  19.4%  23.4%
Operating Income %  7.5%  2.6%
Net Income %  4.7%  0.7%
Effective Tax Rate  15.3%  18.1%


DUCOMMUN INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
GAAP TO NON-GAAP NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATION
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
 
  Three Months Ended
  April 4,
2026
 March 29,
2025
GAAP net income $9,916  $1,402 
Non-GAAP Adjustments:    
Interest expense  4,010   3,263 
Income tax expense  1,794   310 
Depreciation  3,943   4,277 
Amortization  4,295   4,307 
Stock-based compensation expense(1)  11,419   15,734 
Restructuring charges     426 
Adjusted EBITDA $35,377  $29,719 
Net income as a % of net revenues  4.7%  0.7%
Adjusted EBITDA as a % of net revenues  16.9%  15.4%
         

(1) The three months ended April 4, 2026 and March 29, 2025 included $0.3 million and $0.6 million, respectively, of stock-based compensation expense for awards with both performance and market conditions that will be settled in cash. The three months ended April 4, 2026 and March 29, 2025 included $0.1 million and less than $0.1 million, respectively, of stock-based compensation expense recorded as cost of sales.


DUCOMMUN INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
BUSINESS SEGMENT PERFORMANCE
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
 
  Three Months Ended
  %
Change
 April 4,
2026
 March 29,
2025
 %
of Net
Revenues
2026
 %
of Net
Revenues
2025
Net Revenues          
Electronic Systems 7.8% $117,590  $109,065  56.3% 56.7%
Structural Systems 9.6%  91,432   83,416  43.7% 43.3%
Total Net Revenues 8.6% $209,022  $192,481  100.0% 100.0%
Segment Operating Income          
Electronic Systems   $22,924  $17,450  19.5% 16.0%
Structural Systems    10,438   9,919  11.4% 11.9%
     33,362   27,369     
Corporate General and Administrative Expenses(1)    (17,642)  (22,394) (8.4)% (11.6)%
Total Operating Income   $15,720  $4,975  7.5% 2.6%
Adjusted EBITDA          
Electronic Systems          
Operating Income   $22,924  $17,450     
Depreciation and Amortization    3,584   3,566     
Stock-Based Compensation Expense(2)    102   77     
Restructuring Charges       90     
     26,610   21,183  22.6% 19.4%
Structural Systems          
Operating Income    10,438   9,919     
Depreciation and Amortization    4,559   4,916     
Stock-Based Compensation Expense(3)    82   179     
Restructuring Charges       336     
     15,079   15,350  16.5% 18.4%
Corporate General and Administrative Expenses(1)          
Operating loss    (17,642)  (22,394)    
Depreciation and Amortization    95   102     
Stock-Based Compensation Expense(4)    11,235   15,478     
     (6,312)  (6,814)    
Adjusted EBITDA   $35,377  $29,719  16.9% 15.4%
Capital Expenditures          
Electronic Systems   $886  $2,265     
Structural Systems    1,475   2,114     
Corporate Administration    219   13     
Total Capital Expenditures   $2,580  $4,392     
               

(1) Includes costs not allocated to either the Electronic Systems or Structural Systems operating segments.
(2) The three months ended April 4, 2026 and March 29, 2025 each included less than $0.1 million of stock-based compensation expense recorded as cost of sales.
(3) The three months ended April 4, 2026 and March 29, 2025 included less than $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively, of stock-based compensation expense recorded as cost of sales.
(4) The three months ended April 4, 2026 and March 29, 2025 included $0.3 million and $0.6 million, respectively, of stock-based compensation expense for awards with both performance and market conditions that will be settled in cash.


DUCOMMUN INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
GAAP TO NON-GAAP OPERATING INCOME RECONCILIATION
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
 
  Three Months Ended
GAAP To Non-GAAP Operating Income April 4, 2026 March 29, 2025 %
of Net
Revenues
2026
 %
of Net
Revenues
2025
GAAP operating income $15,720  $4,975     
         
GAAP operating income - Electronic Systems $22,924  $17,450     
Adjustments to GAAP operating income - Electronic Systems:        
Restructuring charges     90     
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets  373   373     
Total adjustments to GAAP operating income - Electronic Systems  373   463     
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income - Electronic Systems  23,297   17,913  19.8% 16.4%
         
GAAP operating income - Structural Systems  10,438   9,919     
Adjustments to GAAP operating income - Structural Systems:        
Restructuring charges     336     
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets  1,859   1,859     
Total adjustments to GAAP operating income - Structural Systems  1,859   2,195     
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income - Structural Systems  12,297   12,114  13.4% 14.5%
         
GAAP operating loss - Corporate  (17,642)  (22,394)    
Adjustments to GAAP Operating Income - Corporate        
Total adjustments to GAAP Operating Income - Corporate          
Non-GAAP adjusted operating loss - Corporate  (17,642)  (22,394)    
Total non-GAAP adjustments to GAAP operating income  2,232   2,658     
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income $17,952  $7,633  8.6% 4.0%


DUCOMMUN INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
GAAP TO NON-GAAP NET INCOME AND EARNINGS PER SHARE RECONCILIATION
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
  Three Months Ended
GAAP To Non-GAAP Net Income April 4,
2026
 March 29,
2025
GAAP net income $9,916  $1,402 
Adjustments to GAAP net income:    
Restructuring charges     426 
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets  2,232   2,232 
Total adjustments to GAAP net income before provision for income taxes  2,232   2,658 
Income tax effect on non-GAAP adjustments (1)  (446)  (532)
Non-GAAP adjusted net income $11,702  $3,528 


  Three Months Ended
GAAP Earnings Per Share To Non-GAAP Earnings Per Share April 4,
2026
 March 29,
2025
GAAP diluted (loss) earnings per share (“EPS”) $0.64  $0.09 
Adjustments to GAAP diluted EPS:    
Restructuring charges     0.03 
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets  0.14   0.15 
Total adjustments to GAAP diluted EPS before provision for income taxes  0.14   0.18 
Income tax effect on non-GAAP adjustments (1)  (0.03)  (0.04)
Non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS $0.75  $0.23 
     
GAAP weighted-average shares - basic  15,044   14,856 
GAAP weighted-average shares - diluted  15,599   15,177 
         

(1) Effective tax rate of 20.0% used for both 2026 and 2025 adjustments.


DUCOMMUN INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
REMAINING PERFORMANCE OBLIGATIONS BY REPORTING SEGMENT
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
 
  April 4,
2026
 December 31,
2025
Consolidated Ducommun    
Military and space $678,812 $692,719
Commercial aerospace  381,912  402,174
Industrial  13,006  11,147
Total $1,073,730 $1,106,040
Electronic Systems    
Military and space $496,316 $492,244
Commercial aerospace  56,542  49,535
Industrial  13,006  11,147
Total $565,864 $552,926
Structural Systems    
Military and space $182,496 $200,475
Commercial aerospace  325,370  352,639
Total $507,866 $553,114
       

Under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States Accounting Standards Codification 606, the Company defines performance obligations as customer placed purchase orders (“PO”) with firm fixed price and firm delivery dates. The unrecognized revenue on POs are the remaining performance obligations.


FAQ

How did Ducommun (NYSE:DCO) perform financially in Q1 2026?

Ducommun reported higher revenue, margins, and earnings in Q1 2026. According to Ducommun, net revenue was $209.0 million, up 9% year-over-year, with net income of $9.9 million and gross margin of 26.9%, reflecting improved mix and lower manufacturing costs.

What were Ducommun’s Q1 2026 earnings per share and Adjusted EPS (DCO)?

Ducommun reported significantly higher EPS for Q1 2026. According to Ducommun, GAAP diluted EPS was $0.64, while non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS was $0.75, supported by higher gross profit, lower stock-based compensation expense, and stronger demand in commercial aerospace and defense markets.

How did Ducommun’s Adjusted EBITDA and margins change in Q1 2026?

Adjusted EBITDA and margins improved in Q1 2026. According to Ducommun, Adjusted EBITDA reached $35.4 million versus $29.7 million a year earlier, with margin rising from 15.4% to 16.9%, aided by volume growth, favorable product mix, and lower other manufacturing costs.

Which segments and markets drove Ducommun’s Q1 2026 revenue growth (DCO)?

Revenue growth came mainly from commercial aerospace and defense. According to Ducommun, commercial aerospace revenue grew 18% year-over-year, helped by Airbus A220/A320 and Boeing 737 MAX, while military and space revenue rose on missile and fixed-wing aircraft platforms despite some weaker electronic warfare and radar demand.

What was Ducommun’s cash flow from operations in Q1 2026 and what drove it?

Operating cash flow strengthened in Q1 2026. According to Ducommun, net cash provided by operations was $11.2 million versus $0.8 million a year earlier, primarily reflecting higher net income and higher contract liabilities, partially offset by lower accrued and other liabilities.

How does Ducommun’s Q1 2026 performance relate to its VISION 2027 goals?

Management views Q1 2026 as supportive of VISION 2027 targets. According to Ducommun, Adjusted EBITDA margin reached 16.9%, and the company believes it is on pace toward its 18% VISION 2027 goal, while acknowledging potential commercial aerospace destocking headwinds later in 2026.

What role did Ducommun’s defense and missile programs play in Q1 2026 results?

Defense and missile programs contributed to revenue growth in Q1 2026. According to Ducommun, its missile franchise, including the Patriot platform and other missile programs with primes like RTX and Lockheed Martin, helped drive higher military and space revenue and is expected to gain momentum under long-term framework agreements.