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Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE) reported second quarter 2026 revenue of $678.2 million, down from $710.3 million in 2025, with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.06x and backlog of $7.8 billion. GAAP net loss was $(13.2) million, or $(0.14) per diluted share, versus a prior-year loss of $(374.9) million that included a large goodwill impairment.

Adjusted net income was $22.7 million (EPS $0.23) and adjusted EBITDA was $58.7 million, both above 2025 levels. First-half 2026 adjusted EBITDA reached $105.7 million. Cash from operations in Q2 was $28.9 million and free cash flow $19.9 million. Fortrea increased full-year 2026 guidance to revenue of $2,620–$2,690 million and adjusted EBITDA of $205–$220 million, reflecting management’s higher outlook for the year.

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Positive

  • Adjusted EBITDA growth to $58.7M in Q2 2026 from $54.9M in 2025
  • Adjusted net income up to $22.7M (EPS $0.23) from $17.6M (EPS $0.19)
  • Full-year 2026 guidance raised to $2.62–$2.69B revenue and $205–$220M adjusted EBITDA
  • Book-to-bill ratio 1.06x in Q2 and 1.12x for trailing 12 months
  • Backlog of $7.8B as of June 30, 2026
  • Positive free cash flow of $19.9M in Q2 2026

Negative

  • Revenue decline to $678.2M in Q2 2026 from $710.3M in 2025
  • First-half revenue decrease to $1,314.7M from $1,361.6M year over year
  • Continued GAAP net loss of $13.2M in Q2 and $36.8M in first half 2026
  • Net cash from operations only $11.9M for first half 2026 despite improvement
  • Total debt of about $1,054M versus equity of $524.2M as of June 30, 2026

News Explained

At June 30, Fortrea reported quarter-end cash, debt, and shares outstanding.

Fortrea reported its quarterly results for the three months ended June 30, 2026; this is a completed financial report. Its balance sheet shows a larger common-share base at quarter-end than at year-end.

As of June 30, 2026, the release reports cash and debt balances, identifying the company’s reported liquidity and debt obligations at the quarter-end.

Under the supplied definition, issuing additional shares increases the total share count and reduces an existing holder’s percentage ownership absent offsetting changes. If the reported increase reflects additional issuance, it therefore carries a potential ownership effect for existing holders, although the share-count comparison alone does not establish the mechanism.

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Key Figures

Q2 Revenue: $678.2 million Book-to-Bill Ratio: 1.06x GAAP Net Loss: $(13.2) million +5 more
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Q2 Revenue $678.2 million Three months ended June 30, 2026
Book-to-Bill Ratio 1.06x Second quarter 2026
GAAP Net Loss $(13.2) million Second quarter 2026
Adjusted Net Income $22.7 million Second quarter 2026
Adjusted EBITDA $58.7 million Second quarter 2026
Free Cash Flow $19.9 million Three months ended June 30, 2026
Full-Year Revenue Guidance $2,620 million to $2,690 million Full-year 2026, increased guidance
Full-Year Adjusted EBITDA Guidance $205 million to $220 million Full-year 2026, increased guidance

Previous Earnings Reports

5 past events · Latest: May 05 (Positive)
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Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
May 05 First-quarter results Positive +18.6% Improved adjusted earnings, positive book-to-bill, and affirmed full-year guidance
Nov 05 Third-quarter results Positive +23.2% Raised revenue guidance alongside improved adjusted EBITDA and continued cost-saving execution
Aug 06 Second-quarter results Neutral +0.3% Revenue growth and guidance increase contrasted with a significant goodwill impairment charge
May 12 First-quarter results Negative -15.6% Large goodwill impairment and substantial GAAP loss accompanied otherwise improved adjusted EBITDA
Mar 03 Fourth-quarter results Negative -25.1% Quarterly and annual losses accompanied by lower forward revenue and EBITDA guidance

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

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Key Terms

book-to-bill ratio, adjusted ebitda, gaap, free cash flow
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book-to-bill ratio financial
"Book-to-bill ratio of 1.06x, resulting in 1.12x book-to-bill"
The book-to-bill ratio compares the value of new orders a company receives to the value of products it ships out or bills for over a certain period. If the ratio is above 1, it means the company is getting more orders than it is completing, which can indicate growth. If it's below 1, it suggests demand is slowing down.
adjusted ebitda financial
"Adjusted EBITDA of $58.7 million"
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.
gaap financial
"GAAP net loss of $(13.2) million"
GAAP, or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, are a set of standardized rules and guidelines that companies follow when preparing their financial statements. They ensure consistency, transparency, and comparability across different companies, making it easier for investors to understand and compare financial information accurately. This helps investors make informed decisions based on trustworthy and uniform financial reports.
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free cash flow financial
"free cash flow of $19.9 million"
Free cash flow is the amount of money a company has left over after paying all its expenses and investing in its business, like buying equipment or updating facilities. It shows how much cash is available to reward shareholders, pay down debt, or save for future growth. This helps investors understand if a company is financially healthy and able to grow.
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Four consecutive quarters of execution to drive commercial, operational and financial excellence
Increases full-year guidance

Highlights

For the three months ended June 30, 2026:

  • Revenues of $678.2 million
  • Book-to-bill ratio of 1.06x, resulting in 1.12x book-to-bill for the trailing 12 months
  • GAAP net loss of $(13.2) million, or $(0.14) per diluted share
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $58.7 million
  • Adjusted net income of $22.7 million, or $0.23 per diluted share
  • Cash provided by operations of $28.9 million and free cash flow of $19.9 million
  • Full-year 2026 guidance increased to revenue of $2,620 million to $2,690 million and adjusted EBITDA of $205 million to $220 million


DURHAM, N.C., July 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE) (the “Company”), a leading global contract research organization (“CRO”), today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

"Our second quarter results reflect continued progress against our strategy and disciplined execution across the business," said Anshul Thakral, CEO of Fortrea. "We delivered solid operating and financial performance, including our fourth consecutive quarter with a book-to-bill ratio above 1.0x, and raised our full-year 2026 guidance to reflect our confidence in the business. Underlying this performance is the dedication of our teams around the world, who continue to build trusted partnerships with clients and help advance important therapies for patients. We remain focused on commercial execution, operational excellence and financial discipline as we continue our strategic journey toward sustainable growth and margin expansion."

Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Revenue for the second quarter was $678.2 million, compared to $710.3 million in the second quarter of 2025.

Second quarter GAAP net loss was $(13.2) million and diluted loss per share was $(0.14), compared to second quarter of 2025 GAAP net loss of $(374.9) million and diluted loss per share of $(4.14), inclusive of a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $309.1 million. Second quarter adjusted net income was $22.7 million and adjusted diluted EPS was $0.23 compared to second quarter of 2025 adjusted net income of $17.6 million and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.19. Second quarter adjusted EBITDA was $58.7 million, compared to second quarter of 2025 adjusted EBITDA of $54.9 million.

Backlog as of June 30, 2026 was $7,800 million, and the book-to-bill ratio for the quarter was 1.06x.

First Half 2026 Financial Results

Revenue for the first half was $1,314.7 million, compared to $1,361.6 million in the first half of 2025.

First half GAAP net loss was $(36.8) million and diluted loss per share was $(0.39), compared to first half of 2025 GAAP net loss of $(937.8) million and diluted loss per share of $(10.37), inclusive of a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $797.9 million. First half adjusted net income was $37.9 million and adjusted diluted EPS was $0.38 compared to first half of 2025 adjusted net income of $19.5 million and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.21. First half adjusted EBITDA was $105.7 million, compared to first half of 2025 adjusted EBITDA of $85.2 million.

2026 Financial Guidance

The Company increased its guidance for the full-year 2026, targeting revenues in the range of $2,620 million to $2,690 million and adjusted EBITDA in the range of $205 million to $220 million.

Earnings Call and Replay

Fortrea will host a conference call at 8:00 am ET on July 29, 2026, to review its second quarter financial results and conduct a question-and-answer session. To participate in the earnings call, participants should register online at the Fortrea Investor Relations website. To avoid potential delays, please join at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the call. The conference call can also be accessed through the following earnings webcast link. A replay of the live conference call will be available shortly after the conclusion of the event and accessible on the events and presentations section of the Fortrea website. A supplemental slide presentation will also be available on the Investor Relations website prior to the start of the call.

About Fortrea

Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE) is a leading global provider of clinical development solutions to the life sciences industry. We partner with emerging and large biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and diagnostic companies to drive healthcare innovation that accelerates life changing therapies to patients. Fortrea provides phase I-IV clinical trial management, clinical pharmacology and consulting services. Fortrea’s solutions leverage three decades of experience spanning more than 20 therapeutic areas, a passion for scientific rigor, exceptional insights and a strong investigator site network. Our talented and diverse team working in about 100 countries is scaled to deliver focused and agile solutions to clients globally. Learn more about how Fortrea is streamlining drug development at Fortrea.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X and Bluesky.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including, without limitation, the Company’s 2026 financial guidance. In this context, forward-looking statements often address expected future business and financial performance and financial condition, and often contain words such as “guidance,” “expect,” “assume,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “forecast,” “believe,” “seek,” “see,” “will,” “would,” “target,” similar expressions, and variations or negatives of these words that are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Actual results may differ materially from the Company’s expectations due to a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the following: the Company’s dependence on third parties generally to provide services critical to its businesses; the Company’s ability to successfully implement the Company’s business strategies and execute the Company’s long-term value creation strategy; risks and expenses associated with the Company’s international operations, tariff policies, trade sanctions and other trade restrictions and currency fluctuations; the Company’s customer or therapeutic area concentrations; the Company’s adoption and use of technology within its business and the risks that the Company may not be able to capture the anticipated benefits of such technology or that such technology may have negative effects; the outcome and impact of pending or future litigation; any further deterioration in the macroeconomic environment, particularly within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, or further changes in government regulations and funding, which could lead to defaults or cancellations by the Company’s customers; the risk that the Company’s backlog and net new business may not grow to the extent anticipated over a specified period of time or be indicative of the Company’s future revenues and that the Company might not realize all of the anticipated future revenue reflected in the Company’s backlog; the Company’s ability to generate sufficient net new business awards, or if net new business awards are delayed, terminated, reduced in scope, or fail to go to contract; if the Company underprices its contracts, overruns its cost estimates, or fails to receive approval for, or experiences delays in documentation of change orders; and other factors described from time to time in documents that the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). For a further discussion of the risks relating to the Company’s business, see the “Risk Factors” Section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, as filed with the SEC, as such factors may be amended or updated from time to time in the Company’s subsequent periodic and other filings with the SEC, which are accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in this release and in the Company’s filings with the SEC. Comparisons of results for current and any prior periods are not intended to express any future trends, or indications of future performance, unless expressed as such, and should only be viewed as historical data. All forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this release and the Company does not undertake any obligation, other than as may be required by law, to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect future events or developments.

Note on Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This release includes information based on financial measures that are not recognized under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP"), such as Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Basic and Diluted EPS, and Free Cash Flow. Non-GAAP financial measures are presented only as a supplement to the Company’s financial statements based on GAAP. Non-GAAP financial information is provided to enhance understanding of the Company’s financial performance, but none of these non-GAAP financial measures are recognized terms under GAAP, and non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute analysis for, the Company’s results of operations as determined in accordance with GAAP.

The Company uses non-GAAP measures in its operational and financial decision making and believes that it is useful to exclude certain items in order to focus on what it regards to be a more meaningful indicator of the underlying operating performance of the business. For example, in calculating Adjusted EBITDA, the Company excludes all the amortization of intangible assets associated with acquired customer relationships and backlog, databases, non-compete agreements and trademarks, trade names and other from non-GAAP expense and income measures, as such amounts can be significantly impacted by the timing and size of acquisitions. Although the Company excludes amortization of acquired intangible assets from the Company’s non-GAAP expenses, the Company believes that it is important for investors to understand that revenue generated from such intangibles is included within revenue in determining net income attributable to the Company. Internal management reports feature non-GAAP measures which are also used to prepare strategic plans and annual budgets and review management compensation. The Company also believes that investors may find non-GAAP financial measures useful for the same reasons, although investors are cautioned that non-GAAP financial measures are not a substitute for GAAP disclosures.

The non-GAAP financial measures are not presented in accordance with GAAP. Please refer to the schedules attached to this release for relevant definitions and reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures contained herein to the most directly comparable GAAP measures. The Company’s full-year 2026 guidance measures (other than revenue) are provided on a non-GAAP basis without a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure because the Company is unable to predict with a reasonable degree of certainty certain items contained in the GAAP measures without unreasonable efforts. Such items include, but are not limited to, acquisition-related expenses, restructuring and related expenses, goodwill impairment, stock-based compensation and other items not reflective of the Company's ongoing operations.

Non-GAAP measures are frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in their evaluation of companies comparable to the Company, many of which present non-GAAP measures when reporting their results. Non-GAAP measures have limitations as an analytical tool. They are not presentations made in accordance with GAAP, are not measures of financial condition or liquidity and should not be considered as an alternative to profit or loss for the period determined in accordance with GAAP or operating cash flows determined in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP measures are not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. As a result, you should not consider such performance measures in isolation from, or as a substitute analysis for, the Company’s results of operations as determined in accordance with GAAP.

Fortrea Contacts

Tracy Krumme (Investors) – 984-385-6707, tracy.krumme@fortrea.com
Sue Zaranek (Media) – 919-943-5422, media@fortrea.com
Kate Dillon (Media) – 646-818-9115, kdillon@prosek.com 

FORTREA HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in millions, except per share data)
(unaudited)
 
 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
  2026   2025   2026   2025 
Revenues$678.2  $710.3  $1,314.7  $1,361.6 
Costs and expenses:       
Direct costs, exclusive of depreciation and amortization 539.0   576.8   1,051.9   1,111.6 
Selling, general and administrative expenses, exclusive of depreciation and amortization 102.1   124.8   202.6   246.6 
Depreciation and amortization 19.6   19.6   39.4   39.1 
Goodwill and other asset impairments    309.1      797.9 
Restructuring and other charges 2.7   10.3   9.4   16.8 
Total costs and expenses 663.4   1,040.6   1,303.3   2,212.0 
Operating income (loss) 14.8   (330.3)  11.4   (850.4)
Other income (expense):       
Interest expense (19.3)  (23.3)  (38.4)  (45.6)
Foreign exchange gain (loss) 3.5   (19.9)  13.2   (25.5)
Other, net (0.2)  2.8   0.3   2.8 
Loss before income taxes (1.2)  (370.7)  (13.5)  (918.7)
Income tax expense 12.0   4.2   23.3   19.1 
Net loss$(13.2) $(374.9) $(36.8) $(937.8)
        
Earnings (loss) per common share       
Basic and diluted$(0.14) $(4.14) $(0.39) $(10.37)


FORTREA HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(dollars and shares in millions)
(unaudited)
 
 June 30,
2026
 December 31,
2025
ASSETS   
Current assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$168.6  $174.6 
Accounts receivable and unbilled services, net 654.4   589.7 
Prepaid expenses and other 100.6   132.9 
Total current assets 923.6   897.2 
Property, plant and equipment, net 156.2   149.5 
Goodwill, net 950.3   960.0 
Intangible assets, net 586.8   622.0 
Deferred income taxes 6.2   6.2 
Other assets, net 91.8   80.8 
Total assets$2,714.9  $2,715.7 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY   
Current liabilities:   
Accounts payable$54.2  $29.7 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 380.8   395.8 
Unearned revenue 502.7   473.8 
Current portion of long-term debt 17.1   4.8 
Short-term operating lease liabilities 8.9   9.2 
Total current liabilities 963.7   913.3 
Long-term debt, less current portion 1,037.2   1,048.0 
Operating lease liabilities 54.3   54.0 
Deferred income taxes and other tax liabilities 97.0   97.6 
Other liabilities 38.5   39.3 
Total liabilities 2,190.7   2,152.2 
Commitments and contingent liabilities   
Equity:   
Common stock, 95.1 and 93.1 shares outstanding at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively 0.1   0.1 
Additional paid-in capital 2,140.6   2,116.6 
Accumulated deficit (1,420.0)  (1,383.2)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (196.5)  (170.0)
Total equity 524.2   563.5 
Total liabilities and equity$2,714.9  $2,715.7 


FORTREA HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in millions)
(unaudited)
 
 Six Months Ended June 30,
  2026   2025 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:   
Net loss$(36.8) $(937.8)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:   
Depreciation and amortization 39.4   39.1 
Stock compensation 24.0   37.3 
Credit loss expense 4.0   9.0 
Operating lease right-of-use asset expense 4.1   6.0 
Operating lease right-of-use asset impairment    1.2 
Goodwill and other asset impairments    797.9 
Deferred income taxes 0.9   (16.8)
Unrealized foreign exchange movements (8.7)  37.7 
Other, net 2.5   2.3 
Changes in assets and liabilities:   
Increase in accounts receivable and unbilled services, net (70.0)  (77.5)
Decrease in prepaid expenses and other 17.5   24.5 
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable 24.6   (46.8)
Increase in unearned revenue 28.7   23.2 
Decrease in accrued expenses and other (18.3)  (1.7)
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities 11.9   (102.4)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:   
Capital expenditures (17.0)  (10.4)
Proceeds from sale of business, net    19.0 
Proceeds from sale of assets 2.0    
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities (15.0)  8.6 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:   
Proceeds from revolving credit facilities    316.4 
Payments on revolving credit facilities    (266.4)
Debt issuance costs    (0.6)
Net cash provided by financing activities    49.4 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (2.9)  7.1 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents (6.0)  (37.3)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 174.6   118.5 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$168.6  $81.2 


RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES

FORTREA HOLDINGS INC.
NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATION
(in millions)
(unaudited)
 
 Trailing Twelve
Months Ended
June 30,

2026
 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
   2026   2025   2026   2025 
Adjusted EBITDA:         
Net loss$(85.2) $(13.2) $(374.9) $(36.8) $(937.8)
Income tax expense 7.4   12.0   4.2   23.3   19.1 
Interest expense, net 84.2   19.3   23.3   38.4   45.6 
Foreign exchange (gain) loss (11.8)  (3.5)  19.9   (13.2)  25.5 
Depreciation and amortization (a) 78.3   19.6   19.6   39.4   39.1 
Goodwill and other asset impairments       309.1      797.9 
Restructuring and other charges (b) 42.9   3.5   10.7   11.3   17.5 
Stock based compensation 61.1   12.6   22.7   24.0   37.3 
Disposition-related costs (c) 3.4      2.8      6.6 
One-time spin-related costs (d) 5.3   0.7   10.4   1.0   20.4 
CEO transition related costs 0.3      4.8      4.8 
Other (e) 24.5   7.7   2.3   18.3   9.2 
Adjusted EBITDA$210.4  $58.7  $54.9  $105.7  $85.2 
          

(a) Includes amortization of intangible assets acquired as part of business acquisitions.
(b) Restructuring and other charges represent amounts incurred in connection with the elimination of redundant positions, organizational realignment initiatives, and other actions taken to reduce overcapacity, align resources and facilities, and restructure certain operations.
(c) Disposition-related costs are short-term incremental costs to support the transition services agreement associated with the sale of the Enabling Services Segment.
(d) Represents one-time or incremental costs required to implement capabilities to exit the transition services agreement with the Company’s former parent.
(e) Includes adjustments to estimated contingent consideration on a sale of a facility, income related to services provided under transition services agreements, settlements related to litigation initiated prior to the spinoff of the Company as a standalone company, the yield expense incurred on amounts received under the Company’s Receivables Securitization Program, non-recurring business advisory consulting services and amortization of implementation costs deferred in connection with cloud computing arrangements.


FORTREA HOLDINGS INC.
NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED NET INCOME RECONCILIATION
(in millions, except per share data)
(unaudited)
 
  Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
   2026   2025   2026   2025 
Adjusted net income:        
Net loss $(13.2) $(374.9) $(36.8) $(937.8)
Foreign exchange (gain) loss  (3.5)  19.9   (13.2)  25.5 
Amortization (a)  14.6   14.6   29.2   29.1 
Goodwill and other asset impairments     309.1      797.9 
Restructuring and other charges (b)  3.5   10.7   11.3   17.5 
Stock based compensation  12.6   22.7   24.0   37.3 
Disposition-related costs (c)     2.8      6.6 
One-time spin-related costs (d)  0.7   10.4   1.0   20.4 
CEO transition related costs     4.8      4.8 
Other (e)  7.7   2.3   18.3   9.2 
Income tax impact of adjustments (f)  0.3   (4.8)  4.1   9.0 
Adjusted net income $22.7  $17.6  $37.9  $19.5 
         
Basic shares  94.8   90.6   94.2   90.4 
Diluted shares  99.4   91.1   98.8   91.1 
Adjusted basic EPS $0.24  $0.19  $0.40  $0.22 
Adjusted diluted EPS $0.23  $0.19  $0.38  $0.21 


(a) Includes amortization of intangible assets acquired as part of business acquisitions.
(b) Restructuring and other charges represent amounts incurred in connection with the elimination of redundant positions, organizational realignment initiatives, and other actions taken to reduce overcapacity, align resources and facilities, and restructure certain operations.
(c) Disposition-related costs are short-term incremental costs to support the transition services agreement associated with the sale of the Enabling Services Segment.
(d) Represents one-time or incremental costs required to implement capabilities to exit the Transition Services Agreement with former parent.
(e) Includes adjustments to estimated contingent consideration on a sale of a facility, income related to services provided under Transition Services Agreements, settlements related to litigation initiated prior to the Spin, the yield expense incurred on amounts received under the Company’s Receivables Securitization Program, non-recurring business advisory consulting services and amortization of implementation costs deferred in connection with cloud computing arrangements.
(f) Income tax impact of adjustments represents the amount of additional tax expense that the Company estimates it would record if it used Non-GAAP results instead of GAAP results in the calculation of its provision.


FORTREA HOLDINGS INC.
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO FREE CASH FLOW RECONCILIATION
(in millions)
(unaudited)
 
 Three Months Ended
June 30, 2026
 Six Months Ended
June 30, 2026
Net cash provided by operating activities$28.9  $11.9 
Capital expenditures (9.0)  (17.0)
Free cash flow$19.9  $(5.1)



FAQ

How did Fortrea (FTRE) perform in Q2 2026 in terms of revenue and profit?

Fortrea reported Q2 2026 revenue of $678.2 million and a GAAP net loss of $(13.2) million. According to Fortrea, this compares with $710.3 million revenue and a $(374.9) million loss in Q2 2025, which included a substantial goodwill impairment.

What were Fortrea’s adjusted EBITDA and earnings per share for Q2 2026 (FTRE)?

Fortrea reported Q2 2026 adjusted EBITDA of $58.7 million and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.23. According to Fortrea, these results improved from adjusted EBITDA of $54.9 million and adjusted EPS of $0.19 in Q2 2025, reflecting stronger underlying operating performance.

Did Fortrea (FTRE) change its full-year 2026 guidance with the Q2 2026 earnings?

Yes, Fortrea raised its full-year 2026 guidance for both revenue and adjusted EBITDA. According to Fortrea, it now targets $2,620–$2,690 million in revenue and $205–$220 million in adjusted EBITDA, indicating increased confidence in the business outlook for 2026.

What is Fortrea’s book-to-bill ratio and backlog after Q2 2026 (FTRE)?

Fortrea reported a Q2 2026 book-to-bill ratio of 1.06x and trailing 12-month book-to-bill of 1.12x. According to Fortrea, backlog totaled $7.8 billion as of June 30, 2026, supporting future revenue visibility in its clinical development services business.

How did Fortrea’s cash flow and free cash flow trend in Q2 2026 (FTRE)?

Fortrea generated Q2 2026 cash from operations of $28.9 million and free cash flow of $19.9 million. According to Fortrea, net cash from operating activities for the first half of 2026 was $11.9 million, improving from a use of cash in the prior-year period.

What does Fortrea’s Q2 2026 balance sheet show about its debt and equity (FTRE)?

As of June 30, 2026, Fortrea reported $1,054.3 million of total debt and $524.2 million of equity. According to Fortrea, cash and cash equivalents were $168.6 million, while accumulated deficit and other comprehensive loss weighed on total equity compared with year-end 2025.