Holley Performance Brands Announces Share Repurchase Program of Up to $25 Million
Rhea-AI Summary
Holley Performance Brands (NYSE:HLLY) authorized a share repurchase program of up to $25 million of outstanding common stock. Repurchases may occur via open-market or private transactions, with no time limit or minimum amount.
According to Holley, this complements debt reduction and acquisitions, follows about $100 million of debt reduction, expanded Adjusted EBITDA margins, portfolio repositioning, and reaffirms a year-end net leverage target below 3.5x.
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Positive
- Authorization to repurchase up to $25 million of common stock
- Repurchase program added to multi-pronged capital allocation framework
- Approximately $100 million of debt reduced over recent years
- Reaffirmed target for year-end net leverage below 3.5x
- Expanded Adjusted EBITDA margins through pricing and cost actions
- Reengaged M&A in 2026 focused on accretive, higher-return brands
Negative
- Repurchase program has no minimum and may be modified or suspended
- Execution of buybacks depends on free cash flow generation
- Forward-looking goals subject to risks and uncertainties disclosed to SEC
News Market Reaction – HLLY
On the day this news was published, HLLY gained 10.76%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +3.2% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 9 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $34M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $351.03M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers on Argus
Momentum scanner shows only one peer (ECX) moving up, and sector peers like SES, MNRO, and MPAA show mixed, modest moves. With limited peer momentum and HLLY’s move not flagged in the scanner, the setup appears stock-specific rather than a sector-wide auto parts rotation.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15 | Leadership appointment | Neutral | -2.9% | New General Counsel named, expanding senior leadership and governance capacity. |
| May 06 | Quarterly earnings | Negative | -13.0% | Q1 2026 results with lower sales and reduced full-year revenue guidance. |
| Apr 23 | Event expansion | Positive | +1.5% | Expanded 2026 flagship events building on 2025 attendee and social reach momentum. |
| Apr 22 | Earnings date notice | Neutral | -1.3% | Announcement of timing and access details for upcoming Q1 2026 results call. |
| Apr 21 | Product partnership | Positive | -1.2% | Launch of Holley High-Performance Car Care line with Malco Automotive. |
Recent news often saw muted or negative reactions, even to seemingly constructive updates, suggesting cautious sentiment toward the name.
Over the last few months, Holley reported Q1 2026 results with net sales of $147.3 million, net income of $7.3 million, and Adjusted EBITDA of $27.3 million, alongside a modest sales outlook trim. Despite operational initiatives like portfolio optimization, partnerships such as the Malco car care launch, and expanded fan event programming that drew over 105,000 attendees previously, shares often traded down or flat after news. The new buyback overlays this history of cautious market responses.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock surged +10.8% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with the Board’s decision to authorize up to $25 million in share repurchases while highlighting prior debt reduction of about $100 million and a net leverage goal below 3.5x. Historically, HLLY’s news flow has not always translated into sustained gains, so investors may watch how consistently buybacks are executed against free cash flow and whether leverage progress stays on track.
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Reflects Board Confidence in the Company’s Operational Transformation and Long-Term Outlook; Company Reaffirms Commitment to Year-End Net Leverage Below 3.5x
NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Holley Performance Brands (NYSE: HLLY), home to a portfolio of iconic automotive brands serving enthusiasts across the high-performance aftermarket, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchase up to
“We believe that Holley today is a fundamentally stronger, more focused, and more profitable company than it was just a few years ago. We have expanded margins, generated meaningful free cash flow, reduced debt by approximately
Under the repurchase program, the Company may repurchase shares from time to time on the open market, in privately negotiated transactions or in any other manner that complies with applicable securities laws, subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements, and other factors. Open-market repurchases are expected to be conducted in accordance with Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The repurchase program has no time limit and does not obligate the Company to repurchase a minimum number of shares and may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time without notice. The Company intends to execute repurchases opportunistically, paced against free cash flow generation and consistent with its commitment to reach net leverage below 3.5x by year-end.
A Fundamentally Stronger Business
The repurchase program authorization follows a multi-year period of operational and financial transformation. During this period, Holley has:
- Reduced debt by approximately
$100 million , with continued progress toward a year-end net leverage target below 3.5x - Expanded Adjusted EBITDA margins through pricing discipline, structural cost actions, and operational execution
- Strengthened the executive leadership team and operating model, to support consistent free cash flow generation;
- Repositioned the portfolio through targeted divestitures and the addition of higher-return, higher-growth brands; and
- Reengaged M&A in 2026 with a focus on brands that Holley believes are well positioned to be accretive and strengthen the portfolio and the Company’s competitive position.
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Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release may be considered “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other important factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to Holley’s ability to opportunistically reduce debt, complete accretive acquisitions of complementary brands at attractive valuations and opportunistically repurchase its own shares and the other risks and uncertainties set forth in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 16, 2026, and in any subsequent filings with the SEC.
About Holley Performance Brands
Holley Performance Brands (NYSE: HLLY) is home to a portfolio of iconic brands that serve enthusiasts across the high-performance aftermarket. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets category-leading products and solutions for automotive enthusiasts through a focused portfolio spanning four consumer vertical groupings: American Performance, Modern Truck & Off-Road, Euro & Import, and Safety & Racing. For more than a century, Holley has built its reputation through innovation, technical expertise and a deep understanding of enthusiast culture. For more information, visit holley.com.
Investor Relations Contact(s):
Anthony Rozmus / Jenna Kozlowski
Solebury Strategic Communications
203-428-3224
Holley@soleburystrat.com
Media Relations Contact(s):
Nathan Espinosa/Michael Murray
Kahn Media
818-881-5246
Holley@KahnMedia.com
