Alliance Laundry (ALH) lifts 2026 EBITDA outlook as leverage falls to 2.4x
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Alliance Laundry Holdings Inc. reported strong results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Net revenue rose 7% to $476.8 million, driven by pricing actions and higher volume and mix, with broad-based growth in North America partly offset by flat International performance.
Gross profit increased to $189.9 million, a 39.8% gross margin, up about 90 basis points year over year. Net income more than doubled to $68.7 million with a 14.4% margin, while Adjusted net income grew about 55% to $82.7 million. Adjusted EBITDA rose 12% to $133.8 million, expanding margin to 28.1%.
Operating cash flow for the quarter was $66.3 million. The company repaid $50 million of debt in the quarter, ending with total debt of $1.25 billion, net debt of $1.09 billion and Net Leverage of 2.4x. Full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA growth guidance was raised to +8% to 10%, revenue growth guidance was maintained at +6% to 7%, and year-end Net Leverage is now targeted at 2.0x, with expected 2026 interest expense of about $80 million and an effective tax rate of about 23.0%.
Positive
- Net income more than doubled to $68.7 million from $31.0 million, with net income margin rising to 14.4% from 6.9%, indicating significantly improved profitability.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased 12% to $133.8 million and margin expanded to 28.1%, reflecting better operating leverage and cost efficiencies.
- Debt reduction and deleveraging: total debt fell to $1.25 billion, Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA improved to 2.4x from 2.8x, and the company now targets 2.0x by year-end 2026.
- Raised 2026 guidance: Adjusted EBITDA growth outlook increased to +8% to 10%, while maintaining revenue growth guidance of +6% to 7%, signaling confidence in earnings power.
Negative
- None.
Filing Explained
By June 30, 2026, reported shares outstanding were 198,751,901 versus 197,532,147 at year-end, increasing the ownership base for existing holders.
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The balance sheet reports 198,751,901 common shares issued and outstanding at
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Earnings Snapshot
For 2026, revenue growth is guided at +6% to 7%, Adjusted EBITDA growth at +8% to 10%, and year-end Net Leverage targeted at 2.0x, with expected interest expense of about $80 million and an effective tax rate of about 23.0%.
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