Cadre Holdings lifts 2026 outlook after strong Q2
Cadre Holdings, Inc. filed an amended report to correct an error in the calculation of its last twelve months adjusted EBITDA in previously released Q2 2026 materials; underlying operating results are unchanged.
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Cadre Holdings, Inc. filed an amended report to correct an error in the calculation of its last twelve months adjusted EBITDA in previously released Q2 2026 materials; underlying operating results are unchanged. For the quarter ended June 30, 2026, net sales were $207.1 million, up 32% from $157.1 million a year earlier, and gross profit was $87.1 million, up 36%.
Gross margin improved to 42.1%. Net income was $11.4 million versus $12.2 million, as higher contingent consideration, compensation and foreign exchange impacts offset stronger gross profit. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $42.0 million, with margin expanding to 20.3%. Orders backlog reached a record $368 million. Management raised its 2026 outlook to net sales of $749–$769 million and adjusted EBITDA of $139–$144 million, with expected capital expenditures of $10–$14 million.
For the first half of 2026, operating cash flow increased to $44.7 million, while business acquisitions of $163.9 million contributed to higher total debt and reduced cash and restricted cash to $57.7 million. The company highlighted an FBI-related ballistic armor IDIQ contract opportunity, the Alien Gear Holsters acquisition, and a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share.
Positive
- Q2 2026 net sales grew 32% year-over-year to $207.1 million, with gross profit up 36% to $87.1 million and adjusted EBITDA margin expanding to 20.3%.
- The company raised 2026 guidance to net sales of $749–$769 million and adjusted EBITDA of $139–$144 million, signaling confidence in continued growth.
- Orders backlog increased to a record $368 million, marking the second consecutive quarterly record and providing visibility into future demand.
Negative
- Six‑month 2026 GAAP net income declined to $13.4 million from $21.5 million in the prior‑year period, reflecting higher contingent consideration, compensation expense and adverse foreign currency effects.
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Earnings Snapshot
Expects 2026 net sales of $749–$769 million and adjusted EBITDA of $139–$144 million, with capital expenditures of $10–$14 million.
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