Cadre Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CDRE) boosts 2026 sales and EBITDA guidance
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
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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