Holley (HLLY) swings to 2025 profit and guides higher sales, EBITDA for 2026

Q: What were Holley (HLLY) fourth quarter 2025 results?

In Q4 2025, Holley generated net sales of $155.4 million , up 10.9% year over year. Net income was $6.3 million , or $0.05 per diluted share, compared with a significant loss last year, and Adjusted EBITDA rose to $33.2 million for the quarter.

Q: How is Holley (HLLY) managing leverage and cash flow?

Holley reported 2025 Free Cash Flow of $34.2 million and continued debt reduction, including $10 million prepaid in Q4 2025. The bank-adjusted EBITDA leverage ratio improved to 3.75x at year-end, better than the company’s stated 4.0x target for 2025.

Q: What 2026 outlook did Holley (HLLY) provide for sales and EBITDA?

For 2026, Holley projects net sales between $625 million and $655 million . The company also guides to Adjusted EBITDA of $127–$137 million , with this outlook stated as inclusive of the expected net impact of tariffs on its business performance.

Q: What were Holley (HLLY) key non-GAAP metrics like Adjusted Net Income and Free Cash Flow?

Adjusted Net Income for 2025 was $21.2 million , or $0.18 per diluted share, compared with $24.8 million last year. Free Cash Flow, defined as operating cash flow minus capital expenditures plus asset sale proceeds, totaled $34.2 million for 2025, down from $41.8 million .

Filing Impact

(High)

Filing Sentiment

(Neutral)

Form Type

8-K

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Holley Inc. reported a strong turnaround for 2025, moving to net income of $19.2 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, from a net loss of $23.2 million the prior year. Full-year net sales rose 1.9% to $613.5 million, while Adjusted EBITDA increased to $124.0 million, a 20.2% margin.

In the fourth quarter, net sales grew 10.9% to $155.4 million and net income reached $6.3 million versus a large loss last year, supported by 13.5% growth in core business net sales. Holley generated full-year Free Cash Flow of $34.2 million and reduced its bank-adjusted leverage ratio to 3.75x. For 2026, the company guides net sales of $625–$655 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $127–$137 million.

Positive

Return to profitability and margin expansion: 2025 net income improved from a $23.2 million loss to a $19.2 million profit, while Adjusted EBITDA increased to $124.0 million with margin rising to 20.2%, alongside a lower bank-adjusted leverage ratio of 3.75x.

Negative

None.

Insights

Holley shifts from losses to profitable growth with improving leverage.

Holley delivered a clear earnings inflection in 2025. Net income swung to $19.2 million from a $23.2 million loss, while net sales edged up to $613.5 million. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $124.0 million, lifting the margin to 20.2% from 18.3%.

Operationally, Q4 was strong: net sales grew 10.9% to $155.4 million, core business net sales increased 13.5%, and Adjusted EBITDA reached $33.2 million. Free Cash Flow for the year was $34.2 million, and debt prepayments helped reduce the bank-adjusted EBITDA leverage ratio to 3.75x from 4.17x.

For the year ending December 31, 2026, guidance targets net sales of $625–$655 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $127–$137 million, inclusive of expected tariff impacts. Subsequent filings may provide more detail on how execution against this outlook tracks relative to these ranges.

03/04/2026 - 07:28 AM

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 4, 2026

HOLLEY INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware	001-39599	87-1727560
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)


2445 Nashville Road, Suite B1, Bowling Green, KY						42101
(Address of principal executive offices)						(Zip Code)

(270) 782-2900

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:


o			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)


o			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)


o			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))


o			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading
Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange
on which registered

Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share

HLLY

New York Stock Exchange

Warrants, each exercisable for one share of common stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share

HLLY WS

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company o

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On March 4, 2026, Holley Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results and operational highlights for the Company’s quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025 and providing outlook and guidance for the first quarter and full year 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

The information under Item 2.02 of this Report, including Exhibit 99.1, attached hereto, is furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Exchange Act or Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits


Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Press release dated March 4, 2026
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL).

-2-

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


	HOLLEY INC.

	By:	/s/ Jesse Weaver
		Name: Jesse Weaver
Date: March 4, 2026		Title: Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 99.1

PRESS RELEASE




			2445 Nashville Road, Suite B1 Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101 Holley.com

HOLLEY REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2025 RESULTS

FOURTH QUARTER NET SALES YEAR-OVER-YEAR GROWTH OF 10.9%

FOURTH QUARTER NET INCOME OF $6.3 MILLION UP $44.1 MILLION YEAR-OVER-YEAR

FOURTH QUARTER ADJUSTED EBITDA OF $33.2 MILLION UP $4.1 MILLION YEAR-OVER-YEAR

Exceeded top‑line expectations in 2025, positioning Holley for continued momentum in 2026.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – March 4, 2026 – Holley Performance Brands (NYSE: HLLY), a leader in automotive aftermarket performance solutions, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025.

Fourth Quarter Highlights vs. Prior Year Period

•Net Sales increased 10.9% to $155.4 million compared to $140.1 million last year

•Core business net sales1 for the fourth quarter of 2025 grew by 13.5% compared to the fourth quarter of 2024 after excluding non-core business net sales1 of approximately $3.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2024

•Net Income was $6.3 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, compared to a Net Loss of $(37.8) million, or $(0.32) per diluted share, last year

•Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities was $8.5 million compared to $4.1 million last year

•Adjusted Net Income2 was $4.6 million, or $0.04 per diluted share compared to $12.6 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, last year

•Adjusted EBITDA2 was $33.2 million compared to $29.1 million last year

•Free Cash Flow2 was $3.9 million compared to $1.8 million last year

Full Year 2025 Highlights vs. Prior Year Period

•Net Sales increased 1.9% to $613.5 million compared to $602.2 million last year

•Core business net sales1 for the full year 2025 grew by 6.6% compared to the full year 2024 after excluding non-core business net sales1 of approximately $26.8 million for full year 2024

•Net Income was $19.2 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, compared to a Net Loss of $(23.2) million, or $(0.20) per diluted share, last year

•Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities was $48.6 million compared to $46.9 million last year

•Adjusted Net Income2 was $21.2 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, compared to $24.8 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, last year

•Adjusted EBITDA2 was $124.0 million compared to $110.5 million last year

•Free Cash Flow2 was $34.2 million compared to $41.8 million last year

1Core business net sales represents Net Sales after excluding non-core business net sales. Non-core business net sales are comprised of divestiture sales and strategic product rationalization sales. Divestitures sales relate to divested businesses (Detroit Speed Engineering, Gear FX and Proforged) prior to the divestiture date, and strategic product rationalization sales relate to discontinued stock keeping units (“SKUs”) prior to the SKU discontinuance. Divestiture sales were $2.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, and strategic product rationalization sales were $0.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2024.

2See “Use and Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.

“We delivered a strong year in 2025, achieving the results we set out to accomplish through the execution of our strategic initiatives,” said Matthew Stevenson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Holley. “Our focus on operational rigor drove meaningful performance improvements and measurable cost savings across the organization. We remain committed to advancing the priorities within our strategic framework, reflected in the continued growth of our B2B and DTC channels, successful new product launches across divisions, and further expansion of our footprint.”

Stevenson continued, "Our financial discipline remained a cornerstone of our performance in 2025. For the full year, we generated roughly $34 million of Free Cash Flow. We also continued to strengthen our balance sheet, ending the year with a leverage ratio of 3.75x, well below the 4.0x target we established for 2025 and marking our strongest leverage position in several years."

"2025 has been an important year of progress for Holley, and we are entering 2026 with momentum and a balanced outlook. While we expect continued growth next year, we remain sharply focused on advancing our strategic initiatives, driving operational efficiency, and strengthening our financial position. Our strategic framework will continue to guide our actions as we build on this year’s success and position Holley for sustained long‑term performance."

Strategic Business Highlights

•Delivered the first annual net sales growth and >20% Adjusted EBITDA margin since 2021.

•Achieved core business net sales growth for the fourth quarter of 2025 of 13.5% compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. Fourth consecutive quarter of core business net sales growth.

•Expanded growth across 22 brands and all divisions within the quarter.

•Strong Q4 results across B2B, achieving ~10.8% growth in the channel, and DTC, growing 7.0% year-over-year.

•Strategic framework delivered meaningful revenue growth and ~$20M cost savings for the year.

•Prepaid $10M of debt in the fourth quarter of 2025 bringing total debt prepayment of $100 million since September 2023; Achieved Net debt to EBITDA leverage of 3.75x at year-end.

Outlook

For the year ended December 31, 2026, we are introducing full-year guidance, inclusive of the expected net impact of tariffs:


Metric			Full Year 2026 Outlook
Net Sales			$625 - $655 million
Adjusted EBITDA*			$127 - $137 million
Capital Expenditures			$15 - $20 million
Depreciation and Amortization Expense			$24 - $26 million
Interest Expense (excluding collar revaluation)			$42 - $47 million

* Holley is not providing reconciliations of forward-looking full year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA outlook because certain information necessary to calculate the most comparable GAAP measure, net income, is unavailable due to the uncertainty and inherent difficulty of predicting the occurrence and the future financial statement impact of certain items. Therefore, as a result of the uncertainty and variability of the nature and amount of future adjustments, which could be significant, Holley is unable to provide these forward-looking reconciliations without unreasonable effort. Accordingly, Holley is relying on the exception provided by Item 10(e)(1)(i)(B) of Regulation S-K to exclude these reconciliations.

Holley notes that its outlook for the year-ended December 31, 2026 may vary due to changes in assumptions or market conditions and other factors described below under “Forward-Looking Statements.”

Conference Call

A conference call and audio webcast has been scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time today to discuss these results. Investors, analysts, and members of the media interested in listening to the live presentation are encouraged to join a webcast of the call available on the investor relations portion of the Company’s website at investor.holley.com. For those that cannot join the webcast, you can participate by dialing 877-407-4019 (Toll Free) or 201-689-8337 (Toll) using the access code of 13757916.

For those unable to participate, a telephone replay recording will be available until Wednesday, March 11, 2026. To access the replay, please call 877-660-6853 (Toll Free) or 201-612-7415 (Toll) and enter confirmation code 13757916. A web-based archive of the conference call will also be available on the Company’s website.

Additional Financial Information

The Investor Relations page of Holley’s website, investor.holley.com contains a significant amount of financial information about Holley, including our earnings presentation, which can be found under Events & Presentations. Holley encourages investors to visit this website regularly, as information is updated, and new information is posted.

About Holley Performance Brands

Holley Performance Brands (NYSE: HLLY) leads in the design, manufacturing and marketing of high-performance products for automotive enthusiasts. The company owns and manages a portfolio of iconic brands, catering to a diverse community of enthusiasts passionate about the customization and performance of their vehicles. Holley Performance Brands distinguishes itself through a strategic focus on four consumer vertical groupings, including Domestic Muscle, Modern Truck & Off-Road, Euro & Import, and Safety & Racing, ensuring a wide-ranging impact across the automotive aftermarket industry. Renowned for its innovative approach and strategic acquisitions, Holley Performance Brands is committed to enhancing the enthusiast experience and driving growth through innovation. For more information on Holley Performance Brands and its dedication to automotive excellence, visit https://www.holley.com.

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. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or Holley’s future financial or operating performance. For example, projections of future revenue and adjusted EBITDA and other metrics, are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “will,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “predict,” “or” or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Holley and its management, are inherently uncertain. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: 1) Holley’s ability to execute our business strategy, including monetization of services provided and expansions in and into existing and new lines of business; 2) Holley’s ability to compete effectively in our market; 3) Holley’s ability to successfully design, develop, and market new, effective, and safe products and platforms; 4) Holley’s ability to respond to changes in vehicle ownership and type; 5) Holley’s ability to maintain and strengthen demand for our products; 6) Holley’s ability to grow and effectively manage our growth; 7) Holley’s ability to attract new customers in a cost-effective manner and to expand into additional consumer markets; 8) Holley’s ability to successfully integrate acquisitions or achieve the expected synergies from such acquisitions; 9) Holley’s ability to maintain relationships with customers and suppliers; 10) Holley’s ability to retain our management and key employees; 11) costs related to Holley being a public company; 12) disruptions to Holley’s operations, including as a result of cybersecurity incidents; 13) changes in applicable laws or regulations; 14) the outcome of any legal proceedings that have been or may be instituted against Holley; 15) general economic and political conditions, including the current macroeconomic environment, political tensions, and war (including the conflict in Ukraine, the conflict in the Middle East, and the possible expansion of such conflicts and potential geopolitical consequences); 16) the possibility that Holley may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors, including recent events affecting the financial services industry (such as the closures of certain regional banks); 17) Holley’s estimates of its financial performance (e.g., the successful execution of cost saving initiatives); 18) Holley’s ability to anticipate and manage through disruptions and higher costs in manufacturing, supply chain, logistical operations, and shortages of certain company products in distribution channels; 19) disruptions and costs associated with doing business in certain countries; 20) Holley’s ability to adopt and react to risks posed by new technology; 21) inability to predict how products will ultimately be used; 22) Holley's ability to anticipate and manage through the impact of elevated interest rate levels, which cause the cost of capital to increase, as well as respond to inflationary pressures and trade restrictions, including tariffs; and 23) other risks and uncertainties set forth in the section entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 14, 2025, and disclosed in any subsequent filings with the SEC. Although Holley believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, nothing in this press release should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements or projections set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated

results of such forward looking statements or projections will be achieved. There may be additional risks that Holley presently does not know or that Holley currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Holley undertakes no duty to update these forward-looking statements, except as otherwise required by law.

Investor Relations Contacts:

Anthony Rozmus / Neel Sikka / Jenna Kozlowski

Solebury Strategic Communications

203-428-3324

holley@soleburystrat.com

Media Relations Contacts:

Nathan Espinosa/Patrick Curtin

Kahn Media

818-881-5246

Holley@KahnMedia.com

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HOLLEY INC. and SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)


	For the thirteen weeks ended								For the year ended
	December 31,		December 31,		Variance		Variance		December 31,		December 31,		Variance		Variance
	2025		2024		($)		(%)		2025		2024		($)		(%)
Net Sales	$	155,436	$	140,054	$	15,382	10.9	%	$	613,514	$	602,224	$	11,290	1.9	%
Cost of Goods Sold	82,686		76,168		6,518		8.6	%	347,279		363,680		(16,401)		-4.5	%
Gross Profit	72,750		63,886		8,864		13.9	%	266,235		238,544		27,691		11.6	%
Selling, General, and Administrative	43,013		34,474		8,539		24.8	%	146,132		132,149		13,983		10.6	%
Research and Development Costs	4,937		4,967		(30)		-0.6	%	18,831		18,710		121		0.6	%
Amortization of Intangible Assets	3,440		3,577		(137)		-3.8	%	13,778		13,884		(106)		-0.8	%
Impairment of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets	-		7,695		(7,695)		-100.0	%	-		7,695		(7,695)		-100.0	%
Impairment of Goodwill	-		40,906		(40,906)		-100.0	%	-		40,906		(40,906)		-100.0	%
Restructuring Costs	725		-		725		100.0	%	2,903		1,566		1,337		85.4	%

Loss on sale of assets	-		1,729		(1,729)		-100.0	%	-		9,234		(9,234)		-100.0	%
Other Operating Expense (Income)	878		(481)		1,359		-282.5	%	2,110		(268)		2,378		-887.3	%
Operating Expense	52,993		92,867		(39,874)		-42.9	%	183,754		223,876		(40,122)		-17.9	%
Operating Income (Expense)	19,757		(28,981)		48,738		-168.2	%	82,481		14,668		67,813		462.3	%
Change in Fair Value of Warrant Liability	(1,728)		-		(1,728)		-100.0%		1,211		(7,570)		8,781		-116.0	%
Change in Fair Value of Earn-Out Liability	175		8		167		2087.5	%	897		(2,333)		3,230		-138.4	%
Loss (Gain) on Early Extinguishment of Debt	(93)		-		(93)		100.0	%	(93)		141		(234)		-166.0	%
Interest Expense, Net	11,492		11,498		(6)		-0.1	%	51,833		50,690		1,143		2.3	%
Non-Operating Expense	9,846		11,506		(1,660)		-14.4	%	53,848		40,928		12,920		31.6	%
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes	9,911		(40,487)		50,398		-124.5	%	28,633		(26,260)		54,893		-209.0	%
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	3,610		(2,705)		6,315		-233.5	%	9,458		(3,025)		12,483		-412.7	%
Net Income (Loss)	$	6,301	$	(37,782)	$	44,083	-116.7	%	$	19,175	$	(23,235)	$	42,410	-182.5	%
Comprehensive Income:
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment	(54)		(696)		642		-92.2	%	1,282		(452)		1,734		-383.6	%
Total Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	6,247	$	(38,478)	$	44,725	-116.2	%	$	20,457	$	(23,687)	$	44,144	-186.4	%
Common Share Data:
Basic Net Income (Loss) per Share	$	0.05	$	(0.32)	$	0.37	-116.6	%	$	0.16	$	(0.20)	$	0.36	-182.0	%
Diluted Net Income (Loss) per Share	$	0.05	$	(0.32)	$	0.37	-116.3	%	$	0.16	$	(0.20)	$	0.36	-181.4	%
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding - Basic	119,424		118,724		700		0.6	%	119,213		118,442		772		0.7	%
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted	121,526		118,724		2,802		2.4	%	120,074		118,442		1,633		1.4	%
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HOLLEY INC. and SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)


	As of
	December 31, 2025		December 31, 2024
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	37,231	$	56,087
Accounts receivable	57,895		36,123
Inventory	205,661		192,523
Prepaids and other current assets	15,374		12,614
Total current assets	316,161		297,347
Property, plant and equipment, net	45,127		40,983
Goodwill	372,340		372,340
Other intangibles, net	396,910		386,676
Other noncurrent assets	33,415		35,974
Total assets	$	1,163,953	$	1,133,320

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Accounts payable	$	60,121	$	44,781
Accrued liabilities	48,316		43,190
Accrued interest	115		—
Current portion of long-term debt	6,571		7,201
Total current liabilities	115,123		95,172
Long-term debt, net of current portion	516,078		545,385
Warrant liability	2,024		813
Earn-out liability	2,045		1,148
Deferred taxes	46,540		37,391
Other noncurrent liabilities	33,218		32,259
Total liabilities	715,028		712,168

Common stock	12		12
Additional paid-in capital	384,873		377,557
Accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss)	120		(1,162)
Retained earnings	63,920		44,745
Total stockholders’ equity	448,925		421,152
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	1,163,953	$	1,133,320

HOLLEY INC. and SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)


	For the thirteen weeks ended				For the year ended
	December 31, 2025		December 31, 2024		December 31, 2025		December 31, 2024
Operating Activities
Net Income (Loss)	$	6,301	$	(37,782)	$	19,175	$	(23,235)
Adjustments to Reconcile to Net Cash	16,140		52,413		58,630		79,245
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities	(13,910)		(10,505)		(29,207)		(9,111)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities	8,531		4,126		48,598		46,899

Investing Activities
Capital Expenditures, Net of Dispositions	(8,199)		4,748		(34,607)		2,021
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities	(8,199)		4,748		(34,607)		2,021

Financing Activities
Net Change in Debt	(13,273)		(3,612)		(32,108)		(32,444)
Deferred Financing Fees	133		(679)		343		(679)
Payments from Stock-Based Award Activities	3		—		(847)		(1,482)
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities	(13,137)		(4,291)		(32,612)		(34,605)

Effect of Foreign Currency Rate Fluctuations on Cash	(687)		753		(235)		691

Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(13,492)		5,336		(18,856)		15,006

Cash and Cash Equivalents
Beginning of Period	50,723		50,751		56,087		41,081
End of Period	$	37,231	$	56,087	$	37,231	$	56,087

We present certain information with respect to EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Bank-adjusted EBITDA Leverage Ratio, Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted Gross Margin, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Diluted EPS and Free Cash Flow as supplemental measures of our operating performance and believe that such non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors in evaluating our financial performance and in comparing our financial results between periods because they exclude the impact of certain items that we do not consider indicative of our ongoing operating performance. We believe that the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures enhances the usefulness of our financial information by presenting measures that management uses internally to establish forecasts, budgets, and operational goals to manage and monitor our business. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures help to depict a more realistic representation of the performance of our underlying business, enabling us to evaluate and plan more effectively for the future.

EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Bank-adjusted EBITDA Leverage Ratio, Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted Gross Margin, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Diluted EPS and Free Cash Flow are not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and may be different from non-GAAP and other financial measures used by other companies. These measures should not be considered as measures of financial performance under GAAP, and the items excluded from or included in these metrics are significant components in understanding and assessing our financial performance. These metrics should not be considered as alternatives to net income, gross profit, net cash provided by operating activities, or any other performance measures, as applicable, derived in accordance with GAAP.

We define EBITDA as earnings before depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, interest expense, and income tax expense. We define Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA adjusted to exclude, to the extent applicable, restructuring costs, which includes operational restructuring and integration activities, termination related benefits, facilities relocation, and executive transition costs; changes in the fair value of the warrant liability; changes in the fair value of the earn-out liability; equity-based compensation expense; gain or loss on the early extinguishment of debt; notable items that we do not believe are reflective of our underlying operating performance, including litigation settlements and certain costs incurred for advisory services related to identifying performance initiatives; and other expenses or gains, which includes gains or losses from disposal of fixed assets, franchise taxes, and gains or losses from foreign currency transactions. We define Adjusted EBITDA Margin as Adjusted EBITDA divided by net sales.

HOLLEY INC. and SUBSIDIARIES

USE AND RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)


	For the thirteen weeks ended						For the year ended
	December 31, 2025			December 31, 2024			December 31, 2025			December 31, 2024
Net Income (Loss)	$	6,301		$	(37,782)		$	19,175		$	(23,235)
Adjustments:
Interest Expense, Net	11,492			11,498			51,833			50,690
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	3,610			(2,705)			9,458			(3,025)
Depreciation	2,521			3,187			9,704			10,551
Amortization	3,440			3,577			13,778			13,884
EBITDA	27,364			(22,225)			103,948			48,865
Restructuring Costs	725			-			2,903			1,566
Change in Fair Value of Warrant Liability	(1,728)			-			1,211			(7,570)
Change in Fair Value of Earn-Out Liability	175			8			897			(2,333)
Impairment of Indefinite-lived intangible assets	-			7,695			-			7,695
Impairment of Goodwill	-			40,906			-			40,906
Loss on Sale of Assets	-			1,729			-			9,234

Equity-Based Compensation Expense	2,938			887			8,163			5,170
Loss (Gain) on Early Extinguishment of Debt	(93)			-			(93)			141
Notable Items	2,941			621			4,882			7,100
Other Expense (Income)	878			(481)			2,110			(268)
Adjusted EBITDA	$	33,200		$	29,140		$	124,021		$	110,506
Net Sales	$	155,436		$	140,054		$	613,514		$	602,224
Net Income Margin	4.1		%	(27.0		%)	3.1		%	(3.9		%)
Adjusted EBITDA Margin	21.4		%	20.8		%	20.2		%	18.3		%

We define the Bank-adjusted EBITDA Leverage Ratio as Net Debt divided by our Bank-adjusted EBITDA for the trailing twelve-month ("TTM") period, as defined under our Credit Agreement entered into in November 2021, as amended, which is used in calculating covenant compliance.


	TTM December 31, 2025		TTM December 31, 2024
Net Income (Loss)	$	19,175	$	(23,235)
Adjustments:
Interest Expense, Net	51,833		50,690
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	9,458		(3,025)
Depreciation	9,704		10,551
Amortization	13,778		13,884
EBITDA	103,948		48,865
Restructuring Costs	2,903		1,566
Change in Fair Value of Warrant Liability	1,211		(7,570)
Change in Fair Value of Earn-Out Liability	897		(2,333)
Equity-Based Compensation Expense	8,163		5,170
Impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets	—		7,695
Impairment of goodwill	—		40,906
Loss on Sale of Assets	—		9,234
Loss (gain) on Early Extinguishment of Debt	(93)		141
Notable Items	4,882		7,100
Other Expense (Income)	2,110		(268)
Adjusted EBITDA	124,021		110,506
Additional Permitted Charges	7,265		12,261
Adjusted EBITDA per Credit Agreement	$	131,286	$	122,767
Total Debt	$	529,557	$	561,840
Less: Permitted Cash and Cash Equivalents	37,231		50,000
Net Indebtedness per Credit Agreement	$	492,326	$	511,840
Bank-adjusted EBITDA Leverage Ratio	3.75 x		4.17 x

We define Adjusted Net Income as earnings excluding the after-tax effect of changes in the fair value of the warrant liability, changes in the fair value of the earn-out liability, impairment of indefinite-lived intangibles assets, impairment of goodwill, loss on sale of assets, and gain or loss on the early extinguishment of debt. We define Adjusted Diluted EPS as Adjusted Net Income on a per share basis. Management uses these measures to focus on on-going operations and believes that it is useful to investors because it enables them to perform meaningful comparisons of past and present consolidated operating results. We believe that using this information, along with net income and net income per diluted share, provides for a more complete analysis of the results of operations.


	For the thirteen weeks ended				For the year ended
	December 31, 2025		December 31, 2024		December 31, 2025		December 31, 2024
Net Income (Loss)	$	6,301	$	(37,782)	$	19,175	$	(23,235)
Adjustments:
Change in fair value of warrant liability	(1,728)		—		1,211		(7,570)
Change in fair value of earn-out liability	175		8		897		(2,333)

Impairment of Indefinite-lived intangible assets	—		7,695		—		7,695
Impairment of Goodwill	—		40,906		—		40,906
Loss on Sale of Assets	—		1,729		—		9,234
Loss (gain) on Early Extinguishment of Debt	(93)		—		(93)		141
Adjusted Net Income	$	4,655	$	12,556	$	21,190	$	24,838


	For the thirteen weeks ended				For the year ended
	December 31, 2025		December 31, 2024		December 31, 2025		December 31, 2024
Net Income (Loss) per Diluted Share	$	0.05	$	(0.32)	$	0.16	$	(0.20)
Adjustments:
Change in fair value of warrant liability	(0.01)		-		0.01		(0.06)
Change in fair value of earn-out liability	-		-		0.01		(0.03)
Impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets	-		0.07		-		0.06
Impairment of goodwill	-		0.35		-		0.35
Loss on sale of assets	-		0.01		-		0.08


Adjusted Diluted EPS	$	0.04	$	0.11	$	0.18	$	0.19

We define Free Cash Flow as net cash provided by operating activities minus cash payments for capital expenditures, net of dispositions. Management believes providing Free Cash Flow is useful for investors to understand our performance and results of cash generation after making capital investments required to support ongoing business operations.


	For the thirteen weeks ended				For the year ended
	December 31, 2025		December 31, 2024		December 31, 2025		December 31, 2024
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities	$	8,531	$	4,126	$	48,598	$	46,899
Capital expenditures	(4,746)		(2,432)		(14,699)		(6,804)
Proceeds from the disposal of fixed assets	117		81		322		1,726
Free Cash Flow	$	3,902	$	1,775	$	34,221	$	41,821

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FAQ

How did Holley (HLLY) perform financially in full-year 2025?

Holley returned to profitability in 2025 with net income of $19.2 million, or $0.16 per diluted share. Net sales grew 1.9% to $613.5 million, and Adjusted EBITDA increased to $124.0 million, reflecting a 20.2% Adjusted EBITDA margin for the year.

What were Holley (HLLY) fourth quarter 2025 results?

In Q4 2025, Holley generated net sales of $155.4 million, up 10.9% year over year. Net income was $6.3 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, compared with a significant loss last year, and Adjusted EBITDA rose to $33.2 million for the quarter.

How is Holley (HLLY) managing leverage and cash flow?

Holley reported 2025 Free Cash Flow of $34.2 million and continued debt reduction, including $10 million prepaid in Q4 2025. The bank-adjusted EBITDA leverage ratio improved to 3.75x at year-end, better than the company’s stated 4.0x target for 2025.

What 2026 outlook did Holley (HLLY) provide for sales and EBITDA?

For 2026, Holley projects net sales between $625 million and $655 million. The company also guides to Adjusted EBITDA of $127–$137 million, with this outlook stated as inclusive of the expected net impact of tariffs on its business performance.

How did Holley (HLLY) core business net sales trend in 2025?

Holley’s core business net sales grew solidly in 2025. For Q4 2025, core business net sales increased 13.5% versus Q4 2024, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of core growth. For the full year, core business net sales rose 6.6% compared with full-year 2024 levels.

What were Holley (HLLY) key non-GAAP metrics like Adjusted Net Income and Free Cash Flow?

Adjusted Net Income for 2025 was $21.2 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, compared with $24.8 million last year. Free Cash Flow, defined as operating cash flow minus capital expenditures plus asset sale proceeds, totaled $34.2 million for 2025, down from $41.8 million.

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