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Innospec (NASDAQ: IOSP) posts Q1 2026 growth, boosts dividend and $75M buyback

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Innospec Inc. reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $453.2 million, up 3% from $440.8 million a year earlier, while GAAP diluted EPS declined to $1.22 from $1.31. Adjusted non-GAAP EPS fell to $1.05 from $1.42 as margins weakened in certain segments.

Performance Chemicals revenue rose slightly to $169.4 million, but operating income dropped 46% to $10.7 million, reflecting impacts from a U.S. winter storm. Fuel Specialties delivered another solid quarter with revenue of $181.6 million, up 7%, and operating income of $37.8 million, up 2%. Oilfield Services revenue was stable at $102.2 million, with operating income improving 37% to $5.6 million.

The company ended the quarter with $289.1 million in cash and no debt. The board increased the semi-annual dividend by 10% to $0.92 per share, payable May 29, 2026, and authorized a new $75 million share repurchase program over three years, replacing a prior $50 million authorization.

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Modest revenue growth, softer earnings, but stronger capital returns.

Innospec grew Q1 2026 revenue to $453.2 million, up 3%, but GAAP diluted EPS slipped to $1.22 and adjusted EPS to $1.05, both below last year. Adjusted EBITDA declined from $54.0 million to $43.7 million, highlighting margin pressure.

Segment results were mixed: Fuel Specialties and Oilfield Services posted higher operating income, while Performance Chemicals’ operating income fell 46% to $10.7 million, partly due to a U.S. winter storm and plant shutdown. Corporate costs also increased to $22.3 million, affecting consolidated profitability.

Despite softer earnings, the balance sheet remains strong with $289.1 million in cash and no debt as of March 31, 2026. The 10% dividend increase to $0.92 per share and new $75 million buyback authorization signal continued emphasis on shareholder returns, funded by net cash and positive operating cash flow of $17.6 million this quarter.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
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Q1 2026 Revenue $453.2 million Net sales, three months ended March 31, 2026
Q1 2026 GAAP diluted EPS $1.22 per share Down from $1.31 in Q1 2025
Q1 2026 adjusted EPS $1.05 per share Non-GAAP, versus $1.42 in Q1 2025
Q1 2026 adjusted EBITDA $43.7 million Non-GAAP measure, down from $54.0 million
Dividend per share $0.92 Semi-annual dividend, 10% increase for first half 2026
Share repurchase authorization $75 million New buyback program over three years from May 12, 2026
Net cash balance $289.1 million Cash and cash equivalents, no debt, March 31, 2026
Performance Chemicals operating income $10.7 million Q1 2026, down from $19.8 million in Q1 2025
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $43.7 million compared to $54.0 million"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
non-GAAP financial measures financial
"The information presented in this press release includes financial measures that are not calculated or presented in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures comprise adjusted EBITDA"
Non-GAAP financial measures are numbers companies use to show their financial performance that exclude certain expenses or income. They help investors see how the company might perform without one-time costs or other unusual items, giving a different perspective from official reports. However, since they can be adjusted, they don’t always tell the full story and should be looked at alongside standard financial figures.
Fuel Specialties financial
"Fuel Specialties had another strong quarter with sales growth and margins that remained at the upper end"
Oilfield Services financial
"Oilfield Services operating income and margins improved on the prior year, but overall performance was negatively impacted"
Oilfield services are the specialized companies and crews that provide the equipment, labor and technical work needed to find, drill, complete and maintain oil and gas wells—think of them as the contractors and maintenance team that keep an industrial operation running. Investors watch them because their sales and profits rise and fall with drilling activity and oil prices, making them a sensitive indicator of energy-sector health and a way to gain exposure to the commodity cycle without owning the oil itself.
share repurchase authorization financial
"the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $75 million in shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock"
A share repurchase authorization is a company's official approval to buy back its own shares from the market. This signals that the company believes its stock is a good investment and can help increase the value of remaining shares by reducing how many are available. For investors, it often suggests confidence from the company and can influence the stock’s price.
Revenue $453.2 million +3% YoY
GAAP diluted EPS $1.22 from $1.31 YoY
Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP) $1.05 from $1.42 YoY
Adjusted EBITDA $43.7 million from $54.0 million YoY
Guidance

Management expressed confidence in sequential operating income and margin growth in Performance Chemicals and Oilfield Services and indicated cautious optimism for further improvement in the second half of 2026.

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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): May 07, 2026

 

 

Innospec Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

Delaware

001-13879

98-0181725

(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

8310 South Valley Highway

Suite 350

 

Englewood, Colorado

 

80112

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 303 7925554

 

 

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

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

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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 $0.01 per share

 

IOSP

 

Nasdaq Global Market

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

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.

 


 

 

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 7, 2026, Innospec Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026 (the “Press Release”).

The information under this Item 2.02 and in Exhibit 99.1 hereto is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. The information under this Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 hereto shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Securities Act”), unless otherwise expressly indicated in such registration statement or other document.

 

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

Dividend and Share Repurchase Authorization

The Company also announced in the Press Release that on May 1, 2026, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.92 per share on the Company’s Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”). The dividend will be paid on May 29, 2026 to shareholders of record as of May 19, 2026.

In addition, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $75 million in shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock over a three-year period commencing on May 12, 2026. This replaces the $50 million repurchase authorization announced on March 11, 2025, of which approximately $16 million remains. The timing, manner, price and amount of any repurchases will be determined in the discretion of management, depending on market conditions and other factors. Repurchases may be made from time to time through open market purchases or through privately negotiated transactions subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements and other relevant factors. Open market repurchases will be structured to occur in accordance with the requirements of Rule 10b-18 of the Exchange Act. The Company may also, from time to time, enter into Rule 10b5-1 plans to facilitate repurchases of its shares under this authorization. The repurchase program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of its Common Stock and may be suspended at any time at the Company’s discretion.

The exact number of shares to be repurchased by the Company, if any, is not guaranteed. Depending on market conditions and other factors, these repurchases may be commenced or suspended at any time or periodically without prior notice.

The information under this Item 7.01 and in Exhibit 99.1 hereto is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. The information under this Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 hereto shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act, unless otherwise expressly indicated in such registration statement or other document.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Number

 

Description

 

Method of Filing

 

 

 

99.1

 

Press Release dated May 7, 2026 announcing Innospec Inc.’s financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

 

Filed Herewith

 

 

 

104

 

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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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date:

May 8, 2026

By:

/s/ David B. Jones
 

 

 

 

David B. Jones
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer

 


 

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PRESS RELEASE

 

Innospec REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2026 FINANCIAL RESULTS

 

Continued strength in Fuel Specialties offset negative US winter storm impacts in other businesses

Increasing confidence for sequential operating income and margin growth in Performance Chemicals and Oilfield Services

Dividend increased by 10 percent; $6.2 million in share repurchases made in the quarter

New $75 million buyback authorization

GAAP EPS of $1.22 and adjusted non-GAAP EPS of $1.05

 

Englewood, CO – May 7, 2026 – Innospec Inc. (NASDAQ: IOSP) today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The Company declared its semi-annual dividend of 92 cents per common share for the first half of this year, representing an increase of 10 percent. This dividend will be paid on May 29, 2026 to shareholders of record on May 19, 2026.

 

Total revenues for the first quarter were $453.2 million, an increase of 3 percent from $440.8 million in the corresponding period last year. Net income attributable to Innospec for the quarter was $30.4 million or $1.22 per diluted share compared to $32.8 million or $1.31 per diluted share recorded in the corresponding period last year. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $43.7 million compared to $54.0 million reported in the same period a year ago.

 

Results for this quarter include some special items, which are summarized in the table below. Excluding these items, adjusted non-GAAP EPS in the first quarter was $1.05 per diluted share, compared to $1.42 per diluted share a year ago.

 

Cash from operating activities was $17.6 million before capital expenditures of $8.6 million. The quarter closed with net cash of $289.1 million.

 

Adjusted EBITDA and net income attributable to Innospec excluding special items, and related per-share amounts, together with net cash, are non-GAAP financial measures that are defined and reconciled with GAAP results herein and in the schedules below.


 

 

 

 

Quarter ended March 31, 2026

Quarter ended March 31, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(in millions, except share and per share data)

 

Net income attributable to Innospec

 

Diluted EPS

 

Net income attributable to Innospec

 

Diluted EPS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reported GAAP amounts

$

30.4

$

1.22

$

32.8

$

1.31

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustment to fair value of contingent consideration

 

(4.7)

 

(0.19)

 

0.7

 

0.03

Foreign currency exchange gains

 

(1.9)

 

(0.08)

 

(0.3)

 

(0.01)

Legacy costs of closed operations

 

1.7

 

0.07

 

0.6

 

0.02

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

 

0.8

 

0.03

 

1.7

 

0.07

 

 

(4.1)

 

(0.17)

 

2.7

 

0.11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted non-GAAP amounts

$

26.3

$

1.05

$

35.5

$

1.42

 

 

 

Commenting on the first quarter results, Patrick S. Williams, President and Chief Executive Officer, said,

 

“This was a mixed quarter for Innospec with continued strong results in Fuel Specialties partially offsetting the negative impacts of the January 2026 US winter storm on Performance Chemicals and Oilfield Services.

 

Performance Chemicals sales were broadly flat with last year, but margins and operating income were significantly impacted by a shutdown of the North Carolina plants due to the US winter storm. We are prioritizing plant repairs in order to meet customer requirements. In parallel, we continue to execute on a range of other topline and margin opportunities identified in the business. We expect these combined efforts to drive sequential growth in the second quarter.

 

Fuel Specialties had another strong quarter with sales growth and margins that remained at the upper end of our target range. As expected, the business has continued to deliver consistently strong results as our team advances on a broad set of regional and end-market opportunities in traditional fuel, renewable fuel and non-fuel applications.

 

Oilfield Services operating income and margins improved on the prior year, but overall performance was negatively impacted by the US winter storm. While the Middle East conflict may delay the planned expansion in the region, we remain focused on driving incremental growth from our recent DRA expansion and other opportunities in our completions and production segments. We are cautiously optimistic that these efforts will drive sequential improvement in the second quarter and leave us well positioned for further improvement in the second half of 2026.”

 

Revenues in Performance Chemicals of $169.4 million were up 1 percent over the first quarter of last year as volume reductions of 9 percent were offset by a positive price/mix of 1 percent and favorable currency impact of 9 percent. Gross margins of 16.8 percent decreased by 4.2 percentage points from the same quarter last year. Operating income of $10.7 million decreased 46 percent from $19.8 million in the corresponding prior year period.

 

Revenues in Fuel Specialties of $181.6 million were up 7 percent from $170.3 million in the first quarter of last year with volume growth of 10 percent and a positive currency impact of 6 percent offsetting a negative price/mix of 9 percent. Gross margins of 35.4 percent decreased by 0.3 percentage points over last year. Operating income of $37.8 million was up 2 percent from $36.9 million a year ago.

 

Revenues in Oilfield Services of $102.2 million for the quarter were consistent compared with the first quarter of last year. Gross margins of 30.1 percent increased by 1.7 percentage points from the same quarter last year on a richer sales mix. Operating income of $5.6 million increased 37 percent from $4.1 million in the prior year period.

 

Corporate costs for the quarter were $22.3 million, compared with $17.7 million a year ago. The effective tax rate for the quarter was 22.8 percent compared to 25.7 percent in the same period last year.

 


 

For the quarter, net cash provided by operating activities was $17.6 million compared to $28.3 million a year ago. As of March 31, 2026, Innospec had $289.1 million in cash and cash equivalents and no debt.

 

Mr. Williams concluded,

 

“While the Middle East conflict is creating significant market uncertainty, we are seeing increased opportunities to deliver stand-out service and security of supply for all our customers. Our teams remain focused on elements within our control as we have in prior similar cycles. In parallel, margin enhancement, new technology commercialization and other opportunities remain the priority across our businesses, and we are optimistic about the impact that these actions will have on future results.

 

Operating cash generation was again positive in the quarter, and our net cash position closed at over $289 million. We have significant balance sheet flexibility for dividend growth, buybacks, organic investment and M&A. This quarter our Board approved a further 10 percent increase in our semi-annual dividend to 92 cents per share, and we completed $6.2 million in share repurchases. Additionally, the Board approved a new $75 million buyback authorization to further enhance shareholder return flexibility.”

 

 

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

The information presented in this press release includes financial measures that are not calculated or presented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States (GAAP). These non-GAAP financial measures comprise adjusted EBITDA, net income attributable to Innospec excluding special items and related per share amounts together with net cash. Adjusted EBITDA is net income attributable to Innospec per our consolidated financial statements adjusted for the exclusion of interest income, net, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, foreign currency exchange gains, legacy costs of closed operations and adjustment to fair value of contingent consideration. Net income attributable to Innospec and diluted EPS, excluding special items, per our consolidated financial statements are adjusted for the exclusion of adjustment to fair value of contingent consideration, foreign currency exchange gains, legacy costs of closed operations and amortization of acquired intangible assets. Net cash is cash and cash equivalents less total debt. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are provided herein and in the schedules below.

 

The Company believes that such non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors and may assist them in evaluating the Company’s underlying performance and identifying operating trends. In addition, these non-GAAP measures address questions the Company routinely receives from analysts and investors and the Company has determined that it is appropriate to make this data available to all investors. While the Company believes that such measures are useful in evaluating the Company’s performance, investors should not consider them to be a substitute for financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures may differ from similarly titled non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies and do not provide a comparable view of the Company’s performance relative to other companies in similar industries. Management uses adjusted EPS (the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure for which is GAAP EPS) and net income attributable to Innospec excluding special items and adjusted EBITDA (the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure for which is GAAP net income attributable to Innospec) to allocate resources and evaluate the performance of the Company’s operations and has provided a reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA and net income attributable to Innospec excluding special items, and related per share amounts, to GAAP net income attributable to Innospec herein and in the schedules below.

 

 

About Innospec Inc.

 

Innospec Inc. is an international specialty chemicals company with approximately 2,450 employees in 22 countries. Innospec manufactures and supplies a wide range of specialty chemicals to markets in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific. The Performance Chemicals business creates innovative technology-based solutions for our customers in the Personal Care, Home Care, Agrochemical, Mining and Industrial markets. The Fuel Specialties business specializes in manufacturing and supplying fuel additives that improve fuel efficiency, boost engine performance and reduce harmful emissions. Oilfield Services provides specialty chemicals to all elements of the oil and gas exploration and production industry.

 

 


 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical facts included or incorporated herein may constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include statements (covered by words like “expects,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “may,” “could,” “believes,” “feels,” “plans,” “intends,” “outlook” or similar words or expressions, for example) which relate to earnings, growth potential, operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will or may occur in the future. Although forward-looking statements are believed by management to be reasonable when made, they are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, and our actual performance or results may differ materially from these forward-looking statements. Additional information regarding risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to Innospec and affecting our business operations and prospects are described in Innospec’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and other reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. You are urged to review our discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from forward-looking statements under the heading "Risk Factors” in such reports. Innospec undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

 

 

Contacts:

 

Corbin Barnes

Innospec Inc.

+1-303-792-5554

corbin.barnes@innospecinc.com

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

INNOSPEC INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

 

Schedule 1

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

March 31

(in millions, except share and per share data)

 

2026

 

2025

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

$

453.2

$

440.8

Cost of goods sold

 

(329.7)

 

(315.7)

Gross profit

 

123.5

 

125.1

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

     Selling, general and administrative

 

(78.5)

 

(69.3)

     Research and development

 

(13.2)

 

(12.7)

     Adjustment to fair value of contingent consideration

 

4.7

 

(0.7)

     Profit on disposal of property, plant and equipment

 

-

 

0.1

Total operating expenses

 

(87.0)

 

(82.6)

Operating income

 

36.5

 

42.5

Other income, net

 

2.6

 

0.3

Interest income, net

 

0.8

 

2.4

Income before income taxes

 

39.9

 

45.2

Income taxes

 

(9.1)

 

(11.6)

Net income

 

30.8

 

33.6

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

(0.4)

 

(0.8)

Net income attributable to Innospec

$

30.4

$

32.8

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

    Basic

$

1.23

$

1.31

    Diluted

$

1.22

$

1.31

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

    Basic

 

24,776

 

24,970

    Diluted

 

24,844

 

25,102

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

INNOSPEC INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Schedule 2A

 

SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS OF RESULTS

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

March 31

(in millions)

 

2026

 

2025

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales:

 

 

 

 

     Performance Chemicals

$

169.4

$

168.4

     Fuel Specialties

 

181.6

 

170.3

     Oilfield Services

 

102.2

 

102.1

 

453.2

 

440.8

 

 

 

 

 

Gross profit:

 

 

 

 

     Performance Chemicals

 

28.4

 

35.3

     Fuel Specialties

 

64.3

 

60.8

     Oilfield Services

 

30.8

 

29.0

 

123.5

 

125.1

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income:

 

 

 

 

     Performance Chemicals

 

10.7

 

19.8

     Fuel Specialties

 

37.8

 

36.9

     Oilfield Services

 

5.6

 

4.1

Corporate costs

 

(22.3)

 

(17.7)

 

 

31.8

 

43.1

Adjustment to fair value of contingent consideration

 

4.7

 

(0.7)

Profit on disposal of property, plant and equipment

 

-

 

0.1

Total operating income

$

36.5

$

42.5

 

 

Schedule 2B

NON-GAAP MEASURES

 

Three Months Ended March 31

(in millions)

 

2026

 

2025

 

 

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Innospec

$

30.4

$

32.8

Interest income, net

 

(0.8)

 

(2.4)

Income taxes

 

9.1

 

11.6

Depreciation and amortization

 

9.9

 

10.9

Foreign currency exchange gains

 

(2.5)

 

(0.4)

Legacy costs of closed operations

 

2.3

 

0.8

Adjustment to fair value of contingent consideration

 

(4.7)

 

0.7

Adjusted EBITDA

$

43.7

$

54.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Schedule 3

INNOSPEC INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

 

 

(in millions)

 

March 31,

2026

 

December 31,

2025

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

     Cash and cash equivalents

$

289.1

$

292.5

     Trade and other accounts receivable

 

354.2

 

342.3

     Inventories

 

321.5

 

329.3

     Prepaid expenses

 

16.9

 

20.1

     Prepaid income taxes

 

10.6

 

13.1

     Other current assets

 

6.8

 

7.3

Total current assets

 

999.1

 

1,004.6

 

 

 

 

 

Net property, plant and equipment

 

285.7

 

286.1

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

50.6

 

52.7

Goodwill

 

399.1

 

399.0

Other intangible assets

 

68.9

 

67.7

Deferred tax assets

 

13.0

 

13.6

Other non-current assets

 

3.4

 

8.7

Total assets

$

1,819.8

$

1,832.4

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

     Accounts payable

$

138.5

$

174.7

     Accrued liabilities

 

169.3

 

152.3

     Current portion of operating lease liabilities

 

15.1

 

15.9

     Current portion of plant closure provisions

 

4.9

 

4.9

     Current portion of acquisition-related contingent consideration

 

2.7

 

7.0

     Accrued income taxes

 

4.3

 

5.3

Total current liabilities

 

334.8

 

360.1

 

 

 

 

 

Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion

 

35.5

 

36.8

Plant closure provisions, net of current portion

 

60.8

 

60.2

Deferred tax liabilities

 

17.9

 

19.1

Pension liabilities and post-employment benefits

 

12.8

 

13.2

Acquisition-related contingent consideration, net of current portion

 

1.3

 

1.3

Other non-current liabilities

 

4.5

 

8.8

Equity

 

1,352.2

 

1,332.9

Total liabilities and equity

$

1,819.8

$

1,832.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Schedule 4

INNOSPEC INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

March 31

(in millions)

 

2026

 

2025

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Innospec

$

30.4

$

32.8

Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

     Depreciation and amortization

 

9.9

 

10.9

     Adjustment to fair value of contingent consideration

 

(4.7)

 

0.7

     Deferred taxes

 

(0.7)

 

(0.3)

     Profit on disposal of property, plant and equipment

 

-

 

(0.1)

     Movements on defined benefit pension plans

 

(0.2)

 

1.3

     Stock option compensation

 

1.6

 

1.9

     Changes in working capital

 

(22.3)

 

(21.6)

     Movements in plant closure provisions

 

1.5

 

(0.4)

     Movements in income taxes

 

0.4

 

4.3

     Movements in other assets and liabilities

 

1.7

 

(1.2)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

17.6

 

28.3

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

(8.9)

 

(8.4)

Proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment

 

0.3

 

0.1

Internally developed software

 

(5.1)

 

(7.2)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(13.7)

 

(15.5)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-controlling interest

 

0.4

 

0.8

Issue of treasury stock

 

0.1

 

0.2

Repurchase of common stock

 

(7.1)

 

(4.8)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(6.6)

 

(3.8)

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash

 

(0.7)

 

1.6

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

(3.4)

 

10.6

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

292.5

 

289.2

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

289.1

$

299.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


FAQ

How did Innospec (IOSP) perform financially in Q1 2026?

Innospec reported Q1 2026 revenue of $453.2 million, up 3% from $440.8 million a year earlier. GAAP diluted EPS was $1.22 versus $1.31, and adjusted non-GAAP EPS was $1.05 versus $1.42, reflecting lower margins and higher costs.

What were Innospec (IOSP) segment results for Q1 2026?

Performance Chemicals revenue was $169.4 million with operating income of $10.7 million, down 46%. Fuel Specialties delivered $181.6 million revenue and $37.8 million operating income. Oilfield Services generated $102.2 million revenue and $5.6 million operating income, up 37% year over year.

What dividend did Innospec (IOSP) declare for the first half of 2026?

Innospec’s board declared a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.92 per share for the first half of 2026, a 10% increase. The dividend will be paid on May 29, 2026 to shareholders of record as of May 19, 2026, reflecting stronger shareholder return focus.

What share repurchase program did Innospec (IOSP) announce?

Innospec’s board authorized a new $75 million share repurchase program over three years starting May 12, 2026. It replaces a prior $50 million authorization, of which about $16 million remained, and allows repurchases via open market or privately negotiated transactions.

How strong is Innospec’s (IOSP) balance sheet after Q1 2026?

Innospec ended Q1 2026 with $289.1 million in cash and cash equivalents and no debt. Total assets were $1.82 billion, and net cash remained robust despite $7.1 million of share repurchases and continued capital expenditures and software investments.

What happened to Innospec’s adjusted EBITDA in Q1 2026?

Adjusted EBITDA in Q1 2026 was $43.7 million, down from $54.0 million a year earlier. The decline reflects lower Performance Chemicals profitability, higher corporate costs, and special items including foreign exchange gains and adjustments to the fair value of contingent consideration.

How did the U.S. winter storm affect Innospec (IOSP) in Q1 2026?

Management reported that a January 2026 U.S. winter storm negatively affected Performance Chemicals and Oilfield Services. In Performance Chemicals, a North Carolina plant shutdown reduced margins and operating income, despite broadly flat sales compared with the prior-year quarter.

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