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Monro (NASDAQ: MNRO) turns FY 2026 profit and begins strategic review

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Monro, Inc. reported fourth quarter and full-year fiscal 2026 results, while also launching a review of strategic alternatives and maintaining its quarterly dividend.

Fourth quarter sales fell 7.2% to $273.8 million, with a net loss of $6.6 million and diluted loss per share of $0.23, though the loss narrowed from the prior year. For fiscal 2026, sales were $1.16 billion, generating net income of $2.2 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.03, compared with a loss a year earlier. Adjusted diluted EPS for the year was $0.42 versus $0.48 in fiscal 2025.

The company closed 145 underperforming stores, improved gross margin, and generated operating cash flow of $70 million. Monro ended the year with $14.6 million in cash and $410 million available under its credit facility. The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.28 per share, payable on June 16, 2026 to shareholders of record on June 2, 2026, while the strategic review remains at a preliminary stage with no set timetable.

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Monro returns to modest profitability for FY 2026 but faces softer sales and launches a strategic review.

Monro posted fiscal 2026 sales of $1.16 billion, down 3.2%, yet moved from a net loss of $5.2 million to net income of $2.2 million. Fourth quarter revenue declined 7.2% to $273.8 million as tire demand weakened and 145 underperforming stores closed.

Profitability improved but remains thin. Full-year operating income rose to $20.0 million, and gross margin benefited from lower technician labor as a percentage of sales. However, adjusted diluted EPS slipped to $0.42 from $0.48, reflecting higher consulting and transition costs tied to an operational improvement plan.

Cash generation and liquidity are solid, with $70 million of operating cash flow, $14.6 million in cash, and $410 million of credit facility availability as of March 28, 2026. The Board’s decision to maintain a $0.28 quarterly dividend and begin a review of strategic alternatives introduces potential change, though the company states there is no deadline and no assurance of any resulting transaction.

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
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Q4 2026 Sales $273.8 million Quarter ended March 28, 2026; down 7.2% year over year
Q4 2026 Net Loss $6.6 million Quarter ended March 28, 2026; improved from $21.3 million loss
FY 2026 Sales $1.16 billion Twelve months ended March 28, 2026; down 3.2%
FY 2026 Net Income $2.2 million Twelve months ended March 28, 2026; versus $5.2 million loss in 2025
Adjusted Diluted EPS FY 2026 $0.42 per share Non-GAAP; versus $0.48 in fiscal 2025
Stores Closed 145 stores Underperforming locations closed in first quarter of fiscal 2026
Operating Cash Flow FY 2026 $70 million Cash generated from operations during fiscal 2026
Dividend per Share $0.28 per share Quarterly dividend payable June 16, 2026 to holders of record June 2, 2026
comparable store sales financial
"Comparable store sales, adjusted for days, increased 2.8%1 in the prior year period."
Comparable store sales measure the change in revenue generated by stores that have been open for a certain period, typically at least one year. It helps assess how well a business is growing by showing whether existing stores are attracting more customers and sales, rather than just counting new store openings. Investors use this figure to gauge the true health and performance of a company's core operations over time.
operational improvement plan financial
"costs incurred in connection with consultants related to the Company’s operational improvement plan."
adjusted diluted EPS financial
"this press release includes adjusted operating income (loss), adjusted net income (loss), and adjusted diluted EPS, which are non-GAAP financial measures."
Adjusted diluted EPS is a company’s profit per share after adding back or removing one-time items (like restructuring costs or gains) and dividing by the number of shares including potential shares from options and convertible securities. Investors use it as a cleaner view of ongoing earnings—like looking at a car’s regular fuel efficiency rather than a trip boosted by downhill coasting—to judge underlying performance and compare companies without temporary distortions.
strategic alternatives financial
"the Company issued a press release announcing the initiation of a review of strategic alternatives."
Strategic alternatives are different options a company considers to improve its value or achieve its goals, such as selling the business, merging with another company, or restructuring operations. For investors, understanding these options is important because they can significantly impact the company's future direction and its stock value, often signaling potential changes or opportunities.
Class C Convertible Preferred Stock financial
"including shares of common stock to which the holders of the Company’s Class C Convertible Preferred Stock are entitled."
Q4 2026 Revenue $273.8 million -7.2% vs prior-year quarter
Q4 2026 Net Loss $6.6 million improved from $21.3 million loss in Q4 2025
FY 2026 Revenue $1.16 billion -3.2% vs fiscal 2025
FY 2026 Net Income $2.2 million versus $5.2 million net loss in fiscal 2025
FY 2026 Adjusted Diluted EPS $0.42 down from $0.48 in fiscal 2025
Guidance

Monro is not providing fiscal 2027 financial guidance but will offer perspective on expectations during its earnings conference call.

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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 27, 2026

 

 

MONRO, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

New York   0-19357   16-0838627

(State of

Incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

295 Woodcliff Drive, Suite 202, Fairport, New York   14450
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (800) 876-6676

Not Applicable

(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)

 

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

 

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 $.01 per share   MNRO   The Nasdaq Stock Market
Rights to Purchase Series D Junior Participating Serial Preferred Stock   MNRO   The Nasdaq Stock 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 27, 2026, Monro, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 28, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, 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 under such section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act.

 

Item 7.01

Regulation FD Disclosure.

Also on May 27, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the initiation of a review of strategic alternatives. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

Item 8.01

Other Events.

On May 27, 2026, the Company also announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.28 per share for the first quarter of the Company’s 2027 fiscal year, ending March 27, 2027. The dividend will be payable on June 16, 2026 to shareholders of record as of June 2, 2026, including shares of common stock to which the holders of the Company’s Class C Convertible Preferred Stock are entitled.

 

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit
Number

  

Description

99.1    Press release announcing financial results
99.2    Press release announcing review of strategic alternatives
104    Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)


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.

 

    MONRO, INC.
    (Registrant)
May 27, 2026     By:  

/s/ Maureen E. Mulholland

      Maureen E. Mulholland
      Executive Vice President – Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

 

2

Exhibit 99.1

 

LOGO   

 

 

 

   295 Woodcliff Drive, Suite 202, Fairport, New York 14450

 

CONTACT:

Investors and Media: Felix Veksler

Vice President, Investor Relations

ir@monro.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MONRO, INC. ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL 2026 FINANCIAL RESULTS

 

   

Fourth Quarter Gross Margin Expanded 90 Basis Points Year-over-Year

 

   

Approved First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Cash Dividend of $.28 per Share

FAIRPORT, N.Y. – May 27, 2026 – Monro, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNRO), a leading provider of automotive repair and tire services, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 28, 2026.

Fourth Quarter Results

Sales for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended March 28, 2026 (“fiscal 2026”) decreased 7.2% to $273.8 million, as compared to sales of $295.0 million for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended March 29, 2025 (“fiscal 2025”). This was primarily driven by a reduction in sales from the closure of 145 underperforming stores in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, as well as a 2.4% decrease in comparable store sales from continuing store locations. Comparable store sales, adjusted for days, increased 2.8%1 in the prior year period. Comparable store sales, unadjusted for days, decreased 3.6% in the prior year period.

Comparable store sales increased 1% for front end/shocks. Comparable store sales decreased 1% for brakes, 2% for maintenance services and tires, 3% for batteries, and 4% for alignments compared to the prior year period. Please refer to the “Comparable Store Sales” section below for a discussion of how the Company defines comparable store sales.

Gross margin increased 90 basis points compared to the prior year period, primarily from lower technician labor costs as a percentage of sales, which was partially offset by higher material costs as well as higher occupancy costs as a percentage of sales.

 
1 

Adjusted for six fewer selling days in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 due to an extra week of sales in fiscal 2024 and a shift in the Christmas holiday from the fourth quarter in fiscal 2024 to the third quarter in fiscal 2025.


Total operating expenses for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 were $98.1 million, or 35.8% of sales, as compared to $121.1 million, or 41.1% of sales in the prior year period. The decrease was primarily driven by $22.5 million of higher store impairment costs in the prior year period related to certain owned and leased assets, $6.9 million of lower costs from the closure of 145 underperforming stores in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, and a decrease of $1.8 million in management restructuring/transition costs. These were partially offset by $6.9 million of increased marketing costs to support the Company’s topline sales and $2.7 million of costs incurred in connection with consultants related to the Company’s operational improvement plan. 

Operating loss for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 was $5.2 million, or -1.9% of sales, as compared to operating loss of $23.8 million, or -8.1% of sales in the prior year period. Adjusted operating loss, a non-GAAP measure, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 was $2.6 million, or -0.9% of sales, as compared to adjusted operating income of $1.4 million, or 0.5% of sales in the prior year period. Please refer to the reconciliation of adjusted operating (loss) income in the table below for details regarding excluded items in the fourth quarters of fiscal 2026 and 2025. Please refer to the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section below for a discussion of this non-GAAP measure.

Interest expense was $4.1 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, as compared to $4.4 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, principally due to a decrease in weighted average debt.

Income tax benefit in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 was $2.6 million, or an effective tax rate of 28.6%, compared to an income tax benefit of $6.8 million, or an effective tax rate of 24.3% in the prior year period. The year-over-year difference in effective tax rate is primarily related to a decrease in unrecognized tax benefits as well as the impact from other adjustments, none of which are significant, on the change in pre-tax loss.

Net loss for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 was $6.6 million, as compared to a net loss of $21.3 million in the same period of the prior year. Diluted loss per share for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 was $.23. This compares to diluted loss per share of $.72 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025. Adjusted diluted loss per share, a non-GAAP measure, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 was $.16. This compares to adjusted diluted loss per share of $.09 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025. Please refer to the reconciliation of adjusted net loss and adjusted diluted loss per share in the tables below for details regarding excluded items in the fourth quarters of fiscal 2026 and 2025. Please refer to the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section below for a discussion of these non-GAAP measures.

Monro ended the fourth quarter with 1,115 company-operated stores and 47 franchised locations.

“Our fourth quarter results were challenged by a difficult operating environment in the full-service auto aftermarket. As we believe was the case with other tire sellers, this was primarily driven by persistent weakness in tire units that began in fiscal January and continued throughout the quarter. In addition, severe winter weather in fiscal February across our geographic footprint forced temporary store closures and significantly reduced customer traffic during what should have been a busy winter maintenance period. We experienced a 5% decline


in tire units during the quarter, which we believe aligns with broader industry trends. Our tire category was pressured as consumers continued to defer spending in higher-ticket categories and gravitated toward lower-cost alternatives. Both comparable store sales and tire units showed sequential improvement in fiscal March, partially recovering from the February weather disruptions. Store traffic also improved sequentially, giving us confidence that underlying demand for our services remains intact, despite a challenging backdrop. Despite the overall sales challenges, our higher-margin service categories continued to deliver value to our many full-service customers and reinforces our strength as a full-service provider. This capability serves as proof that our store teams are effectively utilizing ConfiDrive to identify and communicate service needs to customers. Our gross margin performance was a bright spot, expanding 90 basis points year-over-year to 33.9%. This improvement demonstrates productivity gains from our labor force, even as we navigate cost pressures and shifting customer preferences toward lower-tier products. Importantly, we maintained our marketing investment throughout the quarter, despite the sales headwinds. Monro delivered positive comp store sales in fiscal 2026 for the first time in three years, closed 145 stores that were not going to reach our profit expectations, and dramatically improved our inventory position. And, while the fourth quarter tested our resolve, our results for the full year of fiscal 2026 also validate that our strategic initiatives are working well over time and position us to capitalize when market conditions improve”, said Peter Fitzsimmons, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Fitzsimmons continued, “The traction we’re seeing in some districts across our chain in tires and service categories reinforces that we have the ability to drive significant value for our customers that we believe will translate to sales and profit growth.”

Full Year Results

 

   

Sales decreased 3.2% to $1.157 billion from $1.195 billion in fiscal 2025, primarily driven by the closure of 145 underperforming stores in the first quarter of fiscal 2026. Comparable store sales increased 1.4%, compared to a decrease of 3.5%2 in the prior year period. Comparable store sales, unadjusted for days, decreased 5.3% in the prior year period.

 

   

Gross margin for fiscal 2026 was 35.0%, compared to 34.9% in the prior year period, primarily due to lower occupancy costs as a percentage of sales due to store closures and higher comparable store sales, which were partially offset by higher technician labor costs as a percentage of sales, mostly due to wage inflation.

 

   

Total operating expenses for fiscal 2026 were $385.2 million, or 33.3% of sales compared to $405.1 million, or 33.9% of sales in the prior year period. The decrease was principally due to $25.1 million of lower costs from the closure of stores and $24.1 million of lower store impairment costs related to certain owned and leased assets, which were partially offset by $20.3 million of costs incurred in connection with consultants related to the Company’s operational improvement plan and $14.1 million of increased marketing costs.

 
2 

Adjusted for a 53-week year in fiscal 2024.


   

Operating income was 1.7% of sales, compared to 1.1% of sales in the prior year period. Adjusted operating income, a non-GAAP measure, was 3.1% of sales, as compared to 3.4% of sales in the prior year period. Please refer to the reconciliation of adjusted operating income in the tables below for details regarding excluded items in fiscal 2026 and 2025. Please refer to the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section below for a discussion of this non-GAAP measure.

 

   

Net income for fiscal 2026 was $2.2 million, or $.03 per diluted share, as compared to a net loss of $5.2 million, or $.22 per diluted share in the prior year period.

 

   

Adjusted diluted earnings per share, a non-GAAP measure, in fiscal 2026 was $.42. This compares to adjusted diluted earnings per share of $.48 in fiscal 2025. Please refer to the reconciliation of adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share in the tables below for details regarding excluded items in fiscal 2026 and 2025. Please refer to the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section below for a discussion of these non-GAAP measures.

Strong Financial Position

During fiscal 2026, the Company generated operating cash flow of $70 million. As of March 28, 2026, the Company had availability under its credit facility of $410 million and cash and equivalents of $14.6 million.

Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2026 and First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Cash Dividend

On March 10, 2026, the Company paid a cash dividend for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 of $.28 per share.

The Company also announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a cash dividend for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027 of $.28 per share. The cash dividend is payable on June 16, 2026 on the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock, including the shares of common stock to which the holders of the Company’s Class C Convertible Preferred Stock are entitled. The dividend is payable to shareholders of record on June 2, 2026.

Company Expectations

Monro is not providing fiscal 2027 financial guidance at this time but will provide perspective on its expectations for fiscal 2027 during its earnings conference call.


Earnings Conference Call and Webcast

The Company will host a conference call and audio webcast on May 27, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The conference call may be accessed by dialing 1-833-470-1428 and using the required access code of 275752. A replay will be available approximately two hours after the recording through Wednesday, June 10, 2026 and can be accessed by dialing 1-866-813-9403 and using the required access code of 930306. A replay can also be accessed via audio webcast at the Investors section of the Company’s website, located at corporate.monro.com/investors.

About Monro, Inc.

Monro, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNRO) is one of the nation’s leading automotive service and tire providers, delivering best-in-class auto care to communities across the country, from oil changes, tires and parts installation, to the most complex vehicle repairs. With a focus on sustainable growth, the Company generated approximately $1.2 billion in sales in fiscal 2026. Monro brings customers the professionalism and high-quality service they expect from a national retailer, with the convenience and trust of a neighborhood garage. Monro’s highly trained teammates and certified technicians bring together hands-on experience and state-of-the-art technology to diagnose and address automotive needs every day to get customers back on the road safely. For more information, please visit corporate.monro.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may contain statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by such words and phrases as “continue,” “expect,” “may,” “believe,” “focus,” “will,” “plan,” “should,” and other similar words or phrases. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed. These factors include, but are not necessarily limited to uncertainty related to the financial and operational impact of the operational improvement plan, product demand, advances in automotive technologies including adoption of electric vehicle technology, our dependence on third parties for certain inventory, dependence on and competition within the primary markets in which the Company’s stores are located, the effect of general business or economic and geopolitical conditions on the Company’s business, including consumer spending levels, inflation, and unemployment, seasonality, our ability to generate sufficient cash flows from operations and service our debt obligations and comply with the terms of our credit agreement, changes in the U.S. trade environment, including the impact of tariffs on imported products, the impact of competitive services and pricing, product development, parts supply restraints or difficulties, the impact of weather trends and natural disasters, industry regulation, risks relating to leverage and debt service (including sensitivity to fluctuations in interest rates), continued availability of capital resources and financing, risks relating to protection of customer and employee personal data, risks relating to litigation, risks relating to


integration of acquired businesses and other factors set forth elsewhere herein and in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 28, 2026, which the Company expects to file before the end of May 2026. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake and specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to reporting operating income (loss), net income (loss), and diluted earnings (loss) per share (“EPS”), which are generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) measures, this press release includes adjusted operating income (loss), adjusted net income (loss), and adjusted diluted EPS, which are non-GAAP financial measures. The Company has included reconciliations from adjusted operating income (loss), adjusted net income (loss), and adjusted diluted EPS to their most directly comparable GAAP measures, operating income (loss), net income (loss), and diluted EPS. Management views these non-GAAP financial measures as a way to better assess comparability between periods because management believes the non-GAAP financial measures show the Company’s core business operations while excluding certain items that are not part of our core operations such as consulting costs related to the Company’s operational improvement plan, management restructuring/transition costs, transition costs related to back-office optimization, store closing costs net of related gains on the sale of owned locations, lease assignments and early lease terminations, costs related to shareholder matters, costs related to store impairment charges, net gain on sale of corporate headquarters, write-off of debt issuance costs, and litigation reserve costs.

These non-GAAP financial measures are not intended to represent, and should not be considered more meaningful than, or as an alternative to, their most directly comparable GAAP measures. These non-GAAP financial measures may be different from similarly titled non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies.

Comparable Store Sales

The Company defines comparable store sales as sales for locations that have been opened or owned at least one full fiscal year. The Company believes this period is generally required for new store sales levels to begin to normalize. Management uses comparable store sales to assess the operating performance of the Company’s stores and believes the metric is useful to investors because the Company’s overall results are dependent upon the results of its stores.

Source: Monro, Inc.

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MONRO, INC.

Financial Highlights

(Unaudited)

(Dollars and share counts in thousands)

 

     Quarter Ended Fiscal
March
       
     2026     2025     % Change  

Sales

   $ 273,839     $ 294,992       (7.2 )% 

Cost of sales, including occupancy costs

     180,965       197,712       (8.5 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Gross profit

     92,874       97,280       (4.5 )% 

Operating, selling, general and administrative expenses

     98,090       121,126       (19.0 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Operating loss

     (5,216     (23,846     78.1

Interest expense, net

     4,054       4,399       (7.8 )% 

Other income, net

     (54     (144     (62.5 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Loss before income taxes

     (9,216     (28,101     67.2

Benefit from income taxes

     (2,635     (6,826     (61.4 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Net loss

   $ (6,581   $ (21,275     69.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Diluted loss per share

   $ (0.23   $ (0.72     68.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding

     30,020       29,950    

Number of stores open (at end of quarter)

     1,115       1,260    


MONRO, INC.

Financial Highlights

(Unaudited)

(Dollars and share counts in thousands)

 

     Twelve Months Ended Fiscal
March
       
     2026     2025     % Change  

Sales

   $ 1,157,176     $ 1,195,334       (3.2 )% 

Cost of sales, including occupancy costs

     751,915       777,689       (3.3 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Gross profit

     405,261       417,645       (3.0 )% 

Operating, selling, general and administrative expenses

     385,232       405,080       (4.9 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Operating income

     20,029       12,565       59.4

Interest expense, net

     17,233       18,924       (8.9 )% 

Other income, net

     (304     (446     (31.8 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Income (loss) before income taxes

     3,100       (5,913     152.4

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

     927       (731     226.8
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Net income (loss)

   $ 2,173     $ (5,182     141.9
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

   $ 0.03     $ (0.22     113.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding

     30,002       29,937    


MONRO, INC.

Financial Highlights

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     March 28,
2026
     March 29,
2025
 

Assets

     

Cash and equivalents

   $ 14,633      $ 20,762  

Inventory

     155,270        181,467  

Other current assets

     66,738        75,170  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

     236,641        277,399  

Property and equipment, net

     241,857        258,949  

Finance lease and financing obligation assets, net

     148,807        159,794  

Operating lease assets, net

     175,899        181,587  

Other non-current assets

     764,773        764,094  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 1,567,977      $ 1,641,823  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

     

Current liabilities

   $ 517,837      $ 524,290  

Long-term debt

     60,000        61,250  

Long-term finance leases and financing obligations

     193,173        220,783  

Long-term operating lease liabilities

     156,209        167,523  

Other long-term liabilities

     49,285        47,216  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     976,504        1,021,062  

Total shareholders’ equity

     591,473        620,761  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 1,567,977      $ 1,641,823  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 


MONRO, INC.

Reconciliation of Adjusted Operating (Loss) Income

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

     Quarter Ended Fiscal
March
 
     2026     2025  

Operating Loss

   $ (5,216   $ (23,846

Consulting costs related to operational improvement plan

     2,664       —   

Transition costs related to back-office optimization

     569       586  

Store impairment charges

     274       22,804  

Costs related to shareholder matters

     177       —   

Management restructuring/transition costs (a)

     —        1,778  

Net gain on sale of corporate headquarters (b)

     —        58  

Store closing costs, net (c)

     (1,020     54  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted Operating (Loss) Income

   $ (2,552   $ 1,434  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

MONRO, INC.

Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Loss

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

     Quarter Ended Fiscal
March
 
     2026     2025  

Net Loss

   $ (6,581   $ (21,275

Consulting costs related to operational improvement plan

     2,664       —   

Transition costs related to back-office optimization

     569       586  

Store impairment charges

     274       22,804  

Costs related to shareholder matters

     177       —   

Management restructuring/transition costs (a)

     —        1,778  

Net gain on sale of corporate headquarters (b)

     —        58  

Store closing costs, net (c)

     (1,020     54  

Provision for income taxes on pre-tax adjustments (d)

     (693     (6,246
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted Net Loss

   $ (4,610   $ (2,241
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


MONRO, INC.

Reconciliation of Adjusted Diluted Loss Per Share

(Unaudited)

 

    

Quarter Ended Fiscal

March

 
     2026     2025  

Diluted Loss Per Share

   $ (0.23   $ (0.72

Consulting costs related to operational improvement plan

     0.07       —   

Transition costs related to back-office optimization

     0.01       0.01  

Store impairment charges

     0.01       0.57  

Costs related to shareholder matters

     0.00       —   

Management restructuring/transition costs (a)

     —        0.04  

Net gain on sale of corporate headquarters (b)

     —        0.00  

Store closing costs, net (c)

     (0.03     0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted Diluted Loss Per Share

   $ (0.16   $ (0.09
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Note: Amounts may not foot due to rounding.

MONRO, INC.

Reconciliation of Adjusted Operating Income

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

    

Twelve Months Ended

Fiscal March

 
     2026     2025  

Operating Income

   $ 20,029     $ 12,565  

Consulting costs related to operational improvement plan

     20,302       —   

Transition costs related to back-office optimization

     2,185       2,263  

Store impairment charges

     274       24,355  

Costs related to shareholder matters

     274       —   

Management restructuring/transition costs (a)

     —        1,778  

Litigation reserve

     —        650  

Net gain on sale of corporate headquarters (b)

     —        (2,508

Store closing costs, net (c)

     (7,290     1,203  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted Operating Income

   $ 35,774     $ 40,306  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


MONRO, INC.

Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

    

Twelve Months Ended

Fiscal March

 
     2026     2025  

Net Income (Loss)

   $ 2,173     $ (5,182

Consulting costs related to operational improvement plan

     20,302       —   

Transition costs related to back-office optimization

     2,185       2,263  

Store impairment charges

     274       24,355  

Costs related to shareholder matters

     274       —   

Write-off of debt issuance costs

     263       —   

Management restructuring/transition costs (a)

     —        1,778  

Litigation reserve

     —        650  

Net gain on sale of corporate headquarters (b)

     —        (2,508

Store closing costs, net (c)

     (7,290     1,203  

Provision for income taxes on pre-tax adjustments (d)

     (4,163     (6,935
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted Net Income

   $ 14,018     $ 15,624  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

MONRO, INC.

Reconciliation of Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share

(Unaudited)

 

    

Twelve Months Ended

Fiscal March

 
     2026     2025  

Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share

   $ 0.03     $ (0.22

Consulting costs related to operational improvement plan

     0.50       —   

Transition costs related to back-office optimization

     0.05       0.06  

Store impairment charges

     0.01       0.61  

Costs related to shareholder matters

     0.01       —   

Write-off of debt issuance costs

     0.01       —   

Management restructuring/transition costs (a)

     —        0.04  

Litigation reserve

     —        0.02  

Net gain on sale of corporate headquarters (b)

     —        (0.06

Store closing costs, net (c)

     (0.18     0.03  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share

   $ 0.42     $ 0.48  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Note: Amounts may not foot due to rounding.


a)

Costs incurred in connection with restructuring and elimination of certain management positions.

b)

Gain on sale of the corporate headquarters building net of associated closing and relocation costs.

c)

Amounts in fiscal 2026 include the closing costs and asset write-offs related to the closure of 145 underperforming stores, in accordance with the store closure plan, net of related gains on the sale of owned locations, lease assignments and early lease terminations.

d)

The adjustments to diluted EPS reflect adjusted effective tax rates of 26.0 percent and 24.7 percent for the quarter ended fiscal March 2026 and 2025, respectively. The adjustments to diluted EPS reflect adjusted effective tax rates of 26.0 percent and 25.0 percent for the twelve months ended fiscal March 2026 and 2025, respectively. This represents the tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments calculated at an estimated blended statutory tax rate.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monro Announces Strategic Alternatives Review to Maximize Shareholder Value

FAIRPORT, N.Y. – May 27, 2026 – Monro, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNRO), a leading provider of automotive repair and tire services, today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value. In consultation with its financial and legal advisors, the Board will evaluate a broad range of alternatives, including but not limited to asset sales, refinancing of the business, strategic acquisitions and operational improvements, or the sale of the Company.

“Monro has a strong and durable business and we are excited about the opportunities in front of us,” said Robert Mellor, Chairman of the Board. “The Board determined that now is the right time to initiate a comprehensive review of strategic alternatives, and we are approaching this process with discipline and an open mind and guided by a commitment to maximize shareholder value.”

“Monro has made significant progress across the business to improve performance, strengthen profitability and enhance the customer experience,” said Peter Fitzsimmons, President and Chief Executive Officer. “The strategic review process will allow the Company to explore all options and determine the best path forward, while continuing to focus on our improvement initiatives and deliver for our customers and shareholders.”

The strategic review is at a preliminary stage and there is no deadline or definitive timeline set for its completion. There can be no assurance that the process will result in any transaction or other strategic outcome. Monro does not intend to make any further public comment unless and until it determines further disclosure is appropriate or necessary.


About Monro, Inc.

Monro, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNRO) is one of the nation’s leading automotive service and tire providers, delivering best-in-class auto care to communities across the country, from oil changes, tires and parts installation, to the most complex vehicle repairs. With a focus on sustainable growth, the Company generated approximately $1.2 billion in sales in fiscal 2026. Monro brings customers the professionalism and high-quality service they expect from a national retailer, with the convenience and trust of a neighborhood garage. Monro’s highly trained teammates and certified technicians bring together hands-on experience and state-of-the-art technology to diagnose and address automotive needs every day to get customers back on the road safely. For more information, please visit corporate.monro.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may contain statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by such words and phrases as “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “continue,” “expect,” “focus,” “future,” “intend,” “may,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “strategy,” “will,” and other similar words or phrases. All statements addressing operating performance, events or developments that the Company expects or anticipates will occur in the future, including but not limited to statements relating to the review of strategic alternatives, the Company’s operational performance and growth strategy, and expected financial results are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed. These risk factors and uncertainties include those more fully described under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 28, 2026, which the Company expects to file before the end of May 2026. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake and specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.

Source: Monro, Inc.

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FAQ

How did Monro (MNRO) perform in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026?

Monro reported weaker fourth quarter sales but a smaller loss. Revenue fell 7.2% to $273.8 million, while net loss narrowed to $6.6 million and diluted loss per share improved to $0.23 from $0.72 a year earlier.

What were Monro (MNRO) full-year fiscal 2026 financial results?

Monro returned to profitability for fiscal 2026. Sales were $1.16 billion, down 3.2%, but net income reached $2.2 million versus a $5.2 million loss in fiscal 2025, and diluted earnings per share improved to $0.03 from a $0.22 loss.

What strategic alternatives review did Monro (MNRO) announce?

Monro’s Board initiated a comprehensive review of strategic alternatives. Management says the process is at a preliminary stage, with no set deadline or assurance of any transaction, and intends to continue its operational improvement efforts during the review.

What dividend did Monro (MNRO) declare for the first quarter of fiscal 2027?

Monro declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.28 per share. The dividend is payable June 16, 2026 to shareholders of record on June 2, 2026, including shares issuable to holders of the Company’s Class C Convertible Preferred Stock.

How strong is Monro (MNRO) cash flow and liquidity after fiscal 2026?

Monro reported solid cash generation and available credit. The company generated $70 million in operating cash flow during fiscal 2026, ended the year with $14.6 million in cash, and had $410 million of availability under its credit facility as of March 28, 2026.

How many stores did Monro (MNRO) operate at the end of the fourth quarter 2026?

Monro reduced its store base during fiscal 2026. The company ended the fourth quarter with 1,115 company-operated stores and 47 franchised locations, after closing 145 underperforming stores earlier in the year to improve profitability.

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