TriMas (TRS) Q1 2026: Aerospace sale nets $1.2B and boosts EPS outlook
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
TriMas Corporation reported first quarter 2026 results and detailed its post-divestiture outlook. Net sales rose to $168.3 million, up 10.4% from first quarter 2025, driven by organic growth in Packaging and Specialty Products and favorable foreign exchange. Despite higher sales, the company posted a loss from continuing operations of $51.8 million, or $1.38 per diluted share, mainly due to a $53.9 million non-cash tax charge tied to the sale of TriMas Aerospace.
Excluding Special Items, adjusted operating profit increased to $12.7 million, up 32.2%, and adjusted income from continuing operations rose to $9.0 million, with adjusted diluted EPS of $0.24, a 60% year-over-year increase. TriMas completed the TriMas Aerospace divestiture for approximately $1.5 billion in cash, generating about $1.2 billion in net after-tax proceeds, which drove cash and cash equivalents to $1.31 billion and a net debt position of $(913.0) million. The company repurchased roughly 1.49 million shares for $54.5 million and ended the quarter with about 36.3 million shares outstanding.
For full year 2026, TriMas expects 3% to 6% sales growth across Packaging and Specialty Products and more than 300 basis points of adjusted operating margin improvement, supported by realignment and cost-out actions targeting over $10 million of savings in 2026 plus additional facility consolidation benefits. The company guided to adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations of $1.50 to $1.70, roughly a 191% increase at the midpoint versus 2025, assuming continued interest income on the Aerospace proceeds and no major redeployment or rate changes.
Positive
- Transformative Aerospace divestiture and cash position: Sale of TriMas Aerospace for approximately $1.5 billion in cash generated about $1.2 billion in net after-tax proceeds, lifting cash to $1.31 billion and producing Net Debt of $(913.0) million, greatly strengthening financial flexibility.
- Strong adjusted earnings and growth outlook: Q1 2026 adjusted income from continuing operations rose to $9.0 million with adjusted EPS of $0.24, up 60% year over year, and 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $1.50–$1.70 implies roughly 191% growth at the midpoint versus 2025.
Negative
- GAAP loss from continuing operations: Despite higher sales, the company reported a Q1 2026 loss from continuing operations of $51.8 million, or $1.38 per diluted share, driven largely by a $53.9 million non-cash deferred tax impact tied to the Aerospace divestiture.
- First-quarter cash outflow from operations: Net cash used in operating activities of continuing operations was $19.1 million, leading to Free Cash Flow use of $16.1 million in Q1 2026, compared to positive Free Cash Flow of $0.9 million in the prior-year quarter.
Insights
Sale of TriMas Aerospace creates a cash-rich, focused company with sharply higher guided EPS.
TriMas delivered solid top-line growth, with Q1 2026 net sales of $168.3 million, up 10.4% year over year. Adjusted operating profit improved 32.2% to $12.7 million, highlighting early benefits from cost-out and realignment initiatives.
The divestiture of TriMas Aerospace for about $1.5 billion in cash, yielding roughly $1.2 billion net after-tax proceeds, transformed the balance sheet. Cash reached $1,309.6 million and Net Debt was $(913.0) million, giving substantial financial flexibility for acquisitions, growth investments and buybacks.
Management now focuses on Packaging and Specialty Products, reaffirming 2026 sales growth of 3%–6% and over 300 basis points of adjusted margin expansion. The adjusted EPS guidance of $1.50–$1.70 from continuing operations, versus $0.55 in 2025, depends on sustained cost savings and interest income on unredeployed Aerospace proceeds during 2026.
Aerospace sale leaves TriMas in a strong net cash position, reducing balance sheet risk.
Following the Aerospace divestiture, TriMas ended Q1 2026 with total debt of $396.6 million and cash of $1,309.6 million, resulting in Net Debt of $(913.0) million and a net leverage ratio of 1.8x under its credit agreement definition.
First quarter Free Cash Flow was a use of $16.1 million, reflecting higher investment and working capital, but the $1.2 billion in net proceeds provide a substantial liquidity buffer. The company expects interest income of about $9 million per remaining quarter in 2026 while these funds remain in interest-bearing investments.
Management plans disciplined capital deployment across organic projects, targeted acquisitions and share repurchases. With $95.5 million left on the repurchase authorization and ample revolver capacity, the capital structure appears conservative, though long-term credit metrics will hinge on how and when the large cash balance is redeployed.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 2.02, 9.01
2 items
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Q1 2026 net sales: $168.3 million
Q1 2026 adjusted operating profit: $12.7 million
Q1 2026 adjusted diluted EPS: $0.24
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Q1 2026 net sales
$168.3 million
Up 10.4% vs Q1 2025
Q1 2026 adjusted operating profit
$12.7 million
From $9.6 million in Q1 2025, up 32.2%
Q1 2026 adjusted diluted EPS
$0.24
From $0.15 in Q1 2025, up 60.0%
Aerospace sale proceeds
$1.5 billion gross / ~$1.2 billion net
Cash divestiture of TriMas Aerospace
Cash and cash equivalents
$1,309.6 million
As of March 31, 2026
Net Debt
$(913.0) million
Total debt less cash as of March 31, 2026
Shares repurchased Q1 2026
1,487,057 shares for $54.5 million
Contributed to 3.4% net share reduction
2026 adjusted EPS guidance
$1.50–$1.70
Adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations vs $0.55 in 2025
Key Terms
Special Items, adjusted diluted earnings per share, Free Cash Flow, Net Debt, +2 more
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Special Items financial
"Appendix I details certain costs, expenses and other amounts or charges, collectively described as "Special Items,""
Special items are unusual or infrequent gains or losses that a company reports separately from its regular operating profit, such as restructuring costs, asset write-downs, legal settlements, or one-time gains from selling a business. Investors pay attention because these items can make reported profits look better or worse than the company’s ongoing performance—like a homeowner’s one-off roof repair affecting a single month’s budget but not the household’s regular income and expenses.
Free Cash Flow financial
"the Company reported a Free Cash Flow(3) use of $16.1 million for first quarter 2026"
Free cash flow is the amount of money a company has left over after paying all its expenses and investing in its business, like buying equipment or updating facilities. It shows how much cash is available to reward shareholders, pay down debt, or save for future growth. This helps investors understand if a company is financially healthy and able to grow.
Net Debt financial
"As of March 31, 2026, the Company reported total debt of $396.6 million and Net Debt(4) of $(913.0) million"
Net debt is the total amount a company owes after subtracting the cash and assets it has that can be used to pay off that debt. It shows how much debt is truly a burden, helping investors understand if a company is financially healthy or heavily borrowed. Think of it like calculating how much money you owe after using your savings to pay part of it.
discontinued operations financial
"The results of operations for TriMas Aerospace ... have been classified as discontinued operations"
Discontinued operations are parts of a company that it has decided to sell or shut down, and no longer plans to run in the future. This matters to investors because it helps them understand which parts of the business are ongoing and which are being phased out, providing a clearer picture of the company’s current performance and future prospects. Think of it like a store closing a department—it no longer contributes to sales or profits.
realignment and cost‑out initiatives financial
"TriMas continues to advance its realignment and cost‑out initiatives, which are simplifying the organization"
Earnings Snapshot
Net sales: $168.3 million · Guidance included
Q1 2026
Net sales
$168.3 million
+10.4% year over year
Adjusted operating profit
$12.7 million
+32.2% year over year
Adjusted income from continuing operations
$9.0 million
+50.8% year over year
Adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations
$0.24
+60.0% year over year
Income (loss) from continuing operations (GAAP)
$(51.8) million
Down from $1.9 million in Q1 2025
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
$852.6 million
Up from $10.5 million in Q1 2025
Guidance
For 2026, TriMas expects 3%–6% sales growth across Packaging and Specialty Products, more than 300 basis points of adjusted operating margin improvement, and adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations of $1.50 to $1.70, assuming about $9 million of interest income per remaining quarter and no major redeployment of Aerospace proceeds.
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
TriMas Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release on April 30, 2026, reporting its financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. The press release is also available on the Corporation's website at www.trimas.com.
The information presented in Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act") or the Exchange Act.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are furnished herewith:
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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.
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| Date: | April 30, 2026 | By: | /s/ Paul A. Swart | |||||||||||||||||
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TRIMAS REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS
Company Provides 2026 Full-Year Earnings Outlook
•First quarter sales growth increased 10.4% compared to prior year, including organic growth of 7.3%
•First quarter operating profit totaled $6.9 million, with adjusted operating profit of $12.7 million, up 32.2%
•Repurchased nearly 1.5 million of outstanding shares during first quarter
•Completed the divestiture of TriMas Aerospace in March, generating $1.2 billion in net proceeds
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan, April 30, 2026 - TriMas (NASDAQ: TRS) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
TriMas reported first quarter 2026 net sales of $168.3 million, a 10.4% increase compared to $152.5 million in first quarter 2025, driven by organic growth in both Packaging and Specialty Products, as well as the benefit of favorable foreign currency exchange. The Company reported operating profit of $6.9 million in first quarter 2026, compared to $7.2 million in first quarter 2025. Adjusting for Special Items(1), first quarter 2026 adjusted operating profit was $12.7 million, a 32.2% increase compared to $9.6 million in the prior year period, driven by stronger sales and the successful execution of cost-out and operational improvement initiatives.
The Company reported a first quarter 2026 loss from continuing operations of $51.8 million, or $1.38 per diluted share, compared to income from continuing operations of $1.9 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, in first quarter 2025. The decline was primarily attributable to a $53.9 million non-cash tax impact related to the divestiture of TriMas Aerospace. Adjusting for Special Items(1) including this tax item, first quarter 2026 adjusted income(2) from continuing operations was $9.0 million, representing an increase of 50.8% compared to $5.9 million in the prior year period. First quarter 2026 adjusted diluted earnings per share(2) from continuing operations was $0.24, an increase of 60.0% compared to $0.15 in first quarter 2025.
“We delivered first quarter results consistent with our expectations, while successfully completing the divestiture of TriMas Aerospace in March, an important milestone in the continued transformation of TriMas,” said Thomas Snyder, TriMas President and Chief Executive Officer. “We entered 2026 with a clear focus on strengthening our core businesses, and the decisive cost actions implemented in January are expected to support improved operating leverage as we move through the year. With a more focused portfolio, enhanced financial flexibility and disciplined execution across the organization, we believe TriMas is well positioned to deliver improved performance and drive sustainable long‑term value for our stakeholders.”
Financial Position
During the first quarter of 2026, the Company repurchased 1,487,057 shares of its outstanding common stock for $54.5 million, contributing to a 3.4% net reduction in shares outstanding compared to December 31, 2025. As of March 31, 2026, $95.5 million remained available under the repurchase authorization, with approximately 36.3 million shares outstanding. In addition, TriMas declared and paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.04 per share.
The Company reported net cash used in operating activities of continuing operations of $19.1 million for first quarter 2026, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations of $7.0 million in first quarter 2025. As a result, the Company reported a Free Cash Flow(3) use of $16.1 million for first quarter 2026, compared to Free Cash Flow(3) of $0.9 million in first quarter 2025, driven by higher levels of investment to position the business for future growth. Please see Appendix I for further details.
TriMas ended first quarter 2026 with $1,309.6 million of cash on hand, $1,499.7 million of cash and available borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facility, and a net leverage ratio of 1.8x as defined in the Company's credit agreement. As of March 31, 2026, the Company reported total debt of $396.6 million and Net Debt(4) of $(913.0) million, reflecting cash on hand that significantly exceeded the Company's debt position following the divestiture of TriMas Aerospace, which generated approximately $1.2 billion in net after‑tax proceeds. The Company utilized a portion of the proceeds to repurchase outstanding shares and to repay revolver borrowings related to fourth quarter 2025 share repurchase activity. The remaining proceeds are currently invested in interest‑bearing investments pending further redeployment.
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First Quarter Segment Results
The TriMas Packaging group reported first quarter net sales of $139.2 million, an increase of 9.1% compared to first quarter 2025. Sales growth was primarily driven by higher demand for products serving the beauty and personal care, and life science end markets, as well as the benefit of favorable foreign currency exchange. This growth was partially offset by lower sales for products used in industrial closure applications. First quarter operating profit was relatively consistent with the prior year period. Operating profit margins improved sequentially compared to the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting higher sales levels and the impact of cost‑reduction and operational improvement initiatives. On a year‑over‑year basis, margins declined, primarily due to a less favorable product sales mix.
TriMas' Specialty Products group reported first quarter net sales of $29.1 million, an increase of 17.0% compared to first quarter 2025, as strong year-over-year sales growth at Norris Cylinder more than offset the impact of lost sales related to the divestiture of Arrow Engine in January 2025. First quarter operating profit and margins increased compared to the prior year period, with operating margins expanding 940 basis points year-over-year, primarily reflecting the benefit of prior restructuring actions and operating leverage on higher sales volumes at Norris Cylinder.
Discontinued Operations
The divestiture of TriMas Aerospace was completed on March 16, 2026, with the sale of the business to PennAero, a portfolio company of Tinicum L.P. and funds managed by Blackstone, Inc., for approximately $1.5 billion in cash. Net after‑tax proceeds from the transaction totaled approximately $1.2 billion in cash. Following the closing, the Company repaid outstanding borrowings under its revolving credit facility related to share repurchase activity during the fourth quarter of 2025, and utilized a portion of the proceeds toward additional share repurchases. The remaining proceeds were invested in liquid, interest‑bearing accounts. The Company intends to maintain these investments until the proceeds are deployed for organic growth initiatives, strategic acquisition opportunities or additional share repurchases.
The results of operations for TriMas Aerospace, which were previously reported within the Aerospace segment, along with one-time transaction-related costs, have been classified as discontinued operations for all periods presented.
Realignment and Cost-Out Initiatives
TriMas continues to advance its realignment and cost‑out initiatives, which are simplifying the organization and improving operating efficiency. As previously announced, actions taken in January 2026 are expected to generate more than $10 million of savings in 2026 and approximately $15 million on an annualized basis. Building on this progress, in March 2026, the Company announced plans to consolidate its Atkins, Arkansas, packaging facility into other locations by mid‑year 2026, an action expected to deliver an additional $0.5 million of savings in 2026 and approximately $1 million in annual cost savings.
2026 Outlook
The Company is reaffirming the full year 2026 sales and margin outlook previously provided on February 26, 2026. For 2026, the Company continues to expect sales growth of 3% to 6% year-over-year across its combined Packaging and Specialty Products businesses and more than 300 basis points of adjusted operating profit margin improvement, driven by cost reductions and realignment initiatives. In addition, the Company is providing full year 2026 adjusted diluted earnings per share(2) from continuing operations guidance, which is expected to be in the range of $1.50 to $1.70, representing an approximate 191% increase at the midpoint compared to $0.55 in 2025. This outlook assumes approximately $9 million of interest income per each remaining quarter and assumes no significant change in interest rates or the redeployment of the cash proceeds for the remainder of the year.
“With the divestiture of TriMas Aerospace now complete, TriMas is operating as a more focused and agile company,” said Snyder. “This portfolio simplification allows us to concentrate on our Packaging and Specialty Products businesses, where we see opportunities for continued growth, operational improvement and margin expansion. Our realignment and cost‑out initiatives are strengthening our operating foundation, and as we progress through 2026, we expect these actions to drive meaningful year‑over‑year EPS growth."
“We are also actively monitoring global conditions and working with our customers, suppliers and operating teams to mitigate potential impacts related to the conflict in the Middle East, including potential supply chain constraints and cost volatility. In parallel, the successful completion of the Aerospace transaction has enhanced our financial flexibility, enabling disciplined capital deployment to support organic growth investments, pursue strategically
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aligned acquisitions in packaging and life sciences, and return capital to shareholders through share repurchases.”
The above outlook includes the impact of all announced acquisitions and divestitures as of April 30, 2026. The outlook provided assumes no significant impact related to input costs or end market demand associated with global conflicts or geopolitical actions. All of the above amounts considered as 2026 guidance are after adjusting for any current or future amounts that may be considered Special Items. The inability to predict the amount and timing of the impacts of these Special Items makes a detailed reconciliation of these forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures impracticable.(1)
Conference Call Information
TriMas will host its first quarter 2026 earnings conference call today, Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 10 a.m. ET. To participate via phone, please dial (877) 407-0890 (U.S. and Canada) or +1 (201) 389-0918 (outside the U.S. and Canada), and ask to be connected to the TriMas first quarter 2026 earnings conference call. The conference call will also be simultaneously webcast via the TriMas website at www.trimas.com, under the "Investors" section, with an accompanying slide presentation. A replay of the conference call will be available on the TriMas website or by dialing (877) 660-6853 (U.S. and Canada) or +1 (201) 612-7415 (outside the U.S. and Canada) with a meeting ID of 13759871, beginning April 30, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. ET through May 14, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. ET.
Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Any "forward-looking" statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, contained herein, including those relating to TriMas’ business, financial condition or future results, involve risks and uncertainties with respect to, including, but not limited to: general economic and currency conditions; competitive factors; market demand; our ability to realize our business strategies; government and regulatory actions, including, without limitation, the impact of current and future tariffs and reciprocal tariffs, quotas and surcharges, as well as climate change legislation and other environmental regulations; our ability to identify attractive acquisition candidates, successfully integrate acquired operations or realize the intended benefits of such acquisitions; our ability to recognize the benefits of and effectively deploy the net proceeds from the sale of TriMas Aerospace; pressures on our supply chain, including availability of raw materials and inflationary pressures on raw material and energy costs, and customers; the performance of our subcontractors and suppliers; risks and uncertainties associated with intangible assets, including goodwill or other intangible asset impairment charges; risks associated with a concentrated customer base; information technology and other cyber-related risks; risks related to our international operations; changes to fiscal and tax policies; intellectual property factors; uncertainties associated with our ability to meet customers’ and suppliers’ sustainability and environmental, social and governance ("ESG") goals and achieve our sustainability and ESG goals in alignment with our own announced targets; litigation; contingent liabilities relating to acquisition and disposition activities; interest rate volatility; our leverage; liabilities imposed by our debt instruments; labor disputes and shortages; the disruption of operations from catastrophic or extraordinary events, including, but not limited to, natural disasters, geopolitical conflicts and public health crises; the amount and timing of future dividends and/or share repurchases, which remain subject to Board approval and depend on market and other conditions; our future prospects; and other risks that are detailed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. The risks described are not the only risks facing our Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deemed to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial position and results of operations or cash flows. These risks and uncertainties may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements made herein are based on information currently available, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In this release, certain non-GAAP financial measures are used. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure may be found in Appendix I at the end of this release. Management believes that presenting these non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to investors by helping them identify underlying trends in the Company’s businesses and facilitating comparisons of performance with prior and future periods and to the Company’s peers. These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a replacement for or superior to, the comparable GAAP measure, and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
Reconciliations of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are provided only for the expected impact of amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets for
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completed acquisitions, as the Company is unable to provide estimates of future Special Items(1) or amortization from future acquisitions without unreasonable effort, due to the uncertainty and inherent difficulty of predicting the occurrence and the financial impact of such items impacting comparability and the periods in which such items may be recognized. For the same reasons, the Company is unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information, which could be material to future results.
Additional information is available at www.trimas.com under the “Investors” section.
(1) Appendix I details certain costs, expenses and other amounts or charges, collectively described as "Special Items," that are included in the determination of net income, earnings per share and/or cash flows from operating activities under GAAP, but that management believes should be separately considered when evaluating the quality of the Company’s core operating results, given they may not reflect the ongoing activities of the business.
(2) The Company defines adjusted net income (and on a per diluted share basis, adjusted diluted earnings per share) as net income (per GAAP), plus or minus the after-tax impact of Special Items(1), plus the after-tax impacts of non-cash acquisition-related intangible asset amortization and non-cash compensation expense. While the acquisition-related intangible assets aid in the Company’s revenue generation, the Company adjusts for the non-cash amortization expense and non-cash compensation expense because the Company believes it (i) enhances management’s and investors’ ability to analyze underlying business performance, (ii) facilitates comparisons of financial results over multiple periods, and (iii) provides more relevant comparisons of financial results with the results of other companies as the amortization expense associated with these assets may fluctuate significantly from period to period based on the timing, size, nature, and number of acquisitions.
(3) The Company defines Free Cash Flow as Net Cash Provided by/Used for Operating Activities, excluding the cash impact of Special Items, less Capital Expenditures. Please see Appendix I for additional details.
(4) The Company defines Net Debt as Total Debt less Cash and Cash Equivalents. Please see Appendix I for additional details.
About TriMas
TriMas designs, manufactures and supplies a broad range of innovative and high‑quality products for the consumer packaging, life sciences and industrial markets through its TriMas Packaging and Specialty Products groups. With approximately 2,500 employees in 12 countries, TriMas is committed to empowering customer success through deep partnerships, strong technical expertise, focused innovation, and exceptional quality and service. Guided by a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence, TriMas invests in its people and capabilities to deliver long‑term value for all stakeholders. Headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, TriMas is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol “TRS.” For more information, please visit www.trimas.com.
Contact
Sherry Lauderback
VP, Investor Relations, Communications & Sustainability
(248) 631-5506
sherry.lauderback@trimas.com
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TriMas Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
(Dollars in thousands)
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||
| Assets | (unaudited) | |||||||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,309,610 | $ | 30,020 | ||||||||||
| Receivables, net | 128,610 | 111,270 | ||||||||||||
| Inventories | 117,270 | 108,720 | ||||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 34,450 | 36,380 | ||||||||||||
| Current assets, discontinued operations | — | 176,280 | ||||||||||||
| Total current assets | 1,589,940 | 462,670 | ||||||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 243,540 | 247,510 | ||||||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 38,580 | 31,800 | ||||||||||||
| Goodwill | 297,890 | 300,280 | ||||||||||||
| Other intangibles, net | 74,520 | 76,550 | ||||||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 7,350 | 53,670 | ||||||||||||
| Other assets | 45,310 | 45,430 | ||||||||||||
| Non-current assets, discontinued operations | — | 267,170 | ||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 2,297,130 | $ | 1,485,080 | ||||||||||
| Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | ||||||||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 267,170 | $ | 72,280 | ||||||||||
| Accrued liabilities | 53,160 | 59,640 | ||||||||||||
| Lease liabilities, current portion | 7,190 | 4,100 | ||||||||||||
| Current liabilities, discontinued operations | — | 47,650 | ||||||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 327,520 | 183,670 | ||||||||||||
| Long-term debt, net | 396,620 | 469,170 | ||||||||||||
| Lease liabilities | 35,470 | 31,810 | ||||||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 26,220 | 17,710 | ||||||||||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 61,490 | 65,840 | ||||||||||||
| Non-current liabilities, discontinued operations | — | 11,290 | ||||||||||||
| Total liabilities | 847,320 | 779,490 | ||||||||||||
| Total shareholders' equity | 1,449,810 | 705,590 | ||||||||||||
| Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ | 2,297,130 | $ | 1,485,080 | ||||||||||
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TriMas Corporation
Consolidated Statement of Income
(Unaudited - dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
| Three months ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 168,280 | $ | 152,460 | ||||||||||
| Cost of sales | (131,410) | (119,630) | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 36,870 | 32,830 | ||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | (29,990) | (30,970) | ||||||||||||
| Net gain on dispositions of assets | 10 | 5,290 | ||||||||||||
| Operating profit | 6,890 | 7,150 | ||||||||||||
| Other expense, net: | ||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (5,240) | (4,520) | ||||||||||||
| Other income (expense), net | 890 | (40) | ||||||||||||
| Other expense, net | (4,350) | (4,560) | ||||||||||||
| Income before income tax expense | 2,540 | 2,590 | ||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | (54,300) | (650) | ||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from continuing operations | (51,760) | 1,940 | ||||||||||||
| Income from discontinued operations, net of tax | 852,590 | 10,480 | ||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 800,830 | $ | 12,420 | ||||||||||
| Basic earnings (loss) per share: | ||||||||||||||
| Continuing operations | $ | (1.38) | $ | 0.05 | ||||||||||
| Discontinued operations | 22.78 | 0.26 | ||||||||||||
| Net income per share | $ | 21.40 | $ | 0.31 | ||||||||||
| Weighted average common shares—basic | 37,426,123 | 40,605,288 | ||||||||||||
| Diluted earnings (loss) per share: | ||||||||||||||
| Continuing operations | $ | (1.38) | $ | 0.05 | ||||||||||
| Discontinued operations | 22.78 | 0.25 | ||||||||||||
| Net income per share | $ | 21.40 | $ | 0.30 | ||||||||||
| Weighted average common shares—diluted | 37,426,123 | 40,969,299 | ||||||||||||
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TriMas Corporation
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow
(Unaudited - dollars in thousands)
| Three months ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
| Cash Flows from Operating Activities: | ||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from continuing operations | $ | (51,760) | $ | 1,940 | ||||||||||
| Income from discontinued operations | 852,590 | 10,480 | ||||||||||||
| Net income | 800,830 | 12,420 | ||||||||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities, net of acquisition impact: | ||||||||||||||
| Net gain on dispositions of assets | (1,040,010) | (5,290) | ||||||||||||
| Depreciation | 10,390 | 9,640 | ||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | 4,130 | 4,190 | ||||||||||||
| Amortization of debt issue costs | 240 | 240 | ||||||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 53,770 | 1,970 | ||||||||||||
| Non-cash compensation expense | 3,070 | 2,990 | ||||||||||||
| Provision for losses on accounts receivable | (70) | (780) | ||||||||||||
| Increase in receivables | (23,020) | (14,670) | ||||||||||||
| Increase in inventories | (16,560) | (4,610) | ||||||||||||
| Decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets | 4,590 | 3,890 | ||||||||||||
| Increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 182,800 | 1,060 | ||||||||||||
| Other operating activities | 460 | (1,860) | ||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities, net of acquisition impact | (19,380) | 9,190 | ||||||||||||
| Cash Flows from Investing Activities: | ||||||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | (5,220) | (12,940) | ||||||||||||
| Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired | — | (37,160) | ||||||||||||
| Net proceeds from disposition of business, property and equipment | 1,436,530 | 20,490 | ||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities | 1,431,310 | (29,610) | ||||||||||||
| Cash Flows from Financing Activities: | ||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from borrowings on revolving credit facilities | 233,000 | 98,200 | ||||||||||||
| Repayments of borrowings on revolving credit facilities | (305,730) | (62,930) | ||||||||||||
| Debt financing fees | — | (1,260) | ||||||||||||
| Payments to purchase common stock | (54,530) | (460) | ||||||||||||
| Shares surrendered upon exercise and vesting of equity awards to cover taxes | (3,460) | (1,760) | ||||||||||||
| Dividends paid | (1,490) | (1,610) | ||||||||||||
| Other financing activities | (130) | (120) | ||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities | (132,340) | 30,060 | ||||||||||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents: | ||||||||||||||
| Increase for the period | 1,279,590 | 9,640 | ||||||||||||
| At beginning of period | 30,020 | 23,070 | ||||||||||||
| At end of period | $ | 1,309,610 | $ | 32,710 | ||||||||||
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||||||||||||
| Cash paid for interest | $ | 1,500 | $ | 760 | ||||||||||
| Cash paid for taxes | $ | 230 | $ | 2,990 | ||||||||||
| Non-cash property additions | $ | 3,280 | $ | — | ||||||||||
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Appendix I
TriMas Corporation
Additional Information Regarding Special Items Impacting
Reported GAAP Financial Measures
Continuing Operations
(Unaudited - dollars in thousands)
| Three months ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
| Packaging | ||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 139,170 | $ | 127,570 | ||||||||||
| Operating profit | $ | 14,550 | $ | 17,240 | ||||||||||
| Special Items to consider in evaluating operating profit: | ||||||||||||||
| Business restructuring and severance costs | 3,120 | 580 | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted operating profit | $ | 17,670 | $ | 17,820 | ||||||||||
| Specialty Products | ||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 29,110 | $ | 24,890 | ||||||||||
| Operating profit (loss) | $ | 2,860 | $ | (1,150) | ||||||||||
| Special Items to consider in evaluating operating profit: | ||||||||||||||
| Business restructuring and severance costs | — | 1,240 | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted operating profit | $ | 2,860 | $ | 90 | ||||||||||
| Corporate Expenses | ||||||||||||||
| Operating loss | $ | (10,520) | $ | (8,940) | ||||||||||
| Special Items to consider in evaluating operating loss: | ||||||||||||||
| M&A diligence and transaction costs | — | 300 | ||||||||||||
| System implementation costs | 1,220 | 920 | ||||||||||||
| Business restructuring and severance costs | 1,470 | 4,720 | ||||||||||||
| Gain on sale of Arrow Engine | — | (5,300) | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted operating loss | $ | (7,830) | $ | (8,300) | ||||||||||
| TriMas Continuing Operations | ||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 168,280 | $ | 152,460 | ||||||||||
| Operating profit | $ | 6,890 | $ | 7,150 | ||||||||||
| Total Special Items to consider in evaluating operating profit | 5,810 | 2,460 | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted operating profit | $ | 12,700 | $ | 9,610 | ||||||||||
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Appendix I
TriMas Corporation
Additional Information Regarding Special Items Impacting
Reported GAAP Financial Measures
Continuing Operations
(Unaudited - dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
| Three months ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from continuing operations, as reported | $ | (51,760) | $ | 1,940 | ||||||||||
| Special Items to consider in evaluating quality of income from continuing operations: | ||||||||||||||
| Business restructuring and severance costs | 4,590 | 6,540 | ||||||||||||
| M&A diligence and transaction costs | — | 300 | ||||||||||||
| System implementation costs | 1,220 | 920 | ||||||||||||
| Write-off of deferred financing fees | — | 100 | ||||||||||||
| Non-cash deferred tax impact related to Aerospace divestiture | 53,900 | — | ||||||||||||
| Gain on sale of Arrow Engine | — | (5,300) | ||||||||||||
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | 1,440 | 1,590 | ||||||||||||
| Non-cash compensation expense | 2,630 | 1,050 | ||||||||||||
Income tax effect of net income adjustments(1) | (3,060) | (1,200) | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted income from continuing operations | $ | 8,960 | $ | 5,940 | ||||||||||
| Three months ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
| Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations, as reported | $ | (1.38) | $ | 0.05 | ||||||||||
Dilutive impact (2) | 0.02 | — | ||||||||||||
| Special Items to consider in evaluating quality of EPS from continuing operations: | ||||||||||||||
| Business restructuring and severance costs | 0.12 | 0.16 | ||||||||||||
| M&A diligence and transaction costs | — | 0.01 | ||||||||||||
| System implementation costs | 0.03 | 0.02 | ||||||||||||
| Non-cash deferred tax impact related to Aerospace divestiture | 1.42 | — | ||||||||||||
| Gain on sale of Arrow Engine | — | (0.13) | ||||||||||||
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | 0.04 | 0.04 | ||||||||||||
| Non-cash compensation expense | 0.07 | 0.03 | ||||||||||||
Income tax effect of net income adjustments(1) | (0.08) | (0.03) | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations | $ | 0.24 | $ | 0.15 | ||||||||||
| Weighted-average shares outstanding | 37,939,783 | 40,969,299 | ||||||||||||
(1) Income tax effect of net income adjustments is calculated on an item-by-item basis, utilizing the statutory income tax rate in the jurisdiction where the adjustments occurred. For the three month periods ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, the income tax effect on the cumulative net income adjustments varied from the tax rate inherent in the Company's reported GAAP results, primarily as a result of certain discrete items that occurred during the period for GAAP reporting purposes.
(2) 513,660 shares would have been dilutive to the computation of earnings per share in an income position for the three months ended March 31, 2026.
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Appendix I
TriMas Corporation
Additional Information Regarding Special Items Impacting
Reported GAAP Financial Measures
Continuing Operations
(Unaudited - dollars in thousands)
| Three months ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| As reported | Special Items | As adjusted | As reported | Special Items | As adjusted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities | $ | (19,050) | $ | 5,340 | $ | (13,710) | $ | 6,990 | $ | 4,390 | $ | 11,380 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Capital expenditures | (2,400) | — | (2,400) | (10,450) | — | (10,450) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Free Cash Flow | $ | (21,450) | $ | 5,340 | $ | (16,110) | $ | (3,460) | $ | 4,390 | $ | 930 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term debt, net | $ | 396,620 | $ | 469,170 | $ | 434,190 | ||||||||||||||
| Less: Cash and cash equivalents | 1,309,610 | 30,020 | 32,710 | |||||||||||||||||
| Net Debt | $ | (912,990) | $ | 439,150 | $ | 401,480 | ||||||||||||||
| YOY Sales Growth % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Organic | Acquisitions | Divestitures | Foreign Exchange | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Q1 2026 vs. Q1 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated TriMas Corporation | 7.3 | % | — | % | (0.9) | % | 4.0 | % | 10.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Packaging | 4.4 | % | — | % | — | % | 4.7 | % | 9.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specialty Products | 22.6 | % | — | % | (5.6) | % | — | % | 17.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Appendix I
TriMas Corporation
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Forecasted Diluted Earnings Per Share Guidance
Continuing Operations
(Unaudited - dollars per share)
| Twelve months ended | ||||||||||||||
| December 31, 2026 | ||||||||||||||
| Low | High | |||||||||||||
| Diluted earnings (loss) per share (GAAP) | $ | (0.34) | $ | (0.14) | ||||||||||
Pre-tax amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets(1) | 0.15 | 0.15 | ||||||||||||
| Income tax benefit on amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | (0.04) | (0.04) | ||||||||||||
| Pre-tax non-cash compensation expense | 0.27 | 0.27 | ||||||||||||
| Income tax benefit on non-cash compensation expense | (0.07) | (0.07) | ||||||||||||
Impact of Special Items(2) | 1.53 | 1.53 | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted diluted earnings per share | $ | 1.50 | $ | 1.70 | ||||||||||
(1) These amounts relate to acquisitions completed as of April 30, 2026. The Company is unable to provide forward-looking estimates of future acquisitions, if any, that have not yet been consummated.
(2) The Company is unable to provide forward-looking estimates of Special Items without unreasonable effort, due to the uncertainty and inherent difficulty of predicting the occurrence and the financial impact of such items and the periods in which such items may be recognized. For the same reasons, the Company is unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information, which could be material to future results.
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FAQ
How did TriMas (TRS) perform financially in Q1 2026?
TriMas reported Q1 2026 net sales of $168.3 million, up 10.4% year over year. It posted a $51.8 million loss from continuing operations due to a large non-cash tax charge, but adjusted income from continuing operations rose to $9.0 million with adjusted EPS of $0.24.
What are the key details of TriMas’ Aerospace divestiture?
TriMas completed the sale of TriMas Aerospace on April 30, 2026, for about $1.5 billion in cash. Net after-tax proceeds were approximately $1.2 billion. The company used part of the proceeds to repay revolver borrowings and repurchase shares, investing the remainder in interest-bearing accounts.
What is TriMas’ cash and debt position after the Aerospace sale?
As of March 31, 2026, TriMas held $1,309.6 million in cash and cash equivalents and total debt of $396.6 million. This resulted in Net Debt of $(913.0) million and a net leverage ratio of 1.8x under its credit agreement, reflecting a strong liquidity position.
What earnings guidance did TriMas provide for full year 2026?
TriMas expects 2026 adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations between $1.50 and $1.70, about a 191% increase at the midpoint versus 2025’s $0.55. Guidance assumes 3%–6% sales growth, over 300 basis points of margin improvement, and around $9 million of interest income per remaining quarter.
How much stock did TriMas repurchase in Q1 2026 and at what cost?
During Q1 2026, TriMas repurchased 1,487,057 shares of its common stock for $54.5 million, reducing net shares outstanding by 3.4% compared to December 31, 2025. As of March 31, 2026, about $95.5 million remained available under the company’s repurchase authorization.
What are TriMas’ realignment and cost-out savings targets for 2026?
Actions taken in January 2026 are expected to generate more than $10 million of savings in 2026 and about $15 million annually. Additional facility consolidation announced in March 2026 should add $0.5 million of savings in 2026 and roughly $1 million annually, supporting margin expansion.