Valmont Industries lifts 2026 outlook on Q2 profit jump
Valmont Industries reported strong second quarter 2026 results, with net sales of $1,118,689,000, up 6.5% from a year earlier.
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Valmont Industries reported strong second quarter 2026 results, with net sales of $1,118,689,000, up 6.5% from a year earlier. GAAP operating income rose to $166,111,000 from $29,276,000, and net earnings attributable to Valmont reached $119,918,000, compared with a prior-year loss. Diluted EPS was $6.14 versus a $(1.53) loss; on an adjusted basis, EPS increased 25.8% to $6.14 from $4.88.
Infrastructure, which represented 78.4% of net sales, grew sales 14.8% to $878.9 million, led by 33.9% growth in North America Utility and 16.6% in North America Coatings; segment operating margin improved to 17.6%. Agriculture sales declined 15.8% to $243.7 million, including a 28.9% drop in international sales tied to disruptions from the Middle East conflict, though operating margin increased to 16.5%.
For full-year 2026, Valmont raised its outlook, now expecting net sales of $4.3–$4.45 billion (Infrastructure $3.4–$3.5 billion) and diluted EPS of $22.25–$23.50, while maintaining capital expenditure guidance of $170–$200 million and an expected effective tax rate of about 26%.
Positive
- Q2 2026 profitability rebounded sharply, with net earnings attributable to Valmont at $119,918,000 versus a prior-year loss and diluted EPS at $6.14 compared with $(1.53), while adjusted EPS rose 25.8% to $6.14 from $4.88.
- Infrastructure segment drove growth and margin expansion, with sales up 14.8% to $878.9 million and operating margin improving to 17.6% of net sales, supported by 33.9% growth in North America Utility and 16.6% in North America Coatings.
- Full-year 2026 guidance was raised, with net sales now expected at $4.3–$4.45 billion (Infrastructure $3.4–$3.5 billion) and diluted EPS guided to $22.25–$23.50, signaling higher anticipated revenue and earnings.
- Balance sheet and cash generation appear solid, with four-quarter adjusted EBITDA of $717,828,000, a leverage ratio of 0.93 based on net indebtedness of $666,156,000, and year-to-date operating cash flows of $251,583,000.
Negative
- Agriculture segment revenue weakened, with Q2 2026 sales down 15.8% to $243.7 million, including a 28.9% decline in international sales driven primarily by disruptions associated with the ongoing Middle East conflict.
- International Agriculture softness offsets some Infrastructure strength, as North America irrigation sales decreased 2.3% amid continued agriculture market softness, highlighting ongoing demand challenges in that segment.
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For full-year 2026, Valmont now expects net sales of $4.3–$4.45 billion, including Infrastructure $3.4–$3.5 billion and Agriculture $0.9–$0.95 billion, with diluted EPS raised to a range of $22.25–$23.50.
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