VSE Corporation reported record first quarter 2026 results, led by strong aviation aftermarket growth and major acquisitions. Revenue rose to $324.6 million, up 26.8% from 2025, while GAAP net income from continuing operations increased to $29.1 million, up 108.0%. Diluted EPS from continuing operations was $1.04, with Adjusted EPS of $1.17. Adjusted EBITDA grew 37.4% to $55.4 million, lifting Adjusted EBITDA margin to 17.1%.
VSE closed two strategic deals: the acquisition of NorthStar Technologies on April 1, 2026 and the acquisition of Precision Aviation Group for $2.025 billion in cash and equity on May 5, 2026, significantly expanding engine services, repair capabilities, and global footprint. To support PAG, the company completed follow-on equity and tangible equity unit offerings and put in place a new $900 million Term Loan B and an upsized $500 million revolver.
As of March 31, 2026, VSE held $1.239 billion in cash and cash equivalents and total debt of $366.3 million, resulting in negative net debt. Free cash flow was $(68.7) million for the quarter, reflecting working capital and investment needs. The company raised its full year 2026 revenue growth outlook to a range of 57% to 61% and now expects full year Adjusted EBITDA margin between 18.1% and 18.5%, both primarily due to including PAG while keeping expectations for the underlying business unchanged.
VSE Corp: An amendment to a Schedule 13G shows The Vanguard Group reports 0 shares beneficially owned of VSE Corp common stock. The filing states Vanguard underwent an internal realignment on January 12, 2026, after which certain subsidiaries will report ownership separately and Vanguard "no longer has, or is deemed to have, beneficial ownership" of those securities.
The filing is signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration, dated 03/27/2026. The disclosure lists address details for both VSE Corp and The Vanguard Group and classifies this as ownership of 5% or less.
VSE Corporation is asking stockholders to vote at its virtual annual meeting on May 7, 2026 to elect eight directors, ratify Grant Thornton LLP as auditor, approve an advisory say‑on‑pay resolution, and approve a charter amendment authorizing blank check preferred stock.
The proxy highlights VSE’s completed shift into a pure‑play aviation aftermarket business after divesting its Fleet segment. In 2025 the company reports record aviation segment revenue of approximately $1.1 billion, driven by distribution and MRO growth, multiple acquisitions including Kellstrom, Turbine Weld Industries and Aero 3, and expanded OEM partnerships. VSE also completed a follow‑on equity offering with net proceeds of about $442 million and refinanced its Term Loan A and revolving credit facility to strengthen its balance sheet and lower borrowing costs.
EBERHART RALPH E reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
VSE Corp director Ralph E. Eberhart received a stock award of 62 shares of common stock, valued at $194.08 per share, as part of his quarterly cash retainer for board service. After this grant, he directly holds 47,387 shares of VSE common stock.
FERGUSON III MARK E reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
VSE Corp director Mark E. Ferguson III received 136 shares of common stock at $194.08 per share as a grant for a portion of his quarterly cash retainer for board service. After this grant, he directly holds 136 shares and indirectly holds 17,286 shares through the Mark E. Ferguson III Revocable Trust.
VSE Corp Chief Financial Officer Adam Robert Cohn reported several equity compensation transactions involving company stock and restricted stock units. On March 2, 2026, 1,587 shares of common stock were disposed of at $221.95 per share to cover tax liabilities tied to recent vesting events.
On February 28, 2026, he acquired 897 shares of common stock through the vesting and conversion of previously granted restricted stock units and received an additional grant of 2,692 shares of common stock. He also acquired 2,625 new restricted stock units on February 27, 2026, which are scheduled to vest in installments in 2027, 2028, and 2029.
VSE Corp Chief Operating Officer Thomas Benjamin E. reported multiple equity transactions involving common stock and restricted stock units. He acquired 2,692 shares of common stock on February 28, 2026 as a grant and 897 shares of common stock through the vesting and conversion of restricted stock units.
He also received 1,744 new restricted stock units on February 27, 2026, which are scheduled to vest in three substantially equal installments on February 27, 2027, February 27, 2028, and February 27, 2029. In a related tax-withholding disposition on March 2, 2026, 1,429 shares of common stock were withheld at a price of $221.95 per share to cover tax liabilities tied to the vesting of RSUs and performance RSUs. After these transactions, he directly owned 43,997 shares of common stock.
VSE Corporation reports strong 2025 growth as a focused aviation aftermarket company and outlines a large pending acquisition. Revenue reached $1.1 billion, up 41%, driven by distribution and MRO services, while operating income rose 52% to $89.6 million and net income from continuing operations increased to $53.5 million.
In 2025 VSE sold its Fleet segment and previously exited Federal and Defense, sharpening its focus on aviation. It completed acquisitions including Turbine Weld and Aero 3 and agreed to an exclusive fuel pump arrangement. As of December 31 2025, debt totaled $293 million and shares outstanding were 27,991,027 as of February 20 2026.
In January 2026, VSE agreed to acquire Precision Aviation Group for approximately $2.025 billion in upfront cash and equity plus up to $125 million in earn-out, funded in part by $1.3 billion of February 2026 equity and tangible equity unit offerings. 2025 cash from operations was $27.0 million, and management expects existing cash, cash flow and credit capacity to support near-term needs.
VSE Corp director Mark E. Ferguson III reported a gift transfer of company stock. On February 17, 2026, he transferred 808 shares of VSE common stock as a bona fide gift for no consideration to the Mark E. Ferguson III Revocable Trust, where he and his spouse are co-trustees and his two children are beneficiaries.
T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 2,518,084 shares of VSE CORP common stock, representing 10.8% of the class as of 12/31/2025.
The firm reports sole voting power over 2,514,976 shares and sole dispositive power over 2,518,084 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. It states the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not to change or influence control of VSE CORP.