Expect near-term pressure from the EPS miss and weak cash generation, though the raised revenue guidance from acquisitions and buyback offer support. Watch for margin trajectory and integration updates on the next earnings call.
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Executive Summary
Hillman reported Q1 2026 adjusted EPS of $0.07, missing the $0.08 consensus, while GAAP net loss widened to $(0.02) per share. Revenue grew 3% to $370.1M, but profitability deteriorated (adjusted EBITDA down 8%, operating cash flow deeply negative). The company raised FY2026 net sales guidance to $1.63-1.73B on two small acquisitions but maintained EBITDA and FCF guidance, signaling no margin improvement.
Key Financial Metrics
Key Facts
- Adjusted diluted EPS $0.07 vs consensus $0.08 (12.5% miss)
- Revenue $370.1M, +3.0% YoY (slightly below $371.8M consensus)
- GAAP net loss $(4.7M) vs $(0.3M) prior year; GAAP EPS $(0.02)
- Adjusted EBITDA $50.1M, down 8.1% from $54.5M
- Operating cash flow $(19.5M) vs $(0.7M); free cash flow $(34.3M)
- Closed two acquisitions post-quarter (Campbell Chain, Delaney Hardware)
- FY2026 revenue guidance raised to $1.63-1.73B; EBITDA/FCF guidance unchanged
- Net debt $710.1M, leverage 2.6x (up from 2.4x); repurchased 1.2M shares at $8.29
Financial Impact
Adjusted EPS miss of ~12.5% on consensus $0.08; GAAP loss widened from $(0.00) to $(0.02); cash flow deterioration.
Risk Factors
- Elevated leverage (2.6x net debt/EBITDA) and negative free cash flow
- Acquisition integration risk and potential margin dilution
- Continued profitability deterioration if cost pressures persist
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 1 press release from GlobeNewswire.
| Document | Accession Number |
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| PRESS-RELEASE Data (Synthetic) | press-3282057 |
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