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Major Chemicals
Quarterly ResultMay 8, 2026, 06:13 AM

Innospec Q1 Revenue $453.2M, EPS $1.22; Dividend +10%; New $75M Buyback

AI Summary

Innospec reported mixed first-quarter 2026 financial results, with total revenues increasing 3% to $453.2 million, but GAAP diluted EPS decreasing to $1.22 from $1.31 year-over-year. The company announced a 10% increase in its semi-annual cash dividend to $0.92 per share and authorized a new $75 million share repurchase program. Performance Chemicals and Oilfield Services were negatively impacted by a US winter storm, while Fuel Specialties delivered strong results.

Key Highlights

  • New share repurchase authorization of up to $75 million over three years, replacing a $50 million program.
  • Semi-annual cash dividend increased by 10% to $0.92 per share.
  • Total revenues for Q1 2026 rose 3% to $453.2 million from $440.8 million last year.
  • GAAP diluted EPS for Q1 2026 was $1.22, down from $1.31 in the prior year.
  • Adjusted non-GAAP EPS was $1.05, compared to $1.42 a year ago.
  • Fuel Specialties revenues increased 7% to $181.6 million, with operating income up 2% to $37.8 million.
  • Performance Chemicals revenues were $169.4 million (up 1%), but operating income decreased 46% to $10.7 million.
  • Net cash provided by operating activities was $17.6 million, with net cash of $289.1 million.