Quarterly ResultApr 30, 2026, 04:25 PM
LXU Q1 Net Sales +18% to $169.5M; Net Income $19.7M; EPS $0.27
AI Summary
LSB Industries, Inc. reported a strong first quarter for 2026, with net sales increasing by 18.2% to $169.5 million. The company achieved a net income of $19.7 million, a substantial turnaround from a net loss of $1.6 million in the prior year's quarter, resulting in basic and diluted EPS of $0.27. This performance was driven by significant improvements in gross profit and operating income.
Key Highlights
- LXU Q1 2026 net sales increased 18.2% to $169.5 million from $143.4 million in Q1 2025.
- Net income for Q1 2026 was $19.7 million, a significant improvement from a net loss of $1.6 million in Q1 2025.
- Basic and diluted EPS for Q1 2026 was $0.27, up from $(0.02) in Q1 2025.
- Gross profit surged 148.8% to $35.8 million in Q1 2026 from $14.4 million in Q1 2025.
- Operating income rose to $23.2 million in Q1 2026, compared to $4.5 million in Q1 2025.
- Net cash provided by operating activities increased to $51.8 million in Q1 2026 from $6.8 million in Q1 2025.
- Accelerated $3.1 million in stock-based compensation for CEO due to equity award modification.
- Total stockholders' equity increased to $542.9 million as of March 31, 2026.