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Quarterly ResultMay 5, 2026, 03:06 PM

Tennant Q1 Net Income Plunges 98.5% to $0.2M; Sales Up 2.7%

AI Summary

Tennant Company reported a significant decline in Q1 2026 net income, falling 98.5% to $0.2 million, with diluted EPS dropping to $0.01. This occurred despite a 2.7% increase in net sales to $297.9 million. The company also completed the acquisition of Clean Machine for $7.7 million and incurred $0.3 million in restructuring costs. Net cash used in operating activities increased to $31.2 million, and long-term debt rose to $358.3 million.

Key Highlights

  • Net income plunged 98.5% to $0.2 million in Q1 2026 from $13.1 million in Q1 2025.
  • Diluted EPS decreased 98.6% to $0.01 in Q1 2026 from $0.69 in Q1 2025.
  • Net sales rose 2.7% to $297.9 million in Q1 2026 from $290.0 million in Q1 2025.
  • Operating income decreased 75% to $4.9 million in Q1 2026 from $19.6 million in Q1 2025.
  • Acquired Clean Machine for $7.7 million on February 2, 2026, expanding EMEA presence.
  • Net cash used in operating activities was $31.2 million in Q1 2026, compared to $0.4 million in Q1 2025.
  • Repurchased $60.0 million of common stock in Q1 2026, up from $20.2 million in Q1 2025.
  • Long-term debt increased to $358.3 million as of March 31, 2026, from $273.2 million.