AMETEK INC/
For the period ended Jun 30, 2026. Filed Aug 4, 2026.
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Jun 30, 2026 · Filed Aug 4, 2026
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Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-03-31; filed 2026-04-30.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-06-30; filed 2026-08-04.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Current report
Indicor, LLC Agreement
Current report
On May 5, 2026, the Company announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a portfolio of instrumentation business from Indicor, LLC ("Indicor Instrumentation") in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $5.0 billion. Indicor Instrumentation is a collection of leading businesses that design and manufacture mission critical solutions for demanding industrial and scientific applications. Its products serve customers across end markets that align closely with the Company's existing portfolio of instrumentation businesses. Indicor Instrumentation has annual sales of approximately $1.1 billion. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including applicable regulatory approvals, and is expected to close in the second half of 2026. Following closing of the transaction, the businesses will be integrated into the Company's EIG or EMG based on product offerings and market alignment.
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Results of operations for the second quarter of 2026 compared with the second quarter of 2025
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Segment operating income for the second quarter of 2026 was $559.0 million, an increase of $70.7 million or 14.5%, compared with segment operating income of $488.3 million for the second quarter of 2025. Segment operating margins, as a percentage of net sales, decreased to 27.3% for the second quarter of 2026, compared with 27.5% for the second quarter of
Current report
Consolidated operating income was $528.2 million or 25.8% of net sales for the second quarter of 2026, an increase of $66.6 million or 14.4%, compared with $461.6 million or 26.0% of net sales for the second quarter of 2025.
Current report
Interest expense for the second quarter of 2026 was $30.1 million, an increase of $13.2 million or 78.6%, compared with $16.9 million for the second quarter of 2025. Interest expense increased in the second quarter of 2026 primarily due to $10.0 million of fees associated with the bridge loan financing entered into in connection with the definitive agreement to acquire Indicor Instrumentation. The bridge loan was terminated in June 2026 following the execution of the Revolving Credit Agreement and the Term Loan Agreement. See Note 12 for additional information.
Current report
EIG’s operating income was $369.7 million for the second quarter of 2026, an increase of $25.3 million or 7.3%, compared with $344.4 million for the second quarter of 2025. EIG’s operating margins were 28.0% of net sales for the second quarter of 2026, compared with 29.7% for the second quarter of 2025. EIG's operating income and operating margins for the second quarter of 2026 included $15.0 million of acquisition-related integration costs related to the FARO and LKC acquisitions, which negatively impacted EIG's operating margins by 110 basis points. EIG's operating margins were negatively impacted 120 basis points in the second quarter of 2026 by the dilutive impact of recent acquisitions. Excluding the dilutive impact of recent acquisitions and acquisition-related costs, EIG's operating margins increased 60 basis points compared to the second quarter of 2025 due to the sales increase discussed above, as well as continued benefits from the Company's Operational Excellence initiatives.
Current report
Net sales for the first six months of 2026 were $3,972.8 million, an increase of $462.8 million or 13.2%, compared with net sales of $3,510.0 million for the first six months of 2025. The increase in net sales for the first six months of 2026 was due to an 8% organic sales increase, as well as a 5% increase from acquisitions.
Current report
Total international sales for the first six months of 2026 were $1,887.3 million or 47.5% of net sales, an increase of $239.8 million or 14.6%, compared with international sales of $1,647.5 million or 46.9% of net sales for the first six months of 2025. The increase in international sales was primarily driven by increased demand in Europe and Asia, as well as contributions from recent acquisitions.
Current report
Orders for the first six months of 2026 were $4,501.5 million, an increase of $921.7 million or 25.7%, compared with $3,579.8 million for the first six months of 2025. The increase in orders for the first six months of 2026 was due to a 24% organic order increase, a 4% increase from acquisitions, partially offset by a 2% unfavorable effect of foreign currency translation.
Current report
Cost of sales for the first six months of 2026 was $2,520.2 million or 63.4% of net sales, an increase of $271.1 million or 12.1%, compared with $2,249.1 million or 64.1% of net sales for the first six months of 2025. The cost of sales increase was primarily due to the net sales increase discussed above, partially offset by continued benefits from the Company's Operational Excellence initiatives.
Current report
Consolidated operating income was $1,043.1 million or 26.3% of net sales for the first six months of 2026, an increase of $126.6 million or 13.8%, compared with $916.5 million or 26.1% of net sales for the first six months of 2025.
Current report
Interest expense for the first six months of 2026 was $51.0 million, an increase of $15.1 million or 42.2%, compared with $35.9 million for the first six months of 2025. Interest expense increased in the first six months of 2026 primarily due to $10.0 million of fees associated with the bridge loan financing entered into in connection with the definitive agreement to acquire Indicor Instrumentation. The bridge loan was terminated in June 2026 following the execution of the Revolving Credit Agreement and the Term Loan Agreement. See Note 12 for additional information.
Current report
Other expense, net was $6.8 million for the first six months of 2026, compared with $4.2 million of other expense, net for the first six months of 2025.
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The effective tax rate for the first six months of 2026 was 18.2%, compared with 19.0% for the first six months of 2025. The lower effective tax rate in the first six months of 2026 was primarily attributable to favorable international tax planning initiatives and favorable return to provision adjustments.
Current report
Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $806.3 million, an increase of $96.2 million or 13.5%, compared with $710.1 million for the first six months of 2025.
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Diluted earnings per share for the first six months of 2026 were $3.51, an increase of $0.44 or 14.3%, compared with $3.07 per diluted share for the first six months of 2025.
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Segment Results
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EIG’s net sales totaled $2,585.7 million for the first six months of 2026, an increase of $282.5 million or 12.3%, compared with $2,303.2 million for the first six months of 2025. The net sales increase was due to a 7% increase from acquisitions, as well as a 5% increase in organic sales.
Current report
EIG’s operating income was $743.7 million for the first six months of 2026, an increase of $45.2 million or 6.5%, compared with $698.5 million for the first six months of 2025. EIG’s operating margins were 28.8% of net sales for the first six months of 2026, compared with 30.3% for the first six months of 2025. EIG's operating income and operating margins for the first six months of 2026 included $16.6 million of acquisition-related integration costs related to the FARO and LKC acquisitions, which negatively impacted EIG's operating margins by 60 basis points. EIG's operating margins were negatively impacted 130 basis points in the first six months of 2026 by the dilutive impact of recent acquisitions. Excluding the dilutive impact of recent acquisitions and acquisition-related costs, EIG's operating margins increased 40 basis points in the first six months of 2026 compared to the first six months of 2025 due to the sales increase discussed above, as well as continued benefits from the Company's Operational Excellence initiatives.
Current report
EMG’snet sales totaled $1,387.1 million for the first six months of 2026, an increase of $180.4 million or 14.9%, compared with $1,206.8 million for the first six months of 2025. The net sales increase was due to a 13% increase in organic growth, a 1% increase from acquisitions, as well as a 1% favorable effect of foreign currency translation.
Current report
EMG’s operating income was $360.1 million for the first six months of 2026, an increase of $87.5 million or 32.1%, compared with $272.6 million for the first six months of 2025. EMG’s operating margins were 26.0% of net sales for the first six months of 2026, compared with 22.6% for the first six months of 2025. EMG's operating income and operating margins for the first six months of 2026 included $1.2 million of acquisition-related integration costs related to First Aviation. EMG's operating margins increased 340 basis points compared to the first six months of 2025, due to the sales increase discussed above, as well as to the continued benefits from the Company's Operational Excellence initiatives.
Current report
On June 9, 2026, the Company along with certain of its foreign subsidiaries entered into an amended and restated revolving credit agreement (the “Revolving Credit Agreement”) and a separate term loan credit agreement (the “Term Loan Agreement”). The Revolving Credit Agreement increased the aggregate commitments from $2.3 billion to $3.5 billion and extended the maturity to June 9, 2031. The facility is subject to customary financial and restrictive covenants and may be used for general corporate purposes, including working capital, debt refinancing, and up to $1.0 billion to fund a portion of the consideration for the previously announced acquisition of Indicor Holdings, LLC (the “Indicor Acquisition”). At June 30, 2026, the Company had available borrowing capacity of $2,904.2 million under its revolving credit facility.
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The Term Loan Agreement provides for a senior unsecured term loan facility of up to $4.0 billion, consisting of three tranches: $1.625 billion maturing three years after funding, $1.625 billion maturing four years after funding, and $750 million maturing five years after funding. Funding under the Term Loan Agreement is subject to customary conditions, including the consummation of the Indicor Acquisition, and the proceeds may be used solely to finance the acquisition. The term loans will be available in a single borrowing on the closing date of the Indicor Acquisition. At June 30, 2026, the Company had no borrowings outstanding under the term loans.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
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EBITDA represents earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. EBITDA is presented because the Company is aware that it is used by rating agencies, securities analysts, investors and other parties in evaluating the Company. It should not be considered, however, as an alternative to operating income as an indicator of the Company’s operating performance or as an alternative to cash flows as a measure of the Company’s overall liquidity as presented in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Furthermore, EBITDA measures shown for the Company may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. The following table presents the reconciliation of net income reported in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) to EBITDA:
Current report
Free cash flow represents cash flow from operating activities less capital expenditures. Free cash flow is presented because the Company is aware that it is used by rating agencies, securities analysts, investors and other parties in evaluating the Company. The following table presents the reconciliation of cash flow from operating activities reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP to free cash flow:
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Net debt represents total debt, net minus cash and cash equivalents. Net debt is presented because the Company is aware that it is used by rating agencies, securities analysts, investors and other parties in evaluating the Company. The following table presents the reconciliation of total debt, net reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP to net debt:
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Previous report
Interest expense for the first quarter of 2026 was $20.9 million, an increase of $1.9 million or 10.1%, compared with $19.0 million for the first quarter of 2025.
Previous report
EIG’s operating income was $373.9 million for the first quarter of 2026, an increase of $19.8 million or 5.6%, compared with $354.1 million for the first quarter of 2025. EIG’s operating margins were 29.6% of net sales for the first quarter of 2026, compared with 31.0% for the first quarter of 2025. In the first quarter of 2026, EIG's operating margins were negatively impacted 140 basis points by the dilutive impact of recent acquisitions and 10 basis points from acquisition-related expenses. Excluding the dilutive impact of recent acquisitions and acquisition-related expenses, EIG's operating margins increased 10 basis points compared to the first quarter of 2025 due to the sales increase discussed above, as well as continued benefits from the Company's Operational Excellence initiatives.
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Acquisition subsequent to March 31, 2026
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In April 2026, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to acquire First Aviation Services, Inc. ("First Aviation"), a leading provider of highly engineered, mission-critical defense and aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul services and a manufacturer of related proprietary components. First Aviation has annual sales of approximately $80 million. First Aviation will join the Electromechanical Group.
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Recent geopolitical developments in the Middle East, including the conflict involving Iran, have contributed to increased uncertainty in global markets. Although we have limited Middle East sales exposure and do not have material operations or assets located in the region, we are not immune to the broader macroeconomic uncertainty an extended conflict may create on the global economy.
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Recent geopolitical developments, including the conflict involving Iran, have contributed to increased uncertainty in global markets. Although we have limited Middle East sales exposure and do not have material operations or assets located in the region, we are not immune to the broader macroeconomic uncertainty an extended conflict may create on the global economy.
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Our businesses have been proactive in addressing the impacts of tariffs, including targeted pricing initiatives, strategic adjustments to our global supply chains, and leveraging our worldwide manufacturing footprint to localize production and adapt to changing demand patterns. While recent tariff-related changes did not have a material impact on our results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026, as the situation continues to evolve, we cannot be certain of the outcome, which could adversely impact demand for our products, costs, inflation, customers, suppliers, and the overall global economy. We continue to monitor and analyze the impacts of the tariffs and the evolving macroeconomic environment and will continue to implement appropriate actions as necessary to mitigate their effects on our businesses.
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Our businesses have been proactive in addressing the impacts of tariffs, including targeted pricing initiatives, strategic adjustments to our global supply chains, and leveraging our worldwide manufacturing footprint to localize production and adapt to changing demand patterns. While recent tariff-related changes did not have a material impact on our results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2026, as the situation continues to evolve, we cannot be certain of the outcome, which could adversely impact demand for our products, costs, inflation, customers, suppliers, and the overall global economy. We continue to monitor and analyze the impacts of the tariffs and the evolving macroeconomic environment and will continue to implement appropriate actions as necessary to mitigate their effects on our businesses.
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For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the Company posted record operating income, orders, and backlog, as well as strong operating margins. Contributions from the acquisitions of FARO Technologies ("FARO") in July 2025 and LKC Technologies in January 2026 as well as our Operational Excellence initiatives had a positive impact on the first quarter of 2026 results. The Company recorded $1.6 million of pre-tax acquisition-related costs related to the FARO acquisition, which are comprised of ongoing integration costs, in the first quarter of 2026. These integration costs are recorded in Cost of sales and primarily include employee severance.
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For the quarter ended June 30, 2026, the Company posted record sales, operating income, net income, orders, and backlog, as well as strong operating margins. Contributions from the acquisitions of FARO Technologies ("FARO") in July 2025, LKC Technologies ("LKC") in January 2026, and First Aviation Services ("First Aviation") in May 2026, as well as our Operational Excellence initiatives had a positive impact on the second quarter of 2026 results. In the second quarter of 2026, the Company recorded $16.2 million of pre-tax acquisition-related costs related to the FARO, LKC, and First Aviation acquisitions, which are comprised of ongoing integration costs. These integration costs are recorded in Cost of sales and primarily include employee severance and fair-value inventory adjustments.
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Net sales for the first quarter of 2026 were $1,928.4 million, an increase of $196.4 million or 11.3%, compared with net sales of $1,732.0 million for the first quarter of 2025. The increase in net sales for the first quarter of 2026 was due to a 5% increase in organic sales, a 4% increase from acquisitions, as well as a 2% favorable effect of foreign currency translation.
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Net sales for the second quarter of 2026 were a record $2,044.4 million, an increase of $266.3 million or 15.0%, compared with net sales of $1,778.1 million for the second quarter of 2025. The increase in net sales for the second quarter of 2026 was due to a 10% increase in organic sales, as well as a 5% increase from acquisitions.
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Total international sales for the first quarter of 2026 were $923.7 million or 47.9% of net sales, an increase of $119.3 million or 14.8%, compared with international sales of $804.4 million or 46.4% of net sales for the first quarter of 2025. The increase in international sales was primarily driven by higher demand in Europe and Asia, as well as contributions from recent acquisitions.
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Total international sales for the second quarter of 2026 were $963.7 million or 47.1% of net sales, an increase of $120.7 million or 14.3%, compared with international sales of $843.0 million or 47.4% of net sales for the second quarter of 2025. The increase in international sales was primarily driven by higher demand in Europe and Asia, as well as contributions from recent acquisitions.
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Orders for the first quarter of 2026 were a record $2,217.6 million, an increase of $419.8 million or 23.3%, compared with $1,797.8 million for the first quarter of 2025. The increase in orders for the first quarter of 2026 was due to a 22% increase in organic orders, a 2% increase from acquisitions, partially offset by a 1% unfavorable effect of foreign currency translation. The Company's backlog of unfilled orders at March 31, 2026 was a record $3,870.7 million, an increase of $289.2 million or 8.1% compared with $3,581.5 million at December 31, 2025.
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Orders for the second quarter of 2026 were a record $2,284.0 million, an increase of $501.9 million or 28.2%, compared with $1,782.1 million for the second quarter of 2025. The increase in orders for the second quarter of 2026 was due to a 25% increase in organic orders and a 6% increase from acquisitions, partially offset by a 3% unfavorable effect of foreign currency translation. The Company's backlog of unfilled orders at June 30, 2026 was a record $4,110.2 million, an increase of $528.7 million or 14.8% compared with $3,581.5 million at December 31, 2025.
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Cost of sales for the first quarter of 2026 was $1,210.9 million or 62.8% of net sales, an increase of $103.9 million or 9.4%, compared with $1,107.0 million or 63.9% of net sales for the first quarter of 2025. The cost of sales increase was primarily due to the net sales increase discussed above, partially offset by continued benefits from the Company's Operational Excellence initiatives.
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Cost of sales for the second quarter of 2026 was $1,309.4 million or 64.0% of net sales, an increase of $167.2 million or 14.6%, compared with $1,142.2 million or 64.2% of net sales for the second quarter of 2025. The cost of sales increase was primarily due to the net sales increase discussed above, partially offset by continued benefits from the Company's Operational Excellence initiatives.
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Consolidated operating income was a record $514.9 million or 26.7% of net sales for the first quarter of 2026, an increase of $60.1 million or 13.2%, compared with $454.8 million or 26.3% of net sales for the first quarter of 2025. In the first quarter of 2026, operating margins were negatively impacted 80 basis points by the dilutive impact of recent acquisitions and 10 basis points from acquisition-related costs. Excluding the dilutive impact of recent acquisitions and acquisition-related costs, operating margins increased 130 basis points compared to the first quarter of 2025 due to the sales increase discussed above, as well as continued benefits from the Company's Operational Excellence initiatives.
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Operating income and operating margins for the second quarter of 2026 included $16.2 million of acquisition-related integration costs related to the FARO, LKC, and First Aviation acquisitions ("recent acquisitions"), which negatively impacted operating margins by 80 basis points. In the second quarter of 2026, segment operating margins were negatively impacted 80 basis points by the dilutive impact of recent acquisitions. Excluding the dilutive impact of recent acquisitions and acquisition-related costs, segment operating margins increased 140 basis points compared to the second quarter of 2025 due to the sales increase discussed above, as well as continued benefits from the Company's Operational Excellence initiatives.
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Selling, general and administrative expenses for the first quarter of 2026 were $202.6 million or 10.5% of net sales, an increase of $32.4 million or 19.1%, compared with $170.2 million or 9.8% of net sales for the first quarter of 2025. Selling expenses increased primarily due to the net sales increase discussed above, as well as higher selling expense related to recent acquisitions. General and administrative expenses for the first quarter of 2026 were $29.8 million, compared with $27.9 million for the first quarter of 2025.
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Selling, general and administrative expenses for the second quarter of 2026 were $206.8 million or 10.1% of net sales, an increase of $32.5 million or 18.7%, compared with $174.3 million or 9.8% of net sales for the second quarter of 2025. Selling expenses increased primarily due to the net sales increase discussed above, as well as higher selling expense related to recent acquisitions. General and administrative expenses for the second quarter of 2026 were $30.8 million, compared with $26.7 million for the second quarter of 2025.
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Other expense, net was $1.0 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared with $1.6 million of other expense, net for the first quarter of 2025.
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Other expense, net was $5.7 million for the second quarter of 2026, compared with $2.6 million of other expense, net for the second quarter of 2025.
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The effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2026 and 2025 was 19.0%.
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The effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2026 was 17.4%, compared with 19.0% for the second quarter of 2025. The decrease in the quarterly effective tax rate was primarily driven by favorable international tax planning initiatives and favorable return to provision adjustments.
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Net income for the first quarter of 2026 was $399.4 million, an increase of $47.6 million or 13.5%, compared with $351.8 million for the first quarter of 2025.
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Net income for the second quarter of 2026 was a record $406.9 million, an increase of $48.5 million or 13.5%, compared with $358.4 million for the second quarter of 2025.
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Diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of 2026 were a record $1.74, an increase of $0.22 or 14.5%, compared with $1.52 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2025.
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Diluted earnings per share for the second quarter of 2026 were a record $1.77, an increase of $0.22 or 14.2%, compared with $1.55 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2025.
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EIG’s net sales totaled $1,264.5 million for the first quarter of 2026, an increase of $120.8 million or 10.6%, compared with $1,143.7 million for the first quarter of 2025. The net sales increase was due to a 2% organic sales increase, 7% increase from recent acquisitions, as well as a 1% favorable effect of foreign currency translation.
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EIG’s net sales totaled $1,321.2 million for the second quarter of 2026, an increase of $161.6 million or 13.9%, compared with $1,159.6 million for the second quarter of 2025. The net sales increase was due to a 7% organic sales increase as well as a 7% increase from recent acquisitions.
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EMG’snet sales totaled a record $663.9 million for the first quarter of 2026, an increase of $75.6 million or 12.9%, compared with $588.3 million for the first quarter of 2025. The net sales increase was due to a 11% organic sales increase, as well as a 2% favorable effect of foreign currency translation.
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EMG’snet sales totaled a record $723.2 million for the second quarter of 2026, an increase of $104.7 million or 16.9%, compared with $618.5 million for the second quarter of 2025. The net sales increase was due to a 15% organic sales increase as well as a 2% increase from recent acquisitions.
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EMG’s operating income was a record $170.8 million for the first quarter of 2026, an increase of $42.1 million or 32.7%, compared with $128.7 million for the first quarter of 2025. EMG’s operating margins were 25.7% of net sales for the first quarter of 2026, compared with 21.9% for the first quarter of 2025. EMG's operating margins increased 380 basis points compared to the first quarter of 2025 due to the sales increase discussed above, as well as continued benefits from the Company's Operational Excellence initiatives.
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EMG’s operating income was a record $189.3 million for the second quarter of 2026, an increase of $45.4 million or 31.6%, compared with $143.9 million for the second quarter of 2025. EMG’s operating margins were 26.2% of net sales for the second quarter of 2026, compared with 23.3% for the second quarter of 2025. EMG's operating income and operating margins for the second quarter of 2026 included $1.2 million of acquisition-related integration costs related to the First Aviation acquisition, which negatively impacted operating margins by 10 basis points. Excluding the impact of acquisition-related costs, EMG's operating margins increased 300 basis points compared to the second quarter of 2025 due to the sales increase discussed above, as well as continued benefits from the Company's Operational Excellence initiatives.
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Results of operations for the first quarter of 2026 compared with the first quarter of 2025
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Results of operations for the first six months of 2026 compared with the first six months of 2025
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Segment operating income for the first quarter of 2026 was $544.7 million, an increase of $61.9 million or 12.8%, compared with segment operating income of $482.8 million for the first quarter of 2025. Segment operating margins, as a percentage of net sales, increased to 28.2% for the first quarter of 2026, compared with 27.9% for the first quarter of 2025. In the first quarter of 2026, segment operating margins were negatively impacted 90 basis points by the dilutive impact of recent acquisitions and 10 basis points from acquisition-related costs. Excluding the dilutive impact of recent acquisitions and acquisition-related costs, segment operating margins increased 130 basis points compared to the first quarter of 2025 due to the sales increase discussed above, as well as continued benefits from the Company's Operational Excellence initiatives.
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Segment operating income for the first six months of 2026 was $1,103.7 million, an increase of $132.6 million or 13.7%, compared with segment operating income of $971.1 million for the first six months of 2025. Segment operating margins, as a percentage of net sales, increased to 27.8% for the first six months of 2026, compared with 27.7% for the first six months of 2025. Operating income and operating margins for the first six months of 2026 included $17.8 million of acquisition-related integration costs related to the FARO, LKC, and First Aviation acquisitions ("recent acquisitions"), which negatively impacted operating margins by 40 basis points. Segment operating margins were negatively impacted 80 basis points in the first six months of 2026 by the dilutive impact of recent acquisitions. Excluding the dilutive impact of the recent acquisitions and acquisition-related costs, segment operating margins increased 130 basis points compared to the first six months of 2025, due to the sales increase discussed above, as well as continued benefits from the Company's Operational Excellence initiatives.
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Cash provided by operating activities totaled $451.5 million for the first three months of 2026, an increase of $34.0 million or 8.1%, compared with $417.5 million for the first three months of 2025. The increase in cash provided by operating activities for the first three months of 2026 was primarily due to higher net income, partially offset by higher working capital requirements.
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Cash provided by operating activities totaled $935.2 million for the first six months of 2026, an increase of $158.6 million or 20.4%, compared with $776.6 million for the first six months of 2025. The increase in cash provided by operating activities for the first six months of 2026 was primarily due to higher net income, as well as reduced investments in working capital.
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Free cash flow (cash flow provided by operating activities less capital expenditures) was $426.0 million for the first three months of 2026, compared with $394.4 million for the first three months of 2025. EBITDA (earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization) was $618.3 million for the first three months of 2026, compared with $558.5 million for the first three months of 2025. Free cash flow and EBITDA are presented because the Company is aware that they are measures used by third parties in evaluating the Company.
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Free cash flow (cash flow provided by operating activities less capital expenditures) was $877.7 million for the first six months of 2026, compared with $724.3 million for the first six months of 2025. EBITDA (earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization) was $1,245.7 million for the first six months of 2026, compared with $1,123.6 million for the first six months of 2025. Free cash flow and EBITDA are presented because the Company is aware that they are measures used by third parties in evaluating the Company.
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Cash used by investing activities totaled $234.6 million for the first three months of 2026, compared with cash used by investing activities of $125.7 million for the first three months of 2025. For the first three months of 2026, the Company paid $209.6 million, net of cash acquired, to purchase LKC Technologies. For the first three months of 2025, the Company paid $103.2 million, net of cash acquired, to purchase Kern Microtechnik. Additions to property, plant and equipment totaled $25.5 million for the first three months of 2026, compared with $23.1 million for the first three months of 2025.
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Cash used by investing activities totaled $481.5 million for the first six months of 2026, compared with cash used by investing activities of $155.7 million for the first six months of 2025. For the first six months of 2026, the Company paid $424.5 million, net of cash acquired, to purchase LKC Technologies in January 2026 and First Aviation Services, Inc. in May 2026. For the first six months of 2025, the Company paid $104.1 million, net of cash acquired, to purchase Kern Microtechnik. Additions to property, plant and equipment totaled $57.5 million for the first six months of 2026, compared with $52.3 million for the first six months of 2025.
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Cash used by financing activities totaled $188.0 million for the first three months of 2026, compared with cash used by financing activities of $277.7 million for the first three months of 2025. At March 31, 2026, total debt, net was $2,177.5 million, compared with $2,283.3 million at December 31, 2025. For the first three months of 2026, total borrowings decreased by $82.7 million compared with a $185.1 million decrease for the first three months of 2025. At March 31, 2026, the Company had available borrowing capacity of $1,573.4 million under its revolving credit facility, excluding the $700 million accordion feature.
Current wording
Cash used by financing activities totaled $408.1 million for the first six months of 2026, compared with cash used by financing activities of $409.4 million for the first six months of 2025. At June 30, 2026, total debt, net was $2,036.2 million, compared with $2,283.3 million at December 31, 2025. For the first six months of 2026, total borrowings decreased by $208.7 million compared with a $252.7 million decrease for the first six months of 2025.
Previous wording
The debt-to-capital ratio was 16.6% at March 31, 2026, compared with 17.7% at December 31, 2025. The net debt-to-capital ratio (total debt, net less cash and cash equivalents divided by the sum of net debt and stockholders’ equity) was 13.4% at March 31, 2026, compared with 14.7% at December 31, 2025. The net debt-to-capital ratio is presented because the Company is aware that this measure is used by third parties in evaluating the Company.
Current wording
The debt-to-capital ratio was 15.3% at June 30, 2026, compared with 17.7% at December 31, 2025. The net debt-to-capital ratio (total debt, net less cash and cash equivalents divided by the sum of net debt and stockholders’ equity) was 12.0% at June 30, 2026, compared with 14.7% at December 31, 2025. The net debt-to-capital ratio is presented because the Company is aware that this measure is used by third parties in evaluating the Company.
Previous wording
Additional financing activities for the first three months of 2026 included cash dividends paid of $77.8 million, compared with $71.5 million for the first three months of 2025. Effective February 12, 2026, the Company’s Board of Directors approved an 10% increase in the quarterly cash dividend on the Company’s common stock to $0.34 per common share from $0.31 per common share. The Company repurchased $27.9 million of its common stock for the first three months of 2026, compared with $18.0 million for the first three months of 2025. Proceeds from stock option exercises were $9.6 million for the first three months of 2026, compared with $4.7 million for the first three months of 2025.
Current wording
Additional financing activities for the first six months of 2026 included cash dividends paid of $155.7 million, compared with $143.0 million for the first six months of 2025. Effective February 12, 2026, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a 10% increase in the quarterly cash dividend on the Company’s common stock to $0.34 per common share from $0.31 per common share. The Company used $28.1 million to repurchase its common stock for the first six months of 2026, compared with $18.1 million for the first six months of 2025. Proceeds from stock option exercises were $20.8 million for the first six months of 2026, compared with $12.3 million for the first six months of 2025.
Previous wording
As a result of all of the Company’s cash flow activities for the first three months of 2026, cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2026 totaled $481.3 million, compared with $458.0 million at December 31, 2025. At March 31, 2026, the Company had $380.5 million in cash outside the United States, compared with $374.5 million at December 31, 2025. The Company utilizes this cash to fund its international operations, as well as to acquire international businesses. The Company is in compliance with all covenants, including financial covenants, for all of its debt agreements. The Company believes it has sufficient cash-generating capabilities from domestic and unrestricted foreign sources, available credit facilities and access to long-term capital funds to enable it to meet its operating needs and contractual obligations in the foreseeable future.
Current wording
As a result of all of the Company’s cash flow activities for the first six months of 2026, cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2026 totaled $495.4 million, compared with $458.0 million at December 31, 2025. At June 30, 2026, the Company had $440.1 million in cash outside the United States, compared with $374.5 million at December 31, 2025. The Company utilizes this cash to fund its international operations, as well as to acquire international businesses. The Company is in compliance with all covenants, including financial covenants, for all of its debt agreements. The Company believes it has sufficient cash-generating capabilities from domestic and unrestricted foreign sources, available credit facilities and access to long-term capital funds to enable it to meet its operating needs and contractual obligations in the foreseeable future.
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Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the first six months of 2026 were $409.5 million or 10.3% of net sales, an increase of $65.1 million or 18.9%, compared with $344.4 million or 9.8% of net sales for the first six months of 2025. Selling expenses increased primarily due to the net sales increase discussed above, as well as higher selling expense related to recent acquisitions. General and administrative expenses for the first six months of 2026 were $60.6 million, compared with $54.6 million for the first six months of 2025.