Enerpac Tool Group Corp. reported fiscal second‑quarter 2026 results on March 25 2026, with net sales of $154.8 million, a 6 % year‑over‑year increase. Reported diluted earnings per share were $0.31, below the consensus estimate of $0.38, while adjusted EPS of $0.39 was flat against the prior year and met expectations.
Product sales grew 6 % organically, the highest in ten quarters, driven by strong demand in the industrial and biomedical segments. The Industrial Tools & Services (IT&S) segment saw product revenue rise 6 % and service revenue fall 17 %, while Cortland Biomedical posted 27 % growth. The EMEA service business contraction contributed to the overall service revenue decline.
Gross profit margin fell 410 basis points to 46.4 %, and adjusted EBITDA margin slipped 190 basis points to 21.3 %. The compression was largely due to service‑related cost pressure and the EMEA service contraction, compounded by a $3.3 million restructuring charge aimed at rightsizing the service operation.
Net debt stood at $88.5 million, giving a net debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.6×, and total liquidity was $539 million. The company maintained a $200 million buyback authorization and a free‑cash‑flow target of $100 million to $110 million.
Full‑year guidance was tightened: net sales are now projected at $635 million to $650 million, organic growth 1 % to 3 %, adjusted EBITDA $158 million to $163 million, and diluted EPS $1.85 to $1.92. This represents a narrowing from the October 2025 guidance of $635 million to $655 million, adjusted EBITDA $158 million to $168 million, and EPS $1.85 to $2.00, reflecting concerns about the service business in EMEA and potential Middle East conflict.
Management highlighted the product business as a source of confidence. President & CEO Paul Sternlieb said, "We were encouraged by the performance of our product business in the second quarter of fiscal 2026…Within the Industrial Tool & Service (IT&S) segment, product revenue increased 6 percent organically—the highest year‑over‑year gain in 10 quarters." Chief Financial Officer Darren Kozik explained the guidance update: "Given the market pressure on our service business in the EMEA region, which could be further exacerbated by the conflicts in the Middle East, we have updated our guidance for full‑year fiscal 2026 to narrow the range."
Investors reacted negatively, citing margin compression, the reported EPS miss, and the narrowed guidance as key concerns that led to a decline in the stock.
Additional context: Enerpac secured a five‑year service contract in the UK North Sea expected to contribute revenue in Q4 FY2026, completed the Hydra Pac acquisition to fill a product gap, and expects restructuring benefits to begin in Q3.
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