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Allison Transmission Holdings Inc.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 4 May 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 10 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Sales rose on Off-Highway addition: Net sales reached $1,406 million, up 84 percent year over year; the Off-Highway business contributed $673 million following its January 1, 2026 acquisition. Source
  • Net income fell on deal costs: Net income was $112 million, 8 percent of net sales, down from $192 million, principally due to acquisition costs; higher interest expense added to the decline, partly offset by lower tax expense. Source
  • Off-Highway posted operating loss: Off-Highway segment operating loss was $(21) million, or (3) percent of net sales, in its first quarter with the company. Source
  • Acquisition expenses hit gross profit: About $76 million of acquisition expense sat in gross profit, mainly inventory step-up costs and extra depreciation on stepped-up property, plant and equipment. Source
  • Operating cash flow and adjusted FCF fell: Operating cash flow was $156 million against $181 million; adjusted free cash flow was $103 million against $155 million, after $53 million of long-lived asset additions. Source
  • Total and net debt levels: Total debt was $4,292 million and net debt was $3,981 million at quarter end. Source

“Encouraging momentum in key end markets supported solid demand for both Allison business units in the first quarter.”

David S. Graziosi, Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Consolidated net sales SourceFull year 2026$5,575 to $5,925 millionKept
Allison Transmission net sales SourceFull year 2026$3,025 to $3,175 millionKept
Allison Off-Highway net sales SourceFull year 2026$2,550 to $2,750 millionKept
Consolidated net income SourceFull year 2026$600 to $750 millionKept
One-time pre-tax expenses within net income guidance SourceFull year 2026more than $100 millionRaised from approximately $70 million
Consolidated adjusted EBITDA SourceFull year 2026$1,365 to $1,515 millionKept
Consolidated operating cash flow SourceFull year 2026$970 to $1,100 millionKept
One-time cash outlays in operating cash flow SourceFull year 2026approximately $55 millionKept
Consolidated capital expenditures SourceFull year 2026$295 to $315 millionKept
One-time separation and integration capital expenditures SourceFull year 2026approximately $45 millionKept
Consolidated adjusted free cash flow SourceFull year 2026$655 to $805 millionKept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance kept: Full year 2026 guidance reaffirmed, taking into account macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty; ranges match the February 23, 2026 guidance. Source
  • Guidance raised: One-time pre-tax expenses within net income guidance rose to more than $100 million from approximately $70 million previously; the net income range itself did not change. Source
  • New: Results now report a separate Allison Central Group cost center for certain functional costs supporting global operations. Source
  • New: The company announced a seventh consecutive annual increase to its quarterly dividend during the quarter. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Sales rose on Off-Highway addition: Net sales reached $1,406 million, up 84 percent year over year; the Off-Highway business contributed $673 million following its January 1, 2026 acquisition. Source
  • Net income fell on deal costs: Net income was $112 million, 8 percent of net sales, down from $192 million, principally due to acquisition costs; higher interest expense added to the decline, partly offset by lower tax expense. Source
  • Adjusted EPS rose 6 percent: Diluted EPS was $1.33 against $2.23; adjusted diluted EPS was $2.57 against $2.43, with adjusted net income of $216 million. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 22 percent: Adjusted EBITDA was $362 million, a 26 percent margin, up $66 million from $296 million in the prior-year quarter. Source

Segments and reporting

  • Off-Highway posted operating loss: Off-Highway segment operating loss was $(21) million, or (3) percent of net sales, in its first quarter with the company. Source
  • Off-Highway adjusted EBITDA margin 15%: Off-Highway adjusted EBITDA was $98 million, a 15 percent margin, for the quarter. Source
  • Transmission adjusted EBITDA margin 38%: Transmission adjusted EBITDA was $276 million, a 38 percent margin, against $303 million in the prior-year quarter. Source
  • Central Group carries shared costs: The Allison Central Group reported adjusted EBITDA of $(12) million, for functional costs that support global operations. Source

“Despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, we will look to capitalize on further improvement in end markets conditions throughout the year”

David S. Graziosi, Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer

Costs, gross margin and pricing

  • Gross margin was 29 percent: Consolidated gross profit was $406 million, up $28 million, principally from adding Off-Highway, partly offset by lower Allison Transmission gross profit; gross margin was 29 percent. Source
  • Acquisition expenses hit gross profit: About $76 million of acquisition expense sat in gross profit, mainly inventory step-up costs and extra depreciation on stepped-up property, plant and equipment. Source
  • SG&A rose on amortization and integration: SG&A was $157 million, up $70 million, including $21 million of intangible amortization and about $17 million of one-time acquisition-related integration costs. Source
  • R&D rose on Off-Highway: Engineering research and development was $54 million, up $12 million, principally from Off-Highway, partly offset by lower Allison Transmission product initiative spending. Source
  • Transmission gross profit fell: Transmission gross profit fell $22 million to $356 million on lower volumes and unfavorable direct material costs, partly offset by price increases; gross margin was nearly 49 percent. Source

Demand and end markets

  • Transmission sales fell 4 percent: Allison Transmission sales were $733 million, down 4 percent from the prior-year quarter; segment operating profit was $252 million, or 34 percent of net sales. Source
  • End-market momentum cited: Management cited momentum in key end markets supporting demand for both business units in the first quarter. Source
  • Geopolitical uncertainty noted: Management said it will look to capitalize on further end-market improvement through the year, despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. Source

“our strong cash flow generation enabled us to repay $150 million of amounts outstanding under our revolving credit facility.”

David S. Graziosi, Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer

Cash, debt and shareholder returns

  • Operating cash flow and adjusted FCF fell: Operating cash flow was $156 million against $181 million; adjusted free cash flow was $103 million against $155 million, after $53 million of long-lived asset additions. Source
  • Total and net debt levels: Total debt was $4,292 million and net debt was $3,981 million at quarter end. Source
  • Revolver repaid $150 million: The company repaid $150 million of revolving credit facility borrowings during the quarter, with $845 million of revolver capacity still available. Source
  • Cash and liquidity at quarter end: Cash and equivalents were $311 million, down from $1,495 million at year-end, after a $2,563 million business acquisition payment. Source
  • Dividend paid and buybacks made: The company paid a $0.29 quarterly dividend per share, repurchased over $20 million of common stock, and had $1,171 million of repurchase authorization remaining. Source

Acquisition integration and balance sheet

  • Assets rose with the acquisition: Total assets were $8,749 million at March 31, 2026, against $6,082 million at December 31, 2025; goodwill was $2,827 million and intangible assets $1,685 million. Source
  • Integration and synergy focus: Management continues integrating the Off-Highway business unit and maintains focus and confidence in its synergy capture target. Source
  • Working capital rose with the acquired business: Accounts receivable were $892 million, inventories $835 million and accounts payable $728 million, against $333 million, $316 million and $190 million at December 31, 2025. Source

Coming up, as management said on 4 May 2026

  • Off-Highway expected accretive in 2026: Management expects the Off-Highway acquisition to be accretive to net income and diluted EPS in 2026, including one-time costs. Source

Risks management discussed

  • External: Management cited ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty when reaffirming full year 2026 guidance. Source
  • Financial: Net income guidance remains subject to completion of purchase price accounting for the Off-Highway acquisition. Source
  • Operational: Achieving the synergy capture target depends on continuing integration of the Off-Highway business unit. Source
  • Demand: Lower volumes in the Allison Transmission business unit reduced its gross profit this quarter. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management reaffirmed the full year 2026 guidance provided on February 23, 2026. Source
  • Not stated: Management said it is progressing toward a 2.0x net leverage target with balance sheet management. Source
  • Not stated: Management said it maintains focus and confidence in the synergy capture target. Source
  • Not stated: Management described returning cash to shareholders as part of its capital allocation priorities. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.