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Allison Transmission Holdings Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 3 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 12 raised, 3 lowered, 2 new, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net sales up 92% with Off-Highway added: Consolidated net sales were $1,566 million, up from $814 million a year earlier. The company said the increase came from adding the Allison Off-Highway business unit, acquired January 1, 2026. Source
  • Net income fell on acquisition costs: Net income was $181 million, down from $195 million. Management attributed the decline to higher operating costs from the acquisition, including depreciation and amortization, plus higher interest expense and securities mark-to-market adjustments. Source
  • Diluted EPS down, adjusted EPS up: Diluted EPS was $2.15. Adjusted diluted EPS was $2.73, up 8 percent, excluding non-cash, non-recurring and acquisition-related items as defined by the company. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA up $91 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $404 million, a 26 percent margin, compared with $313 million a year earlier. Source
  • Transmission gross profit slipped $6 million: Transmission gross profit was $397 million at a 46 percent gross margin. Management attributed the decline to direct material costs and manufacturing expense, partly offset by price increases. Source
  • Defense growth and truck momentum: Management credited growth initiatives in the Defense end market and continued momentum in the North American truck market for Transmission sales. Source
  • Operating cash flow up 70 percent: Net cash from operating activities was $312 million. Capital additions were $31 million in the quarter. Source

“The successful integration of the Allison Off-Highway business unit, including capturing planned synergies and realizing the strategic benefits of the combined operations, remains a top priority.”

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

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Consolidated net sales Sourcefull year 2026$5,800 to $6,000 millionRaised from $5,575 to $5,925 million
Consolidated net income Sourcefull year 2026$600 to $700 millionLowered from $600 to $750 million
One-time pre-tax separation, integration and restructuring expenses Sourcefull year 2026approximately $140 millionRaised from more than $100 million
Stepped-up inventory expense Sourcefull year 2026approximately $75 millionRaised from $65 million
Additional depreciation Sourcefull year 2026$50 millionNew
Consolidated adjusted EBITDA Sourcefull year 2026$1,465 to $1,575 millionRaised from $1,365 to $1,515 million
Net cash provided by operating activities Sourcefull year 2026$1,025 to $1,125 millionRaised from $970 to $1,100 million
One-time cash outlays in operating cash flow Sourcefull year 2026approximately $55 millionKept
Consolidated capital expenditures Sourcefull year 2026$260 to $280 millionLowered from $295 to $315 million
One-time separation and integration capital expenditures Sourcefull year 2026approximately $30 millionLowered from approximately $45 million
Consolidated adjusted free cash flow Sourcefull year 2026$745 to $865 millionRaised from $655 to $805 million
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment (guidance reconciliation) Sourcefull year 2026255 / 245Raised from 210 / 200
Interest expense, net (guidance reconciliation) Sourcefull year 2026220 / 210Raised from 210 / 200
Amortization of intangible assets (guidance reconciliation) Sourcefull year 202680
Income tax expense (guidance reconciliation) Sourcefull year 2026135 / 185Raised from 125 / 175
Acquisition-related expenses (guidance reconciliation) Sourcefull year 202645 / 35Raised from 40 / 30
Stock-based compensation expense (guidance reconciliation) Sourcefull year 202630
Restructuring and one-time expenses (guidance reconciliation) Sourcefull year 202630 / 20Raised from 15
Other reconciling item (guidance reconciliation) Sourcefull year 20265New
Unrealized gain on marketable securities (guidance reconciliation) Sourcefull year 2026(10)Raised from (15)

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Net sales, adjusted EBITDA, operating cash flow and adjusted free cash flow ranges were raised. The company tied the increase to second quarter results and end market conditions. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Net income range upper end was lowered from $750 million to $700 million; the lower end was unchanged. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Capital expenditure range lowered, including the one-time separation and integration estimate. Source
  • Guidance raised: Estimate of one-time pre-tax expenses for the Off-Highway unit increased from the prior more-than-$100 million figure. Source
  • New guidance: Additional depreciation of $50 million added to net income guidance. Source

Consolidated results and drivers

  • Net sales up 92% with Off-Highway added: Consolidated net sales were $1,566 million, up from $814 million a year earlier. The company said the increase came from adding the Allison Off-Highway business unit, acquired January 1, 2026. Source
  • Net income fell on acquisition costs: Net income was $181 million, down from $195 million. Management attributed the decline to higher operating costs from the acquisition, including depreciation and amortization, plus higher interest expense and securities mark-to-market adjustments. Source
  • Diluted EPS down, adjusted EPS up: Diluted EPS was $2.15. Adjusted diluted EPS was $2.73, up 8 percent, excluding non-cash, non-recurring and acquisition-related items as defined by the company. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA up $91 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $404 million, a 26 percent margin, compared with $313 million a year earlier. Source

Allison Transmission business unit

  • Transmission gross profit slipped $6 million: Transmission gross profit was $397 million at a 46 percent gross margin. Management attributed the decline to direct material costs and manufacturing expense, partly offset by price increases. Source
  • Transmission operating profit at 33 percent: Segment operating profit was $281 million, down from $288 million. SG&A rose $3 million on commercial activities spending, while R&D fell $2 million on lower product initiatives spending. Source
  • Transmission adjusted EBITDA margin 37 percent: Transmission adjusted EBITDA was $318 million, a 37 percent margin, compared with 38 percent in the first quarter. Source

“The Agriculture end market, although showing signs of recovery in certain segments and regions, has yet to inflect positively.”

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

Allison Off-Highway business unit

  • Off-Highway gross profit at 17 percent: Off-Highway gross profit was $118 million, 17 percent of its net sales, with SG&A of $56 million and R&D of $15 million. Source
  • Off-Highway operating profit at 7 percent: Segment operating profit was $47 million, a 7 percent margin of net sales. Source
  • Off-Highway adjusted EBITDA margin 15 percent: Off-Highway adjusted EBITDA was $104 million, a 15 percent margin. Source

End markets and demand

  • Defense growth and truck momentum: Management credited growth initiatives in the Defense end market and continued momentum in the North American truck market for Transmission sales. Source
  • Off-Highway construction and mining rebounding: Management said Construction & Material Handling and Mining are rebounding from trough levels, driving the year over year growth of Off-Highway. Source
  • Cash generation tied to demand: Management linked cash generation to improving demand conditions across both business units, with adjusted free cash flow of $281 million. Source

Costs and gross margin

  • Consolidated gross margin at 33 percent: Gross margin was 33 percent. The company said the $112 million rise in gross profit was principally driven by the addition of the Off-Highway unit. Source
  • SG&A up on Off-Highway and one-time costs: SG&A included $9 million of one-time acquisition-related expenses. The company said the rise was principally from the Off-Highway unit. Source
  • R&D up on Off-Highway additions: R&D rose $13 million, principally from Off-Highway, partly offset by reduced Transmission product initiatives spending. Source

Cash, debt and shareholder returns

  • Operating cash flow up 70 percent: Net cash from operating activities was $312 million. Capital additions were $31 million in the quarter. Source
  • Debt and net debt at quarter end: Total debt was $4,114 million and net debt $3,715 million. Cash was nearly $400 million, with $995 million of revolver borrowing capacity available. Source
  • Remaining revolver balance repaid: The company repaid the remaining $150 million outstanding under its revolving credit facility, which management described as progress toward its leverage target. Source
  • Dividend paid, shares repurchased: A $0.29 quarterly dividend was paid and $46 million of common stock was repurchased, leaving $1,125 million of authorization. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Direct material costs and higher manufacturing expense were named as the main drivers of lower Transmission gross profit. Source
  • Operational: Management named integration of the Off-Highway unit, including capture of planned synergies, as a top priority. Source
  • Demand: Agriculture has not yet inflected positively, although some segments and regions show recovery signs. Source
  • Financial: Higher interest expense and marketable securities mark-to-market adjustments were cited as drivers of the year over year decrease in net income. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management reiterated the expected accretion, including one-time costs. No status was given. Source
  • Not stated: The first quarter release said management was maintaining focus and confidence in the synergy capture target. No status was given in the second quarter release.
  • Not stated: The first quarter release described progress toward the 2.0x net leverage target. No status was given in the second quarter release.

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.