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FOX Factory Holding Corp.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 lowered, 4 new, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Powersports sales surged 22.5% year-over-year: Powersports net sales increased 22.5% compared to prior year. This strength drove overall PVG net sales growth and helped offset automotive-related product line declines. Source
  • Ford F-150 chassis shortage limits AAG upfits: Aftermarket Applications Group growth constrained by limited Ford F-150 chassis availability following Novelis Oswego aluminum facility fires. Excluding divested operations, AAG would have grown 0.9%. Source
  • First half cost savings exceed $25 million: Company captured more than $25M of gross savings in first six months of fiscal 2026. Remains on track for $50M full-year target through portfolio rationalization, supply chain, and OpEx. Source
  • Gross margin compressed despite savings: Gross margin declined to 30.6% from 31.2% prior year despite cost savings realization. Tariffs, freight, commodities, and fuel costs exceeded expectations and offset optimization benefits. Source

“Our second quarter results met or exceeded our guidance, with adjusted EBITDA margin expanding approximately 250 basis points sequentially, excluding tariff refunds. Our profit optimization actions remain on track to deliver approximately $50 million of gross cost savings this year, driven by continued execution across portfolio rationalization, supply chain, and cost discipline.”

Mike Dennison, Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Q3 FY2026 Net Sales Sourcethird quarter of fiscal 2026$355 million to $380 millionNew
Q3 FY2026 Adjusted EBITDA Sourcethird quarter of fiscal 2026$46 million to $54 millionNew
FY2026 Profit Optimization Cost Savings Sourcefiscal year 2026approximately $50 millionKept
Input Cost Inflation Assumption Sourcefiscal year 2026approximately $20 million incremental beyond original planNew
FY2026 Adjusted EBITDA Sourcefiscal year 2026$176 million to $196 millionLowered from $174 million to $203 million
Potential IEEPA Tariff Cost Recovery Sourceuncertain timingas much as $8 millionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New: Ford F-150 chassis availability constraint emerged as near-term headwind; Novelis Oswego aluminum facility fires limiting upfit business growth through August with expected recovery Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year net sales guidance raised from $1.328B-$1.416B to $1.42B-$1.47B reflecting improved confidence in back-half PVG-driven growth and market stabilization signals Source
  • Guidance lowered: Full-year EBITDA guidance narrowed with upper bound lowered from $203M to $196M, reflecting macro headwinds and input cost inflation assumptions above original plan Source

Second Quarter Operating Results

  • Revenue down 4.5% year-over-year: Q2 net sales of $358.1M declined 4.5% from $374.9M prior year. Decline driven by SSG weakness and AAG headwinds, partially offset by PVG powersports growth. Source
  • Diluted EPS improved from prior year GAAP: Adjusted diluted EPS of $0.37 compared to $0.40 prior year, declining modestly. GAAP diluted EPS of $0.10 compared to $0.07, showing underlying earnings improvement. Source

Segment Performance and Market Demand

  • Powersports sales surged 22.5% year-over-year: Powersports net sales increased 22.5% compared to prior year. This strength drove overall PVG net sales growth and helped offset automotive-related product line declines. Source
  • Ford F-150 chassis shortage limits AAG upfits: Aftermarket Applications Group growth constrained by limited Ford F-150 chassis availability following Novelis Oswego aluminum facility fires. Excluding divested operations, AAG would have grown 0.9%. Source
  • Signs of market stabilization emerging: CEO noted encouragement from signs of stabilization in powersports, bike, and aftermarket segments. Market-wide conditions remain subdued but showing recovery signals across multiple end-markets. Source

“A portion of what we captured in the first half was offset by higher input costs driven by geopolitical disruption and commodity inflation, including freight surcharges and fuel costs above original expectations. We are encouraged by signs of stabilization in powersports, bike, and aftermarket in general, while our upfit businesses continue to be constrained by limited availability of Ford F-150 chassis.”

Mike Dennison, Chief Executive Officer

Cost Optimization and Portfolio Actions

  • First half cost savings exceed $25 million: Company captured more than $25M of gross savings in first six months of fiscal 2026. Remains on track for $50M full-year target through portfolio rationalization, supply chain, and OpEx. Source
  • Phase 2 optimization proceeding on schedule: Phase 2 focuses on exiting non-accretive operations, supply chain productivity improvements, and operating expense reduction across sales, marketing, and G&A functions. Source
  • Phoenix AAG operations divested in Q1: Phoenix, Arizona operations divested in Q1 contributed $5.5M in prior year and none current. Divestiture included Shock Therapy, Upfit UTV, and Geiser businesses. Source
  • Evaluating other non-core asset alternatives: Company continues to evaluate strategic alternatives for non-core assets to ensure alignment with profitability standards and strategic objectives moving forward. Source

Margin Pressure from External Cost Inflation

  • Gross margin compressed despite savings: Gross margin declined to 30.6% from 31.2% prior year despite cost savings realization. Tariffs, freight, commodities, and fuel costs exceeded expectations and offset optimization benefits. Source
  • $20 million excess input costs absorbed: FY2026 guidance assumes approximately $20M of incremental input cost inflation beyond original plan. Includes tariffs, freight, fuel costs above original expectations persisting through year-end. Source
  • Geopolitical disruption driving cost inflation: CEO noted higher input costs driven by geopolitical disruption and commodity inflation. Freight surcharges and fuel costs significantly exceeded original plan during first half. Source
  • Elevated commodity costs expected through year: Company assumes commodity, freight, and fuel costs will remain at or near elevated levels for balance of fiscal 2026 due to ongoing macro headwinds. Source

Operating Expense Management and Efficiency

  • Operating expenses down despite revenue decline: Operating expenses decreased $6.3M to $92.2M despite 4.5% sales decline. Adjusted operating expense margin improved 40 basis points to 21.9% reflecting cost discipline. Source
  • Adjusted OpEx margin improved 40 basis points: Adjusted operating expenses of $78.5M at 21.9% of sales improved from 22.3% prior year. Improvement reflects organizational restructuring and reduction in discretionary spending. Source

Balance Sheet Strength and Capital Management

  • Net debt reduced $9.1 million in half: Net debt decreased to $606.4M from $615.5M at fiscal year-end. Net leverage ratio of 3.7x remains comfortably below 5.0x covenant. Credit agreement expanded to provide flexibility. Source
  • Days inventory improved 14 days year-over-year: Days inventory on hand improved to 136 days from 150 days in prior year. Inventory decreased $5.7M from year-end despite building to support H2 demand. Source
  • Cash position strengthened by divestitures: Cash and equivalents increased to $61.3M from $58.0M at fiscal year-end. Improvement driven by proceeds from Phoenix AAG divestiture and related note collection. Source
  • Covenant compliance improved with amendment: Company proactively amended credit agreement in May to expand net leverage covenant from 4.5x to 5.0x, providing additional financial flexibility for operations. Source

Coming up, as management said on 6 August 2026

  • Back-half revenue strength expected from PVG: Company expects continued revenue strength through rest of fiscal 2026 driven by Powered Vehicles Group, though overall EBITDA margin will face pressure from macro headwinds and product mix shifts. Source
  • Strategic alternatives review for non-core assets: Company continues to evaluate strategic alternatives for non-core assets to ensure portfolio alignment with profitability standards and strategic objectives, with potential for additional divestitures. Source
  • Elevated input costs expected through year-end: Guidance assumes commodity, freight, and fuel costs will remain at or near elevated levels through balance of fiscal 2026 based on current macro conditions and geopolitical tensions. Source
  • Potential IEEPA tariff recovery uncertain: Company may become eligible to recover up to $8 million in previously incurred tariff costs under IEEPA framework, but timing and amount are subject to significant uncertainty and not included in guidance. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Ford F-150 chassis availability severely limited following Novelis Oswego aluminum facility fires, constraining upfit business growth through at least August. Recovery timing remains uncertain. Source
  • External: Geopolitical disruption and commodity inflation continuing to drive higher input costs including freight surcharges and fuel above original expectations, offsetting cost savings. Source
  • Financial: Guidance absorbs approximately $20 million of incremental input cost inflation beyond original plan from tariffs, freight, commodities, and fuel costs persisting at elevated levels. Source
  • Demand: Channel destocking in response to market-wide economic conditions continues to pressure SSG segment sales, offsetting some gains from powersports strength. Source
  • Demand: OEM order timing volatility creates quarter-to-quarter fluctuations in SSG net sales, making demand forecasting challenging and creating revenue unpredictability. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Cost savings target announced in prior quarters remains on track with $25M+ already realized in first half through portfolio rationalization, supply chain, and OpEx improvements. Source
  • On track: Phase 2 of multi-phase profit optimization proceeding as planned with focus on business line rationalization, supply chain productivity, and operating expense reductions. Source
  • On track: Company continuing to evaluate strategic alternatives for non-core assets to ensure alignment with profitability standards and strategic objectives as previously announced. 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.