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ITT Inc.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 May 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 8 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose 33% to $1.2 billion: Revenue reached $1,211.9 million, up 32.7%, with 10.9% organic growth. Management named share gains in connectors, Svanehøj projects, valves and transportation. Source
  • Reported operating income fell 6%: Operating income was $141.2 million, down 6.4%, and operating margin was 11.7%, down 480 basis points. Source
  • Adjusted operating income rose 42%: Adjusted operating income was $245.6 million, up 41.7%, and adjusted margin was 20.3%, up 130 basis points. Source
  • Diluted EPS down, adjusted EPS up: Diluted EPS was $0.89, down 33.1%. Adjusted EPS was $1.98, up 25.3%, on higher segment operating income and SPX FLOW effects. Source
  • Orders up 26% reported: Reported orders growth was 26.0%. Management cited broad strength across aerospace and defense, short-cycle pumps and valves, and Friction. Source
  • One-time payments and working capital: Management attributed the cash decline mainly to $71 million of one-time acquisition-related payments and higher working capital. Source
  • SPX FLOW priced at $4.775 billion: SPX FLOW had a total consideration of $4.775 billion, funded through cash and equity. The deal closed March 2, 2026.

“our legacy businesses proved it once again, with outstanding revenue growth driven by market share gains and continued margin expansion”

Luca Savi, ITT’s Chief Executive Officer and President

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Organic revenue growth SourceFull year 20264% to 6%New
Total revenue growth SourceFull year 202636% to 38%New
Operating margin SourceFull year 202612.4% to 13.3%New
Adjusted operating margin SourceFull year 202619.7% to 20.6%New
EPS SourceFull year 2026$4.15 to $4.45New
Adjusted EPS SourceFull year 2026$7.70 to $8.00New
Free cash flow SourceFull year 2026$540 million to $580 million
Free cash flow margin SourceFull year 202610% to 11%
Revenue used for free cash flow margin SourceFull year 2026$5,385 millionNew
Capital expenditures SourceFull year 2026$150 millionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Full-year 2026 guidance was initiated for EPS, adjusted EPS, organic growth, margins and free cash flow. Source
  • New: The SPX FLOW acquisition closed, with the company announcing the closing on March 2, 2026.
  • New: Industrial Process and SPX FLOW were combined into a new Flow Technologies segment. Source
  • New: Adjusted operating income, adjusted income and adjusted EPS were redefined to exclude intangible amortization, for current and prior periods. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue rose 33% to $1.2 billion: Revenue reached $1,211.9 million, up 32.7%, with 10.9% organic growth. Management named share gains in connectors, Svanehøj projects, valves and transportation. Source
  • SPX FLOW and extra days added growth: SPX FLOW contributed 17 points of revenue growth. The quarter also had four more working days than the prior-year quarter. Source
  • Reported operating income fell 6%: Operating income was $141.2 million, down 6.4%, and operating margin was 11.7%, down 480 basis points. Source
  • Adjusted operating income rose 42%: Adjusted operating income was $245.6 million, up 41.7%, and adjusted margin was 20.3%, up 130 basis points. Source
  • Diluted EPS down, adjusted EPS up: Diluted EPS was $0.89, down 33.1%. Adjusted EPS was $1.98, up 25.3%, on higher segment operating income and SPX FLOW effects. Source

Segment results

  • Flow Technologies revenue up 61%: FT revenue was $537.4 million, up 61.2%, with organic growth of 12.2%. Operating income was $82.1 million, up 29.3%; adjusted margin was 23.7%. Source
  • Motion Technologies margin rose to 21%: MT revenue was $397.2 million, up 14.8%, with organic growth of 5.3%. Operating income was $83.4 million, up 23.4%; margin was 21.0%, up 150 basis points. Source
  • Connect & Control revenue up 19%: CCT revenue was $278.5 million, up 18.7%, with organic growth of 17.5%. Operating income was $49.2 million, up 36.7%; margin was 17.7%, up 240 basis points. Source

“The SPX FLOW acquisition, ITT’s largest to date, is already contributing to our results with above market revenue growth and healthy mid-single digit growth in orders.”

Luca Savi, ITT’s Chief Executive Officer and President

Products and end markets

  • Friction and KONI rail drove MT growth: Motion organic revenue rose $18 million. Management attributed this to Friction original equipment and KONI rail demand. Source
  • Aerospace, share gains and pumps cited: Management tied growth to aerospace and defense in CCT, share gains in MT, and pumps and valves momentum in FT. Source
  • SPX FLOW serves process industries: SPX FLOW serves industrial, chemical, energy, nutrition and health and personal care markets, with aftermarket value across a large installed base.

Costs, tax and pricing

  • Acquisition costs of $67.5 million: Acquisition-related costs were $67.5 million, against $0.3 million a year earlier, or $0.77 per diluted share. Source
  • Restructuring costs rose to $10.8 million: Restructuring costs were $10.8 million, against $6.5 million a year earlier. Intangible amortization was $26.7 million, up from $14.0 million. Source
  • Other tax items of $17.4 million: Other tax-related special items were $17.4 million, including $9.4 million tied to amended Luxembourg tax filings. Source
  • Pricing and productivity helped FT: Management credited higher volumes plus pricing and productivity actions for the Flow Technologies operating income increase. Source

“And to top it all off, ITT’s total book-to-bill remains well above one, highlighting the strength of our future growth outlook.”

Luca Savi, ITT’s Chief Executive Officer and President

Orders and demand

  • Orders up 26% reported: Reported orders growth was 26.0%. Management cited broad strength across aerospace and defense, short-cycle pumps and valves, and Friction. Source
  • Segment organic orders growth: FT organic orders rose 6.7%, MT rose 7.6%, and CCT rose 10.3%. Source
  • Acquisitions and currency added orders: Acquisitions contributed $134.8 million of orders and currency translation contributed $52.9 million. Source

Cash, capital and dividend

  • Operating cash flow fell 65%: Operating cash flow was $39.9 million, down 64.8%. Free cash flow was $13.8 million, down 82.0%. Source
  • One-time payments and working capital: Management attributed the cash decline mainly to $71 million of one-time acquisition-related payments and higher working capital. Source
  • Acquisition funded largely by debt: Acquisitions used $3,533.3 million net of cash acquired, and long-term debt issued was $2,868.3 million. Cash and equivalents ended at $600.8 million. Source
  • Buybacks held at $100 million: Share repurchases under the plan were $100.0 million, the same as a year earlier. Dividends paid were $35.0 million. Source
  • Q2 dividend declared at $0.386: A quarterly cash dividend of $0.386 per share was announced for the second quarter of 2026. Source

Strategy, deal and leadership

  • SPX FLOW priced at $4.775 billion: SPX FLOW had a total consideration of $4.775 billion, funded through cash and equity. The deal closed March 2, 2026.
  • SPX FLOW 2025 revenue and orders: SPX FLOW had 2025 revenue above $1.3 billion and 14% organic orders growth, which the release described as in line with ITT's expectations.
  • Makowiecki leads Flow Technologies: Bartek Makowiecki, Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer and President, leads the Flow Technologies segment.
  • 3,900 employees joined with the deal: Management welcomed 3,900 new employees with the SPX FLOW closing.

Coming up, as management said on 6 May 2026

  • Q2 dividend record and payment dates: The $0.386 dividend is payable Monday, July 6, 2026, to shareholders of record as of June 8, 2026. Source
  • Extra Q1 working days offset in Q4: Management said the four extra Q1 working days will be offset in Q4, so the full year nets out. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Orders Source$1,318.9 million
Organic orders growth Source8.1%

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Higher interest expense was cited as an acquisition effect on EPS. Interest expense was $24.7 million, against $9.3 million a year earlier. Source
  • Operational: CCT operating income gains were partly offset by higher material costs. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Management referred to its earlier statement on the organic value creation engine and said legacy businesses proved it in the quarter. Source
  • Ahead: Management said the SPX FLOW deal accelerates its 2030 goal of enterprise portfolio transformation, four years ahead of plan.
  • Not stated: Management said the team is progressing nicely in delivering committed synergies. No status term was used. Source

Other quarters

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