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Littelfuse Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 29 July 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 4 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net sales up 20% on organic growth: Net sales were $739 million, up 20% year over year. Organic growth contributed 14 points of that increase. Source
  • Adjusted EPS $4.19, GAAP EPS $3.49: Adjusted diluted EPS was $4.19 and GAAP diluted EPS was $3.49. Adjusted diluted EPS was $2.85 in the second quarter of 2025. Source
  • Electronics sales up 21% on passives: Electronics net sales were $406.4 million, up 21.1%. Organic growth was 20%, led by passive products at 26% organic. Source
  • Industrial sales up 52% with Basler: Industrial net sales were $150.0 million, up 52.5%. The Basler acquisition added 36 points and organic growth was 16%. Source
  • Transportation sales up 2% on trucks: Transportation net sales were $182.4 million, up 1.7%. Commercial vehicles grew 4% organic while passenger vehicles fell 2% organic. Source
  • Electronics margin up 470 basis points: Electronics adjusted EBITDA margin rose to 26.3%, which management attributed to volume leverage, favorable mix and execution in passives and semiconductors. Source
  • Free cash flow up 75% in quarter: Operating cash flow was $146.2 million and capital spending was $18.9 million, leaving free cash flow of $127.3 million, up 75%. Source

“We delivered strong second quarter results, with performance exceeding our expectations reflecting broad-based demand strength and disciplined execution across the portfolio,”

Greg Henderson, Littelfuse President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Net sales Sourcethird quarter of 2026$780 - $800 millionNew
Adjusted diluted EPS Sourcethird quarter of 2026$4.85 - $5.05New
Adjusted effective tax rate Sourcethird quarter of 2026approximately 23% - 24%New
Total revenue growth versus prior year Sourcethird quarter of 2026approximately 26%New
Quarterly cash dividend per share Sourcepayment on September 3, 2026$0.80Raised from $0.75

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Third-quarter guidance was given for net sales, adjusted EPS, adjusted tax rate and total revenue growth. The prior release gave only second-quarter guidance. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Net sales up 20% on organic growth: Net sales were $739 million, up 20% year over year. Organic growth contributed 14 points of that increase. Source
  • Adjusted EPS $4.19, GAAP EPS $3.49: Adjusted diluted EPS was $4.19 and GAAP diluted EPS was $3.49. Adjusted diluted EPS was $2.85 in the second quarter of 2025. Source
  • Operating and EBITDA margins higher: GAAP operating margin was 16.2%, up 110 basis points. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 23.6%, up 220 basis points. Source
  • Operating income up 29% in quarter: Operating income was $119.7 million, up 29.0%. Year-to-date operating income was $220.9 million, up 35.6%. Source

Segment performance

  • Electronics sales up 21% on passives: Electronics net sales were $406.4 million, up 21.1%. Organic growth was 20%, led by passive products at 26% organic. Source
  • Industrial sales up 52% with Basler: Industrial net sales were $150.0 million, up 52.5%. The Basler acquisition added 36 points and organic growth was 16%. Source
  • Transportation sales up 2% on trucks: Transportation net sales were $182.4 million, up 1.7%. Commercial vehicles grew 4% organic while passenger vehicles fell 2% organic. Source
  • Segment operating income by segment: Operating income was $86.9 million in Electronics, $25.7 million in Transportation and $27.5 million in Industrial for the quarter. Source

“We remain focused on scaling our high growth opportunities, partnering with our market leading customers, enhancing operational excellence”

Greg Henderson, Littelfuse President and Chief Executive Officer

Products, customers and demand

  • Semiconductor sales grew on protection: Semiconductor sales rose 15% organic on higher protection and power semiconductor volumes. Passive products and sensors rose 26% organic. Source
  • Transportation product lines diverged: Reported net sales growth was 5% for commercial vehicle products and 1% for passenger car products. Auto sensor products declined 10%. Source
  • Customers and higher-power solutions: Management said it works closely with customers on the shift to higher power and higher energy density solutions. Source
  • Demand broad-based across portfolio: Management attributed the quarter to broad-based demand strength and disciplined execution across the portfolio. Source
  • Record bookings cited for third quarter: Management cited record bookings, continued customer momentum and Basler contributions as support for its third-quarter revenue growth view. Source

Costs, margins and charges

  • Electronics margin up 470 basis points: Electronics adjusted EBITDA margin rose to 26.3%, which management attributed to volume leverage, favorable mix and execution in passives and semiconductors. Source
  • Industrial margin up 50 basis points: Industrial adjusted EBITDA margin rose to 22.6%, driven by favorable volume leverage and mix. Source
  • Restructuring charges rose to $20.0M: Restructuring, impairment and other charges were $20.0 million, against $2.5 million a year earlier. They are excluded from adjusted results. Source
  • Adjusted tax rate 21.9% this quarter: Adjusted effective tax rate was 21.9%, against 23.4% a year earlier. The GAAP effective rate was 23.6%. Source

Capital, cash and dividend

  • Free cash flow up 75% in quarter: Operating cash flow was $146.2 million and capital spending was $18.9 million, leaving free cash flow of $127.3 million, up 75%. Source
  • First-half free cash flow up 68%: Year-to-date operating cash flow was $226.5 million and free cash flow was $193.5 million, up 68% from the first half of 2025. Source
  • Dividend raised 7% to $0.80: The quarterly cash dividend is $0.80 per share, annualized to $3.20. This is 7% above the prior $0.75 quarterly dividend. Source
  • Net debt down to $493.8 million: Net debt was $493.8 million at June 27, 2026, against $567.6 million at March 28, 2026. The consolidated net leverage ratio was 0.8x. Source

Strategy and acquisition spending

  • Strategic priorities described as progressing: Management said its teams continued to make progress on strategic priorities while leveraging the company's leadership position. Source
  • Capital deployment described as disciplined: Management said the company is deploying capital with discipline as it executes its long-term strategy. Source
  • Acquisition spending lower this half: Acquisitions cost $2.8 million, net of cash acquired, in the first half of 2026, against $57.4 million a year earlier. Source

Coming up, as management said on 29 July 2026

  • Dividend payable September 3, 2026: The $0.80 per share dividend is payable September 3, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 20, 2026. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Passenger vehicle sales were lower on fewer global passenger car builds and auto sensor declines. Source
  • Operational: Transportation adjusted EBITDA margin fell to 18.6%, down 190 basis points, on lower commercial vehicle profitability. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: Management said second-quarter performance exceeded its expectations. The first-quarter release had guided to second-quarter net sales of $690 - $710 million. 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.