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Modine Manufacturing Co.: Q2 FY2027 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2027, from the documents filed with the SEC on 3 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 lowered, 3 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net sales grew 35 percent: Net sales were $994.4 million, against $738.9 million a year earlier, driven by Data Centers and Commercial HVAC. Six-month net sales were $1,868.5 million. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 31 percent: Adjusted EBITDA reached $136.2 million. Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.35, up $0.29 from $1.06 a year earlier. Source
  • Data Centers sales rose 95 percent: Growth came mainly from higher sales to North American hyperscale customers. Segment sales were $439.7 million. Source
  • Gross margin fell 160 basis points: Gross margin was 20.7 percent against 22.3 percent, with each segment lower. Gross profit was $205.4 million. Source
  • Free cash flow was negative: Six-month free cash flow was a use of $145.6 million, $115.3 million lower than the prior year. Source
  • Performance Technologies spin-off completed: The Reverse Morris Trust transaction with Gentherm, tied to the spin-off, was completed on October 1, 2026. Source
  • Continuing basis excludes Performance Technologies: Guidance excludes Performance Technologies from both periods, and that segment is reported as a discontinued operation from the third quarter. Source

“Demand for our products remains very robust, highlighted by record orders and backlog in our Data Centers segment and expanding opportunities to serve the data center cooling market within Commercial HVAC.”

Modine President and Chief Executive Officer, Neil D. Brinker

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Net sales growth, continuing business SourceFiscal 2027 versus prior year, excluding Performance Technologies in both periods50 to 55 percentNew
Adjusted EBITDA, continuing business SourceFiscal 2027$470 to $500 million; growth in excess of 50 percentNew
Interest, income tax and D&A, remaining businesses SourceFiscal 2027Interest $26 to $30 million; income tax provision $95 to $105 million; D&A $56 to $61 millionNew
Reverse Morris Trust transaction costs SourceSecond half of fiscal 2027$20 to $25 millionLowered from $25 to $35 million for the remainder of fiscal 2027

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Fiscal 2027 guidance updated to higher expectations for core businesses, on a continuing basis excluding Performance Technologies. Source
  • Ended: Performance Technologies spin-off completed on October 1, removing the segment from continuing results. Source
  • New: Historical Performance Technologies results will be reported as discontinued operations from the third fiscal quarter. Source
  • New: Long-term supply agreements entered with several strategic suppliers for critical components. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Net sales grew 35 percent: Net sales were $994.4 million, against $738.9 million a year earlier, driven by Data Centers and Commercial HVAC. Six-month net sales were $1,868.5 million. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 31 percent: Adjusted EBITDA reached $136.2 million. Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.35, up $0.29 from $1.06 a year earlier. Source
  • Diluted EPS fell on tax charge: Diluted EPS was $0.56 against $0.83, lower because of a tax provision tied to restructuring for the spin-off. Source
  • Net earnings fell 32 percent: Net earnings were $30.3 million, down $14.5 million, or 32 percent, from the prior year. Source

Segments and regions

  • Data Centers sales rose 95 percent: Growth came mainly from higher sales to North American hyperscale customers. Segment sales were $439.7 million. Source
  • Commercial HVAC sales rose 23 percent: Sales were $285.5 million, led by coils, coatings, and heating and ventilation products. Segment operating income was $34.3 million, up 30 percent. Source
  • Performance Technologies sales flat: Sales were $287.7 million, up less than 1 percent. Power generation and commercial vehicle gains offset automotive and off-highway declines. Source
  • Data Centers profit rose 70 percent: Operating income was $61.2 million, up 70 percent. Adjusted EBITDA was $67.6 million, up 66 percent. Source

Margins and costs

  • Gross margin fell 160 basis points: Gross margin was 20.7 percent against 22.3 percent, with each segment lower. Gross profit was $205.4 million. Source
  • Data Centers margin pressure: Data Centers gross margin was 19.7 percent, 470 basis points lower, driven by higher material, component and tariff costs. Source
  • Commercial HVAC mix weighed: Commercial HVAC gross margin was 23.1 percent, 140 basis points lower, on sales mix and higher material and tariff costs. Source
  • SG&A rose 24 percent: SG&A reached $104.6 million, mainly for Data Centers growth and spin-off preparation. It declined as a share of sales. Source
  • Spin-off and restructuring costs: Restructuring expenses were $3.0 million and spin-off costs were $14.1 million in the quarter. Source

Demand and the order book

  • Record orders and backlog: Management cited record orders and backlog in the Data Centers segment. Source
  • Commercial HVAC cooling expansion: Management sees growing scope to serve the data center cooling market inside Commercial HVAC. Source
  • Demand described as very robust: Management said demand for its products remains very robust. Source

Cash, debt and share purchases

  • Operating cash flow was negative: Six-month operating cash flow was a use of $57.1 million, $86.2 million less than a year earlier. Source
  • Free cash flow was negative: Six-month free cash flow was a use of $145.6 million, $115.3 million lower than the prior year. Source
  • Capex rose for Data Centers: Capital expenditures for the six months were $88.5 million, against $59.4 million a year earlier. Source
  • Inventory rose on customer demand: Inventories were $697.5 million at September 30, against $506.1 million at March 31, 2026. Source
  • Net debt rose to $573.7 million: Total debt was $724.3 million and cash was $150.6 million. Net debt rose $210.9 million since fiscal year-end. Source
  • Treasury stock purchases under equity plan: Purchases of treasury stock were $65.7 million for the six months, under a plan where participants sell back vested shares. Source

Spin-off and reporting basis

  • Performance Technologies spin-off completed: The Reverse Morris Trust transaction with Gentherm, tied to the spin-off, was completed on October 1, 2026. Source
  • Continuing basis excludes Performance Technologies: Guidance excludes Performance Technologies from both periods, and that segment is reported as a discontinued operation from the third quarter. Source
  • Germany facility sale pending: Sale of the Germany technical service center and administrative facility, impaired in the prior-year second quarter, is expected to close by end of calendar 2026. Source
  • About section cites 9,000 employees: The About section gives more than 9,000 employees, against more than 13,000 in the July 29 release. Source

Coming up, as management said on 3 November 2026

  • Transcript posted after November 9: The company will post a transcript of the call on its website on or after November 9, 2026. Source
  • Analyst and Investor Day November 18: Management plans to share longer-term revenue and earnings targets at the Analyst and Investor Day on November 18. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Working capital and inventory growth for Data Centers reduced operating cash flow in the period. Source
  • Financial: A higher income tax provision from restructuring steps for the spin-off reduced diluted EPS. Source
  • External: Material, component and tariff costs lowered Data Centers gross margin. Source
  • Operational: Costs to support Data Centers growth and the spin-off raised SG&A expenses. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: The July release said the spin-off remained on schedule for the fourth calendar quarter. The company reported completing it on October 1.

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.