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Patrick Industries Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 30 July 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net sales roughly flat year over year: Net sales were $1.04 billion, down less than 1% from $1.05 billion a year earlier. Growth in Marine, Powersports and Housing offset a 15% decline in RV end-market revenue. Source
  • Marine revenue up 22%: Marine revenue of $191 million rose 22% while estimated powerboat wholesale unit shipments were flat. Estimated content per powerboat unit rose 22% to $4,883 on a trailing twelve-month basis. Source
  • RV revenue down 15%: RV revenue of $407 million fell 15% as RV industry wholesale unit shipments fell 16%. Content per wholesale RV unit rose 7% to $5,303 on a trailing twelve-month basis. Source
  • Cost factors cited for margin decline: Management attributed the year-over-year operating margin decline partly to the RV wholesale drop, higher oil and fuel prices with related fuel surcharges, and merger-related costs. Operating margin was 7.4% versus 8.3%. Source
  • Operating cash flow down on inventory build: Six-month operating cash flow was $69 million versus $189 million. Management linked the decline to higher working capital investment and elevated inventory tied to its composite products growth strategy. Source
  • Returned $106 million to shareholders: Quarterly shareholder returns comprised $15 million of dividends and $91 million for repurchases of 980,000 shares. Source
  • All-stock merger with LCI announced: The definitive agreement to combine with LCI Industries was signed after quarter end and was announced June 30, 2026. The documents give no closing date. Source

“Our second quarter results underscore the strength and resilience of our diversified platform, the continued dedication of our team, and our focus on continuing to drive both organic and strategic growth despite uncertain and volatile market conditions”

Andy Nemeth, Chief Executive Officer

What changed from last quarter

  • New: Company signed a definitive agreement to combine with LCI Industries in an all-stock merger, after the quarter ended. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Net sales roughly flat year over year: Net sales were $1.04 billion, down less than 1% from $1.05 billion a year earlier. Growth in Marine, Powersports and Housing offset a 15% decline in RV end-market revenue. Source
  • Net income and EPS rose: Reported net income rose 34% to $43 million and diluted EPS rose 33% to $1.28. Adjusted net income was $44 million, or $1.29 per diluted share, against $51 million, or $1.50, a year earlier. Source
  • Operating income lower than prior year: Operating income was $77 million against $87 million a year earlier. Adjusted operating margin was 7.5%, compared with 8.3% in the prior-year quarter. Source

Segments and end markets

  • Marine revenue up 22%: Marine revenue of $191 million rose 22% while estimated powerboat wholesale unit shipments were flat. Estimated content per powerboat unit rose 22% to $4,883 on a trailing twelve-month basis. Source
  • RV revenue down 15%: RV revenue of $407 million fell 15% as RV industry wholesale unit shipments fell 16%. Content per wholesale RV unit rose 7% to $5,303 on a trailing twelve-month basis. Source
  • Powersports revenue up 28%: Powersports revenue of $123 million rose 28%. Management cited utility-focused unit demand, higher OEM penetration and stronger attachment rates for Sportech cab enclosures and premium content. Source
  • Housing revenue up 2% as MH units fell: Housing revenue of $320 million rose 2%. Estimated wholesale manufactured housing unit shipments fell 8% and total housing starts fell 1%. Content per MH unit was flat year over year. Source

“Despite this uncertainty, we remain encouraged by the level of discipline across the value chain in each of our markets”

Andy Nemeth, Chief Executive Officer

Margins and costs

  • Cost factors cited for margin decline: Management attributed the year-over-year operating margin decline partly to the RV wholesale drop, higher oil and fuel prices with related fuel surcharges, and merger-related costs. Operating margin was 7.4% versus 8.3%. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin 12.1%: Adjusted EBITDA was $126 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 12.1%, compared with $135 million and 12.9% a year earlier. Source
  • Warehouse and SG&A expenses higher: Warehouse and delivery expense was $50.6 million in the quarter versus $46.1 million. Selling, general and administrative expense was $96.2 million versus $93.2 million. Source

Cash flow and working capital

  • Operating cash flow down on inventory build: Six-month operating cash flow was $69 million versus $189 million. Management linked the decline to higher working capital investment and elevated inventory tied to its composite products growth strategy. Source
  • Trailing free cash flow $128 million: On a trailing twelve-month basis, free cash flow was $128 million, against $262 million a year earlier. The company attributed the decline primarily to the working capital increase. Source
  • Capital spending of $18 million: Purchases of property, plant and equipment were $18 million in the quarter, directed to technology, automation and operational efficiency projects. Source

“While near-term demand conditions remain challenging, we believe our portfolio of brands, technical expertise, and ability to execute across our end markets continue to reinforce Patrick as a trusted partner across business cycles.”

Jeff Rodino, President

Capital returns and balance sheet

  • Returned $106 million to shareholders: Quarterly shareholder returns comprised $15 million of dividends and $91 million for repurchases of 980,000 shares. Source
  • Buyback capacity of $62 million left: Unused capacity under the current share repurchase authorization stood at $62 million at quarter end. Source
  • Net leverage at 3.0x: Total debt was about $1.4 billion and the total net leverage ratio was 3.0x, as calculated under the credit agreement. Available liquidity was $691 million, compared with $818 million at year-end 2025. Source

Merger and long-term strategy

  • All-stock merger with LCI announced: The definitive agreement to combine with LCI Industries was signed after quarter end and was announced June 30, 2026. The documents give no closing date. Source
  • Long-term strategy described as unchanged: Management said its long-term strategy and view of value creation are unchanged, while taking a prudent view of the rest of the year. It is not relying on a near-term market rebound. Source
  • Management sees value in combination: CEO said the combination with LCI is expected to create an enhanced value proposition for stakeholders once closed, and to help the company partner with OEMs. Source

Demand and product focus

  • OEMs focused on affordability and efficiency: Rodino said OEM customers are focused on affordability, efficiency, labor productivity, product differentiation and managing retail demand patterns, and Patrick is responding with practical solutions. Source
  • Measured production and inventory discipline: Management said OEMs, dealers and Patrick are keeping production schedules measured and inventory levels prudent across the value chain. Source
  • Product range cited as growth lever: Rodino listed new product development, composite and component solutions, electrical systems, aftermarket capabilities, advanced manufacturing, value engineering and The Experience as ways Patrick supports customers. Source

Coming up, as management said on 30 July 2026

  • Merger closing timing not stated: Documents give no closing date for the LCI combination. Shareholders were directed to a dedicated website for transaction information. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
RV industry wholesale unit shipments Sourcedecreased 16%
Estimated wholesale powerboat industry unit shipments Sourceflat
Estimated wholesale MH industry unit shipments Sourcedecreased 8%

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Management cited a double-digit decline in RV end-market revenue, tied to equally soft RV industry wholesale unit shipments, as offset by growth in other segments. Source
  • Demand: Management described the consumer discretionary environment as challenging and said end-market diversification supported overall performance. 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.