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Park Ohio Holdings Corp.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 raised, 2 lowered, 1 narrowed, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Record second quarter revenue: Net sales were $440.1 million, up from $400.1 million a year earlier, an increase of 10%. Management described it as record second quarter revenue. Source
  • GAAP and adjusted EPS higher: GAAP EPS was $0.87, up 30% from $0.67. Adjusted EPS, which excludes restructuring and other special charges, was $0.93, up 24% from $0.75. Source
  • Operating cash flow improved by $23 million: Operating cash flow was $9 million, compared with a use of $14 million in the second quarter of 2025. Source
  • Full-year net sales and EPS ranges raised: Management raised the 2026 net sales and adjusted EPS ranges and narrowed the EBITDA range upward. The free cash flow range was kept. Source
  • Gross margin at 17.9%: Gross margin was 17.9%, up 90 basis points from 17.0%. Management said this was the highest quarterly level since 2013. Source
  • Engineered Products backlog up 29%: Equipment backlog was $252 million at June 30, 2026, up 23% from December 31, 2025 and 29% from June 30, 2025. Source
  • SSP strategic review ongoing: Management said the review of strategic alternatives for SSP is ongoing. The company has engaged an investment banking firm for the formal review. Source

“We are pleased to announce record second quarter revenues, driven by strong demand across most end markets.”

Matthew V. Crawford, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Net sales SourceFull year 2026$1.700 billion to $1.730 billionRaised from $1.675 billion to $1.710 billion
Adjusted EPS SourceFull year 2026$3.10 to $3.30 per diluted shareRaised from $2.90 to $3.20 per diluted share
EBITDA (as defined), percent of net sales SourceFull year 20268.5-9% of Net SalesNarrowed, low end up from 8-9% of Net Sales
Free cash flow SourceFull year 2026$20 million to $30 millionKept
Southwest Steel Processing (SSP) revenue included in 2026 range SourceFull year 2026approximately $15 millionLowered from approximately $17 million
SSP loss per diluted share included in 2026 range SourceFull year 2026approximately $0.50 loss per diluted shareLowered from approximately $0.53 loss per diluted share

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Management raised the 2026 net sales range and the adjusted EPS range. Source
  • Guidance raised: The 2026 EBITDA (as defined) range was narrowed upward, with the low end moving from 8% to 8.5% of net sales. Source
  • Guidance kept: The 2026 free cash flow range of $20 million to $30 million was kept. Source
  • Guidance lowered: The SSP revenue included in the 2026 range was reduced from approximately $17 million to approximately $15 million. Source

Second quarter results and guidance

  • Record second quarter revenue: Net sales were $440.1 million, up from $400.1 million a year earlier, an increase of 10%. Management described it as record second quarter revenue. Source
  • GAAP and adjusted EPS higher: GAAP EPS was $0.87, up 30% from $0.67. Adjusted EPS, which excludes restructuring and other special charges, was $0.93, up 24% from $0.75. Source
  • Operating cash flow improved by $23 million: Operating cash flow was $9 million, compared with a use of $14 million in the second quarter of 2025. Source
  • Full-year net sales and EPS ranges raised: Management raised the 2026 net sales and adjusted EPS ranges and narrowed the EBITDA range upward. The free cash flow range was kept. Source
  • Six-month revenue up 7%: Net sales for the six months were $861 million, up 7%. Six-month adjusted EPS was $1.57, compared with $1.41 a year earlier. Source

Segments and end markets

  • Supply Technologies revenue up 12%: Revenue was $209.3 million, up from $187.1 million. Year-over-year operating income rose 13.5%, and operating margin was 8.8%. Source
  • Assembly Components revenue up 7%: Revenue was $101.4 million, up from $95.1 million. Management attributed the increase to new business and higher demand from automotive platforms in each product line. Source
  • Engineered Products revenue up 10%: Revenue was $129.4 million, up from $117.9 million. Operating margin was 7.0%, up 190 basis points from the 2025 quarter. Source

“Given our strong first half performance and visibility into our customer demand for the second half, we feel well-positioned to raise the bar for our performance in 2026,”

Matthew V. Crawford, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Products, customers and end markets

  • Growth across named end markets: Management reported year-over-year sales growth in all three segments across aerospace and defense, AI data center, electrical steel, semiconductor, oil and gas, heavy-duty truck and powersports. Source
  • Proprietary fastener products grew: Management cited growth in sales of proprietary products in the fastener manufacturing business, along with profit-enhancement initiatives, in Supply Technologies. Source
  • Aftermarket sales up 13%: Engineered Products margin improved with 13% growth in aftermarket sales and service, and improvement across all businesses in the forged and machined products group. Source

Gross margin and cost lines

  • Gross margin at 17.9%: Gross margin was 17.9%, up 90 basis points from 17.0%. Management said this was the highest quarterly level since 2013. Source
  • Six-month gross margin up 70 basis points: Gross margin for the six months was 17.6%, up from 16.9% in the 2025 period. Source
  • Automation spending aimed at productivity: Management said Supply Technologies results benefited from ongoing automation investments designed to improve productivity and reduce operating costs. Source
  • Net interest expense higher: Net interest expense was $12.3 million in the quarter, compared with $11.2 million a year earlier. Income before taxes was $14.4 million. Source

“We believe our transformation into a faster growing, less cyclical business continues, and we expect that productivity investments in our core products and services are in the early days of adding to the durability of our long-term operating model.”

Matthew V. Crawford, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Demand and order book

  • Engineered Products backlog up 29%: Equipment backlog was $252 million at June 30, 2026, up 23% from December 31, 2025 and 29% from June 30, 2025. Source
  • Bookings of $66 million in quarter: New equipment bookings were $66 million, driven by demand across defense, electrical steel processing, oil and gas, agriculture, AI data center and semiconductor. Source
  • Backlog converting to revenue: Management said aftermarket growth and production efficiency are positioning the segment for improved operating performance as backlog converts to revenue. Source
  • Visibility into second-half demand: The CEO cited visibility into customer demand for the second half as a basis for raising the 2026 ranges. Source

Capital, cash and liquidity

  • Six-month operating cash flow positive: Operating cash flow from continuing operations was $1.4 million for the six months, compared with a use of $23.7 million a year earlier. Source
  • Capital spending up for the quarter: Purchases of property, plant and equipment were $11.0 million in the quarter, up from $7.4 million, and $23.5 million for the six months, up from $16.9 million. Source
  • Dividend held at $0.125: Dividends per common share were $0.125 in each quarter, unchanged from the prior year. Source
  • Revolver availability lower: Calculated availability was $101.9 million at June 30, 2026, down from $108.4 million at March 31 in the prior release, and the debt service ratio covenant did not apply. Source

Southwest Steel Processing review

  • SSP strategic review ongoing: Management said the review of strategic alternatives for SSP is ongoing. The company has engaged an investment banking firm for the formal review. Source
  • SSP loss in the quarter: The company's share of SSP's net loss was about $0.09 per diluted share in the quarter and about $0.21 for the six months, and is included in continuing operations. Source
  • No assurance of a transaction: Management said the review may not result in any transaction or any particular outcome. Source
  • Review outcome could change 2026 range: Management said the review outcome represents a possible change to the current 2026 range, which includes SSP. Source

Transformation and long-term positioning

  • Transformation toward steadier growth: Management said the transformation into a faster growing, less cyclical business continues, with productivity investments in core products and services. Source
  • Electrical infrastructure spending cited: Management linked the quarter's results to demand for electrical infrastructure-related spending and said it is positioning the business to take advantage of these trends. Source
  • Goal of diversified industrial group: Management restated its goal of building a diverse integrated group of high value industrial companies, each with a competitive moat. Source

Coming up, as management said on 5 August 2026

  • Investor presentation before call: The company said a corresponding investor presentation would be posted on its website before the call. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Engineered Products equipment backlog at June 30, 2026 Source$252 million
Engineered Products new equipment bookings in the quarter Source$66 million

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Lower future sales volumes, including from current macroeconomic conditions, could affect compliance with certain financial covenants. Source
  • External: Management said negative economic trends, including inflation and supply chain disruptions, could materially affect the debt service coverage ratio. Source
  • Financial: The 2026 range includes an SSP loss, and the strategic review may not produce a transaction. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management said it was raising the 2026 ranges it had previously announced. Source
  • Not stated: Management said it expects to remain in covenant compliance through 2026, while noting risks from lower volumes. Source
  • Not stated: The company engaged an investment banking firm for a formal review of SSP, announced May 6, 2026. The review is described as ongoing. 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.