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RB Global Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 4 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 raised, 2 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • GTV grew 11% to $4.7 billion: Total GTV rose to $4,672.7 million from $4,198.1 million. Excluding recent acquisitions, GTV grew 7%. Source
  • Adjusted EPS rose 6% to $1.13: Diluted adjusted EPS available to common stockholders was $1.13 against $1.07 a year earlier. Six-month diluted adjusted EPS was $2.14 against $1.96. Source
  • Automotive GTV up 13% on volume: Automotive GTV rose 13% to $2,448.7 million. Unit volumes rose 11%, which management attributed to net market share gains and a higher average price per vehicle sold. Source
  • Service take rate down 110 basis points: Service revenue take rate fell to 20.0% from 21.1%. Management attributed this mainly to acquired businesses with lower take rates and to automotive pricing incentives tied to higher transaction volumes. Source
  • Shares repurchased for $150.0 million: About 1.5 million common shares were repurchased and retired in the second quarter. Common shares outstanding were 185.1 million at June 30, 2026. Source
  • Quarterly dividend raised to $0.33: The quarterly cash dividend was raised to $0.33 per common share from $0.31, announced July 21, 2026. Six-month dividend payments were $132.8 million against $124.4 million. Source
  • BigIron acquisition advances agriculture strategy: Management said the BigIron acquisition strengthens RB Global's position in U.S. agriculture and expands its customer reach. Source

“We delivered another solid quarter, reflecting our growth strategy, the durability of our marketplace, and the commitment of our teams,”

Jim Kessler, CEO of RB Global

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
GTV growth Sourcefull-year 20269% to 11%Raised from 6% to 9%
Adjusted EBITDA Sourcefull-year 2026$1,495 to $1,545 millionRaised from $1,485 to $1,545 million
Full-year tax rate (GAAP and adjusted) Sourcefull-year 202623% to 25%Kept
Capital expenditures Sourcefull-year 2026$350 to $400 millionKept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 GTV growth range raised to 9% to 11% from 6% to 9%. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA range now $1,495 to $1,545 million, with the low end raised from $1,485 million. Source
  • New: BigIron was added in the quarter and is included in Other GTV. Source
  • New: Sector presentation revised: former CC&T and some Other categories combined into Heavy Equipment & Transportation; prior periods recast. Source
  • New: Quarterly cash dividend increased to $0.33 per share from $0.31. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • GTV grew 11% to $4.7 billion: Total GTV rose to $4,672.7 million from $4,198.1 million. Excluding recent acquisitions, GTV grew 7%. Source
  • Adjusted EPS rose 6% to $1.13: Diluted adjusted EPS available to common stockholders was $1.13 against $1.07 a year earlier. Six-month diluted adjusted EPS was $2.14 against $1.96. Source
  • Net income rose 31%: Net income was $143.6 million against $109.7 million. Net income available to common stockholders was $132.0 million, up 33%. Total revenue rose 11% to $1,317.1 million. Source
  • Diluted EPS rose 34% to $0.71: Diluted EPS available to common stockholders was $0.71 against $0.53. Management attributed the net income rise to higher operating income and lower interest expense. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 6%: Adjusted EBITDA was $387.2 million against $364.5 million. For the six months it was $749.9 million against $692.4 million. Source

Sector and segment GTV

  • Automotive GTV up 13% on volume: Automotive GTV rose 13% to $2,448.7 million. Unit volumes rose 11%, which management attributed to net market share gains and a higher average price per vehicle sold. Source
  • HE&T GTV up 8% on acquisitions: HE&T GTV rose 8% to $2,076.6 million, driven mainly by acquisitions and partly offset by lower transaction volumes. Six-month HE&T GTV rose 15%. Source
  • Other GTV up 36% with BigIron: Other GTV rose 36% to $147.4 million, mainly from the addition of BigIron, which management identified as the primary driver. Source

“Growth in Automotive, contributions from acquisitions, and ongoing cost discipline supported earnings growth in the quarter.”

Eric J. Guerin, Chief Financial Officer

Products and customers

  • Buyer revenue up 9%, seller down 1%: Transactional buyer revenue rose 9% to $610.9 million. Transactional seller revenue fell 1% to $239.2 million, and marketplace services revenue fell 3% to $83.3 million. Source
  • Inventory sales revenue up 28%: Inventory sales revenue rose 28% to $383.7 million, mainly from HE&T customer contract preference and acquisitions, partly offset by lower Automotive revenue. Inventory return was $22.8 million, up 84%. Source
  • Service revenue up 5% to $933.4 million: Service revenue rose to $933.4 million from $887.2 million, driven by higher GTV and partly offset by a lower service revenue take rate. Source

Costs and earnings

  • Operating expenses increased: Total operating expenses were $1,091.4 million against $981.9 million. Cost of inventory sold rose to $360.9 million from $286.4 million. Source
  • SG&A and stock comp declined: Selling, general and administrative expense was $210.8 million against $222.2 million. Stock-based compensation expense was $17.9 million against $25.2 million. Source
  • Interest expense and tax expense: Interest expense was $42.4 million against $47.5 million. Income tax expense was $42.4 million against $35.8 million. Source
  • Acquisition-related costs rose: Acquisition-related and integration costs were $7.7 million against $2.7 million. Amortization of acquired intangible assets was $74.2 million against $68.3 million. Source

“we are increasing our full-year expectations while continuing to invest in the business and return capital to shareholders through a growing dividend and share repurchases.”

Eric J. Guerin, Chief Financial Officer

Margins and take rate

  • Service take rate down 110 basis points: Service revenue take rate fell to 20.0% from 21.1%. Management attributed this mainly to acquired businesses with lower take rates and to automotive pricing incentives tied to higher transaction volumes. Source
  • Inventory rate up to 5.9%: Inventory rate rose 180 basis points to 5.9%, which management linked mainly to strong HE&T performance. Six-month inventory rate was 7.4% against 6.0%. Source

Cash, debt and balance sheet

  • Operating cash flow lower for six months: Net cash provided by operating activities was $365.8 million for the six months against $483.3 million. Net changes in operating assets and liabilities used $292.4 million. Source
  • Acquisitions and capital spending: Six-month acquisitions, net of cash acquired, were $331.1 million. Property, plant and equipment additions were $129.6 million and intangible asset additions were $54.3 million. Source
  • Long-term debt rose to $2.8 billion: Long-term debt was $2,834.5 million at June 30, 2026, against $2,282.8 million at December 31, 2025. Short-term debt was $18.5 million against $137.5 million. Source
  • Adjusted net debt ratio at 1.6x: On a trailing twelve-month basis, adjusted net debt to adjusted EBITDA was 1.6x against 1.5x a year earlier. Adjusted net debt was $2,379.2 million. Source

Shareholder returns

  • Shares repurchased for $150.0 million: About 1.5 million common shares were repurchased and retired in the second quarter. Common shares outstanding were 185.1 million at June 30, 2026. Source
  • Quarterly dividend raised to $0.33: The quarterly cash dividend was raised to $0.33 per common share from $0.31, announced July 21, 2026. Six-month dividend payments were $132.8 million against $124.4 million. Source

Acquisitions and reporting changes

  • BigIron acquisition advances agriculture strategy: Management said the BigIron acquisition strengthens RB Global's position in U.S. agriculture and expands its customer reach. Source
  • Blackmon acquired in April: Blackmon Auctions, a U.S.-based auction provider serving construction, transportation, agriculture and real estate, was acquired on April 13, 2026. It processed more than $60 million of GTV in 2025.
  • Sector reporting recast for Heavy Equipment: Former CC&T and some Other categories were combined into Heavy Equipment & Transportation. Prior periods were recast; total GTV and lots sold are unchanged. Source

Coming up, as management said on 4 August 2026

  • Dividend payable September 17: The $0.33 quarterly dividend is payable on September 17, 2026, to shareholders of record on August 25, 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Automotive lots sold (thousands), Q2 2026 Source658.8, up 11% from 595.9
Heavy Equipment & Transportation lots sold (thousands), Q2 2026 Source200.0, up 7% from 186.4
Other lots sold (thousands), Q2 2026 Source52.4, down 19% from 64.9
Total lots sold (thousands), Q2 2026 Source911.2, up 8% from 847.2

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Management cited a more cautious customer environment as reducing HE&T transaction volumes. Source
  • Operational: Management said higher operating expenses and a lower service revenue take rate partly offset the benefit of GTV growth and inventory returns to adjusted EBITDA. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The prior release said BigIron was expected to close in Q2 2026. The current release describes BigIron as added in the quarter.
  • Not stated: Management said it continues to invest in the business and return capital through a growing dividend and share repurchases. 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.