Terex Corp.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call
What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 May 2026: prepared remarks. Guidance figures: 11 kept. The quarter’s numbers.
Key takeaways
- Sales up 41% reported: Net sales were $1.7 billion, up 41% on a reported basis, reflecting the REV Group merger and growth in each legacy segment; proforma growth was 10.8%. Source
- Adjusted EPS $0.98 with tax benefit: Adjusted EPS of $0.98 included about $0.10 of one-time tax benefit against the 21% full-year rate; operational EPS improved $0.05 year over year. Source
- Adjusted EBITDA margin 9.9%: Adjusted EBITDA was $173 million, a 9.9% margin, down about 50 basis points, with tariffs not in the prior-year period partly offset by MP and SV. Source
- MP sales and margin rose: Materials Processing sales of $419 million rose 18.3% on a proforma basis; EBITDA margin reached 15%, up 310 basis points, on volume, efficiency and pricing. Source
- Specialty Vehicles two-month contribution: Specialty Vehicles generated $436 million in February and March, up 20% proforma, partly on weather-related delivery timing; adjusted margin 14.2%, up 160 basis points. Source
- Backlog reached $7.1 billion: Quarter-end backlog rose to $7.1 billion; pro forma bookings of $2.1 billion gave a 109% book-to-bill, down 1.1% year over year on order timing. Source
- REV integration on schedule: REV integration is progressing as planned, with all workstreams at or ahead of schedule. Source
“We delivered a solid start to 2026, with strength in MP and Utilities and a strong initial contribution from our new SV segment.”
Simon A. Meester - Terex Corporation - President and Chief Executive Officer
Guidance
| Area | Period | Figure | Against last quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales Source | 2026 full year, proforma | $7.5 to $8.1 billion | Kept |
| EBITDA margin Source | 2026 full year, midpoint | 12.4% | Kept |
| Adjusted EPS Source | 2026 full year | $4.50 to $5.00 | Kept |
| Share count Source | Quarters two to four 2026 | approximately 115 million | Kept |
| Interest and other expense Source | 2026 full year | approximately $190 million | Kept |
| Effective tax rate Source | 2026 full year | 21% | Kept |
| Free cash conversion Source | 2026 full year | 80% to 90% of net income | Kept |
| Synergies (REV) Source | 2026 full year | approximately $28 million | Kept |
| Quarterly EPS phasing Source | Second quarter 2026 | approximately 25% of full-year EPS | |
| Specialty Vehicles net sales growth Source | 2026 full year | high single digits, on an 11-month prior-year base of $2.2 billion | Kept |
| Specialty Vehicles EBITDA margin Source | 2026 full year | meaningful improvement from prior-year approximately 12.5% | Kept |
| Aerials net sales and margins Source | 2026 full year | similar to 2025 | Kept |
| Specialty Vehicles run-rate revenue and margins Source | Second and third quarters 2026 | similar to Q1, with a modest seasonal step down in Q4 | |
| Depreciation and amortization | 2026 full year | approximately $110 million excluding purchase price accounting amortization |
What changed from last quarter
- Guidance kept: Full-year 2026 guidance reiterated after the first quarter, citing backlog and bookings trends. Source
- New: REV Group merger closed February 2; the acquired business now runs as the Specialty Vehicles segment.
- Ended: Crane and Midwest businesses were divested and are excluded from the 2026 guidance base.
- New: Strategic review of the Aerials business is under way with several interested parties engaged. Source
Results and growth drivers
- Sales up 41% reported: Net sales were $1.7 billion, up 41% on a reported basis, reflecting the REV Group merger and growth in each legacy segment; proforma growth was 10.8%. Source
- Organic revenue up 8.1%: Excluding the merger and divestitures, organic revenue rose 8.1%, with increased sales in all legacy segments. Source
- Adjusted EPS $0.98 with tax benefit: Adjusted EPS of $0.98 included about $0.10 of one-time tax benefit against the 21% full-year rate; operational EPS improved $0.05 year over year. Source
- GAAP loss on merger charges: Loss from continuing operations was $93 million, or $0.97 per share, including significant non-cash and other merger-related charges.
- Adjusted EBITDA margin 9.9%: Adjusted EBITDA was $173 million, a 9.9% margin, down about 50 basis points, with tariffs not in the prior-year period partly offset by MP and SV. Source
Segments and regions
- MP sales and margin rose: Materials Processing sales of $419 million rose 18.3% on a proforma basis; EBITDA margin reached 15%, up 310 basis points, on volume, efficiency and pricing. Source
- Specialty Vehicles two-month contribution: Specialty Vehicles generated $436 million in February and March, up 20% proforma, partly on weather-related delivery timing; adjusted margin 14.2%, up 160 basis points. Source
- Aerials EBITDA breakeven: Aerials sales were $469 million, up 4.2%, largely on foreign exchange; adjusted EBITDA was breakeven versus $20 million a year earlier. Source
- ES margin lower on Utilities mix: Environmental Solutions sales of $412 million rose 3.3% on Utilities; adjusted margin of 18.0% compared with 20.3%, on a higher Utilities mix and lower refuse collection volume. Source
- Mostly North American production: About 80% of pro forma 2025 revenue came from North America, and roughly 85% of that was manufactured in the United States. Source
“Our overall first quarter operational financial results were consistent with our expectations.”
Jennifer Kong-Picarello, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Products and customers
- Utilities fastest-growing business: Terex Utilities was the fastest-growing business in the quarter as it ramps production to meet demand for bucket trucks and digger derricks. Source
- Fire apparatus capacity additions: Ladder truck capacity at the Ocala plant rises 35%; the pre-engineered S-180 Pumper, deliverable in about nine months, offers a lower-cost option. Source
- 3rd Eye digital solution shown: The AI-based 3rd Eye solution, developed by ES, was shown at a fire and emergency trade show; the digital team has added fire and emergency vehicles to its scope. Source
- Waste demand skewed to second half: Waste and recycling customers indicate 2026 demand will skew to the second half, including pre-buys ahead of the 2027 EPA changes; Heil expected to outperform the market. Source
Costs, margins and pricing
- Tariffs weigh on Aerials: Aerials carries tariffs it did not incur a year earlier; management expects Aerials to be largely price/cost neutral for the full year. Source
- Section 232 change seen as negligible: The recent Section 232 tariff change is expected to be negligible, as most US sales are manufactured in the US.
- Imported crushing equipment exempt: Mobile crushing and screening equipment, the main aggregate products imported from the U.K., are not subject to 232 tariffs. Source
- MP margins expected to improve: MP expects margins to improve through 2026 from higher volume, productivity and favorable price-cost, following price actions in the quarter. Source
“We are off to a good start and executing to plan, including the first 58 days with REV Group in our portfolio, now operating as our Specialty Vehicles (SV) segment, which made a meaningful contribution in the quarter.”
Simon Meester, Terex President and Chief Executive Officer
Demand and order book
- Backlog reached $7.1 billion: Quarter-end backlog rose to $7.1 billion; pro forma bookings of $2.1 billion gave a 109% book-to-bill, down 1.1% year over year on order timing. Source
- MP bookings and backlog grew: MP bookings of $623 million rose 38% on a proforma basis, with aggregates the main driver; MP backlog of $594 million was up 53% year over year. Source
- Aerials book-to-bill of 132%: Aerials bookings produced a 132% book-to-bill and a $1 billion backlog; growth was strongest in North America, with modest EMEA growth. Source
- ES bookings lower on timing: ES bookings were $347 million, lower on timing of large Utilities orders recorded in Q4; management expects Utilities bookings to remain strong. Source
- SV orders lumpy, two years of backlog: SV bookings of $501 million are lumpy, while backlog remains elevated at roughly two years, giving visibility for the rest of the year. Source
Capital, cash and shareholder returns
- Free cash outflow $57 million: Free cash outflow was $57 million, consistent with last year; Terex cash generation is seasonally weighted to the second half. Source
- Net working capital ratio improved: Net working capital fell to 16.7% of sales from 26% a year earlier, helped by the less seasonal working capital profile of Specialty Vehicles. Source
- Net leverage reduced to 2.4x: Net leverage ratio was reduced to 2.4 times and is expected to improve over the year; interest and other expenses were $44 million, $1 million lower than last year. Source
- Liquidity $1.0 billion, capex $26 million: Liquidity was $1.0 billion at March 31; capital expenditures and investments totaled $26 million in the quarter.
- Dividends and repurchase capacity: Terex returned $19 million through dividends by March 31 and has about $183 million available under its share repurchase programs.
- Share count up with merger: Q1 EPS is based on 96.1 million shares, up from 66.9 million a year earlier, reflecting shares issued in the REV merger. Source
Integration and portfolio strategy
- REV integration on schedule: REV integration is progressing as planned, with all workstreams at or ahead of schedule. Source
- ESG integration playbook reused: The REV integration follows the playbook used for the ESG integration, which management said was completed ahead of schedule and within budget. Source
- Portfolio shifted to US sectors: Over two years the portfolio moved toward more US-based, resilient and predictable end markets, reducing exposure to global macro and trade policy. Source
- Legacy teams and cultures combining: Management is encouraged by how legacy Terex and legacy REV teams are working together, with the two cultures meshing. Source
End markets and macro conditions
- Grid demand drives capex growth: Industry forecasts call for 8% to 15% annual capex growth through 2030, driven by US grid demand from data centers and AI use cases. Source
- Mega projects tailwind to 2030: Robust infrastructure activity, supported by government funding, provides a tailwind for construction through 2030. Source
- India growing, Europe and Australia improving: MP continues to grow in India and is starting to see improvements in Europe and Australia. Source
- Guidance held one quarter in: Management held full-year guidance because only one quarter has passed and macro variables are outside its control. Source
Coming up, as management said on 5 May 2026
- Aerials review updates to come: No specific details on the Aerials strategic review yet; management will update shareholders as the process unfolds. Source
- Guidance refined through the year: Management said it will refine its full-year guidance as the year unfolds, given macro variables it does not control. Source
- ESG orders weighted to second half: ESG orders are expected to be more heavily weighted to the second half, including orders for delivery ahead of 2027 EPA regulations. Source
- Utilities capacity added by year-end 2027: Phased investment expected to bring 30% more Utilities capacity online by the end of next year, meaning 2027. Source
Figures management reported
| Figure | Reported |
|---|---|
| Backlog | $7.1 billion |
| Aerials book-to-bill Source | 132% |
| Aerials backlog Source | $1 billion |
| MP backlog Source | $594 million |
| MP bookings Source | $623 million |
| SV bookings Source | $501M |
Risks management discussed
- External: Oil prices could hamper growth in Europe and Australia, which management describes as currently vulnerable markets. Source
- External: Management cites many macroeconomic variables and geopolitical uncertainties, and says results could change negatively or positively. Source
- Regulatory: Guidance assumes tariffs stay broadly at current rates, so changes in tariff policy could affect the full-year figures.
- Operational: Aerials faced temporary unfavorable mix in the quarter, with favorable price-cost dynamics expected for the rest of the year. Source
- Demand: Waste and recycling demand is expected to be more heavily weighted to the second half of 2026 than in the first. Source
- Financial: Cash generation is seasonally weighted to the back half, so first-quarter cash outflows are expected to reverse as volume rises. Source
Earlier plans management reported on
- Met: Management said first-quarter operational performance was in line with its expectations.
- Met: Management said ES sales growth of 3.3% came as expected, driven by Terex Utilities ramping up. Source
- Met: Management said Aerials EBITDA breakeven was expected given seasonally low Q1 volume and tariffs. Source
- On track: Management said the $28 million 2026 synergies are on target to reach a $75 million annual run-rate within two years.
- Not stated: Management said first-quarter results and backlog support re-confirming the full-year 2026 guidance given in February. Source
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