Open the filing on EDGARInterface Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
One Interface strategy drives strong quarter; Company raises full year guidance
ATLANTA - May 8, 2026 - Interface, Inc. (Nasdaq: TILE), the global flooring and sustainability leader, today announced results for the first quarter ended April 5, 2026.
First quarter highlights (all comparisons are year-over-year, first quarter 2026 includes an extra week):
- Net sales totaled $331 million, up 11.3% year-over-year and up 6.8% currency neutral.
- GAAP earnings per diluted share of $0.40; Adjusted earnings per diluted share of $0.41.
- Momentum continues with One Interface strategy.
“We delivered a strong start to 2026, with currency-neutral net sales growth of 7% and adjusted earnings per diluted share growth of 64%, reflecting consistent execution and continued momentum across the business,” commented Laurel Hurd, CEO of Interface.
“Growth was broad based, across all product categories and key market segments, reinforcing the strength of our diversified portfolio and the impact of our One Interface strategy. Performance was led by Corporate Office and Healthcare, with global billings up 16% and 11%, respectively. We remain confident in our strategy and are well positioned to build on this momentum as we move through the year,” Hurd concluded.
“We delivered significant earnings expansion in the first quarter, driven by disciplined execution and operational efficiencies,” added Bruce Hausmann, CFO of Interface. “Based on our strong first quarter performance and continued momentum, we are raising our full-year guidance. We remain focused on growth, margin expansion, and disciplined capital allocation, supported by a strong balance sheet to drive long-term shareholder value.”
| Consolidated Results Summary (Unaudited) | Three Months Ended |
| (in millions, except percentages and per share data) | 4/5/2026 | 3/30/2025 | Change |
| GAAP | | | |
| Net Sales | $331.0 | | $297.4 | 11.3% | |
| Gross Profit Margin % of Net Sales | 38.3% | | 37.3% | | 97 bps |
| SG&A Expenses | $94.4 | | $87.7 | 7.6% | |
| SG&A Expenses % of Net Sales | 28.5% | | 29.5% | | (99) bps |
| Operating Income | $32.3 | | $23.2 | 39.2% | |
| Net Income | $23.6 | | $13.0 | 81.6% | |
| Earnings per Diluted Share | $0.40 | | $0.22 | 81.8% | |
| Non-GAAP | | | |
| Currency-Neutral Net Sales | $317.6 | | $297.4 | 6.8% | |
| Adjusted Gross Profit Margin % of Net Sales | 38.3% | | 37.7% | | 55 bps |
| Adjusted SG&A Expenses | $94.0 | | $86.8 | 8.3% | |
| Adjusted SG&A Expenses % of Net Sales | 28.4% | | 29.2% | | (78) bps |
| Adjusted Operating Income | $32.7 | | $25.5 | 28.6% | |
| Adjusted Net Income | $23.9 | | $14.6 | 63.4% | |
| Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share | $0.41 | | $0.25 | 64.0% | |
| Adjusted EBITDA | $46.8 | | $37.0 | 26.3% | |
| Currency-Neutral Orders Increase Year-Over-Year | 8.0% | | | |
| •First quarter 2026 adjusted gross profit margin increased 55 basis points year-over-year due to favorable pricing and product mix, and manufacturing efficiencies. |
| •First quarter 2026 adjusted SG&A expenses increased $7.2 million year-over-year due to higher sales commissions and variable compensation on increased sales and profits. |
| Additional Metrics | 4/5/2026 | 12/28/2025 | Change |
| Cash | $61.2 | | $71.3 | (14.1)% | |
| Total Debt | $196.5 | | $181.6 | 8.2% | |
| Total Debt Minus Cash ("Net Debt") | $135.3 | | $110.3 | 22.7% | |
| Last 12-Months Adjusted EBITDA | $227.6 | | | |
| Total Debt divided by Last 12-Months Net Income | | 1.6x | | |
| Net Debt divided by Last 12-Months Adjusted EBITDA ("Net Leverage Ratio") | | 0.6x | | |
| Segment Results Summary (Unaudited) | Three Months Ended |
| (in millions, except percentages) | 4/5/2026 | 3/30/2025 | Change |
| AMS | | | |
| Net Sales | $195.7 | $179.9 | 8.7% |
| Currency-Neutral Net Sales | $195.1 | $179.9 | 8.4% |
| Operating Income | $23.9 | $19.1 | 24.8% |
| Adjusted Operating Income | $23.9 | $19.9 | 20.3% |
| Currency-Neutral Orders Increase Year-Over-Year | 6.2% | | |
| EAAA | | | |
| Net Sales | $135.4 | $117.5 | 15.2% |
| Currency-Neutral Net Sales | $122.6 | $117.5 | 4.3% |
| Operating Income | $8.4 | $4.1 | 106.5% |
| Adjusted Operating Income | $8.8 | $5.6 | 57.9% |
| Currency-Neutral Orders Increase Year-Over-Year | 11.2% | | |
| Note: Sum of segment items may differ from consolidated due to rounding of individual components |
Outlook
Interface entered the second quarter with a healthy backlog and order momentum amidst a dynamic macro environment. With that backdrop in mind, Interface is raising its full year guidance and anticipates the following:
| Q2 Fiscal Year 2026 Outlook | |
|---|
| Net sales | $385 million to $395 million | |
| Adjusted gross profit margin | 39.9% of net sales | |
| Adjusted SG&A expenses | $100 million | |
| Adjusted interest & other expenses | $4 million | |
| Adjusted effective income tax rate | 28.0% | |
| Fully diluted weighted average share count | 59.0 million shares | |
| Note: All figures are approximate | | |
| Full Fiscal Year 2026 Outlook | Previous Full Fiscal Year 2026 Outlook |
| Net sales | $1.450 to $1.480 billion | $1.420 to $1.460 billion |
| Adjusted gross profit margin | 38.8% to 39.0% of net sales | 38.5% to 39.0% of net sales |
| Adjusted SG&A expenses | 26.2% to 26.4% of net sales | 26.2% to 26.4% of net sales |
| Adjusted interest & other expenses | $14 to $16 million | $16 million |
| Adjusted effective income tax rate | 26.0% | 25.0% to 26.0% |
| Capital expenditures | $60 million | $55 million |
| Note: All figures are approximate | | |
Webcast and Conference Call Information
Interface will host a conference call on May 8, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time, to discuss its first quarter 2026 results. The conference call will be simultaneously broadcast live over the Internet.
Listeners may access the conference call live over the Internet at:
https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/728510593, or through the Company's website at: https://investors.interface.com.
The archived version of the webcast will be available at these sites for one year beginning approximately one hour after the call ends.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Interface provides adjusted earnings per share, adjusted net income, adjusted operating income ("AOI"), adjusted gross profit, adjusted gross profit margin, adjusted SG&A expenses, currency- neutral sales and currency-neutral sales growth, net debt, and adjusted EBITDA as additional information regarding its operating results in this press release. These non-GAAP measures are not in accordance with - or alternatives to - GAAP measures, and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. Adjusted EPS, adjusted net income, and AOI exclude restructuring, asset impairment, severance, and other, net and the nora purchase accounting amortization. Adjusted gross profit and adjusted gross profit margin exclude the nora purchase accounting amortization. Adjusted SG&A expenses exclude restructuring, asset impairment, severance, and other, net. Currency-neutral sales and currency-neutral sales growth exclude the impact of foreign currency fluctuations.
Net debt is total debt less cash on hand. Adjusted EBITDA is GAAP net income excluding interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation expense, restructuring, asset impairment, severance, and other, net, the nora purchase accounting amortization, and a warehouse fire recovery. This news release should be read in conjunction with the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K furnished today to the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission, which explains why Interface believes presentation of these non-GAAP measures provides useful information to investors, as well as any additional material purposes for which Interface uses these non-GAAP measures.
About Interface
Interface is a global flooring and sustainability leader dedicated to rethinking how spaces work for people and the planet. Our portfolio includes Interface® carpet tile and LVT, nora® rubber flooring, and FLOR® premium area rugs. Across every brand, we innovate in a way that combines design, performance, and sustainability - without compromise.
Trusted by architects, designers, and building professionals worldwide, we help bring bold visions to life with solutions that deliver real, measurable impact. Building on more than 30 years of sustainability progress and industry‑first innovation, we remain ‘all in’ on our goal of becoming carbon negative by 2040, without the use of offsets.
Learn more about Interface (NASDAQ: TILE) and our brands at interface.com and FLOR.com. Join us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and Pinterest.
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You should consider any additional or updated information we include under the heading “Risk Factors” in our subsequent quarterly and annual reports.
Any forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and, as such, speak only as of the date made. The Company assumes no responsibility to update or revise forward-looking statements made in this press release and cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements.
| Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) | Three Months Ended |
| (In thousands, except per share data) | 4/5/2026 | 3/30/2025 |
| Net Sales | $331,037 | $297,413 |
| Cost of Sales | 204,314 | 186,450 |
| Gross Profit | 126,723 | 110,963 |
| Selling, General & Administrative Expenses | 94,393 | 87,736 |
| Operating Income | 32,330 | 23,227 |
| Interest Expense | 2,665 | 4,415 |
| Other Expense, net | 774 | 1,703 |
| Income Before Income Tax Expense | 28,891 | 17,109 |
| Income Tax Expense | 5,280 | 4,107 |
| Net Income | $23,611 | $13,002 |
| Earnings Per Share - Basic | $0.41 | $0.22 |
| Earnings Per Share - Diluted | $0.40 | $0.22 |
| Common Shares Outstanding - Basic | 58,098 | 58,434 |
| Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted | 59,010 | 59,173 |
| Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) | | |
| (In thousands) | 4/5/2026 | 12/28/2025 |
| Assets | | |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | $61,231 | $71,323 |
| Accounts Receivable, net | 163,303 | 174,457 |
| Inventories, net | 294,193 | 275,014 |
| Other Current Assets | 43,532 | 34,048 |
| Total Current Assets | 562,259 | 554,842 |
| Property, Plant and Equipment, net | 311,225 | 309,449 |
| Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets | 73,395 | 78,191 |
| Goodwill and Intangibles Assets, net | 159,672 | 163,012 |
| Other Assets | 99,237 | 101,028 |
| Total Assets | $1,205,788 | $1,206,522 |
| Liabilities | | |
| Accounts Payable | $88,123 | $64,768 |
| Accrued Expenses | 119,678 | 147,770 |
| Current Portion of Operating Lease Liabilities | 14,698 | 15,748 |
| Current Portion of Long-Term Debt | 8,789 | 8,778 |
| Total Current Liabilities | 231,288 | 237,064 |
| Long-Term Debt | 187,698 | 172,801 |
| Operating Lease Liabilities | 63,238 | 67,205 |
| Other Long-Term Liabilities | 88,979 | 88,778 |
| Total Liabilities | 571,203 | 565,848 |
| Shareholders’ Equity | 634,585 | 640,674 |
| Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | $1,205,788 | $1,206,522 |
| Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) | Three Months Ended |
| (In thousands) | 4/5/2026 | 3/30/2025 |
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | |
| Net Income | $23,611 | $13,002 |
| Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by Operating Activities: | | |
| Depreciation and Amortization | 9,876 | 9,401 |
| Share-Based Compensation Expense | 5,033 | 4,145 |
| Amortization of Acquired Intangible Assets | - | 1,255 |
| Deferred Taxes | 677 | (837) |
| Other | 461 | 3,070 |
| Change in Working Capital | | |
| Accounts Receivable | 10,465 | 10,675 |
| Inventories | (21,185) | (16,339) |
| Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets | (9,737) | (3,438) |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | (5,663) | (9,195) |
| Cash Provided by Operating Activities | 13,538 | 11,739 |
| INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | |
| Capital Expenditures | (10,327) | (7,467) |
| Cash Used in Investing Activities | (10,327) | (7,467) |
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | |
| Repayments of Long-term Debt | (27,076) | (122) |
| Borrowings of Long-term Debt | 41,752 | - |
| Tax Withholding Payments for Share-Based Compensation | (13,937) | (7,730) |
| Repurchases of Common Stock | (12,000) | - |
| Dividends Paid | (138) | (54) |
| Finance Lease Payments | (983) | (762) |
| Cash Used in Financing Activities | (12,382) | (8,668) |
| Net Cash Used in Operating, Investing and Financing Activities | (9,171) | (4,396) |
| Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash | (921) | 2,927 |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | | |
| Net Change During the Period | (10,092) | (1,469) |
| Balance at Beginning of Period | 71,323 | 99,226 |
| Balance at End of Period | $61,231 | $97,757 |
Reconciliation of GAAP Financial Measures to Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share amounts)
| First Quarter 2026 | First Quarter 2025 |
|---|
| | | | Adjustments | | | | | | Adjustments | | |
|---|
| Gross Profit | SG&A Expenses | Operating Income (Loss) | Pre-tax | Tax Effect | Net Income (Loss) | Diluted EPS | Gross Profit | SG&A Expenses | Operating Income (Loss) | Pre-tax | Tax Effect | Net Income (Loss) | Diluted EPS |
|---|
| GAAP As Reported | $126.7 | $94.4 | $32.3 | | | $23.6 | $0.40 | $111.0 | $87.7 | $23.2 | | | $13.0 | $0.22 |
| Non-GAAP Adjustments: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Purchase Accounting Amortization | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.3 | - | 1.3 | 1.3 | (0.4) | 0.9 | 0.02 |
| Restructuring, Asset Impairment, Severance, and Other, net | - | (0.4) | 0.4 | 0.4 | (0.1) | 0.3 | 0.01 | - | (1.0) | 1.0 | 1.0 | (0.2) | 0.7 | 0.01 |
| Adjustments Subtotal * | - | (0.4) | 0.4 | 0.4 | (0.1) | 0.3 | 0.01 | 1.3 | (1.0) | 2.2 | 2.2 | (0.6) | 1.6 | 0.03 |
| Adjusted (non-GAAP) * | $126.7 | $94.0 | $32.7 | | | $23.9 | $0.41 | $112.2 | $86.8 | $25.5 | | | $14.6 | $0.25 |
| * Note: Sum of reconciling items may differ from total due to rounding of individual components | | | | | | | |
Reconciliation of Segment GAAP Financial Measures to Non-GAAP Financial Measures ("Currency-Neutral Net Sales", and "AOI")
(In millions)
| First Quarter 2026 | First Quarter 2025 |
|---|
| AMS Segment | EAAA Segment | Consolidated * | AMS Segment | EAAA Segment | Consolidated * |
|---|
| Net Sales as Reported (GAAP) | $195.7 | $135.4 | $331.0 | $179.9 | $117.5 | $297.4 |
| Impact of Changes in Currency | (0.6) | (12.8) | (13.4) | - | - | - |
| Currency-Neutral Net Sales * | $195.1 | $122.6 | $317.6 | $179.9 | $117.5 | $297.4 |
| * Note: Sum of reconciling items may differ from total due to rounding of individual components | | | |
| First Quarter 2026 | First Quarter 2025 |
|---|
| AMS Segment | EAAA Segment | Consolidated * | AMS Segment | EAAA Segment | Consolidated * |
|---|
| GAAP Operating Income (Loss) | $23.9 | $8.4 | $32.3 | $19.1 | $4.1 | $23.2 |
| Non-GAAP Adjustments: | | | | | | |
| Purchase Accounting Amortization | - | - | - | - | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Restructuring, Asset Impairment, Severance, and Other, net | - | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Adjustments Subtotal * | - | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 2.2 |
| AOI * | $23.9 | $8.8 | $32.7 | $19.9 | $5.6 | $25.5 |
| * Note: Sum of reconciling items may differ from total due to rounding of individual components | | | |
| (in millions) | First Quarter 2026 | First Quarter 2025 | Last Twelve Months (LTM) Ended 4/5/2026 | Fiscal Year 2025 |
| Net Income as Reported (GAAP) | $23.6 | $13.0 | $126.7 | $116.1 |
| Income Tax Expense | 5.3 | 4.1 | 21.9 | 20.8 |
| Interest Expense (including debt issuance cost amortization) | 2.7 | 4.4 | 17.8 | 19.5 |
| Depreciation and Amortization (excluding debt issuance cost amortization) | 9.8 | 9.1 | 38.5 | 37.9 |
| Share-based Compensation Expense | 5.0 | 4.1 | 15.3 | 14.4 |
| Purchase Accounting Amortization | - | 1.3 | 1.8 | 3.1 |
| Restructuring, Asset Impairment, Severance, and Other, net | 0.4 | 1.0 | 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Warehouse Fire Recovery | - | - | (0.6) | (0.6) |
| Adjusted Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (AEBITDA)* | $46.8 | $37.0 | $227.6 | $217.9 |
| (1) Represents insurance recovery of loss recognized in the second quarter 2020. | |
| * Note: Sum of reconciling items may differ from total due to rounding of individual components | | |
| As of 4/5/26 | | | |
| Total Debt, net | $196.5 | | | |
| Total Cash on Hand | (61.2) | | | |
| Total Debt, Net of Cash on Hand (Net Debt) | $135.3 | | | |
The impacts of changes in foreign currency presented in the tables are calculated based on applying the prior year period's average foreign currency exchange rates to the current year period.
The Company believes that the above non-GAAP performance measures, which management uses in managing and evaluating the Company’s business, may provide users of the Company’s financial information with additional meaningful basis for comparing the Company’s current results and results in a prior period, as these measures reflect factors that are unique to one period relative to the comparable period. However, these non‑GAAP performance measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, the Company’s reported results under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Tax effects identified above (when applicable) are calculated using the statutory tax rate for the jurisdictions in which the charge or income occurred.
Contacts
Christine NeedlesGlobal Corporate CommunicationsChristine.Needles@interface.com+1 404-491-4660
Bruce HausmannChief Financial OfficerBruce.Hausmann@interface.com+1 770-437-6802