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Vontier Corp.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 7 May 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 1 lowered, 4 new, 3 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Sales rose 1.3 percent: Reported sales rose 1.3% to $750.6 million. Acquisitions and divestitures reduced growth by 2.1 points; currency exchange added 1.7 points. Source
  • GAAP $0.66, adjusted $0.80 diluted EPS: GAAP diluted EPS was $0.66 and adjusted diluted EPS was $0.80, against $0.59 and $0.77 in the prior-year quarter. Source
  • Mobility sales slipped, margin fell 260bps: Mobility Technologies sales fell 0.4% to $269.3 million; segment operating profit fell 13.9% to $44.7 million and margin fell to 16.6%. Source
  • Adjusted operating margin down 70bps: Adjusted operating profit fell 1.9% to $157.6 million; adjusted operating margin fell 70 basis points to 21.0%. Source
  • Operating cash flow down to $46.5M: Operating cash flow was $46.5 million against $110.4 million a year earlier. Adjusted free cash flow was $28.0 million; conversion is 25% in the headline and 24.6% in the reconciliation. Source
  • Majority of Teletrac Navman being sold: The company agreed to divest a majority of Teletrac Navman at a purchase price valuing the business at $220 million. Source
  • Underlying fundamentals unchanged: Management said underlying fundamentals in previous guidance are unchanged; sales and adjusted margin were revised to reflect the divestiture. Source

“We are focused on disciplined execution and capital allocation as we work to deliver strong full-year performance and long-term shareholder value.”

Mark Morelli, President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Total sales SourceFY 2026$2,990 to $3,040 millionLowered from $3,100 to $3,150 million
Core sales growth SourceFY 2026midpoint of approximately 3%Kept
Adjusted operating profit margin expansion SourceFY 2026midpoint of approximately 130bps year-over-year, including 50 bps from divestitureRaised from midpoint of approximately 80bps
Adjusted diluted net EPS SourceFY 2026$3.35 to $3.50Kept
Adjusted free cash flow conversion SourceFY 2026approximately 95%Kept
Total sales SourceQ2 2026$730 to $740 millionNew
Core sales growth SourceQ2 2026down approximately 1%New
Adjusted operating profit margin expansion SourceQ2 2026approximately 80 basis points, including 20 basis points from divestitureNew
Adjusted diluted net EPS SourceQ2 2026$0.78 to $0.81New

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance lowered: Full-year total sales range revised down for the Teletrac Navman divestiture. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year adjusted operating margin expansion midpoint raised from about 80 bps to about 130 bps. Source
  • New guidance: Second-quarter 2026 guidance initiated for adjusted diluted EPS. Source
  • Guidance kept: Full-year adjusted diluted EPS range, core sales growth midpoint and adjusted free cash flow conversion kept. Source
  • New: Agreement to divest a majority of Teletrac Navman, valuing the business at $220 million. Source
  • New: Part of a $500 million bond maturity refinanced: $200 million repaid from cash, $300 million refinanced with a 364-day term loan. Source

Sales and earnings results

  • Sales rose 1.3 percent: Reported sales rose 1.3% to $750.6 million. Acquisitions and divestitures reduced growth by 2.1 points; currency exchange added 1.7 points. Source
  • Core growth led by convenience retail: Core sales rose 1.7%, led by demand for convenience retail solutions including fueling, environmental systems and payment technologies. Source
  • GAAP $0.66, adjusted $0.80 diluted EPS: GAAP diluted EPS was $0.66 and adjusted diluted EPS was $0.80, against $0.59 and $0.77 in the prior-year quarter. Source
  • Net earnings rose; adjusted fell slightly: GAAP net earnings were $94.3 million, up from $87.9 million. Adjusted net earnings were $113.6 million, down from $114.9 million. Source

Segment results

  • Environmental & Fueling sales up 4.5%: Environmental & Fueling sales rose 4.5% to $344.8 million; core sales rose 6.1%, led by fuel dispensing equipment and aftermarket parts. Source
  • Environmental & Fueling margin held flat: Segment operating profit rose 4.5% to $101.9 million and margin held at 29.6%, with volume leverage and simplification offsetting unfavorable mix. Source
  • Mobility sales slipped, margin fell 260bps: Mobility Technologies sales fell 0.4% to $269.3 million; segment operating profit fell 13.9% to $44.7 million and margin fell to 16.6%. Source
  • Repair sales flat, margin down 180bps: Repair Solutions sales were $152.9 million, down 0.1%; segment operating profit fell 8.4% to $30.4 million and margin fell to 19.9%. Source
  • Repair margin hit by mix and bad debt: Management attributed the Repair Solutions margin decline to unfavorable mix and a reserve for bad debt. Source

Demand and end markets

  • Macro pressure on technician spending: Management said macroeconomic pressure on service technicians' discretionary spending offset growth initiatives, holding Repair Solutions sales flat. Source
  • Vehicle ID shipments lower in Mobility: Mobility core sales fell 1.2%. The release names convenience retail payment and point-of-sale demand as a positive, offset by lower vehicle identification shipments. Source
  • Order growth and convenience retail momentum: Management said sales and orders grew to start the year and cited momentum in the Convenience Retail end market. Source

Costs and margins

  • GAAP operating profit up 3.6%: GAAP operating profit rose 3.6% to $134.8 million; GAAP operating margin rose about 40 basis points to 18.0%. Source
  • Adjusted operating margin down 70bps: Adjusted operating profit fell 1.9% to $157.6 million; adjusted operating margin fell 70 basis points to 21.0%. Source
  • Restructuring charges excluded from adjusted profit: Restructuring- and divestiture-related adjustments of $4.8 million were excluded from adjusted operating profit, against $10.9 million a year earlier. Source

Cash flow

  • Operating cash flow down to $46.5M: Operating cash flow was $46.5 million against $110.4 million a year earlier. Adjusted free cash flow was $28.0 million; conversion is 25% in the headline and 24.6% in the reconciliation. Source
  • Other operating assets and liabilities outflow: Changes in other operating assets and liabilities used $84.8 million of cash, against $26.1 million a year earlier. Source
  • Capex rose; free cash flow fell: Capital expenditure was $21.7 million against $17.7 million; free cash flow was $24.8 million against $92.7 million. Source

Capital returns and balance sheet

  • Buybacks of 1.8 million shares: The company repurchased 1.8 million shares for $70 million in the quarter; treasury stock purchases were $55 million a year earlier. Source
  • Diluted share count down year over year: Diluted weighted average shares were 142.5 million, against 149.5 million a year earlier. Source
  • Net leverage ratio at 2.4: Net debt was $1,672.2 million and adjusted EBITDA was $705.9 million, a net leverage ratio of 2.4. The prior release gave 2.3 at year-end. Source
  • Cash balance fell after debt repayment: Cash and cash equivalents were $233.8 million, down from $492.2 million at December 31, 2025. Source

Divestiture and guidance basis

  • Majority of Teletrac Navman being sold: The company agreed to divest a majority of Teletrac Navman at a purchase price valuing the business at $220 million. Source
  • Underlying fundamentals unchanged: Management said underlying fundamentals in previous guidance are unchanged; sales and adjusted margin were revised to reflect the divestiture. Source
  • Q2 EPS carries divestiture headwind: The second-quarter adjusted EPS range includes a $0.01 headwind from the divestiture. Source

Coming up, as management said on 7 May 2026

  • Teletrac Navman sale expected in June: Management expects the divestiture to close in early June; the full-year sales and margin figures were revised to reflect it. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Management cited macroeconomic pressure on service technicians' discretionary spending as offsetting growth initiatives at Repair Solutions. Source
  • Demand: Lower vehicle identification shipments offset convenience retail payment and point-of-sale demand in Mobility Technologies core sales. Source
  • Financial: Repair Solutions segment margin absorbed a reserve for bad debt in the quarter. Source
  • Operational: Mobility Technologies margin absorbed higher R&D expense and unfavorable mix, more than offsetting simplification initiatives. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The release reaffirms the full-year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS range of $3.35 to $3.50. Source
  • Not stated: Management says underlying fundamentals in previous guidance are unchanged; sales and adjusted margin were revised for the divestiture. Source

Other quarters

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