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Net Sales:$415.7 million, an increase of 7.6% year-over-year; organic net sales increased 1.3%.
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Gross Profit:$110.9 million, compared to $108.3 million in Q2 2025.
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Gross Margin:24.6%, down 120 basis points year-over-year.
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SG&A Expense:$60.1 million, up 5.1% year-over-year; as a percentage of net sales, 13.3% compared to 13.6% in Q2 2025.
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Adjusted EBITDA:$63.9 million, or 14.2% of net sales, compared to $58.8 million, or 14% of net sales, in Q2 2025.
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Adjusted EPS:$2.82 on a fully diluted basis, up 7.2% from $2.63 in Q2 2025.
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Net Interest Expense:$3.6 million, up from $2.5 million in Q2 2025.
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Effective Income Tax Rate:25.6%.
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Acquisition, Integration, and Restructuring Expenses:$4.3 million, including $0.3 million in acquisition integration and $4 million in restructuring expenses.
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Industrial Equipment Division Net Sales:$271.6 million, an increase of 12.8% year-over-year; organic net sales increased 2.6%.
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Industrial Equipment Division Adjusted EBITDA:$45.3 million, or 16.7% of net sales, compared to $40.3 million, or 16.8% of net sales, in Q2 2025.
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Vegetation Management Division Net Sales:$179.1 million, an increase of 0.4% year-over-year.
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Vegetation Management Division Adjusted EBITDA:$18.6 million, or 10.4% of net sales, compared to $18.5 million, or 10.4% of net sales, in Q2 2025.
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Cash Provided by Operations (Six Months):$22.7 million.
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Free Cash Flow (Last 12 Months):$135.3 million, or 134% of net income.
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Cash and Total Debt:$195 million in cash and $262.7 million in total debt at June 30, 2026.
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Dividends Paid:$4.1 million in dividends; quarterly dividend of $0.34 per share approved.
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Share Repurchases:$9.4 million of shares repurchased under the 2024 $50 million board-approved program.
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Debt Repayment:$25.9 million repaid on the revolver used to finance the Peterson acquisition.
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Industrial Equipment Division Book-to-Bill:0.85 times, with net orders down 2% year-over-year.
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Vegetation Management Division Book-to-Bill:0.9 times, with net orders down 1% year-over-year.
Release Date: August 04, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Alamo Group Inc ( NYSE:ALG ) reported a 7.6% increase in net sales for Q2 2026, reaching $415.7 million, driven by strong performance in the Industrial Equipment division and contributions from recent acquisitions.
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Adjusted earnings per share rose 7.2% year-over-year to $2.82, and adjusted EBITDA improved to $63.9 million, reflecting solid operational execution and cost discipline.
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The Vegetation Management division achieved its second consecutive quarter of year-over-year sales growth, signaling stabilization after eight quarters of declines, with notable strength in North American agriculture and tree care.
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The company generated strong free cash flow of $135.3 million over the last twelve months, representing 134% of net income, well above its long-term target of 100%.
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Alamo Group Inc ( NYSE:ALG ) maintains a robust balance sheet with net leverage below 1x, and recently renewed its credit facility on improved terms, providing significant capacity for M&A and capital returns.
Negative Points
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Gross margin declined 120 basis points year-over-year to 24.6%, impacted by unfavorable sales mix and investments for long-term growth, partially offset by pricing and procurement savings.
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The Vegetation Management division's adjusted EBITDA margin remained flat at 10.4%, with ongoing pressure from inflation, tariffs, and unfavorable sales mix, despite operational improvements.
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Book-to-bill ratios were below 1x in both divisions (Industrial Equipment: 0.85x, Vegetation Management: 0.9x), indicating that orders are not keeping pace with sales, partly due to lumpy order timing and softness in certain end markets.
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The company incurred $4.3 million in acquisition, integration, and restructuring expenses during the quarter, including costs for facility consolidations and leadership changes, which weighed on profitability.
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Management remains cautious about near-term end markets, expecting flattish to slightly down conditions in both industrial and vegetation segments, with no rapid recovery anticipated in the vegetation portfolio.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Can you provide an update on the margin runway for each division, particularly Vegetation Management, and how much of the improvement is within your control versus dependent on a volume recovery? A: Robert Hureau (CEO) confirmed the long-term through-the-cycle targets of 15% adjusted operating income margins and 18% adjusted EBITDA margins, noting the company is roughly 400 basis points away. He stated that approximately 300 basis points of improvement is directly within their control, driven by procurement savings, parts and service initiatives, and manufacturing efficiencies. This opportunity exists in both divisions, with Vegetation Management expected to improve from ~10% to 13-14% and Industrial Equipment similarly. Volume tailwinds and accretive M&A, like the Peterson acquisition with 23-24% EBITDA margins, would provide additional upside over the next three to four years.
Q: How should we think about backlog moving forward, and what is the current order pattern and lead time situation? A: Robert Hureau (CEO) explained that the company looks at orders, backlog, lead times, and market share. Lead times are normalized, with four to five months of revenue in backlog, consistent with historical levels. Order patterns show positive signs: municipal mowing and sweeper orders returned to double-digit growth as municipalities entered new budget years, snow business continues to perform well, and US ag has a healthy backlog. Excavator orders were down but against a record Q2 2025 comparison. The company is also gaining market share across many brands, and management feels positive about the trajectory heading into 2027.
Q: What is the current M&A pipeline and appetite for larger, more transformational deals versus continued bolt-ons? A: Robert Hureau (CEO) stated that M&A remains the top capital allocation priority, with a strong and active pipeline. The focus is on tuck-in acquisitions in the $15 million to $30 million EBITDA range, primarily in the Industrial Equipment space, to avoid adding complexity to the Vegetation Management division while it fine-tunes operations. While a $40-50 million deal is possible with strong strategic fit, anything larger is unlikely at this time. The company has significant dry powder with a target of up to 2.5 times net leverage.
Q: What is the outlook for the second half of 2026, particularly for the Vegetation Management division? A: Robert Hureau (CEO) indicated that while the company remains cautious on third-party data trends, the end market for Vegetation Management is expected to be flattish to down mid-single-digits. However, the company's financial results should follow historical seasonality, with Q2 being the peak and Q3 and Q4 slightly lower sequentially. On a year-over-year basis, results will get progressively better, especially in Q4, which was a low point in 2025.
Q: Can you provide an update on the facility consolidations in the Vegetation Management business and their impact on the second half? A: Robert Hureau (CEO) reported significant progress in the consolidation of the Morbark/Rhino and Bush Hog/Rhino brands. After disruption in the back half of 2025, production lines are now efficient, evidenced by strong sales growth in those groups during Q2 and Vegetation Management EBITDA margins returning to flat year-over-year. While there is still more opportunity for efficiency gains, the company is in a much better position than it was in late 2025.
Q: What is the organic growth outlook for the Industrial Equipment division for the remainder of the year? A: Robert Hureau (CEO) stated that the industrial end markets are expected to be flattish in the back half of 2026, consistent with broader construction spending data. While construction spending remains at elevated levels, year-over-year growth has flattened. The company is waiting for further federal stimulus funds for infrastructure, which would be encouraging. Long-term, the end market remains attractive with mandated, demand-driven activity.
Q: Can you give an update on the progress of the procurement savings program and when benefits will flow through? A: Agnieszka Kamps (CFO) stated that the procurement program, organized around commodities and spend, is progressing very well. The savings are expected to start coming in towards the end of 2026, but will largely be realized in 2027 due to project timing and inventory turnover.
Q: How did the aftermarket parts and service business perform, and how are the initiatives progressing? A: Robert Hureau (CEO) noted that aftermarket parts and service was up slightly year-over-year in the quarter. While it has taken a bit longer to gain momentum, there is significant activity around pricing and parts availability. This is expected to be a strong contributor to improved profitability and margin profile over the next couple of years.
Q: What is the company doing to drive growth beyond the broader end-market trends in the Vegetation Management division? A: Robert Hureau (CEO) acknowledged the focus on "alternate sources of growth." While maintaining and growing share with existing dealers and partners is crucial, the company is actively exploring different channels and adjacent product categories. He noted that there are exciting developments in both divisions, but it is too early to discuss them publicly.
Q: How much did currency impact the year-over-year revenue change? A: Robert Hureau (CEO) clarified that the currency impact was minimal, at approximately 0.4%.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
