LCI Industries reports second quarter financial results

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Second Quarter 2026 Highlights versus Second Quarter 2025

• Net sales decreased 13% to $969 million
• Adjusted net sales decreased 4% to $1,057 million
  • Adjusted net sales in the second quarter of 2026 excludes a $89 million reduction to net sales for the IEEPA tariff refunds expected to be passed through to customers
• Operating profit margin expanded 200 bps to 9.9% from 7.9%
  • Second quarter 2026 operating profit includes the impacts of merger-related expenses and restructuring costs, partially offset by a benefit from the net impact of IEEPA tariff refunds
• Net income increased 16% to $67 million, or 6.9% of net sales
• Diluted earnings per share increased 20% to $2.75 from $2.29
• Adjusted net income of $66 million; adjusted diluted EPS increased 13% to $2.70 from $2.39
• Adjusted EBITDA increased 7% to $129 million, or 12.2% of adjusted net sales
• Towable RV content per unit up 11% to $5,831

Other Highlights

• Cash flows from operations of $346 million for the LTM ended June 30, 2026
• $28 million returned to shareholders via dividends during the quarter
• Paid off remaining balance of 2026 Convertible Notes at maturity with cash of $92 million
• Strong liquidity position of $812 million, comprising $217 million of cash and cash equivalents and $595 million of availability on revolving credit facility at June 30, 2026
• Innovation continues to drive profitable sales growth with top five new innovative products expected to contribute $270 million to annualized sales
• Entered into definitive agreement to combine with Patrick Industries, Inc. in an all-stock merger, to form a premier component solutions provider for the outdoor enthusiast, housing, and transportation markets. Please visit www.patrickandlipperttogether.com for more information.

LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII), a leading supplier of engineered components to the recreation and transportation markets, today reported second quarter 2026 results.

"We delivered solid second quarter results with expanded profitability despite continued soft outdoor recreation industry demand. Our 2026 performance has been driven first and foremost by our self-help initiatives. Through disciplined operational efficiencies and strategic cost reduction actions, we've structurally improved our cost base and expanded net margins despite a challenging wholesale RV production environment and continued retail softness. Our disciplined cost management execution and increased product content per unit has fundamentally strengthened our earnings power and position us to generate higher returns throughout the cycle," said Johnny Sirpilla, Interim Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. Sirpilla continued, "I am energized by the opportunities ahead and appreciate the value LCI delivers to its customers across the many dynamic markets we serve. I'm equally excited about the compelling strategic and financial rationale for our proposed merger with Patrick. Together, we expect to create a broader, more innovative product platform, expand our addressable market, and cost-effectively bring more products within reach of outdoor recreation consumers. In the meantime, our talented, innovation-minded team remains squarely focused on advancing our strategic investments and cost optimization initiatives and we look forward to finishing the year strong in our drive to enhance shareholder value."

Second Quarter 2026 Results

Consolidated net sales decreased 12.5% to $968.7 million in the second quarter of 2026, down from $1,107.3 million in the same period of 2025. Excluding the $88.8 million negative impact of IEEPA tariff refunds expected to be passed through to customers, adjusted net sales decreased 4.5% to $1,057.5 million. The decrease in consolidated net sales and adjusted net sales was primarily driven by lower North American RV wholesale shipments, partially offset by sales price increases for targeted products and to cover higher material costs, sales from acquired businesses ($16.7 million in the second quarter), growth in the automotive aftermarket, and content gains in North American RV sales driven by recent product innovations, and, in the case of consolidated net sales, the impact of IEEPA tariff refunds expected to be passed through to customers.

Net income was up 16% to $67.1 million, or $2.75 per diluted share, compared to $57.6 million, or $2.29 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2025. Adjusted net income increased to $65.9 million, or $2.70 per adjusted diluted share, compared to $60.1 million, or $2.39 per adjusted diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA increased 7% to $129.4 million, compared to $121.3 million in the second quarter of 2025. Operating profit margin increased to 9.9% in the second quarter of 2026 compared to 7.9% in the same period of 2025. Year-over-year margin expansion was driven primarily by cost improvement actions, including materials sourcing strategies, and the benefit of the net impact of IEEPA tariff refunds, partially offset by merger-related expenses, and investments in capacity and distribution to support the Aftermarket Segment.

*Additional information regarding adjusted net income, adjusted diluted EPS, adjusted net sales, and adjusted EBITDA used throughout this release, as well as reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, is provided in the "Supplementary Information - Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures" section below.

OEM Segment - Second Quarter Performance

OEM net sales decreased $164.8 million, or 20%, to $674.8 million for the second quarter of 2026, compared to $839.6 million in the same period of 2025. RV OEM net sales decreased 33% to $336.1 million, primarily due to a reduction for IEEPA tariff refunds expected to be passed through to customers, a decrease in North American travel trailer and fifth-wheel shipments, and an increase in RV sales mix toward lower content single axle travel trailers, partially offset by sales price increases for targeted products and to cover increased material costs, and recent product innovations. Adjacent Industries OEM net sales increased 1% year-over-year to $338.7 million, primarily driven by sales from acquired businesses and higher sales to North American marine OEMs, partially offset by a reduction for IEEPA tariff refunds expected to be passed through to customers.

Operating profit of the OEM Segment was $44.1 million in the second quarter of 2026, or 6.5% of net sales, compared to $51.7 million, or 6.2% of net sales, in the same period in 2025. Operating profit of the OEM Segment included a net positive impact related to IEEPA tariff refunds after deducting the related refunds expected to be passed through to customers. In addition to the favorable net impact of tariff refunds, the operating profit margin benefitted primarily from increases in selling prices contractually tied to indices of select commodities, increases in selling prices for targeted products and to cover increased material costs, and cost improvement actions, including materials sourcing strategies. The positive factors, other than the favorable net impact of tariff refunds, were more than offset by the impact of fixed costs spread over decreased production volumes, higher material costs related to tariffs, higher steel and aluminum costs, rising fuel costs, as well as merger-related expenses.

Aftermarket Segment - Second Quarter Performance

Aftermarket net sales increased 10% to $293.9 million for the second quarter of 2026, compared to $267.7 million in the same period of 2025. The increase was primarily driven by sales price increases for targeted products and to cover increased material costs, sales from acquired businesses, and increases in volume in the automotive aftermarket, partially offset by a reduction for IEEPA tariff refunds expected to be passed through to customers.

Operating profit of the Aftermarket Segment was $51.9 million, or 17.7% of net sales in the second quarter of 2026, compared to $36.1 million, or 13.5% of net sales, in the same period of 2025. Operating profit of the Aftermarket Segment included a net positive impact related to IEEPA tariff refunds after deducting the related refunds expected to be passed through to customers. In addition to the favorable net impact of IEEPA tariff refunds, the operating profit margin benefitted primarily from increases in selling prices for targeted products and to cover increased material costs and cost improvement actions, including materials sourcing strategies. These positive factors, other than the favorable net impact of IEEPA tariff refunds, were more than offset by higher material and freight costs related to tariffs, higher steel and aluminum costs, rising fuel costs, merger-related expenses, and investments in capacity and distribution.

Income Taxes

The Company's effective tax rate was 25.6% for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to 26.2% for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. The improvement in the effective tax rate was primarily due to the recognition of a discrete tax benefit related to an increase in the cash surrender value of company-owned life insurance policies compared to the prior year period and a statute release of an uncertain tax position on state R&D tax credits, partially offset by a write-off of projected non-deductible deferred executive compensation.

Balance Sheet and Other Items

At June 30, 2026, the Company's cash and cash equivalents balance was $216.5 million, relative to $222.6 million at December 31, 2025. The Company used $92.0 million to pay off the remaining balance of its 2026 Convertible Notes at maturity, $55.9 million for dividend payments to shareholders, and $28.4 million for capital expenditures in the six months ended June 30, 2026.

The Company's outstanding long-term indebtedness, including current maturities, was $852.6 million at June 30, 2026. As of June 30, 2026, the Company had $595.2 million of borrowing availability under its revolving credit facility.

Outlook

Based on current market and economic conditions along with existing tariffs, the Company expects the following:

• July 2026 net sales of approximately $315 million, down 4% from prior year
• 2026 North American RV wholesale shipments of 280,000 to 300,000, lowering from the previous range of 315,000 to 330,000
• 2026 revenue of $3.9 billion to $4.1 billion, reduced to reflect softened market conditions
• 2026 operating profit margin of 7.5% to 8.0%, reaffirming prior guidance range
• 2026 adjusted EPS of $8.25 to $8.75

Conference Call & Webcast

LCI Industries will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter results on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time. An online, real-time webcast, as well as a supplemental earnings presentation, will be available on the Company's website, investors.lci1.com. The conference call and webcast can also be accessed by dialing (888) 596-4144 for participants in the U.S. and (646) 968-2525 for participants outside the U.S. using the required access code 5713129#. Due to the high volume of companies reporting earnings at this time, please be prepared for hold times of up to 15 minutes when dialing in to the call.

A replay of the conference call will be available for two weeks by dialing (800) 770-2030 for participants in the U.S. and (609) 800-9909 for those outside the U.S. and referencing access code 5713129#. A replay of the webcast will be available on the Company's website immediately following the conclusion of the call.