Valmont Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results and Raises Full-Year 2026 Adjusted EPS Guidance

Valmont® Industries, Inc. (NYSE: VMI), a global leader that provides products and solutions to support vital infrastructure and advance agricultural productivity, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 26, 2026.

President and Chief Executive Officer Avner M. Applbaum commented, “We delivered another quarter of sales and earnings growth. Higher sales in North America Utility and Coatings reinforce our confidence in the strength and durability of the infrastructure market. To support continued infrastructure demand, we are focused on increasing capacity and improving throughput, with a continued focus on reliable delivery and disciplined execution. In Agriculture, we delivered sales growth in North America despite broader market softness. Our focus remains on deepening strategic customer relationships and expanding our higher-value aftermarket and technology solutions, positioning the business for stronger growth as market conditions improve.

“Given our results, we are raising our adjusted earnings per share guidance range. As we finish 2026 and prepare for 2027, we are focused on turning our capacity investments into higher throughput and improved productivity across the Infrastructure segment. At the same time, we are taking pricing actions and applying contractual pass-throughs to recover higher steel and zinc costs. The pace of margin expansion depends in part on how quickly input costs stabilize. Strong customer demand in Utility and Coatings, together with our investments and operating improvements across Infrastructure and Agriculture support our confidence in the objectives presented at our 2026 Investor Day.”

Third Quarter 2026 Highlights (all metrics compared to Third Quarter 2025 unless otherwise noted)

  • Net sales increased 5.5% to $1.10 billion, compared to $1.05 billion

  • Operating income increased 22.2% to $172.8 million or 15.7% of net sales, compared to $141.5 million or 13.5% of net sales

  • Diluted earnings per share increased 25.3% to $6.24, compared to $4.98

  • Generated operating cash flow of $100.5 million; cash and cash equivalents were $122.0 million and net leverage ratio1 was ~0.9x

  • Returned $97.2 million to shareholders through $82.3 million in share repurchases and $14.9 million in dividends

  • Invested $45.6 million in capital expenditures to primarily support growth-related capacity expansion in the North America Utility product line

1Please see Reg G reconciliation to GAAP measures at end of document

Key Financial Metrics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Third Quarter 2026

 

GAAP

 

Adjusted1

 

(In thousands, except per-share amounts)

 

9/26/2026

 

9/27/2025

 

 

 

 

9/26/2026

 

9/27/2025

 

 

 

 

 

Q3 2026

 

Q3 2025

 

vs. Q3 2025

 

 

Q3 2026

 

Q3 2025

 

vs. Q3 2025

 

Net Sales

 

$

1,103,801

 

$

1,045,980

 

5.5%

 

 

$

1,103,801

 

$

1,045,980

 

5.5%

 

Gross Profit

 

 

331,384

 

 

318,246

 

4.1%

 

 

 

331,384

 

 

318,246

 

4.1%

 

Gross Profit as a % of Net Sales

 

 

30.0%

 

 

30.4%

 

 

 

 

 

30.0%

 

 

30.4%

 

 

 

Operating Income

 

 

172,834

 

 

141,456

 

22.2%

 

 

 

172,834

 

 

141,456

 

22.2%

 

Operating Income as a % of Net Sales

 

 

15.7%

 

 

13.5%

 

 

 

 

 

15.7%

 

 

13.5%

 

 

 

Net Earnings Attributable to VMI

 

 

121,053

 

 

99,031

 

22.2%

 

 

 

121,053

 

 

99,031

 

22.2%

 

Diluted Earnings per Share

 

 

6.24

 

 

4.98

 

25.3%

 

 

 

6.24

 

 

4.98

 

25.3%

 

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

 

 

19,391

 

 

19,876

 

 

 

 

 

19,391

 

 

19,876

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year-to-Date 2026

 

GAAP

 

Adjusted1

 

(In thousands, except per-share amounts)

 

9/26/2026

 

9/27/2025

 

 

 

 

9/26/2026

 

9/27/2025

 

 

 

 

 

YTD 2026

 

YTD 2025

 

vs. YTD 2025

 

 

YTD 2026

 

YTD 2025

 

vs. YTD 2025

 

Net Sales

 

$

3,251,687

 

$

3,065,842

 

6.1%

 

 

$

3,251,687

 

$

3,065,842

 

6.1%

 

Gross Profit

 

 

989,079

 

 

930,515

 

6.3%

 

 

 

989,079

 

 

932,109

 

6.1%

 

Gross Profit as a % of Net Sales

 

 

30.4%

 

 

30.4%

 

 

 

 

 

30.4%

 

 

30.4%

 

 

 

Operating Income

 

 

494,571

 

 

299,046

 

65.4%

 

 

 

494,571

 

 

411,126

 

20.3%

 

Operating Income as a % of Net Sales

 

 

15.2%

 

 

9.8%

 

 

 

 

 

15.2%

 

 

13.4%

 

 

 

Net Earnings Attributable to VMI2

 

 

349,004

 

 

156,029

 

123.7%

 

 

 

349,004

 

 

283,490

 

23.1%

 

Diluted Earnings per Share

 

 

17.88

 

 

7.80

 

129.2%

 

 

 

17.88

 

 

14.17

 

26.2%

 

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

 

 

19,516

 

 

20,001

 

 

 

 

 

19,516

 

 

20,001

 

 

 

2Fiscal 2025 net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc. including a change in redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interests of $26,243

Third Quarter 2026 Segment Review (all metrics compared to Third Quarter 2025 unless otherwise noted)

Infrastructure (79.7% of Net Sales)

Products and solutions to serve the infrastructure markets of utility, lighting, transportation, and telecommunications, along with coatings services to protect metal products

Sales increased 9.1% to $882.1 million, compared to $808.3 million.

North America Utility sales increased 23.0%, driven by higher pricing and volumes, supported by strong market demand. North America Coatings sales grew 13.8%, supported by broader infrastructure demand. International sales increased primarily due to pricing actions and favorable foreign currency impacts. These increases were partially offset by significantly lower volumes in North America Telecommunications, reflecting lower carrier spend as customers shifted capital allocation priorities.

Operating income increased to $154.8 million or 17.6% of net sales, compared to $143.4 million or 17.8% of net sales. Higher pricing and volumes in North America Utility and Coatings were partially offset by higher material costs, primarily steel and zinc, costs associated with ramping Utility capacity, and lower North America Telecom volumes.

Agriculture (20.3% of Net Sales)

Center pivot and linear irrigation equipment components for agricultural markets, including aftermarket parts and tubular products, and advanced technology solutions for precision agriculture

Sales decreased 6.4% to $226.0 million, compared to $241.3 million.

North America sales increased 15.8%, driven by higher volumes, including storm replacement activity and favorable pricing. International sales decreased 25.3%, primarily due to lower volumes in the Middle East and Brazil.

Operating income increased to $40.1 million or 17.9% of net sales, compared to $23.2 million or 9.7% of net sales. Lower credit losses in Brazil and higher North America volumes contributed to the year-over-year increase, partially offset by lower international volumes.

Full-Year 2026 Financial Outlook and Key Assumptions

The Company is reaffirming its full-year 2026 net sales outlook and raising its adjusted diluted EPS outlook. Key assumptions have also been updated.

Metric

Previous Outlook

Updated Outlook

Net Sales

$4.3 to $4.45 billion

No change

Infrastructure Net Sales

$3.4 to $3.5 billion

No change

Agriculture Net Sales

$0.9 to $0.95 billion

No change

Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share

$22.25 to $23.50

$22.75 to $23.75

Capital Expenditures

$170 to $200 million

No change

Adjusted Effective Tax Rate

~26.0%

No change

Key Assumptions

  • Steel cost assumptions are aligned with markets as of October 16, 2026

  • Foreign currency assumptions are based on FX rates as of October 16, 2026

  • This outlook includes the current tariffs as of October 16, 2026 and assumes no material change to the current trade or tariff environment

A live audio discussion with Avner M. Applbaum, President and Chief Executive Officer, and John Schwietz, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will take place on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. CT. The discussion can be accessed by telephone at +1 877.407.6184 or +1 201.389.0877 (no Conference ID needed) or via webcast at the following link: Valmont Industries 3Q 2026 Earnings Conference Call. A slide presentation will be available for download on the Investors page of valmont.com during the webcast. A replay of the event will be accessible three hours after the call at the above link or by telephone at +1 877.660.6853 or +1 201.612.7415 using access code 13756346. The replay will be available until 10:59 p.m. CT on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

About Valmont Industries, Inc.

For more than 80 years, Valmont has been a global leader that provides products and solutions to support vital infrastructure and advance agricultural productivity. We are committed to customer-focused innovation that delivers lasting value. Learn more about how we’re Conserving Resources. Improving Life.® at valmont.com.

Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on assumptions made by management, considering its experience in the industries where Valmont operates, perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments, and other relevant factors. It is important to note that these statements are not guarantees of future performance or results. They involve risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond Valmont’s control), and assumptions. Forward-looking statements may be accompanied by words such as “opportunities,” “estimate,” “outlook,” “clear path,” “target,” “expect,” “plan” and similar expressions. While management believes these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions as of the date made, numerous factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. These factors include, among other things, risks described in Valmont’s reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the Company’s actual cash flows and net income, future economic and market circumstances, industry conditions, company performance and financial results, operational efficiencies, availability and price of raw materials, availability and market acceptance of new products, product pricing, domestic and international competitive environments, geopolitical risks, and actions and policy changes by domestic and foreign governments, including tariffs. The Company cautions that any forward-looking statements in this release are made as of its publication date and does not undertake to update these statements, except as required by law.

The Company may provide certain non-GAAP financial measures (adjusted diluted earnings per share and adjusted effective tax rate) on a forward-looking basis from time to time. These measures are typically calculated by excluding the impact of items such as foreign exchange, acquisitions, divestitures, realignment or restructuring expenses, goodwill or intangible asset impairment, changes in tax laws or rates, change in redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interests, and other non-recurring items. To the extent the Company provides forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures, reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are not provided, as the Company cannot do so without unreasonable effort due to the inherent uncertainty and difficulty in predicting the timing and financial impact of such items. For the same reasons, the Company cannot assess the likely significance of unavailable information, which could be material to future results.

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VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per-share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Thirteen weeks ended

 

Thirty-nine weeks ended

 

 

 

September 26,

 

September 27,

 

September 26,

 

September 27,

 

 

 

2026

 

2025

 

2026

 

2025

 

Net sales

 

$

1,103,801

 

 

$

1,045,980

 

 

$

3,251,687

 

 

$

3,065,842

 

 

Cost of sales

 

 

772,417

 

 

 

727,734

 

 

 

2,262,608

 

 

 

2,135,327

 

 

Gross profit

 

 

331,384

 

 

 

318,246

 

 

 

989,079

 

 

 

930,515

 

 

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

158,550

 

 

 

176,790

 

 

 

494,508

 

 

 

531,248

 

 

Impairment of long-lived assets

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

91,337

 

 

Realignment charges

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

8,884

 

 

Operating income

 

 

172,834

 

 

 

141,456

 

 

 

494,571

 

 

 

299,046

 

 

Other income (expenses):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

(9,306

)

 

 

(9,738

)

 

 

(28,147

)

 

 

(30,396

)

 

Interest income

 

 

1,274

 

 

 

1,588

 

 

 

3,922

 

 

 

6,550

 

 

Gain on deferred compensation investments

 

 

793

 

 

 

1,187

 

 

 

3,021

 

 

 

2,730

 

 

Other, net

 

 

(2,310

)

 

 

(2,956

)

 

 

(2,468

)

 

 

(9,361

)

 

Total other expenses

 

 

(9,549

)

 

 

(9,919

)

 

 

(23,672

)

 

 

(30,477

)

 

Earnings before income taxes and equity method investment loss

 

 

163,285

 

 

 

131,537

 

 

 

470,899

 

 

 

268,569

 

 

Income tax expense

 

 

41,821

 

 

 

30,424

 

 

 

120,925

 

 

 

83,503

 

 

Equity method investment loss

 

 

—

 

 

 

(21

)

 

 

(264

)

 

 

(602

)

 

Net earnings

 

 

121,464

 

 

 

101,092

 

 

 

349,710

 

 

 

184,464

 

 

Earnings attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests

 

 

(411

)

 

 

(2,061

)

 

 

(706

)

 

 

(2,192

)

 

Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc.

 

$

121,053

 

 

$

99,031

 

 

$

349,004

 

 

$

182,272

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding – Basic

 

 

19,232

 

 

 

19,736

 

 

 

19,357

 

 

 

19,864

 

 

Earnings per share – Basic

 

$

6.29

 

 

$

5.02

 

 

$

18.03

 

 

$

7.85

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding – Diluted

 

 

19,391

 

 

 

19,876

 

 

 

19,516

 

 

 

20,001

 

 

Earnings per share – Diluted

 

$

6.24

 

 

$

4.98

 

 

$

17.88

 

 

$

7.80

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash dividends per share

 

$

0.77

 

 

$

0.68

 

 

$

2.31

 

 

$

2.04

 

 

1Fiscal 2025 basic and diluted earnings per share include a change in redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interests of $26,243

 

VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUMMARY OPERATING RESULTS

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Thirteen weeks ended

 

Thirty-nine weeks ended

 

 

September 26,

 

September 27,

 

September 26,

 

September 27,

 

 

2026

 

2025

 

2026

 

2025

Infrastructure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

879,586

 

 

$

806,562

 

 

$

2,559,484

 

 

$

2,273,145

 

Gross profit

 

 

255,371

 

 

 

239,426

 

 

 

764,202

 

 

 

680,184

 

as a percentage of net sales

 

 

29.0

%

 

 

29.7

%

 

 

29.9

%

 

 

29.9

%

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

100,532

 

 

 

96,049

 

 

 

311,964

 

 

 

302,899

 

as a percentage of net sales

 

 

11.4

%

 

 

11.9

%

 

 

12.2

%

 

 

13.3

%

Impairment of long-lived assets

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

89,356

 

Realignment charges

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

1,426

 

Operating income

 

 

154,839

 

 

 

143,377

 

 

 

452,238

 

 

 

286,503

 

as a percentage of net sales

 

 

17.6

%

 

 

17.8

%

 

 

17.7

%

 

 

12.6

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Agriculture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

224,215

 

 

$

239,418

 

 

$

692,203

 

 

$

792,697

 

Gross profit

 

 

76,013

 

 

 

78,820

 

 

 

224,877

 

 

 

250,331

 

as a percentage of net sales

 

 

33.9

%

 

 

32.9

%

 

 

32.5

%

 

 

31.6

%

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

 

35,864

 

 

 

55,631

 

 

 

111,342

 

 

 

149,987

 

as a percentage of net sales

 

 

16.0

%

 

 

23.2

%

 

 

16.1

%

 

 

18.9

%

Impairment of long-lived assets

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

1,981

 

Realignment charges

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

2,886

 

Operating income

 

 

40,149

 

 

 

23,189

 

 

 

113,535

 

 

 

95,477

 

as a percentage of net sales

 

 

17.9

%

 

 

9.7

%

 

 

16.4

%

 

 

12.0

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

$

22,154

 

 

$

25,110

 

 

$

71,202

 

 

$

78,362

 

Realignment charges

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

4,572

 

Operating loss

 

 

(22,154

)

 

 

(25,110

)

 

 

(71,202

)

 

 

(82,934

)

 

VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUMMARY OPERATING RESULTS

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

In the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the Company revised its product line presentation to better reflect how the business is currently managed. Within the Infrastructure segment, product lines are now presented as North America Utility, North America Lighting and Transportation, North America Coatings, North America Telecommunications, and International Infrastructure and Solar, replacing the previous presentation of Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Coatings, Telecommunications, and Solar. Within the Agriculture segment, product lines are now presented as Agriculture, replacing the previous presentation of Irrigation Equipment and Parts and Technology Products and Services. The prior period product line amounts have been recast to conform to the current period presentation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thirteen weeks ended September 26, 2026

 

 

Infrastructure

 

Agriculture

 

Intersegment

 

Consolidated

Geographical Market:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

North America

 

$

721,751

 

$

128,920

 

$

(4,285

)

 

$

846,386

International

 

 

160,338

 

 

 

97,077

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

257,415

 

Total sales

 

$

882,089

 

 

$

225,997

 

 

$

(4,285

)

 

$

1,103,801

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product Line:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

North America Utility

 

$

469,622

 

 

$

—

 

 

$

—

 

 

$

469,622

 

North America Lighting and Transportation

 

 

127,471

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

127,471

 

North America Coatings

 

 

69,713

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

(2,503

)

 

 

67,210

 

North America Telecommunications

 

 

54,885

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

54,885

 

International Infrastructure and Solar

 

 

160,398

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

160,398

 

Agriculture

 

 

—

 

 

 

225,997

 

 

 

(1,782

)

 

 

224,215

 

Total sales

 

$

882,089

 

 

$

225,997

 

 

$

(4,285

)

 

$

1,103,801

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thirteen weeks ended September 27, 2025

 

 

Infrastructure

 

Agriculture

 

Intersegment

 

Consolidated

Geographical Market:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

North America

 

$

656,285

 

$

111,334

 

$

(3,638

)

 

$

763,981

International

 

 

152,000

 

 

 

130,004

 

 

 

(5

)

 

 

281,999

 

Total sales

 

$

808,285

 

 

$

241,338

 

 

$

(3,643

)

 

$

1,045,980

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product Line:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

North America Utility

 

$

381,657

 

 

$

—

 

 

$

—

 

 

$

381,657

 

North America Lighting and Transportation

 

 

130,369

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

130,369

 

North America Coatings

 

 

61,251

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

(1,718

)

 

 

59,533

 

North America Telecommunications

 

 

82,926

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

82,926

 

International Infrastructure and Solar

 

 

152,082

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

(5

)

 

 

152,077

 

Agriculture

 

 

—

 

 

 

241,338

 

 

 

(1,920

)

 

 

239,418

 

Total sales

 

$

808,285

 

 

$

241,338

 

 

$

(3,643

)

 

$

1,045,980

 

VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUMMARY OPERATING RESULTS

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Thirty-nine weeks ended September 26, 2026

 

 

Infrastructure

 

Agriculture

 

Intersegment

 

Consolidated

Geographical Market:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

North America

 

$

2,103,093

 

$

407,670

 

$

(11,956

)

 

$

2,498,807

International

 

 

463,858

 

 

 

289,022

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

752,880

 

Total sales

 

$

2,566,951

 

 

$

696,692

 

 

$

(11,956

)

 

$

3,251,687

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product Line:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

North America Utility

 

$

1,350,544

 

 

$

—

 

 

$

—

 

 

$

1,350,544

 

North America Lighting and Transportation

 

 

376,625

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

376,625

 

North America Coatings

 

 

201,884

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

(7,467

)

 

 

194,417

 

North America Telecommunications

 

 

173,374

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

173,374

 

International Infrastructure and Solar

 

 

464,524

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

464,524

 

Agriculture

 

 

—

 

 

 

696,692

 

 

 

(4,489

)

 

 

692,203

 

Total sales

 

$

2,566,951

 

 

$

696,692

 

 

$

(11,956

)

 

$

3,251,687

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thirty-nine weeks ended September 27, 2025

 

 

Infrastructure

 

Agriculture

 

Intersegment

 

Consolidated

Geographical Market:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

North America

 

$

1,849,918

 

$

391,292

 

$

(12,079

)

 

$

2,229,131

International

 

 

430,113

 

 

 

406,737

 

 

 

(139

)

 

 

836,711

 

Total sales

 

$

2,280,031

 

 

$

798,029

 

 

$

(12,218

)

 

$

3,065,842

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product Line:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

North America Utility

 

$

1,055,681

 

 

$

—

 

 

$

—

 

 

$

1,055,681

 

North America Lighting and Transportation

 

 

388,257

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

388,257

 

North America Coatings

 

 

176,143

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

(6,747

)

 

 

169,396

 

North America Telecommunications

 

 

224,063

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

224,063

 

International Infrastructure and Solar

 

 

435,887

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

(139

)

 

 

435,748

 

Agriculture

 

 

—

 

 

 

798,029

 

 

 

(5,332

)

 

 

792,697

 

Total sales

 

$

2,280,031

 

 

$

798,029

 

 

$

(12,218

)

 

$

3,065,842

 

 

VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

September 26,

 

December 27,

 

 

2026

 

2025

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

122,045

 

$

187,140

Receivables, net

 

 

651,738

 

 

 

590,127

 

Inventories

 

 

644,813

 

 

 

566,396

 

Contract assets

 

 

303,996

 

 

 

266,922

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

112,744

 

 

 

109,063

 

Total current assets

 

 

1,835,336

 

 

 

1,719,648

 

Property, plant, and equipment, net

 

 

716,289

 

 

 

673,863

 

Goodwill and other non-current assets

 

 

989,249

 

 

 

975,818

 

Total assets

 

$

3,540,874

 

 

$

3,369,329

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS, AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current installments of long-term debt

 

$

152

 

 

$

513

 

Mandatorily redeemable financial instrument

 

 

—

 

 

 

8,922

 

Accounts payable

 

 

406,475

 

 

 

359,539

 

Accrued expenses

 

 

265,392

 

 

 

284,751

 

Contract liabilities

 

 

64,911

 

 

 

52,013

 

Income taxes payable

 

 

9,306

 

 

 

12,604

 

Dividends payable

 

 

14,737

 

 

 

13,278

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

760,973

 

 

 

731,620

 

Long-term debt, excluding current installments

 

 

756,141

 

 

 

795,150

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

 

139,358

 

 

 

130,007

 

Other non-current liabilities

 

 

115,545

 

 

 

70,267

 

Total liabilities

 

 

1,772,017

 

 

 

1,727,044

 

Redeemable noncontrolling interests

 

 

9,236

 

 

 

9,498

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

 

1,759,621

 

 

 

1,632,787

 

Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests, and shareholders’ equity

 

$

3,540,874

 

 

$

3,369,329

 

 

VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Thirty-nine weeks ended

 

 

September 26,

 

September 27,

 

 

2026

 

2025

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings

 

$

349,710

 

 

$

184,464

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

72,860

 

 

 

65,429

 

Contribution to defined benefit pension plan

 

 

(886

)

 

 

(3,155

)

Impairment of long-lived assets

 

 

9,629

 

 

 

91,337

 

Changes in assets and liabilities

 

 

(127,397

)

 

 

(18,745

)

Other, net

 

 

48,159

 

 

 

25,913

 

Net cash flows from operating activities

 

 

352,075

 

 

 

345,243

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of property, plant, and equipment

 

 

(116,077

)

 

 

(104,230

)

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

 

 

(11,470

)

 

 

—

 

Other, net

 

 

5,676

 

 

 

(81

)

Net cash flows from investing activities

 

 

(121,871

)

 

 

(104,311

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net repayments on short-term borrowings

 

 

—

 

 

 

(1,652

)

Proceeds from long-term borrowings

 

 

120,665

 

 

 

130,000

 

Principal repayments on long-term borrowings

 

 

(160,590

)

 

 

(130,531

)

Dividends paid

 

 

(43,091

)

 

 

(39,085

)

Purchases of redeemable noncontrolling interests

 

 

(8,922

)

 

 

(14,624

)

Repurchases of common stock

 

 

(199,859

)

 

 

(125,839

)

Other, net

 

 

(4,210

)

 

 

(4,438

)

Net cash flows from financing activities

 

 

(296,007

)

 

 

(186,169

)

Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

708

 

 

 

7,029

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(65,095

)

 

 

61,792

 

Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of period

 

 

187,140

 

 

 

164,315

 

Cash and cash equivalents—end of period

 

$

122,045

 

 

$

226,107

VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

Management utilizes non-GAAP financial measures to assess the Company’s historical and prospective financial performance, evaluate operational profitability on a consistent basis, factor into executive compensation decisions, and enhance transparency for the investment community. These non-GAAP measures are intended to supplement, not replace, the Company’s reported financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP. It is important to note that other companies may calculate these measures differently, which can limit their usefulness for comparison across organizations.

The following non-GAAP measures may be included in financial releases and other financial communications:

  • Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted Gross Margin, Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted Operating Margin, Adjusted Net Earnings, Adjusted Diluted EPS, and Adjusted Effective Tax Rate: These metrics provide meaningful supplemental insights into the Company’s operating performance by excluding items that are not considered part of core operating results. This approach enhances comparability across reporting periods. Adjustments may include costs or benefits associated with acquisitions, divestitures, expenses related to realignment or restructuring programs, goodwill or intangible asset impairment, significant expenses or benefits from changes in tax laws or rates, cumulative effects of changes in accounting standards, refinancing-related expenses, a loss or a gain from a partial or full settlement of the U.K. defined benefit pension plan obligation, losses from natural disasters, change in redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interests, and other non-recurring items.

  • Adjusted EBITDA: This metric is a key component of a financial ratio included in the covenants of our major debt agreements. It is calculated as net earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation, and other adjustments as outlined in the applicable debt agreements. This metric offers investors and analysts valuable insights into the Company’s core operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA margin is also used to evaluate profitability.

  • Leverage Ratio: This ratio is calculated by taking the sum of interest-bearing debt, minus unrestricted cash in excess of $50.0 million (but not exceeding $500.0 million), and dividing it by Adjusted EBITDA. This is a key financial ratio included in the covenants of our major debt agreements and is calculated on a rolling four-fiscal-quarter basis. The revolving credit facility requires us to maintain a financial leverage ratio of 3.50 or lower, measured as of the last day of each fiscal quarter.

  • Free Cash Flow: Calculated as net cash provided by operating activities minus capital expenditures, free cash flow serves as an indicator of the Company’s financial strength. However, this measure does not fully reflect the Company’s ability to deploy cash freely, as it has obligations such as debt repayments and other fixed commitments.

  • Backlog: This operating measure is used to evaluate future potential sales revenue. An order is included in the backlog upon receipt of a customer purchase order or the execution of a sales order contract. Backlog is particularly relevant to the Infrastructure segment due to the longer-term nature of its projects. However, backlog is not a term defined under U.S. GAAP and does not measure contract profitability. It should not be viewed as the sole indicator of future revenue, as many projects with short lead times book-and-bill within the same reporting period and are not included in the backlog.

  • ROIC: Return on invested capital (“ROIC”) and adjusted ROIC are key operating ratios that enable investors to assess our operating performance relative to the investment needed to generate operating profit. ROIC is calculated as after-tax operating income divided by the average of beginning and ending invested capital. Adjusted ROIC is calculated as after-tax adjusted operating income divided by the average of beginning and ending invested capital. Invested capital represents total assets minus total liabilities (excluding interest-bearing debt and redeemable noncontrolling interests).

 

VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUMMARY OF EFFECT OF SIGNIFICANT NON-RECURRING ITEMS ON REPORTED RESULTS

REGULATION G RECONCILIATION

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Thirteen weeks ended September 27, 2025

Gross Profit Reconciliation

 

Infrastructure

 

Agriculture

 

Corporate

 

Consolidated

Gross profit – as reported

 

$

239,426

 

 

$

78,820

 

 

$

—

 

$

318,246

 

Adjusted gross profit

 

$

239,426

 

 

$

78,820

 

 

$

—

 

 

$

318,246

 

Net sales – as reported

 

 

806,562

 

 

 

239,418

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

1,045,980

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross profit as a % of net sales

 

 

29.7

%

 

 

32.9

%

 

 

NM

 

 

 

30.4

%

Adjusted gross profit as a % of net sales

 

 

29.7

%

 

 

32.9

%

 

 

NM

 

 

 

30.4

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thirty-nine weeks ended September 27, 2025

Gross Profit Reconciliation

 

Infrastructure

 

Agriculture

 

Corporate

 

Consolidated

Gross profit – as reported

 

$

680,184

 

 

$

250,331

 

 

$

—

 

$

930,515

 

Realignment charges

 

 

910

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

910

 

Other non-recurring charges

 

 

—

 

 

 

684

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

684

 

Adjusted gross profit

 

$

681,094

 

 

$

251,015

 

 

$

—

 

 

$

932,109

 

Net sales – as reported

 

 

2,273,145

 

 

 

792,697

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

3,065,842

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross profit as a % of net sales

 

 

29.9

%

 

 

31.6

%

 

 

NM

 

 

 

30.4

%

Adjusted gross profit as a % of net sales

 

 

30.0

%

 

 

31.7

%

 

 

NM

 

 

 

30.4

%

 

VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUMMARY OF EFFECT OF SIGNIFICANT NON-RECURRING ITEMS ON REPORTED RESULTS

REGULATION G RECONCILIATION

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Thirteen weeks ended September 27, 2025

Operating Income (Loss) Reconciliation

 

Infrastructure

 

Agriculture

 

Corporate

 

Consolidated

Operating income (loss) – as reported

 

$

143,377

 

 

$

23,189

 

 

$

(25,110

)

 

$

141,456

 

Adjusted operating income (loss)

 

$

143,377

 

 

$

23,189

 

 

$

(25,110

)

 

$

141,456

 

Net sales – as reported

 

 

806,562

 

 

 

239,418

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

1,045,980

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income (loss) as a % of net sales

 

 

17.8

%

 

 

9.7

%

 

 

NM

 

 

 

13.5

%

Adjusted operating income (loss) as a % of net sales

 

 

17.8

%

 

 

9.7

%

 

 

NM

 

 

 

13.5

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thirty-nine weeks ended September 27, 2025

Operating Income (Loss) Reconciliation

 

Infrastructure

 

Agriculture

 

Corporate

 

Consolidated

Operating income (loss) – as reported

 

$

286,503

 

 

$

95,477

 

 

$

(82,934

)

 

$

299,046

 

Impairment of long-lived assets

 

 

89,356

 

 

 

1,981

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

91,337

 

Realignment charges

 

 

2,336

 

 

 

2,886

 

 

 

4,572

 

 

 

9,794

 

Other non-recurring charges

 

 

7,031

 

 

 

3,918

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

10,949

 

Adjusted operating income (loss)

 

$

385,226

 

 

$

104,262

 

 

$

(78,362

)

 

$

411,126

 

Net sales – as reported

 

 

2,273,145

 

 

 

792,697

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

3,065,842

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income (loss) as a % of net sales

 

 

12.6

%

 

 

12.0

%

 

 

NM

 

 

 

9.8

%

Adjusted operating income (loss) as a % of net sales

 

 

16.9

%

 

 

13.2

%

 

 

NM

 

 

 

13.4

%

 

VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUMMARY OF EFFECT OF SIGNIFICANT NON-RECURRING ITEMS ON REPORTED RESULTS

REGULATION G RECONCILIATION

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Thirteen

 

 

 

Thirty-nine

 

 

 

 

 

weeks ended

 

Diluted

 

weeks ended

 

Diluted

 

 

September 27,

 

earnings

 

September 27,

 

earnings

 

 

2025

 

per share1

 

2025

 

per share1

Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inc. including change in redemption value of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

redeemable noncontrolling interests – as reported

 

$

99,031

 

$

4.98

 

$

156,029

 

 

$

7.80

 

Less: Change in redemption value of redeemable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

noncontrolling interests

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

26,243

 

 

 

1.31

 

Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc.

 

 

99,031

 

 

 

4.98

 

 

 

182,272

 

 

 

9.11

 

Impairment of long-lived assets3

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

91,337

 

 

 

4.57

 

Realignment charges4

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

9,794

 

 

 

0.49

 

Other non-recurring charges5

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

10,949

 

 

 

0.55

 

Total adjustments, pre-tax

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

112,080

 

 

 

5.60

 

Tax effect of adjustments2

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

(10,862

)

 

 

(0.54

)

Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc. –

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

adjusted

 

$

99,031

 

 

$

4.98

 

 

$

283,490

 

 

$

14.17

 

Average shares outstanding – diluted

 

 

 

 

 

19,876

 

 

 

 

 

 

20,001

 

1Diluted earnings per share includes rounding.

2The tax effect of adjustments is calculated based on the income tax rate in each applicable jurisdiction.

3The Company recorded non-cash impairment charges of $71.1 million for goodwill and certain intangible assets in the Solar and Access Systems businesses and recorded $20.2 million for other long-lived assets that will no longer be utilized.

4The Company took realignment actions resulting in pre-tax charges of $9.8 million, primarily severance-related.

5Other non-recurring charges consist of costs to fulfill contractually required payments for system licenses no longer needed and asset valuation adjustments for a joint venture ag solar business.

 

VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

REGULATION G RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Four fiscal quarters ended

 

 

September 26,

 

 

2026

Net cash flows from operating activities

 

$

463,316

 

Interest expense

 

 

38,293

 

Income tax expense

 

 

61,286

 

Impairment of long-lived assets

 

 

(9,629

)

Deferred income taxes

 

 

(4,458

)

Redeemable noncontrolling interests

 

 

(1,929

)

Net periodic pension cost

 

 

(3,481

)

Contribution to defined benefit pension plan

 

 

890

 

Changes in assets and liabilities

 

 

191,076

 

Other, net

 

 

(255

)

Impairment of long-lived assets

 

 

9,629

 

Realignment activities

 

 

6,272

 

Pro forma acquisition adjustment

 

 

2,030

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

753,040

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc.

 

$

517,005

 

Interest expense

 

 

38,293

 

Income tax expense

 

 

61,286

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

95,940

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

22,585

 

Impairment of long-lived assets

 

 

9,629

 

Realignment activities

 

 

6,272

 

Pro forma acquisition adjustment

 

 

2,030

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

753,040

 

 

VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

REGULATION G RECONCILIATION OF LEVERAGE RATIO

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

September 26,

 

 

2026

Interest-bearing debt, excluding origination fees and discounts of $24,335

 

$

780,628

Less: Cash and cash equivalents in excess of $50,000

 

 

72,045

 

Net indebtedness

 

$

708,583

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

 

753,040

 

Leverage ratio

 

 

0.94

 

 

 

 

VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

BACKLOG

(Dollars in millions)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

September 26,

 

December 27,

 

 

2026

 

2025

Infrastructure

 

$

1,808.2

 

$

1,548.3

Agriculture

 

 

199.6

 

 

 

105.4

 

Total backlog

 

$

2,007.8

 

 

$

1,653.7

 

 

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