EnerSys delivered strong third-quarter earnings with adjusted diluted EPS ex 45X up 50% to $1.84. Net sales increased by 1.4% to $919.1 million, driven by pricing and favorable FX, partially offset by lower organic volumes. The company maintained its net leverage ratio below the low end of its target range and returned $94 million to shareholders through buybacks and dividends.
Net sales increased by 1.4% to $919.1 million, aligning with the lower end of guidance.
Adjusted diluted EPS ex IRC 45X grew by 50% to $1.84, reflecting strong earnings.
Gross margin ex 45X expanded by 170 bps to 26.3%, driven by favorable product mix and pricing discipline.
The company returned $94 million to shareholders through buybacks and dividends, maintaining a healthy net leverage ratio of 1.2X EBITDA.
For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, EnerSys expects net sales between $960 million and $1,000 million, with IRC 45X benefits to cost of sales ranging from $37 million to $42 million. Adjusted diluted EPS is projected to be between $2.95 and $3.05, or $1.91 to $2.01 excluding 45X benefits. Full-year fiscal 2026 capital expenditures are expected to be around $80 million.
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