Spectrum Brands Holdings reported a 3.3% decrease in net sales and a 6.0% decrease in organic net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2026. Despite macroeconomic challenges, the company's Adjusted EBITDA exceeded expectations, and Global Pet Care returned to growth. Net income from continuing operations increased by 19.5% to $29.4 million, and diluted EPS from continuing operations rose to $1.25.
Net sales decreased by 3.3% to $677.0 million, with organic net sales down 6.0% due to category demand softness and accelerated seasonal inventory build.
Net income from continuing operations increased by 19.5% to $29.4 million, driven by lower taxes and a reduced share count.
Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 19.5% to $62.6 million, with the margin declining by 190 basis points due to lower volume and reduced gross margins.
Global Pet Care returned to growth, with net sales increasing by 8.3% and organic net sales up 5.8%, outperforming the market.
For fiscal 2026, Spectrum Brands expects flat to low single-digit growth in reported net sales and low single-digit growth in adjusted EBITDA, with approximately 50% conversion of adjusted EBITDA to adjusted free cash flow. The company continues to target a long-term net leverage ratio of 2.0 - 2.5 times.
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