Atkore Inc. Announces First Quarter 2026 Results

Core Insights - Atkore Inc. reported net sales of $655.5 million for Q1 2026, a decrease of 0.9% compared to the previous year [1] - Net income per diluted share fell to $0.44, down $0.87 from the prior year, while adjusted net income per diluted share decreased to $0.83, down $0.80 [1] - The company’s adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $69.1 million, a decline of 30.3% from $99.1 million in the same period last year [1] Financial Performance - Net sales decreased by $6.0 million, primarily due to lower average selling prices and the impact of divestitures, partially offset by increased sales volume [1] - Gross profit dropped by $45.2 million, or 26.4%, leading to a gross margin decrease to 19.2% from 25.9% [1] - Adjusted EBITDA margin decreased to 10.5% for the quarter, reflecting lower gross profit and increased input costs [1][5] Segment Analysis - Electrical segment net sales increased by $4.2 million, or 0.9%, attributed to higher sales volume, while adjusted EBITDA decreased by 40.4% to $55.1 million [1][5] - Safety & Infrastructure segment net sales fell by $10.5 million, or 5.3%, primarily due to lower sales volume, but adjusted EBITDA rose by 93.8% to $30.2 million [1][5] Dividend and Outlook - The Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share, payable on February 27, 2026 [2] - The company maintains its full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA outlook in the range of $340 million to $360 million and adjusted net income per diluted share between $5.05 and $5.55 [2]