O’Connell said he launched a strategic reset called “EnerGize” aimed at refocusing on the core business, reducing “non-value add” costs, strengthening operating rigor, and executing on growth while putting cash generation “to work on the right things.”Specialty , led by aerospace and defense, where he said EnerSys is the largest supplier of batteries to the U.S. military across a range of applications.O’Connell described EnerSys as a market leader in stored energy solutions with roughly 16 GWh of annual pro ...

Q2 FY'26 Performance - Net sales reached $951 million, an increase of 8% year-over-year[12,37] - Adjusted EPS ex 45X was $1.51, up 15% year-over-year[11,12] - Adjusted operating earnings were $130 million, a 13% increase year-over-year, or a 10% increase excluding 45X benefits[12] - Free cash flow was $197 million, a significant increase of $194 million year-over-year[12] - Adjusted gross margin was 29.1%, up 40 bps year-over-year, but excluding 45X, it was 24.9%, flat year-over-year[13] Tariff Mitigation - The company faces approximately $70 million in annualized tariff exposure[17] - 78% of US supply is sourced from US or USMCA compliant regions, limiting tariff exposure[22] - 65% of global revenue is in the US[22] Demand Trends - Q2'26 orders decreased 1% year-over-year and 7% quarter-over-quarter[28] - Q2'26 book-to-bill ratio was 0.90, down year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter[28] - Q2'26 backlog decreased 8% year-over-year and 10% quarter-over-quarter[26] Q3'26 Guidance - Net sales are projected to be between $920 million and $960 million, representing a 4% year-over-year increase at the midpoint[57] - Adjusted EPS is expected to be between $2.71 and $2.81, but excluding 45X, it's projected at $1.64 to $1.74, a 46% increase[57] - The company anticipates a $35 million to $40 million IRC 45X benefit to the cost of sales[57]