Dorman Products Q1 sales rise 4.2%, EPS falls 24%; 2026 guidance reaffirmed
Dorman Products reported first-quarter 2026 net sales of $528.8 million, up 4.2%, but diluted EPS fell 24% to $1.43 and adjusted diluted EPS fell 22% to $1.57, which the company attributed largely to higher costs from tariffs implemented in 2025. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 net sales and earnings guidance, which shareholders will weigh against the margin pressure seen in the quarter.
Key points
- Net sales were $528.8 million, up 4.2% from $507.7 million in the first quarter of 2025.
- Gross margin fell to 36.0% of net sales from 40.9% a year earlier; diluted EPS was $1.43 versus $1.87.
- Full-year 2026 guidance reaffirmed: net sales up 7% to 9%, diluted EPS $7.57 to $7.97, adjusted diluted EPS $8.10 to $8.50.
- The company repurchased $51 million of its shares at an average price of $118 and generated $43.8 million in operating cash flow; a conference call is set for May 5, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern time.
The filing
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