Exponent Q1 2026 revenue rises 14% to $166.3 million; profit up, $50 million buyback added
Exponent reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 results with total revenues up 14% to $166.3 million and net income up to $29.6 million, or $0.59 per diluted share, from $0.52 a year earlier. The company maintained its full-year 2026 guidance and set a quarterly dividend of $0.31 per share, while its Board added $50 million to the share repurchase authorization.
Key points
- Revenues before reimbursements rose 10% to $151.8 million; total revenues rose 14% to $166.3 million.
- Net income was $29.6 million, or $0.59 per diluted share, versus $26.7 million, or $0.52, a year earlier.
- EBITDA rose to $43.1 million, or 28.4% of net revenues, from $37.5 million, or 27.3%.
- Dividend of $0.31 per share is payable June 18, 2026 to holders of record as of June 5, 2026; $17.7 million remained for repurchases as of April 3, 2026, before the $50 million increase.
The filing
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