Franklin Electric raises 2026 guidance as Q2 net sales rise 6% and EPS climbs 11%
Franklin Electric reported second quarter 2026 net sales of $622.9 million, up 6% from the prior year, and GAAP diluted EPS of $1.46, up 11%. The company raised its full year 2026 guidance for net sales and adjusted diluted EPS, while a $4.5 million legal settlement expense weighed on Energy Systems results.
Key points
- Q2 2026 GAAP diluted EPS was $1.46 versus $1.31 a year earlier; adjusted diluted EPS was $1.55, up 18%
- Full year 2026 net sales guidance raised to $2.21 billion to $2.29 billion
- Full year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance raised to $4.50 to $4.70
- Energy Systems operating income included a $4.5 million legal settlement expense in Q2 2026
The filing
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