Valmont Raises 2026 Outlook as Q2 Sales Rise 6.5% to $1.12 Billion
Valmont reported second-quarter 2026 net sales up 6.5% to $1.12 billion and GAAP diluted earnings of $6.14 per share, compared with a loss of $1.53 per share a year earlier that included impairment and realignment charges. The company also raised its full-year 2026 net sales and diluted EPS outlook, which matters to shareholders because it signals higher expected earnings for the year, although Agriculture sales fell 15.8% in the quarter.
Key points
- Net sales rose 6.5% to $1.12 billion from $1.05 billion in Q2 2025; Infrastructure sales rose 14.8% to $878.9 million.
- Agriculture sales fell 15.8% to $243.7 million, with International sales down 28.9% amid Middle East conflict disruptions.
- Full-year 2026 diluted EPS outlook raised to $22.25 to $23.50 from $21.50 to $23.50.
- Full-year 2026 net sales outlook raised to $4.3 to $4.45 billion from $4.2 to $4.4 billion.
The filing
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