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PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARWR) today announced that it is scheduled to participate in the following upcoming events:

2026 Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference – June 2-4, 2026

Type: Fireside Chat Presentation
Date/Time: June 3, 2026, 8:10 am EDT

Goldman Sachs 47th Annual Global Healthcare Conference – June 8-10, 2026

Type: Fireside Chat Presentation
Date/Time: June 10, 2026, 9:00 am EDT

Presentation materials and webcast links, if applicable, may be accessed on the Events and Presentations page under the Investors section of the Arrowhead website.

About Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ARWR) is a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company developing medicines that treat intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them, harnessing the natural RNA interference (RNAi) mechanism. The company has built a broad portfolio of clinical and commercial RNAi therapeutics through its industry-leading targeted RNAi molecule (TRiM™) platform, which can precisely silence genes in a wide range of cell types, including liver, lung, muscle, adipose, and central nervous system tissue. At Arrowhead, we rapidly advance potential best- and first-in-class RNAi treatments for diseases with significant unmet medical need, because every day matters to the patients we serve.

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Want Diversified Upside in Biotechnology? Check out LABUArrowhead Pharmaceuticals NASDAQ: ARWR executives outlined upcoming clinical catalysts, early commercial trends and pipeline priorities during a Jefferies fireside chat, with Chief Medical Officer James Hamilton emphasizing that the company remains focused exclusively on siRNA therapeutics through its TRiM, or Targeted RNAi Molecule, platform.

Hamilton said Arrowhead has advanced 20 clinical candidates into various stages of development. Partnered programs include olpasiran with Amgen, fazirsiran with Takeda, hepatitis B and MASH programs with GSK, a broad discovery collaboration with Sarepta and a recently announced discovery collaboration with Novartis. On the wholly owned side, Hamilton highlighted REDEMPLO, which was recently approved for familial chylomicronemia syndrome, as well as plozasiran in severe hypertriglyceridemia, zodasiran in homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, obesity candidates ARO-ALK7 and ARO-INHBE, and ARO-MAPT for tau-related neurological diseases.

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SHASTA Data Remain on Track for Third Quarter Hamilton said the company remains on schedule to report topline data in the third quarter from SHASTA-3 and SHASTA-4, pivotal studies of plozasiran in severe hypertriglyceridemia. He said the final patients are expected to complete visits “over the next month or so,” but Arrowhead is not narrowing its guidance to a specific month because late acute pancreatitis events or serious adverse events could still require adjudication.

On the acute pancreatitis endpoint, Hamilton said Arrowhead remains “cautiously optimistic” while blinded to the data. He said the company has previously indicated that roughly nine or more acute pancreatitis events, with event rates similar to those seen in CORE and CORE2 studies, would provide around 80% power. He added that events have not appeared “wildly out of our range of expectations,” but said the outcome will not be known until the third-quarter readout.

Hamilton said Arrowhead does not plan changes to its statistical analysis plan and has long planned to pool acute pancreatitis data from SHASTA-3 and SHASTA-4. He also said baseline triglyceride values across the combined studies are about 860, compared with about 600 in the SHASTA-2 study, where the company saw approximately a 70% triglyceride reduction. He said a 10% decline in the placebo group “wouldn’t surprise” him, reflecting diet adherence and potential reversion to the mean.

Safety, Liver Fat and Competitive Context Asked about Ionis’ olezarsen, Hamilton said he expects approval and said acute pancreatitis may be included in the label, though he said it is unclear where such information would appear. He described the CORE and CORE2 data as “really good and really convincing,” particularly on acute pancreatitis.

Hamilton also discussed safety differences between Arrowhead’s siRNA approach and antisense oligonucleotide, or ASO, therapies. He said Arrowhead is not seeing hypersensitivity reactions or thrombocytopenia, which he characterized as more consistent with ASO class effects. On liver fat, Hamilton said Arrowhead did not observe an increase at the 25-milligram dose in SHASTA-2, which he described as the go-to-market dose, though a 2% absolute increase from baseline was seen at a 50-milligram dose the company is no longer using. He said Arrowhead should provide an update on liver fat when it reports severe hypertriglyceridemia data.

REDEMPLO Launch and Pricing Daniel Apel, Arrowhead’s chief financial officer, said the REDEMPLO launch in familial chylomicronemia syndrome is trending better than Ionis’ launch at a similar time point when normalized for price and viewed on a unit basis, though he cautioned against overemphasizing early numbers in an ultra-rare indication. He said there was some pent-up demand from expanded access program switches and some patients switching from TRYNGOLZA, but most demand has been new to class.

Apel said Arrowhead expects continued largely linear growth, primarily from patients naive to the APOC3 class, with some contribution from switchers. He cited REDEMPLO’s three-month dosing schedule, potency and lack of warnings, precautions or contraindications as factors the company believes will support physician choice.

On pricing, Apel said payer feedback has been positive after Arrowhead reduced REDEMPLO’s wholesale acquisition cost to $45,000 from $60,000. He said the move maintained a premium position while keeping the therapy within a range that payers view as cost comparable, and said payer discussions are proceeding well and aligned with the approved label.

Obesity, MASH and CNS Programs Hamilton said recent EASL data for ARO-INHBE showed about a 40% reduction in liver fat from baseline in patients with hepatic steatosis, supporting a potential monotherapy pathway in MASH. He said Arrowhead is also evaluating ARO-INHBE with GLP-1 therapy, especially in diabetics, where it has seen additional weight loss versus GLP-1 alone.

Hamilton said ARO-ALK7 and ARO-INHBE studies are fully enrolled with about 240 total patients across monotherapy and tirzepatide combination cohorts. Additional ARO-INHBE cohorts include higher-dose monotherapy in Type 2 diabetics and combinations with 5 mg and 15 mg tirzepatide. He said Arrowhead plans more ARO-ALK7 data in the second half, focusing on body composition, weight loss, visceral fat and lean mass.

For ARO-MAPT, Hamilton said later-year data will focus on safety and tau knockdown in healthy volunteers, with patient data likely next year. He said Arrowhead would like to see total tau knockdown in cerebrospinal fluid comparable to the 50% to 60% reported by Ionis in Alzheimer’s patients, and said successful subcutaneous CNS knockdown would be important for the broader platform.

Additional Catalysts Hamilton said Arrowhead plans to report third-quarter data from its APOC3-PCSK9 dimer program in patients with mixed hyperlipidemia. He said initial success would include total ApoB reductions of about 40% or better, with the company ultimately aiming to move toward outcomes testing after establishing long-term safety and dose.

Apel said Arrowhead is not planning to out-license additional programs or disclose new business development activity. He listed upcoming catalysts including SHASTA-3 and SHASTA-4 data, dimer data, ARO-MAPT cerebrospinal fluid data, additional obesity data and potential full enrollment of the zodasiran program later this year. No specific cash runway update was provided in the discussion.

About Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals NASDAQ: ARWRArrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics. Since its founding in 2008, Arrowhead has leveraged its proprietary delivery platform—known internally as the Advanced RNAi Compound (ARC) technology—to silence disease-causing genes in patients suffering from genetically defined diseases. The company's approach aims to offer durable, targeted treatments across a range of therapeutic areas.

The company's pipeline includes multiple candidates in various stages of development.

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Innospec is positioned as a likely beneficiary of energy shortages and rising oil prices, supplying vital chemicals for oil extraction and refining. IOSP trades at a 50% discount to sector P/E and EV/EBITDA multiples, despite a debt-free balance sheet and strong free cash flow generation. Operational catalysts include potential recovery in oilfield services, resolution of the Mexico crisis, and increased demand from geopolitical disruptions.

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Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC decreased its stake in shares of Innospec Inc. (NASDAQ:IOSP – Free Report) by 1.5% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 2,356,503 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock after selling 35,246 shares during the quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC owned about 9.51% of Innospec worth $179,754,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. Wedge Capital Management L L P NC lifted its position in shares of Innospec by 20.5% during the 4th quarter. Wedge Capital Management L L P NC now owns 19,699 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $1,508,000 after acquiring an additional 3,354 shares during the period. SG Americas Securities LLC increased its stake in Innospec by 291.0% in the fourth quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 75,814 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $5,803,000 after purchasing an additional 56,425 shares in the last quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. raised its holdings in shares of Innospec by 37.7% during the fourth quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 178,204 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $13,640,000 after purchasing an additional 48,807 shares during the period. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC raised its holdings in shares of Innospec by 25.8% during the fourth quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC now owns 9,223 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $725,000 after purchasing an additional 1,892 shares during the period. Finally, Allworth Financial LP boosted its position in shares of Innospec by 31.0% during the 3rd quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 588 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $45,000 after purchasing an additional 139 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 96.64% of the company’s stock.

Insiders Place Their Bets In other Innospec news, Director Larry Padfield sold 594 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, February 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $76.56, for a total value of $45,476.64. Following the transaction, the director owned 9,453 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $723,721.68. The trade was a 5.91% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, SVP David B. Jones sold 1,028 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $75.64, for a total value of $77,757.92. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president owned 14,693 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,111,378.52. This trade represents a 6.54% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 4,989 shares of company stock valued at $391,889. 1.31% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Innospec Stock Performance Shares of IOSP stock opened at $73.19 on Tuesday. The company has a market capitalization of $1.82 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.64, a PEG ratio of 1.90 and a beta of 0.90. Innospec Inc. has a 52-week low of $65.51 and a 52-week high of $96.38. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $77.77 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $77.03.

Innospec (NASDAQ:IOSP – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, February 17th. The specialty chemicals company reported $1.50 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.26 by $0.24. The firm had revenue of $455.60 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $460.87 million. Innospec had a return on equity of 10.18% and a net margin of 6.56%.The company’s revenue was down 2.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.41 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Innospec Inc. will post 6.18 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets Several analysts have recently commented on the company. Zacks Research downgraded Innospec from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 19th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Innospec from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, December 13th. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised Innospec from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 19th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Reduce”.

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Innospec Incorporated (NASDAQ: IOSP) is a global specialty chemicals company headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. The company operates through three principal business segments: Fuel Specialties, Oilfield Services, and Performance Chemicals. In the Fuel Specialties segment, Innospec develops and supplies additives designed to enhance octane levels, improve combustion efficiency, reduce emissions and prevent deposit formation in gasoline and diesel engines. Its Oilfield Services division provides chemical technologies—such as surfactants, corrosion inhibitors and demulsifiers—to support exploration, drilling, production optimization and enhanced oil recovery operations.

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Continued strength in Fuel Specialties offset negative US winter storm impacts in other businesses

Increasing confidence for sequential operating income and margin growth in Performance Chemicals and Oilfield Services

Dividend increased by 10 percent; $6.2 million in share repurchases made in the quarter

New $75 million buyback authorization

GAAP EPS of $1.22 and adjusted non-GAAP EPS of $1.05

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Innospec Inc. (NASDAQ: IOSP) today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.   The Company declared its semi-annual dividend of 92 cents per common share for the first half of this year, representing an increase of 10 percent. This dividend will be paid on May 29, 2026 to shareholders of record on May 19, 2026.

Total revenues for the first quarter were $453.2 million, an increase of 3 percent from $440.8 million in the corresponding period last year. Net income attributable to Innospec for the quarter was $30.4 million or $1.22 per diluted share compared to $32.8 million or $1.31 per diluted share recorded in the corresponding period last year. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $43.7 million compared to $54.0 million reported in the same period a year ago.

Results for this quarter include some special items, which are summarized in the table below. Excluding these items, adjusted non-GAAP EPS in the first quarter was $1.05 per diluted share, compared to $1.42 per diluted share a year ago.

Cash from operating activities was $17.6 million before capital expenditures of $8.6 million. The quarter closed with net cash of $289.1 million.

Adjusted EBITDA and net income attributable to Innospec excluding special items, and related per-share amounts, together with net cash, are non-GAAP financial measures that are defined and reconciled with GAAP results herein and in the schedules below.

  Quarter ended March 31, 2026Quarter ended March 31, 2025          (in millions, except share and per share data) Net income attributable to Innospec Diluted EPS Net income attributable to Innospec Diluted EPS           Reported GAAP amounts$30.4$1.22$32.8$1.31           Adjustment to fair value of contingent consideration (4.7) (0.19) 0.7 0.03 Foreign currency exchange gains (1.9) (0.08) (0.3) (0.01) Legacy costs of closed operations 1.7 0.07 0.6 0.02 Amortization of acquired intangible assets 0.8 0.03 1.7 0.07   (4.1) (0.17) 2.7 0.11           Adjusted non-GAAP amounts$26.3$1.05$35.5$1.42            Commenting on the first quarter results, Patrick S. Williams, President and Chief Executive Officer, said,

“This was a mixed quarter for Innospec with continued strong results in Fuel Specialties partially offsetting the negative impacts of the January 2026 US winter storm on Performance Chemicals and Oilfield Services.

Performance Chemicals sales were broadly flat with last year, but margins and operating income were significantly impacted by a shutdown of the North Carolina plants due to the US winter storm. We are prioritizing plant repairs in order to meet customer requirements. In parallel, we continue to execute on a range of other topline and margin opportunities identified in the business. We expect these combined efforts to drive sequential growth in the second quarter.

Fuel Specialties had another strong quarter with sales growth and margins that remained at the upper end of our target range. As expected, the business has continued to deliver consistently strong results as our team advances on a broad set of regional and end-market opportunities in traditional fuel, renewable fuel and non-fuel applications.

Oilfield Services operating income and margins improved on the prior year, but overall performance was negatively impacted by the US winter storm. While the Middle East conflict may delay the planned expansion in the region, we remain focused on driving incremental growth from our recent DRA expansion and other opportunities in our completions and production segments. We are cautiously optimistic that these efforts will drive sequential improvement in the second quarter and leave us well positioned for further improvement in the second half of 2026.”

Revenues in Performance Chemicals of $169.4 million were up 1 percent over the first quarter of last year as volume reductions of 9 percent were offset by a positive price/mix of 1 percent and favorable currency impact of 9 percent.   Gross margins of 16.8 percent decreased by 4.2 percentage points from the same quarter last year. Operating income of $10.7 million decreased 46 percent from $19.8 million in the corresponding prior year period.

Revenues in Fuel Specialties of $181.6 million were up 7 percent from $170.3 million in the first quarter of last year with volume growth of 10 percent and a positive currency impact of 6 percent offsetting a negative price/mix of 9 percent. Gross margins of 35.4 percent decreased by 0.3 percentage points over last year. Operating income of $37.8 million was up 2 percent from $36.9 million a year ago.  

Revenues in Oilfield Services of $102.2 million for the quarter were consistent compared with the first quarter of last year. Gross margins of 30.1 percent increased by 1.7 percentage points from the same quarter last year on a richer sales mix.   Operating income of $5.6 million increased 37 percent from $4.1 million in the prior year period.

Corporate costs for the quarter were $22.3 million, compared with $17.7 million a year ago. The effective tax rate for the quarter was 22.8 percent compared to 25.7 percent in the same period last year.

For the quarter, net cash provided by operating activities was $17.6 million compared to $28.3 million a year ago. As of March 31, 2026, Innospec had $289.1 million in cash and cash equivalents and no debt.

Mr. Williams concluded,

“While the Middle East conflict is creating significant market uncertainty, we are seeing increased opportunities to deliver stand-out service and security of supply for all our customers. Our teams remain focused on elements within our control as we have in prior similar cycles. In parallel, margin enhancement, new technology commercialization and other opportunities remain the priority across our businesses, and we are optimistic about the impact that these actions will have on future results.

Operating cash generation was again positive in the quarter, and our net cash position closed at over $289 million. We have significant balance sheet flexibility for dividend growth, buybacks, organic investment and M&A. This quarter our Board approved a further 10 percent increase in our semi-annual dividend to 92 cents per share, and we completed $6.2 million in share repurchases. Additionally, the Board approved a new $75 million buyback authorization to further enhance shareholder return flexibility.”  

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The information presented in this press release includes financial measures that are not calculated or presented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States (GAAP). These non-GAAP financial measures comprise adjusted EBITDA, net income attributable to Innospec excluding special items and related per share amounts together with net cash. Adjusted EBITDA is net income attributable to Innospec per our consolidated financial statements adjusted for the exclusion of interest income, net, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, foreign currency exchange gains, legacy costs of closed operations and adjustment to fair value of contingent consideration. Net income attributable to Innospec and diluted EPS, excluding special items, per our consolidated financial statements are adjusted for the exclusion of adjustment to fair value of contingent consideration, foreign currency exchange gains, legacy costs of closed operations and amortization of acquired intangible assets. Net cash is cash and cash equivalents less total debt. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are provided herein and in the schedules below.

The Company believes that such non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors and may assist them in evaluating the Company’s underlying performance and identifying operating trends. In addition, these non-GAAP measures address questions the Company routinely receives from analysts and investors and the Company has determined that it is appropriate to make this data available to all investors. While the Company believes that such measures are useful in evaluating the Company’s performance, investors should not consider them to be a substitute for financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures may differ from similarly titled non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies and do not provide a comparable view of the Company’s performance relative to other companies in similar industries. Management uses adjusted EPS (the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure for which is GAAP EPS) and net income attributable to Innospec excluding special items and adjusted EBITDA (the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure for which is GAAP net income attributable to Innospec) to allocate resources and evaluate the performance of the Company’s operations and has provided a reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA and net income attributable to Innospec excluding special items, and related per share amounts, to GAAP net income attributable to Innospec herein and in the schedules below.

About Innospec Inc.

Innospec Inc. is an international specialty chemicals company with approximately 2,450 employees in 22 countries. Innospec manufactures and supplies a wide range of specialty chemicals to markets in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific.  The Performance Chemicals business creates innovative technology-based solutions for our customers in the Personal Care, Home Care, Agrochemical, Mining and Industrial markets. The Fuel Specialties business specializes in manufacturing and supplying fuel additives that improve fuel efficiency, boost engine performance and reduce harmful emissions. Oilfield Services provides specialty chemicals to all elements of the oil and gas exploration and production industry. 

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  All statements other than statements of historical facts included or incorporated herein may constitute forward-looking statements.  Such forward-looking statements include statements (covered by words like “expects,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “may,” “could,” “believes,” “feels,” “plans,” “intends,” “outlook” or similar words or expressions, for example) which relate to earnings, growth potential, operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will or may occur in the future.  Although forward-looking statements are believed by management to be reasonable when made, they are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, and our actual performance or results may differ materially from these forward-looking statements.  Additional information regarding risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to Innospec and affecting our business operations and prospects are described in Innospec’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and other reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.  You are urged to review our discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from forward-looking statements under the heading "Risk Factors” in such reports. Innospec undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contacts:

Corbin Barnes
Innospec Inc.
+1-303-792-5554
[email protected]

INNOSPEC INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
 Schedule 1    Three Months Ended   March 31(in millions, except share and per share data)  2026 2025      Net sales $453.2$440.8Cost of goods sold  (329.7) (315.7)Gross profit  123.5 125.1      Operating expenses:     Selling, general and administrative  (78.5) (69.3)Research and development  (13.2) (12.7)Adjustment to fair value of contingent consideration  4.7 (0.7)Profit on disposal of property, plant and equipment  - 0.1Total operating expenses  (87.0) (82.6)Operating income  36.5 42.5Other income, net  2.6 0.3Interest income, net  0.8 2.4Income before income taxes  39.9 45.2Income taxes  (9.1) (11.6)Net income  30.8 33.6Net income attributable to non-controlling interests  (0.4) (0.8)Net income attributable to Innospec $30.4$32.8      Earnings per share:     Basic $1.23$1.31Diluted $1.22$1.31      Weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands):     Basic  24,776 24,970Diluted  24,844 25,102       INNOSPEC INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Schedule 2A
 SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS OF RESULTS  Three Months Ended   March 31(in millions)  2026 2025      Net sales:     Performance Chemicals $169.4$168.4Fuel Specialties  181.6 170.3Oilfield Services  102.2 102.1   453.2 440.8      Gross profit:     Performance Chemicals  28.4 35.3Fuel Specialties  64.3 60.8Oilfield Services  30.8 29.0   123.5 125.1      Operating income:     Performance Chemicals  10.7 19.8Fuel Specialties  37.8 36.9Oilfield Services  5.6 4.1Corporate costs  (22.3) (17.7)   31.8 43.1Adjustment to fair value of contingent consideration  4.7 (0.7)Profit on disposal of property, plant and equipment  - 0.1Total operating income $36.5$42.5       Schedule 2B NON-GAAP MEASURES  Three Months Ended March 31(in millions)  2026 2025      Net income attributable to Innospec $30.4$32.8Interest income, net  (0.8) (2.4)Income taxes  9.1 11.6Depreciation and amortization  9.9 10.9Foreign currency exchange gains  (2.5) (0.4)Legacy costs of closed operations  2.3 0.8Adjustment to fair value of contingent consideration  (4.7) 0.7Adjusted EBITDA $43.7$54.0       Schedule 3INNOSPEC INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 (in millions)

  March 31,
2026 December 31,
2025Assets         Current assets:     Cash and cash equivalents $289.1$292.5Trade and other accounts receivable  354.2 342.3Inventories  321.5 329.3Prepaid expenses  16.9 20.1Prepaid income taxes  10.6 13.1Other current assets  6.8 7.3Total current assets  999.1 1,004.6      Net property, plant and equipment  285.7 286.1Operating lease right-of-use assets  50.6 52.7Goodwill  399.1 399.0Other intangible assets  68.9 67.7Deferred tax assets  13.0 13.6Other non-current assets  3.4 8.7Total assets $1,819.8$1,832.4Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity           Current liabilities:     Accounts payable $138.5$174.7Accrued liabilities  169.3 152.3Current portion of operating lease liabilities  15.1 15.9Current portion of plant closure provisions  4.9 4.9Current portion of acquisition-related contingent consideration  2.7 7.0Accrued income taxes  4.3 5.3Total current liabilities  334.8 360.1      Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion  35.5 36.8Plant closure provisions, net of current portion  60.8 60.2Deferred tax liabilities  17.9 19.1Pension liabilities and post-employment benefits  12.8 13.2Acquisition-related contingent consideration, net of current portion  1.3 1.3Other non-current liabilities  4.5 8.8Equity  1,352.2 1,332.9Total liabilities and equity $1,819.8$1,832.4       Schedule 4
INNOSPEC INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    Three Months Ended
March 31(in millions)  2026 2025Cash Flows from Operating Activities           Net income attributable to Innospec $30.4$32.8Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:     Depreciation and amortization  9.9 10.9Adjustment to fair value of contingent consideration  (4.7) 0.7Deferred taxes  (0.7) (0.3)Profit on disposal of property, plant and equipment  - (0.1)Movements on defined benefit pension plans  (0.2) 1.3Stock option compensation  1.6 1.9Changes in working capital  (22.3) (21.6)Movements in plant closure provisions  1.5 (0.4)Movements in income taxes  0.4 4.3Movements in other assets and liabilities  1.7 (1.2)Net cash provided by operating activities  17.6 28.3Cash Flows from Investing Activities           Capital expenditures  (8.9) (8.4)Proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment  0.3 0.1Internally developed software  (5.1) (7.2)Net cash used in investing activities  (13.7) (15.5)Cash Flows from Financing Activities           Non-controlling interest  0.4 0.8Issue of treasury stock  0.1 0.2Repurchase of common stock  (7.1) (4.8)Net cash used in financing activities  (6.6) (3.8)      Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash  (0.7) 1.6Net change in cash and cash equivalents  (3.4) 10.6Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  292.5 289.2Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $289.1$299.8      

Innospec Inc. (IOSP) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Key Takeaways IOSP Q1 sales rose 3% to $453.2M, topping estimates despite lower adjusted EPS. Innospec raised its dividend 10% and announced a new $75M share repurchase plan. IOSP sees Q2 growth from plant repairs, pricing gains and Oilfield Services expansion. Innospec Inc. (IOSP - Free Report)  earnings per share (as reported) for the first quarter of 2026 declined to $1.22 per share from $1.31 a year ago.  

Adjusted earnings per share declined 26% to $1.05 per share from $1.42 a year ago. It beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.02 per share. 

Revenues for the first quarter rose 3% year over year to $453.2 million, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $432.2 million. Adjusted EBITDA declined 19% year over year to $43.7 million. Operating income declined 14% to $36.5 million. 

Innospec Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS SurpriseSegment PerformanceFuel Specialties revenues rose 7% year over year to $181.6 million, driven by volume growth of 10% and a favorable currency impact of 6%, offset by an adverse price/mix of 9%. Gross margin compressed 0.3 percentage points to 35.4% and operating income increased 2% to $37.8 million.  

Performance Chemicals revenues rose 1% to $169.4 million as volume declines of 9% were offset by positive price/mix of 1% and favorable currency impact of 9%. Gross margin declined 4.2 percentage points to 16.8% and operating income fell 46% to $10.7 million, adversely impacted by shutdowns at the North Carolina plants due to the January 2026 U.S. winter storm. 

Oilfield Services revenues were essentially flat at $102.2 million. Gross margin improved 1.7 percentage points to 30.1% on a richer sales mix, and operating income increased 37% to $5.6 million, although results were also negatively impacted by the winter storm. 

FinancialsOperating cash flow was $17.6 million versus $28.3 million in the year-ago quarter. The company ended the quarter with cash of $289.1 million and no debt.

 In the first quarter, the effective tax rate was 22.8% compared with 25.7% in the year-ago quarter. The company increased its semi-annual dividend by 10% to 92 cents per share, repurchased $6.2 million of shares in the quarter and announced a new $75 million buyback authorization.

OutlookManagement expects sequential growth in the second quarter from Performance Chemicals, supported by plant repairs, pricing/mix opportunities and margin initiatives. 
For Oilfield Services, the company remains cautiously optimistic that recent DRA expansion and opportunities in completions and production will drive sequential improvement in the second quarter and position the business for further improvement in the second half of 2026. Fuel Specialties is expected to remain a stable contributor, with management citing continued strength across traditional fuel, renewable fuel and non-fuel applications. 

IOSP Stock’s Price PerformanceShares of Innospec have fallen 8.3% in the past year compared with the industry’s 18.7% growth.

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IOSP’s Zacks Rank & Key PicksIOSP currently sports a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).

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Carnegie Investment Counsel raised its stake in Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LECO – Free Report) by 293.1% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 79,958 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after purchasing an additional 59,619 shares during the quarter. Carnegie Investment Counsel owned approximately 0.15% of Lincoln Electric worth $19,161,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Victory Capital Management Inc. lifted its position in shares of Lincoln Electric by 4.1% in the third quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 1,850,816 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $436,478,000 after buying an additional 72,826 shares during the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. lifted its position in shares of Lincoln Electric by 31.8% in the third quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 919,926 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $216,946,000 after buying an additional 221,853 shares during the last quarter. Boston Partners lifted its position in shares of Lincoln Electric by 24.6% in the third quarter. Boston Partners now owns 850,201 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $200,517,000 after buying an additional 167,773 shares during the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Lincoln Electric by 21.8% in the third quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 726,949 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $171,167,000 after buying an additional 130,332 shares during the last quarter. Finally, MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. lifted its position in shares of Lincoln Electric by 1.5% in the third quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 375,068 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $88,452,000 after buying an additional 5,365 shares during the last quarter. 79.61% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of analysts have recently issued reports on LECO shares. Wall Street Zen cut Lincoln Electric from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, February 28th. Barclays cut their price objective on Lincoln Electric from $310.00 to $280.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, April 1st. Robert W. Baird set a $330.00 price objective on Lincoln Electric in a research report on Friday, February 13th. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “hold” rating and set a $280.00 price target (down from $350.00) on shares of Lincoln Electric in a report on Tuesday, March 31st. Finally, Roth Mkm reissued a “buy” rating and set a $297.00 price target (up from $285.00) on shares of Lincoln Electric in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $291.14.

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Lincoln Electric Stock Performance NASDAQ:LECO opened at $256.26 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $14.05 billion, a P/E ratio of 27.50, a PEG ratio of 1.59 and a beta of 1.28. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $269.62 and a 200 day simple moving average of $251.07. The company has a current ratio of 1.82, a quick ratio of 1.16 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.78. Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. has a 1-year low of $169.69 and a 1-year high of $310.00.

Lincoln Electric (NASDAQ:LECO – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 12th. The industrial products company reported $2.65 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.53 by $0.12. The business had revenue of $1.08 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.09 billion. Lincoln Electric had a return on equity of 39.35% and a net margin of 12.30%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm posted $2.57 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. will post 9.36 earnings per share for the current year.

Lincoln Electric Dividend Announcement The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 31st will be issued a $0.79 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 31st. This represents a $3.16 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.2%. Lincoln Electric’s payout ratio is currently 33.91%.

Lincoln Electric Profile (Free Report)

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc (NASDAQ: LECO) is a global manufacturer and distributor of welding products, robotic welding systems, plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment, and surface treatment systems. The company’s portfolio encompasses welding consumables such as electrodes and wires, as well as power sources, torches, and automated welding cells. Lincoln Electric also offers software solutions and training services designed to optimize productivity and quality in fabrication and manufacturing operations.

Founded in 1895 by John C.

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Deprince Race & Zollo Inc. trimmed its position in Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LECO – Free Report) by 21.6% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 38,462 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after selling 10,614 shares during the quarter. Deprince Race & Zollo Inc. owned about 0.07% of Lincoln Electric worth $9,217,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Burney Co. purchased a new position in shares of Lincoln Electric in the fourth quarter worth about $223,000. Choreo LLC raised its stake in shares of Lincoln Electric by 11.7% in the fourth quarter. Choreo LLC now owns 3,097 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $754,000 after purchasing an additional 324 shares during the last quarter. Ritholtz Wealth Management raised its stake in shares of Lincoln Electric by 19.9% in the fourth quarter. Ritholtz Wealth Management now owns 1,327 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $318,000 after purchasing an additional 220 shares during the last quarter. Diversify Advisory Services LLC raised its stake in shares of Lincoln Electric by 11.3% in the fourth quarter. Diversify Advisory Services LLC now owns 1,913 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $504,000 after purchasing an additional 194 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Carnegie Investment Counsel raised its stake in shares of Lincoln Electric by 293.1% in the fourth quarter. Carnegie Investment Counsel now owns 79,958 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $19,161,000 after purchasing an additional 59,619 shares during the last quarter. 79.61% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes Several brokerages have recently issued reports on LECO. KeyCorp raised their price objective on Lincoln Electric from $280.00 to $340.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, February 13th. Weiss Ratings cut Lincoln Electric from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 31st. Robert W. Baird set a $330.00 price objective on Lincoln Electric in a research note on Friday, February 13th. Stifel Nicolaus dropped their target price on Lincoln Electric from $300.00 to $264.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, April 8th. Finally, Morgan Stanley lifted their price target on Lincoln Electric from $240.00 to $247.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research report on Monday, March 30th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $291.14.

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Lincoln Electric Stock Up 1.5% Lincoln Electric stock opened at $260.15 on Tuesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $14.26 billion, a PE ratio of 27.91, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.59 and a beta of 1.28. Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. has a 12 month low of $169.69 and a 12 month high of $310.00. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $269.47 and a 200-day simple moving average of $251.46. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.78, a current ratio of 1.82 and a quick ratio of 1.16.

Lincoln Electric (NASDAQ:LECO – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 12th. The industrial products company reported $2.65 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.53 by $0.12. The firm had revenue of $1.08 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.09 billion. Lincoln Electric had a return on equity of 39.35% and a net margin of 12.30%.The business’s revenue was up 5.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $2.57 earnings per share. On average, analysts anticipate that Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. will post 9.36 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Lincoln Electric Dividend Announcement The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 31st will be paid a dividend of $0.79 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 31st. This represents a $3.16 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.2%. Lincoln Electric’s payout ratio is 33.91%.

Lincoln Electric Profile (Free Report)

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc (NASDAQ: LECO) is a global manufacturer and distributor of welding products, robotic welding systems, plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment, and surface treatment systems. The company’s portfolio encompasses welding consumables such as electrodes and wires, as well as power sources, torches, and automated welding cells. Lincoln Electric also offers software solutions and training services designed to optimize productivity and quality in fabrication and manufacturing operations.

Founded in 1895 by John C.

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Posted by Defense World Staff on Apr 19th, 2026

Birch Hill Investment Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LECO – Free Report) by 1.4% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 200,860 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,690 shares during the quarter. Lincoln Electric makes up approximately 2.0% of Birch Hill Investment Advisors LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 19th biggest position. Birch Hill Investment Advisors LLC owned about 0.37% of Lincoln Electric worth $48,134,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Quent Capital LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Lincoln Electric during the 3rd quarter valued at about $27,000. Frazier Financial Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Lincoln Electric by 3,700.0% during the 3rd quarter. Frazier Financial Advisors LLC now owns 114 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 111 shares during the last quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Lincoln Electric during the 3rd quarter valued at about $31,000. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. increased its position in shares of Lincoln Electric by 3,860.0% during the 3rd quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. now owns 198 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $47,000 after purchasing an additional 193 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Eastern Bank increased its position in shares of Lincoln Electric by 109.4% during the 3rd quarter. Eastern Bank now owns 201 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $47,000 after purchasing an additional 105 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 79.61% of the company’s stock.

Lincoln Electric Trading Up 3.5% Lincoln Electric stock opened at $261.40 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $267.28 and a 200 day moving average of $251.97. The firm has a market capitalization of $14.33 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.05, a P/E/G ratio of 1.56 and a beta of 1.28. Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. has a 12-month low of $169.69 and a 12-month high of $310.00. The company has a current ratio of 1.82, a quick ratio of 1.16 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.78.

Lincoln Electric (NASDAQ:LECO – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, February 12th. The industrial products company reported $2.65 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.53 by $0.12. The company had revenue of $1.08 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.09 billion. Lincoln Electric had a net margin of 12.30% and a return on equity of 39.35%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 5.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $2.57 EPS. As a group, research analysts predict that Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. will post 9.36 earnings per share for the current year.

Lincoln Electric Announces Dividend The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 15th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, June 30th will be paid a $0.79 dividend. This represents a $3.16 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.2%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, June 30th. Lincoln Electric’s dividend payout ratio is presently 33.91%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several equities research analysts have recently commented on LECO shares. KeyCorp upped their price target on shares of Lincoln Electric from $280.00 to $340.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, February 13th. Stifel Nicolaus reduced their price target on shares of Lincoln Electric from $300.00 to $264.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, April 8th. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Lincoln Electric from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, February 28th. Barclays reduced their target price on shares of Lincoln Electric from $310.00 to $280.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, April 1st. Finally, Morgan Stanley increased their target price on shares of Lincoln Electric from $240.00 to $247.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a report on Monday, March 30th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Lincoln Electric has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $291.14.

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Positive Sentiment: Quarterly dividend declared — Lincoln Electric announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.79 per share, payable July 15 to holders of record June 30 (ex‑dividend date June 30). The payout implies an annualized yield of about 1.3%, supporting income investors and signaling confidence in cash flow. Positive Sentiment: Zacks modestly raised EPS forecasts — Zacks Research issued a series of small upward revisions to LECO’s EPS: Q1 2026 to $2.42 (from $2.40), Q2 2026 to $2.81 (from $2.80), Q1 2027 to $2.59 (from $2.57) and FY2027 to $11.41 (from $11.39); it also noted a Q1 2028 estimate of $2.74. These tweaks suggest analysts see marginally better near‑term earnings momentum, which can lift sentiment. MarketBeat Zacks Note Neutral Sentiment: Brokerage consensus is “Hold” — Coverage summary shows a consensus recommendation of Hold, indicating analysts are not uniformly bullish despite the estimate bumps; this may cap upside if broader sentiment doesn’t shift. Article Title About Lincoln Electric (Free Report)

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc (NASDAQ: LECO) is a global manufacturer and distributor of welding products, robotic welding systems, plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment, and surface treatment systems. The company’s portfolio encompasses welding consumables such as electrodes and wires, as well as power sources, torches, and automated welding cells. Lincoln Electric also offers software solutions and training services designed to optimize productivity and quality in fabrication and manufacturing operations.

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Have you been searching for a stock that might be well-positioned to maintain its earnings-beat streak in its upcoming report? It is worth considering Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO - Free Report) , which belongs to the Zacks Manufacturing - Tools & Related Products industry.

This manufacturer of specialized welding products and other equipment has an established record of topping earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The company boasts an average surprise for the past two quarters of 4.05%.

For the most recent quarter, Lincoln Electric was expected to post earnings of $2.53 per share, but it reported $2.65 per share instead, representing a surprise of 4.74%. For the previous quarter, the consensus estimate was $2.39 per share, while it actually produced $2.47 per share, a surprise of 3.35%.

Price and EPS Surprise

Thanks in part to this history, there has been a favorable change in earnings estimates for Lincoln Electric lately. In fact, the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) for the stock is positive, which is a great indicator of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with its solid Zacks Rank.

Our research shows that stocks with the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time. In other words, if you have 10 stocks with this combination, the number of stocks that beat the consensus estimate could be as high as seven.

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Lincoln Electric has an Earnings ESP of +1.53% at the moment, suggesting that analysts have grown bullish on its near-term earnings potential. When you combine this positive Earnings ESP with the stock's Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), it shows that another beat is possibly around the corner. The company's next earnings report is expected to be released on April 30, 2026.

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First Quarter 2026 Highlights

Net sales increase 11.7% to $1,121 million; organic sales increase 7.8% Operating income margin of 16.6%; Adjusted operating income margin of 16.9% EPS of $2.47; Adjusted EPS of $2.50 Returned $101 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LECO) today reported first quarter 2026 net income of $136.4 million, or diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.47, which includes special item after-tax net charges of $2.1 million, or $0.03 EPS. This compares with prior year period net income of $118.5 million, or $2.10 EPS, which included special item after-tax net charges of $3.4 million, or $0.06 EPS. Excluding special items, first quarter 2026 adjusted net income was $138.5 million, or $2.50 adjusted EPS. This compares with adjusted net income of $121.9 million, or $2.16 adjusted EPS, in the prior year period.

“We achieved solid first quarter performance driven by disciplined cost management and improving industrial activity in the Americas,” said Steven B. Hedlund, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Share First quarter 2026 sales increased 11.7% to $1,121.4 million reflecting a 7.8% increase in organic sales, a 1.6% benefit from acquisitions and a 2.3% favorable foreign exchange. Operating income for the first quarter 2026 was $186.2 million, or 16.6% of sales. This compares with operating income of $164.9 million, or 16.4% of sales, in the prior year period. Excluding special items, adjusted operating income was $189.0 million, or 16.9% of sales, as compared with $169.4 million, or 16.9% of sales, in the prior year period.

“We achieved solid first quarter performance driven by disciplined cost management and improving industrial activity in the Americas,” said Steven B. Hedlund, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Our team remains agile as we navigate evolving operating conditions and advance our new long-term RISE strategy. We are well positioned to capitalize on growth opportunities, increase profitability and compound earnings from our strategic initiatives and our capital allocation strategy,” Hedlund concluded.

Webcast Information

This earnings release and supplemental information is available under the Investor Relations section of our website. A call to discuss first quarter 2026 financial results will be webcast live today, April 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time. Participants can access the call in listen-only mode here and at https://ir.lincolnelectric.com. To participate via telephone, please dial (888) 440-4368 (domestic) or (646) 960-0856 (international) and use confirmation code 6709091. A replay of the earnings call will be available on the Company's website later today.

About Lincoln Electric

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com.

Non-GAAP Information

Adjusted operating income, adjusted net income, adjusted EBIT, adjusted effective tax rate, adjusted diluted earnings per share (“adjusted EPS”), Organic sales, Free cash flow, Cash conversion, adjusted net operating profit after taxes and adjusted return on invested capital (“adjusted ROIC”) are non-GAAP financial measures. Management uses non-GAAP measures to assess the Company's operating performance by excluding certain disclosed special items that management believes are not representative of the Company's core business. Management believes that excluding these special items enables them to make better period-over-period comparisons and benchmark the Company's operational performance against other companies in its industry more meaningfully. Furthermore, management believes that non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with meaningful information that provides a more complete understanding of Company operating results and enables investors to analyze financial and business trends more thoroughly. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be viewed in isolation, are not a substitute for GAAP measures and have limitations including, but not limited to, their usefulness as comparative measures as other companies may define their non-GAAP measures differently.

Forward-Looking Statements

The Company’s expectations and beliefs concerning the future contained in this news release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements reflect management’s current expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “forecast,” “guidance” or words of similar meaning. Actual results may differ materially from such statements due to a variety of factors that could adversely affect the Company’s operating results. The factors include, but are not limited to: general economic, financial and market conditions; the effectiveness of commercial and operating initiatives; the effectiveness of information systems and cybersecurity programs; presence of artificial intelligence technologies; completion of planned divestitures; interest rates; disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that may limit our access to capital; currency exchange rates and devaluations; adverse outcome of pending or potential litigation; actual costs of the Company’s rationalization plans; the Company’s ability to complete acquisitions, including the Company’s ability to successfully integrate acquisitions; market risks and price fluctuations related to the purchase of commodities and energy; global regulatory complexity; the effects of changes in tax law; tariff rates in the countries where the Company conducts business; and the possible effects of events beyond our control, including but not limited to, geopolitical conflicts, political unrest, acts of terror, natural disasters and pandemics on the Company or its customers, suppliers and the economy in general. For additional discussion, see “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.

Financial Highlights

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

  Consolidated Statements of Income

Fav (Unfav) to

Three Months Ended March 31,

Prior Year

2026

% of Sales

2025

% of Sales

$

%

Net sales

$

1,121,434

100.0

%

$

1,004,388

100.0%

$

117,046

11.7

%

Cost of goods sold

722,302

64.4

%

638,940

63.6%

(83,362)

(13.0)

%

Gross profit

399,132

35.6

%

365,448

36.4%

33,684

9.2

%

Selling, general & administrative expenses

210,811

18.8

%

196,665

19.6%

(14,146)

(7.2)

%

Rationalization and asset impairment net charges

2,163

0.2

%

3,865

0.4%

1,702

44.0

%

Operating income

186,158

16.6

%

164,918

16.4%

21,240

12.9

%

Interest expense, net

13,374

1.2

%

12,127

1.2%

(1,247)

(10.3)

%

Other income

570

0.1

%

444

—

126

28.4

%

Income before income taxes

173,354

15.5

%

153,235

15.3%

20,119

13.1

%

Income taxes

36,972

3.3

%

34,748

3.5%

(2,224)

(6.4)

%

Effective tax rate

21.3

%

22.7

%

1.4

%

Net income

$

136,382

12.2

%

$

118,487

11.8%

$

17,895

15.1

%

Basic earnings per share

$

2.49

$

2.11

$

0.38

18.0

%

Diluted earnings per share

$

2.47

$

2.10

$

0.37

17.6

%

Weighted average shares (basic)

54,822

56,058

Weighted average shares (diluted)

55,317

56,527

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.

Financial Highlights

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

  Balance Sheet Highlights

Selected Consolidated Balance Sheet Data

March 31, 2026

December 31, 2025

Cash and cash equivalents

$

298,903

$

308,789

Accounts receivable, net

598,315

538,791

Inventories

693,938

633,364

Total current assets

1,863,444

1,739,512

Property, plant and equipment, net

720,836

702,762

Total assets

3,900,395

3,777,577

Trade accounts payable

448,138

364,934

Total current liabilities (1)

1,020,357

956,691

Long-term debt, less current portion

1,150,138

1,150,228

Total equity

1,511,260

1,469,794

Operating Working Capital

March 31, 2026

December 31, 2025

Average operating working capital to Net sales (2)

18.6

%

17.9

%

Invested Capital

March 31, 2026

December 31, 2025

Short-term debt (1)

$

163,502

$

143,780

Long-term debt, less current portion

1,150,138

1,150,228

Total debt

1,313,640

1,294,008

Total equity

1,511,260

1,469,794

Invested capital

$

2,824,900

$

2,763,802

Total debt / invested capital

46.5

%

46.8

%

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.

Financial Highlights

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

  Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Three Months Ended March 31,

2026

2025

Operating income as reported

$

186,158

$

164,918

Special items (pre-tax):

Rationalization and asset impairment net charges (2)

2,163

3,865

Transaction costs (3)

653

802

Amortization of step up in value of acquired inventories (4)

—

(140)

Adjusted operating income (1)

$

188,974

$

169,445

As a percent of net sales

16.9

%

16.9

%

Net income as reported

$

136,382

$

118,487

Special items:

Rationalization and asset impairment net charges (2)

2,163

3,865

Transaction costs (3)

653

802

Amortization of step up in value of acquired inventories (4)

—

(140)

Tax effect of Special items (5)

(740)

(1,158)

Adjusted net income (1)

138,458

121,856

Interest expense, net

13,374

12,127

Income taxes as reported

36,972

34,748

Tax effect of Special items (5)

740

1,158

Adjusted EBIT (1)

$

189,544

$

169,889

Effective tax rate as reported

21.3

%

22.7

%

Net special item tax impact

0.1

%

0.1

%

Adjusted effective tax rate (1)

21.4

%

22.8

%

Diluted earnings per share as reported

$

2.47

$

2.10

Special items per share

0.03

0.06

Adjusted diluted earnings per share (1)

$

2.50

$

2.16

Weighted average shares (diluted)

55,317

56,527

(1)

Adjusted operating income, adjusted net income, adjusted EBIT, adjusted effective tax rate and adjusted diluted EPS are non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to Non-GAAP Information section.

(2)

2026 and 2025 net charges primarily relate to rationalization plans within all three segments.

(3)

Transaction costs primarily relate to acquisitions and are included in Selling, general & administrative expenses.

(4)

Costs relate to acquisitions and are included in Cost of goods sold.

(5)

Includes the net tax impact of Special items recorded during the respective periods. The tax effect of Special items impacting pre-tax income was calculated as the pre-tax amount multiplied by the applicable tax rate. The applicable tax rates reflect the taxable jurisdiction and nature of each Special item.

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.

Financial Highlights

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

  Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Twelve Months Ended March 31,

Return on Invested Capital

2026

2025

Net income as reported

$

538,428

$

461,180

Plus: Interest expense (after-tax)

44,044

41,450

Less: Interest income (after-tax)

4,459

6,868

Net operating profit after taxes

$

578,013

$

495,762

Special Items:

Rationalization and asset impairment net charges

16,497

55,120

Transaction costs

2,590

6,085

Pension settlement net charges

719

3,792

Amortization of step up in value of acquired inventories

4,104

4,883

Loss on asset disposal

—

4,950

Tax effect of Special items (2)

5,595

(11,545)

Adjusted net operating profit after taxes (1)

$

607,518

$

559,047

Invested Capital

March 31, 2026

March 31, 2025

Short-term debt

$

163,502

$

109,620

Long-term debt, less current portion

1,150,138

1,150,473

Total debt

1,313,640

1,260,093

Total equity

1,511,260

1,340,170

Invested capital

$

2,824,900

$

2,600,263

Return on invested capital as reported

20.5

%

19.1

%

Adjusted return on invested capital (1)

21.5

%

21.5

%

Three Months Ended March 31,

Cash Conversion

2026

2025

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

102,170

$

185,693

Capital expenditures

(39,163

)

(26,949

)

Free cash flow (1)

$

63,007

$

158,744

Adjusted net income

$

138,458

$

121,856

Cash conversion (1)

46

%

130

%

Free cash flow and cash conversion are non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to Non-GAAP Information section.

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.

Financial Highlights

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Three Months Ended March 31,

2026

2025

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

Net income

$

136,382

$

118,487

Adjustments to reconcile Net income to Net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

26,009

23,784

Deferred income taxes

22,533

(5,838

)

Other non-cash items, net

8,064

8,634

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:

Increase in accounts receivable

(60,212

)

(34,108

)

Increase in inventories

(61,876

)

(20,167

)

(Increase) decrease in other current assets

(13,471

)

2,057

Increase in trade accounts payable

83,784

64,884

(Decrease) increase in other current liabilities

(43,138

)

21,206

Net change in other assets and liabilities

4,095

6,754

NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

102,170

185,693

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

Capital expenditures

(39,163

)

(26,949

)

Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired

140

—

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

308

4,646

NET CASH USED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES

(38,715

)

(22,303

)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Proceeds from (payments on) short-term borrowings, net

19,613

(904

)

Payments on long-term borrowings

—

(169

)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

8,559

6,254

Purchase of shares for treasury

(56,670

)

(106,694

)

Cash dividends paid to shareholders

(44,071

)

(42,975

)

NET CASH USED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES

(72,569

)

(144,488

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on Cash and cash equivalents

(772

)

(1,459

)

(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

(9,886

)

17,443

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

308,789

377,262

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

298,903

$

394,705

Cash dividends paid per share

$

0.79

$

0.75

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.

Segment Highlights

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

Americas

International

The Harris

Corporate /

Welding

Welding

Products Group

Eliminations

Consolidated

Three months ended March 31, 2026

Net sales

$

706,225

$

227,035

$

188,174

$

—

$

1,121,434

Inter-segment sales

36,709

5,807

4,664

(47,180

)

—

Total sales

$

742,934

$

232,842

$

192,838

$

(47,180

)

$

1,121,434

Net income

$

136,382

As a percent of total sales

12.2

%

EBIT (1)

$

126,895

$

20,890

$

40,991

$

(2,048

)

$

186,728

As a percent of total sales

17.1

%

9.0

%

21.3

%

16.7

%

Special items charges (gain) (3)

573

1,772

(182

)

653

2,816

Adjusted EBIT (2)

$

127,468

$

22,662

$

40,809

$

(1,395

)

$

189,544

As a percent of total sales

17.2

%

9.7

%

21.2

%

16.9

%

Three months ended March 31, 2025

Net sales

$

653,107

$

219,061

$

132,220

$

—

$

1,004,388

Inter-segment sales

30,372

6,832

3,984

(41,188

)

—

Total sales

$

683,479

$

225,893

$

136,204

$

(41,188

)

$

1,004,388

Net income

$

118,487

As a percent of total sales

11.8

%

EBIT (1)

$

122,063

$

21,600

$

24,151

$

(2,452

)

$

165,362

As a percent of total sales

17.9

%

9.6

%

17.7

%

16.5

%

Special items charges (4)

2,135

1,412

178

802

4,527

Adjusted EBIT (2)

$

124,198

$

23,012

$

24,329

$

(1,650

)

$

169,889

As a percent of total sales

18.2

%

10.2

%

17.9

%

16.9

%

(1)

EBIT is defined as Operating income plus Other income.

(2)

The primary profit measure used by management to assess segment performance is adjusted EBIT. EBIT for each operating segment is adjusted for special items to derive adjusted EBIT.

(3)

Special items in 2026 primarily reflect Rationalization and asset impairments net charges of $573 in Americas Welding and $1,772 in International Welding, and a net gain of $182 in Harris Products Group. In addition, there were transaction costs of $653 in Corporate/Eliminations.

(4)

Special items in 2025 primarily reflect Rationalization and asset impairments net charges of $2,135 in Americas Welding, $1,552 in International Welding and $178 in Harris Products Group, as well as transaction costs of $802 in Corporate/Eliminations.

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.

Change in Net Sales by Segment

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31st Change in Net Sales by Segment

Change in Net Sales due to:

Net Sales

Foreign

Net Sales

2025

Volume

Price

Acquisitions

Exchange

2026

Operating Segments

Americas Welding

$

653,107

$

(2,635)

$

49,479

$

—

$

6,274

$

706,225

International Welding

219,061

(21,631)

297

15,794

13,514

227,035

The Harris Products Group

132,220

(1,375)

54,782

—

2,547

188,174

Consolidated

$

1,004,388

$

(25,641)

$

104,558

$

15,794

$

22,335

$

1,121,434

% Change

Americas Welding

(0.4)

%

7.6

%

—

0.9

%

8.1

%

International Welding

(9.9)

%

0.1

%

7.2

%

6.2

%

3.6

%

The Harris Products Group

(1.0)

%

41.4

%

—

1.9

%

42.3

%

Consolidated

(2.6)

%

10.4

%

1.6

%

2.3

%

11.7

%

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Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO - Free Report) reported $1.12 billion in revenue for the quarter ended March 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 11.7%. EPS of $2.50 for the same period compares to $2.16 a year ago.

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.07 billion, representing a surprise of +4.58%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +3.52%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $2.42.

While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.

Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.

Here is how Lincoln Electric performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Total Sales- Corporate and Elimination: $-47.18 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $-44.26 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +14.6%.Total Sales- Americas Welding: $742.93 million compared to the $731.49 million average estimate based on four analysts. The reported number represents a change of +8.7% year over year.Net Sales- Americas Welding: $706.23 million compared to the $699.99 million average estimate based on four analysts. The reported number represents a change of +8.1% year over year.Net Sales- International Welding: $227.04 million versus $234.52 million estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +3.6% change.Total Sales- International Welding: $232.84 million compared to the $240.91 million average estimate based on four analysts. The reported number represents a change of +3.1% year over year.Net Sales- The Harris Products Group: $188.17 million versus $150.81 million estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +42.3% change.Total Sales- The Harris Products Group: $192.84 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $153.31 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +41.6%.Inter-segment sales- The Harris Products Group: $4.66 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $4.44 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +17.1%.Inter-segment sales- International Welding: $5.81 million versus $7.44 million estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -15% change.Inter-segment sales- Americas Welding: $36.71 million compared to the $32.49 million average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of +20.9% year over year.Adjusted EBIT- Americas Welding: $127.47 million compared to the $136.06 million average estimate based on four analysts.Adjusted EBIT- Corporate/Eliminations: $-1.4 million versus $-4.78 million estimated by four analysts on average.View all Key Company Metrics for Lincoln Electric here>>>

Shares of Lincoln Electric have returned +3.1% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +12.2% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #LEA--Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LECO) today announced that Gabriel Bruno, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will speak at the Oppenheimer 21st Annual Industrial Growth Conference being held virtually on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 10:30am Eastern Time. The presentation will be webcast and available as a replay on our Investor Relations web site at https://ir.lincolnelectric.com. About Lincoln Electric Lincoln Electric is a high-performance.

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CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LECO) today announced that it is has been recognized as one of America’s Most Patriotic Companies 2026 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. Lincoln Electric is among seven machinery manufacturers recognized in the ranking of 450 companies.

The ranking reflects a review of over 10,000 U.S.-based firms and survey results from over 22,000 Americans who were asked to identify companies that support military personnel and veterans, are perceived to be patriotic, act ethically, fund education, champion domestic manufacturing, and represent the values of the United States of America.

“We are proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Patriotic Companies,” stated Steven B. Hedlund, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “As an American-based multinational company rooted in Ohio for over 130-years, this honor resonates strongly as our nation approaches its 250th anniversary. It reflects our long-standing commitment to help support manufacturing and infrastructure to drive industry forward with our innovative fabrication solutions.” Hedlund concluded, “This recognition truly belongs to our global team of 12,000 employees, whose values, integrity, and dedication to excellence define Lincoln Electric.”

Lincoln Electric’s legacy is built on relentless innovation and deep investment in people. The Company’s advanced solutions in arc welding, cutting, process automation, and additive manufacturing continue to set new standards in the industry and Lincoln Electric continues to invest extensively in skilled tradespeople. The Company is a pioneer in welding training and operates the industry’s longest running welding school and collaborates with industry partners and academia to promote the trades worldwide. In conjunction with the Lincoln Electric Foundation, the Company provides in-kind donations, scholarships to students pursuing welding and manufacturing careers, as well as grants to numerous trade and veteran nonprofit organizations, emergency responders, and sponsors military commissioning and preservation efforts.

“For many consumers, what matters most aren’t just the products or services a company provides, but the principles it stands for. Whether it’s supporting veterans, funding education or championing 'Made in the USA,' a company that embodies patriotism taps into a shared sense of identity that can deeply influence how it’s perceived. Newsweek is proud to partner with Plant-A Insights Group to recognize organizations that wear their American values proudly and contribute meaningfully to their communities and country,” stated Jennifer H. Cunningham, Editor-in-Chief, Newsweek.

About Lincoln Electric

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com.

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Posted by Defense World Staff on Apr 6th, 2026

Phocas Financial Corp. bought a new stake in IDACORP, Inc. (NYSE:IDA – Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund bought 56,662 shares of the energy company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,171,000. Phocas Financial Corp. owned 0.10% of IDACORP as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Orion Porfolio Solutions LLC raised its holdings in shares of IDACORP by 3,215.7% in the 2nd quarter. Orion Porfolio Solutions LLC now owns 604,451 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $69,784,000 after buying an additional 586,221 shares during the period. Zimmer Partners LP purchased a new position in IDACORP during the 3rd quarter valued at about $71,031,000. Soros Fund Management LLC purchased a new position in IDACORP during the 2nd quarter valued at about $46,919,000. Invesco Ltd. grew its position in IDACORP by 139.4% in the 3rd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 591,812 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $78,208,000 after acquiring an additional 344,622 shares in the last quarter. Finally, BROOKFIELD Corp ON purchased a new stake in IDACORP during the second quarter worth about $33,920,000. 89.10% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling at IDACORP In other news, VP Julia A. Hilton sold 1,000 shares of IDACORP stock in a transaction on Monday, February 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $142.79, for a total transaction of $142,790.00. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president directly owned 2,313 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $330,273.27. The trade was a 30.18% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.46% of the company’s stock.

IDACORP Stock Performance Shares of IDA opened at $144.29 on Monday. IDACORP, Inc. has a 1 year low of $108.15 and a 1 year high of $145.94. The stock has a market capitalization of $7.92 billion, a PE ratio of 24.46, a PEG ratio of 2.81 and a beta of 0.54. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.93, a quick ratio of 0.68 and a current ratio of 0.93. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $139.77 and a 200-day simple moving average of $133.41.

IDACORP (NYSE:IDA – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, February 19th. The energy company reported $0.78 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.74 by $0.04. IDACORP had a net margin of 17.84% and a return on equity of 9.36%. The firm had revenue of $405.24 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $533.06 million. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.70 earnings per share. IDACORP has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.250-6.450 EPS. On average, analysts predict that IDACORP, Inc. will post 5.81 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

IDACORP Dividend Announcement The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 2nd. Stockholders of record on Thursday, February 5th were issued a $0.88 dividend. This represents a $3.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.4%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, February 5th. IDACORP’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 59.66%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several brokerages have recently issued reports on IDA. Wall Street Zen cut shares of IDACORP from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Sunday, February 22nd. BTIG Research reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $156.00 target price on shares of IDACORP in a research note on Friday, January 30th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of IDACORP in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. UBS Group raised their price target on shares of IDACORP from $134.00 to $142.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, February 20th. Finally, Morgan Stanley set a $155.00 price target on shares of IDACORP in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $143.00.

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About IDACORP (Free Report)

IDACORP, Inc is a diversified energy holding company headquartered in Boise, Idaho, whose primary subsidiary, Idaho Power Company, operates as a regulated electric utility. Through Idaho Power, the company provides generation, transmission and distribution services to residential, commercial and industrial customers. The company’s service territory spans southern Idaho and eastern Oregon, where it serves over half a million customers with a mix of hydroelectric, natural gas, wind and solar generation assets.

Idaho Power’s generation portfolio is anchored by a network of hydroelectric facilities along the Snake River system, complemented by natural-gas-fired plants and growing investments in renewable resources.

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BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Directors of IDACORP, Inc. (NYSE:IDA) today declared a common stock dividend of $0.88 per share, payable June 1, 2026 to holders of record at the close of business on May 5, 2026.

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IDACORP, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2026 Results, Reaffirms 2026 Earnings GuidanceBOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IDACORP, Inc. (NYSE: IDA) reported first quarter 2026 net income attributable to IDACORP of $68.0 million, or $1.21 per diluted share, compared with $59.6 million, or $1.10 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2025. "Strong first quarter results benefited from customer growth and rate changes," said IDACORP President and Chief Executive Officer Lisa Grow. "As expected, those benefits were partially offset by higher O&M expenses and recording fewer tax cr...

IDACORP Schedules First Quarter 2026 Earnings Release & Conference CallBOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IDACORP, Inc. (NYSE:IDA) will report its first quarter results on Thursday, April 30, in a news release before the stock markets open. The company will hold an analyst conference call that day at 2:30 p.m. Mountain Time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time) to discuss the first quarter 2026 earnings. All parties interested in listening may do so through a live Webcast or by calling 855‑761‑5600 for listen-only mode. The passcode for the call is 9290150. The conference call log...

IDACORP, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2025 Results, Initiates 2026 Earnings GuidanceBOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IDACORP, Inc. (NYSE: IDA) reported fourth quarter 2025 net income attributable to IDACORP of $43.6 million, or $0.78 per diluted share, compared with $37.9 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2024. For the full year ended December 31, 2025, IDACORP reported net income attributable to IDACORP of $323.5 million, or $5.90 per diluted share, compared with $289.2 million, or $5.50 per diluted share, in 2024. "IDACORP's earnings in 2025 were at...

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Posted by Defense World Staff on Apr 24th, 2026

IDACORP (NYSE:IDA – Get Free Report) and Commerce Energy Group (OTCMKTS:CMNR – Get Free Report) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Profitability This table compares IDACORP and Commerce Energy Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets IDACORP 17.84% 9.36% 3.25% Commerce Energy Group N/A N/A N/A Analyst Ratings This is a summary of current recommendations for IDACORP and Commerce Energy Group, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score IDACORP 1 1 7 0 2.67 Commerce Energy Group 0 0 0 0 0.00 IDACORP currently has a consensus target price of $145.00, indicating a potential downside of 2.83%. Given Commerce Energy Group’s higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Commerce Energy Group is more favorable than IDACORP.

Valuation and Earnings This table compares IDACORP and Commerce Energy Group”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio IDACORP $1.81 billion 4.52 $323.47 million $5.90 25.29 Commerce Energy Group N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A IDACORP has higher revenue and earnings than Commerce Energy Group.

Institutional & Insider Ownership 89.1% of IDACORP shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of IDACORP shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Commerce Energy Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary IDACORP beats Commerce Energy Group on 7 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About IDACORP (Get Free Report)

IDACORP, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the generation, transmission, distribution, purchase, and sale of electric energy in the United States. The company operates 17 hydropower generating plants located in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon; three natural gas-fired plants in southern Idaho; and interests in two coal-fired steam electric generating plants located in Wyoming and Nevada. As of December 31, 2023, it had approximately 4,762 pole-miles of high-voltage transmission lines; 23 step-up transmission substations located at power plants; 21 transmission substations; 11 switching stations; 30 mixed-use transmission and distribution substations; 186 energized distribution substations; and 29,714 pole-miles of distribution lines, and 131 MW of battery storage, as well as provides electric utility services to approximately 633,000 retail customers in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon. The company serves commercial and industrial customers, which involved in food processing, electronics and general manufacturing, agriculture, health care, government, and education. It also invests in housing and other real estate tax credit investments. IDACORP, Inc. was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Boise, Idaho.

About Commerce Energy Group (Get Free Report)

Commerce Energy Group Inc. through its subsidiaries provides electric power and natural gas to residential, commercial, industrial and institutional customers in California, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Maryland, New Jersey, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, and Ohio. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Costa Mesa, California.

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BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IDACORP, Inc. (NYSE: IDA) reported first quarter 2026 net income attributable to IDACORP of $68.0 million, or $1.21 per diluted share, compared with $59.6 million, or $1.10 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2025. "Strong first quarter results benefited from customer growth and rate changes," said IDACORP President and Chief Executive Officer Lisa Grow. "As expected, those benefits were partially offset by higher O&M expenses and recording fewer tax cr.

IDA beats first-quarter EPS estimates on customer growth and rate changes, even as revenues fall y/y and miss expectations.

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Based in Boise, IdaCorp (IDA - Free Report) is in the Utilities sector, and so far this year, shares have seen a price change of 13.78%. The utility company is currently shelling out a dividend of $0.88 per share, with a dividend yield of 2.44%. This compares to the Utility - Electric Power industry's yield of 2.78% and the S&P 500's yield of 1.41%.

Looking at dividend growth, the company's current annualized dividend of $3.52 is up 1.7% from last year. Over the last 5 years, IdaCorp has increased its dividend 5 times on a year-over-year basis for an average annual increase of 5.14%. Looking ahead, future dividend growth will be dependent on earnings growth and payout ratio, which is the proportion of a company's annual earnings per share that it pays out as a dividend. IdaCorp's current payout ratio is 59%, meaning it paid out 59% of its trailing 12-month EPS as dividend.

Looking at this fiscal year, IDA expects solid earnings growth. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 is $6.39 per share, which represents a year-over-year growth rate of 8.31%.

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