Valmont Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results and Raises Full-Year 2026 Guidance

Valmont^® Industries, Inc. (NYSE:VMI), a global leader that provides products and solutions to support vital infrastructure and advance agricultural productivity, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 27, 2026.

President and Chief Executive Officer Avner M. Applbaum commented, "Valmont delivered solid second quarter results, demonstrating the execution of our strategy and the strength of our market-leading businesses. In North America Utility and Coatings, commercial excellence, pricing discipline, and ongoing investments in capacity and operations drove another quarter of strong performance. Building on this momentum, we will continue strengthening our operations while leveraging our competitive advantages to capture the significant opportunities ahead. In Agriculture, we continue to navigate challenging market conditions through pricing discipline, operational execution, and cost management while investing in aftermarket solutions and technologies that improve grower productivity and reinforce our competitive advantage. These investments position the business to accelerate growth as market conditions improve.

"During the quarter, we hosted our Investor Day and outlined a clear roadmap for profitable growth, margin expansion, disciplined resource allocation, and higher returns on invested capital. The progress we’ve made this quarter reinforces our confidence in that path and our ability to deliver sustainable long-term value for our shareholders."

Second Quarter 2026 Highlights (all metrics compared to Second Quarter 2025 unless otherwise noted)

• Net sales increased 6.5% to $1.12 billion, compared to $1.05 billion
• Operating income increased to $166.1 million or 14.8% of net sales, compared to $29.3 million or 2.8% of net sales ($141.4 million or 13.5% adjusted¹)
• Diluted earnings (loss) per share increased to $6.14, compared to ($1.53) or $4.88 adjusted¹
• Generated operating cash flow of $148.1 million; cash and cash equivalents were $139.1 million and net leverage ratio¹ was ~1.0x
• Returned $74.9 million to shareholders through $60.0 million in share repurchases and $14.9 million in dividends
• Invested $35.9 million in capital expenditures to primarily support capacity investments for the North America Utility product line

Second Quarter 2026 Segment Review (all metrics compared to Second Quarter 2025 unless otherwise noted)

Infrastructure (78.4% of Net Sales)

Products and solutions to serve the infrastructure markets of utility, lighting, transportation, and telecommunications, along with coatings services to protect metal products

Sales increased 14.8% to $878.9 million, compared to $765.5 million.

Infrastructure end markets remained strong, supporting sales growth of 33.9% in North America Utility and 16.6% in North America Coatings, driven by favorable pricing and higher volumes. International sales increased primarily due to favorable foreign currency impacts. These increases were partially offset by lower volumes in North America Telecommunications due to moderating carrier spend.

Operating income increased to $154.4 million or 17.6% of net sales, compared to $25.9 million or 3.4% of net sales ($124.6 million or 16.3% adjusted¹). The improvement compared to prior-year GAAP results primarily reflects the absence of impairment and realignment charges recorded in the prior year. Excluding those items, the increase compared to adjusted¹ operating income was primarily driven by favorable pricing and higher volumes, partially offset by increased input costs, primarily materials.

Agriculture (21.6% of Net Sales)

Center pivot and linear irrigation equipment components for agricultural markets, including aftermarket parts and tubular products, and advanced technology solutions for precision agriculture

Sales decreased 15.8% to $243.7 million, compared to $289.4 million.

In North America, irrigation sales decreased 2.3% due to lower volumes amid continued agriculture market softness, partially offset by favorable pricing. International sales decreased 28.9% driven primarily by disruptions associated with the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Operating income increased to $39.9 million or 16.5% of net sales, compared to $36.1 million or 12.5% of net sales ($44.8 million or 15.6% adjusted¹). Compared to prior-year adjusted¹ operating income, the results were impacted by lower volumes, partially offset by favorable pricing and reduced costs.

Full-Year 2026 Financial Outlook and Key Assumptions

The Company is raising its full-year 2026 net sales and diluted EPS outlook and updating its key assumptions.

Key Assumptions

• Steel cost assumptions are aligned with futures markets as of July 17, 2026
• Foreign currency assumptions based on FX rates as of July 17, 2026
• This outlook includes the current tariffs as of July 17, 2026 and assumes no material change to the current trade or tariff environment

A live audio discussion with Avner M. Applbaum, President and Chief Executive Officer, and John Schwietz, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will take place on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. CT. The discussion can be accessed by telephone at +1 877.407.6184 or +1 201.389.0877 (no Conference ID needed) or via webcast at the following link: Valmont Industries 2Q 2026 Earnings Conference Call. A slide presentation will be available for download on the Investors page of valmont.com during the webcast. A replay of the event will be accessible three hours after the call at the above link or by telephone at +1 877.660.6853 or +1 201.612.7415 using access code 13756345. The replay will be available until 10:59 p.m. CT on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

About Valmont Industries, Inc.

For more than 80 years, Valmont has been a global leader that provides products and solutions to support vital infrastructure and advance agricultural productivity. We are committed to customer-focused innovation that delivers lasting value. Learn more about how we’re Conserving Resources. Improving Life.^® at valmont.com.

Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on assumptions made by management, considering its experience in the industries where Valmont operates, perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments, and other relevant factors. It is important to note that these statements are not guarantees of future performance or results. They involve risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond Valmont’s control), and assumptions. Forward-looking statements may be accompanied by words such as "opportunities," "estimate," "outlook," "clear path," "target," "expect," "plan" and similar expressions. While management believes these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions as of the date made, numerous factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. These factors include, among other things, risks described in Valmont’s reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), the Company’s actual cash flows and net income, future economic and market circumstances, industry conditions, company performance and financial results, operational efficiencies, availability and price of raw materials, availability and market acceptance of new products, product pricing, domestic and international competitive environments, geopolitical risks, and actions and policy changes by domestic and foreign governments, including tariffs. The Company cautions that any forward-looking statements in this release are made as of its publication date and does not undertake to update these statements, except as required by law.

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The following non-GAAP measures may be included in financial releases and other financial communications:

• Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted Gross Margin, Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted Operating Margin, Adjusted Net Earnings, Adjusted Diluted EPS, and Adjusted Effective Tax Rate: These metrics provide meaningful supplemental insights into the Company’s operating performance by excluding items that are not considered part of core operating results. This approach enhances comparability across reporting periods. Adjustments may include costs or benefits associated with acquisitions, divestitures, expenses related to realignment or restructuring programs, goodwill or intangible asset impairment, significant expenses or benefits from changes in tax laws or rates, cumulative effects of changes in accounting standards, refinancing-related expenses, a loss or a gain from a partial or full settlement of the U.K. defined benefit pension plan obligation, losses from natural disasters, change in redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interests, and other non-recurring items.
• Adjusted EBITDA: This metric is a key component of a financial ratio included in the covenants of our major debt agreements. It is calculated as net earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation, and other adjustments as outlined in the applicable debt agreements. This metric offers investors and analysts valuable insights into the Company’s core operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA margin is also used to evaluate profitability.
• Leverage Ratio: This ratio is calculated by taking the sum of interest-bearing debt, minus unrestricted cash in excess of $50.0 million (but not exceeding $500.0 million), and dividing it by Adjusted EBITDA. This is a key financial ratio included in the covenants of our major debt agreements and is calculated on a rolling four-fiscal-quarter basis. The revolving credit facility requires us to maintain a financial leverage ratio of 3.50 or lower, measured as of the last day of each fiscal quarter.
• Free Cash Flow: Calculated as net cash provided by operating activities minus capital expenditures, free cash flow serves as an indicator of the Company’s financial strength. However, this measure does not fully reflect the Company’s ability to deploy cash freely, as it has obligations such as debt repayments and other fixed commitments.
• Backlog: This operating measure is used to evaluate future potential sales revenue. An order is included in the backlog upon receipt of a customer purchase order or the execution of a sales order contract. Backlog is particularly relevant to the Infrastructure segment due to the longer-term nature of its projects. However, backlog is not a term defined under U.S. GAAP and does not measure contract profitability. It should not be viewed as the sole indicator of future revenue, as many projects with short lead times book-and-bill within the same reporting period and are not included in the backlog.
• ROIC: Return on invested capital ("ROIC") and adjusted ROIC are key operating ratios that enable investors to assess our operating performance relative to the investment needed to generate operating profit. ROIC is calculated as after-tax operating income divided by the average of beginning and ending invested capital. Adjusted ROIC is calculated as after-tax adjusted operating income divided by the average of beginning and ending invested capital. Invested capital represents total assets minus total liabilities (excluding interest-bearing debt and redeemable noncontrolling interests).