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August 3, 2026
Second quarter revenues of $195 million, EPS of $(0.25), Adjusted EBITDA of $5.4 million
Strong revenue growth across all three business segments
Raises full-year 2026 guidance
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CVG (NASDAQ: CVGI), a diversified industrial products and services company, today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Second Quarter 2026 Highlights (Results from Continuing Operations; compared with prior year, where comparisons are noted)
- Revenues of $195.2 million, up 13.5%, primarily driven by increased demand across all three segments.
- Gross margin expansion of 140 basis points versus Q2 2025 and 120 basis points sequentially versus Q1 2026 primarily from increased revenues and operational efficiency improvements.
- Operating income of $1.6 million, up $0.8 million, compared to $0.8 million. Adjusted operating income of $2.6 million, compared to $1.9 million.
- Net loss from continuing operations of $8.7 million, or $(0.25) per diluted share and adjusted net loss of $4.6 million, or $(0.13) per diluted share, compared to net loss from continuing operations of $4.1 million, or $(0.12) per diluted share and adjusted net loss of $2.9 million, or $(0.09) per diluted share. Net loss includes a $3.4 million pre-tax warrant liability revaluation expense.
- Adjusted EBITDA of $5.4 million, compared to $5.2 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 2.8%, down from 3.0%.
- Net proceeds of approximately $11.6 million from the at-the-market equity issuance program used to pay down term loan.
James Ray, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are encouraged by the strong revenue growth and gross margin expansion we delivered in the second quarter. All three segments generated year-over-year revenue growth, driven by the continued ramp of new business and increased customer demand. North American Class 8 truck production began to improve late in the quarter. We continued to deliver sequential gross margin expansion, reflecting the improvements from our operational efficiency and footprint rationalization initiatives and position CVG to benefit from increased demand.”
Mr. Ray continued, “Our Trim Systems & Components segment returned to year-over-year growth despite a lower Class 8 build rate compared with the prior-year quarter, driven in part by new business ramping in our wiper systems business. Global Seating continued to benefit from customer demand growth in international markets. Global Electrical Systems benefited from the ramp of new business, including the Zoox robotaxi program and a more diversified end market mix driving consistent growth. As we look to the second half of 2026, we remain focused on disciplined execution, continued margin improvement, and free cash generation. We expect CVG to be positioned to capitalize on improving market conditions.”
Angie O’Leary, Interim Chief Financial Officer, added, “During the second quarter, we continued to strengthen our balance sheet and execute our capital allocation priorities. Building on the progress from earlier this year, we further reduced outstanding debt with proceeds from our recently executed at-the-market equity offering program, which we expect to contribute to lower cash interest expense going forward. We also continue to make targeted investments in working capital to support key program launches and the growth opportunities across our businesses. SG&A expense increased from the prior year driven by higher incentive compensation and advisory service fees. We remain focused on driving profitable growth, generating free cash flow, and advancing toward our long-term net leverage objective of approximately two times. Based on our first-half revenue performance, and the momentum we see across all three segments, we are raising our revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance ranges for the year.”
Second Quarter Financial Results from Continuing Operations
(amounts in millions except per share data and percentages)
Consolidated Results from Continuing Operations
Second Quarter 2026 Results
- Second quarter 2026 revenues were $195.2 million, compared to $172.0 million in the prior year period, an increase of 13.5%. The overall increase in revenues was primarily due to increased customer demand in international markets and the ramp of previously awarded new business wins across all three of our segments.
- Operating income in the second quarter 2026 was $1.6 million, up $0.8 million compared to the prior year period. Second quarter 2026 adjusted operating income was $2.6 million, compared to adjusted operating income of $1.9 million in the prior year period. The increase in adjusted operating income was primarily attributable to higher sales and improved gross margin performance, partially offset by higher SG&A expense that was driven by higher incentive compensation and advisory service fees.
- Interest associated with debt and other expenses was $2.9 million and $2.3 million for the second quarter 2026 and 2025, respectively, with the increase for the second quarter 2026 due to higher interest rates.
- Net loss from continuing operations was $8.7 million, or $(0.25) per diluted share, for the second quarter 2026 compared to net loss of $4.1 million, or $(0.12) per diluted share, in the prior year period. Net loss includes a $3.4 million pre-tax warrant liability revaluation expense. Second quarter 2026 adjusted net loss from continuing operations was $4.6 million, or $(0.13) per diluted share, compared to adjusted net loss of $2.9 million, or $(0.09) per diluted share.
On June 30, 2026, the Company had $24.8 million of outstanding borrowings on its U.S. revolving credit facility and $2.9 million outstanding borrowings on its China credit facility, $36.0 million of cash and $91.2 million of availability from the credit facilities (subject to customary borrowing base and other conditions), resulting in total liquidity of $127.2 million.
Second Quarter 2026 Segment Results
Global Seating Segment
- Revenues were $80.0 million compared to $74.5 million for the prior year period, an increase of 7.5%, due primarily to increased customer demand in international markets.
- Operating income was $3.0 million, compared to $2.7 million in the prior year period, an increase of $0.3 million, driven by higher sales and improved gross margin performance. Second quarter 2026 adjusted operating income was $4.0 million compared to $3.1 million in the prior year period.
Global Electrical Systems Segment
- Revenues were $62.0 million compared to $53.6 million in the prior year period, an increase of 15.8%, primarily as a result of ramping new business wins.
- Operating income was $1.7 million compared to operating income of $0.7 million in the prior year period. The increase in operating income was primarily attributable to higher revenues.
Trim Systems and Components Segment
- Revenues were $53.2 million compared to $43.9 million in the prior year period, an increase of 21.1%, primarily due to higher sales volume as a result of increased customer demand in North America, including improved product mix.
- Operating income was $2.2 million compared to operating income of $0.1 million in the prior year period. The increase in operating income was primarily attributable to higher demand and improved operational efficiencies.
Outlook
CVG updated the Company’s outlook for the full year 2026, based on current market conditions:
| Metric | Prior 2026 Outlook ($ millions) | Updated 2026 Outlook ($ millions) |
| Revenues | $660 – $700 | $725 – $755 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | $24 – $30 | $26 – $31 |
| Free Cash Flow | Positive | Positive |
This outlook reflects, among others, current industry forecasts for North America Class 8 truck builds. According to ACT Research, 2026 North American Class 8 truck production levels are expected to be at 274,111 units, up 9% versus the 2025 actual Class 8 truck builds of 251,251 units.
The outlook for the Construction end market reflects mid-single digit growth in 2026.
GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation
A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures referenced in this release is included as Appendix A to this release.
Conference Call
A conference call to discuss this press release is scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET. Management intends to reference the Q2 2026 Earnings Call Presentation during the conference call. To participate, dial (833) 461-5787 using conference code 592968497. International participants dial (585) 542-9983 using conference code 592968497.
This call is being webcast and can be accessed through the “Investors” section of CVG’s website at ir.cvgrp.com, where it will be archived and available for replay for one year.
Company Contact
Michelle Hards
Vice-President, Investor Relations / Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis
CVG
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Investor Relations Contact
Ross Collins or Nathan Skown
Alpha IR Group
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About CVG
CVG is a global provider of systems, assemblies and components to global commercial vehicle markets and electric vehicle markets. We deliver real solutions to complex design, engineering and manufacturing problems while creating positive change for our customers, industries and communities we serve. Information about the Company and its products is available on the internet at www.cvgrp.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Other Information
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Source: Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.