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Release – FreightCar America, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

Posted on May 4, 2026May 5, 2026 by [email protected]

05/04/2026

Continued Aftermarket revenue growth of 86%

Gross profit margin of 17%, with 190 basis points of gross margin expansion

Sequential backlog growth of 14%

CHICAGO, May 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FreightCar America, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAIL) (“FreightCar America” or the “Company”), a diversified manufacturer and supplier of railroad freight cars, railcar parts and components, today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

First Quarter 2026 Highlights

Revenues of $64.3 million, consistent with expectations, compared to $96.3 million in the first quarter of 2025, with railcar deliveries of 577 units compared to 710 units in the prior year period
Gross margin of 16.8% with gross profit of $10.8 million, compared to gross margin of 14.9% with gross profit of $14.4 million in the first quarter of 2025
Recorded $49.1 million of non-cash adjustments related to warrant liability, resulting in net income of $41.6 million, or $1.15 per share, and adjusted net loss of $479 thousand, or $(0.04) per share
Adjusted EBITDA was $3.2 million, representing a margin of 4.9%, compared to $6.4 million and a margin of 6.7% in the first quarter of 2025
Ended the quarter with a backlog of 2,058 units valued at $156 million, reflecting a diversified mix of railcar conversion programs and new railcar builds

“Our first quarter results were in line with expectations and reflective of the current industry environment. Despite this environment, we continue to win high quality commercial opportunities, create new efficiencies and grow our aftermarket parts business. This represents our highest quarterly gross margin in over a decade and demonstrates that we are well positioned across the cycle,” said Nick Randall, President and Chief Executive Officer of FreightCar America. “Fleets continue to age and deferred replacement needs are contributing to pent-up demand across the industry. As replacement demand materializes, FreightCar America is well positioned to respond quickly and capitalize in a shorter lead-time environment, supported by scalable capacity and strong operational flexibility. At the same time, our differentiated full-service railcar offering, including retrofits, conversions and an expanding aftermarket presence, positions us well to drive growth and create value across a range of market conditions.”

Randall continued, “Looking ahead, we remain focused on disciplined execution against the opportunities we see across our business as the year progresses. Our tank car retrofit program remains on track, and we expect continued growth in our aftermarket program. Together, our total backlog, productivity improvements, flexible manufacturing footprint and disciplined commercial approach provide visibility into our full-year expectations and reinforce our ability to perform across a range of market conditions.”

Fiscal Year 2026 Outlook

The Company is reaffirming the outlook for fiscal year 2026:

	Fiscal 2026 Outlook	Year-over-Year Change at Midpoint of Range
Railcar Deliveries	4,000 – 4,500 Railcars	3.0%
Revenue	$500 – $550 million	4.8%
Adjusted EBITDA¹	$41 – $50 million	10.4%

^{1. The Company does not provide a reconciliation of forward-looking Adjusted EBITDA guidance due to the inherent difficulty in forecasting and quantifying adjustments necessary to calculate such non-GAAP measure without unreasonable effort. Material changes to such adjustments, including warrant liability and non-core operating items, could affect future GAAP results.}

Mike Riordan, Chief Financial Officer of FreightCar America, added, “During the quarter, we continued to grow our backlog and maintained solid balance sheet flexibility, enabling us to further reduce debt and preserve financial strength. We are well positioned to continue executing on our capital allocation priorities, including targeted organic investments that expand our capabilities and disciplined selective opportunities that strengthen our platform. Looking ahead, we expect these investments to support profitable growth across the business and drive long-term value for our shareholders.”

First Quarter 2026 Conference Call & Webcast Information

The Company will host a conference call and live webcast on Tuesday, May 5, at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss its first quarter 2026 financial results. FreightCar America invites shareholders and other interested parties to listen to its financial results conference call. Teleconference details are as follows:

May 5, 2026
11:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Phone: 1-877-407-0789 or 1-201-689-8562
Webcast access: https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1759680&tp_key=d43c008515

An audio replay of the conference call will be available beginning at 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, until 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. To access the replay, please dial (844) 512-2921 or (412) 317-6671. The replay passcode is 13760024. An archived version of the webcast will also be available on the FreightCar America Investor Relations website.

About FreightCar America

FreightCar America, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is a leading designer, producer and supplier of railroad freight cars, railcar parts and components. We also specialize in railcar repairs, complete railcar rebody services and railcar conversions that repurpose idled rail assets back into revenue service. Since 1901, our customers have trusted us to build quality railcars that are critical to economic growth and instrumental to the North American supply chain. To learn more about FreightCar America, visit www.freightcaramerica.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements relating to our expected financial performance, financial condition, and/or future business prospects, events and/or plans that are “forward-looking statements” as defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this press release. Our actual results may differ materially from the results described in or anticipated by our forward-looking statements due to certain risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties relate to, among other things, the cyclical nature of our business; adverse geopolitical, economic and market conditions, including inflation; material disruption in the movement of rail traffic for deliveries; fluctuating costs of raw materials, including steel and aluminum; delays in the delivery of raw materials; our ability to maintain relationships with our suppliers of railcar components; our reliance upon a small number of customers that represent a large percentage of our sales; the variable purchase patterns of our customers and the timing of completion; delivery and customer acceptance of orders; the highly competitive nature of our industry; the risk of lack of acceptance of our new railcar offerings; potential unexpected changes in laws, rules, and regulatory requirements, including tariffs and trade barriers (including recent United States tariffs imposed or threatened to be imposed on China, Canada, Mexico and other countries and any retaliatory actions taken by such countries); and other competitive factors. The factors listed above are not exhaustive. New factors emerge from time to time that may cause our business not to develop as we expect, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We expressly disclaim any duty to provide updates to any forward-looking statements made in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release includes measures not derived in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), such as EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income (loss), Adjusted EPS, and Free cash flow. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for any measure derived in accordance with GAAP and may also be inconsistent with similar measures presented by other companies. Reconciliations of these measures to the applicable most closely comparable GAAP measures, and reasons for the Company’s use of these measures, are presented in the attached pages.

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Titan International (TWI) – A Solid Start to the Year

Posted on May 1, 2026May 1, 2026 by [email protected]

Friday, May 01, 2026

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Overview. Titan’s first quarter 2026 results came in at the high end of management’s expectations and above our projections, partly driven by positive forex. Titan achieved this performance against a macro backdrop that continues to be very dynamic. Once again, EMC was the star performer with revenue up 11.3% year-over-year and gross margin up 90 basis points. With a diversified portfolio of products, strategically positioned global plants, and a one-stop shop distribution channel, we believe Titan is well-positioned for today’s dynamic operating environment.

1Q26 Results. Revenue of $505 million was up 2.9% y-o-y and exceeded our $495 million projection. The revenue increase was driven by forex gains, which added approximately 3.7% to net sales growth. Gross margin improved to 14.1% from 14.0%. Adjusted EBITDA totaled $31.4 million, up from $30.8 million a year ago and our $26 million estimate. Titan reported adjusted EPS of breakeven versus adjusted EPS of $0.01 last year and our $0.03 estimate.

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NN (NNBR) – CARES Act Refund

Posted on May 1, 2026May 1, 2026 by [email protected]

Friday, May 01, 2026

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Refund. NN announced that the Company has been notified that its CARES Act refund has been processed for payment. The refund is in excess of $10 million. This refund has been a long time in coming, but will help the Company in its growth efforts, in our view.

Growth Opportunity. The tax refund will more than offset the $10 million the Company borrowed in 1Q26 to fund certain growth areas with both capital equipment and working capital. While it is too soon to say which path the Company will follow, the tax refund could enable to further boost the abundant growth opportunities through additional investment or repay the 1Q26 borrowing.

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Release – Titan International, Inc. Reports First Quarter Financial Results

Posted on April 30, 2026April 30, 2026 by [email protected]

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Titan International, Inc.

Apr 30, 2026, 06:00 ET

WEST CHICAGO, Ill., April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Titan International, Inc. (NYSE: TWI) (“Titan” or the “Company”), a leading global manufacturer of off-highway wheels, tires, assemblies, and undercarriage products, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The full earnings release including a reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP figures can be found in the investor relations section of the Company’s website at https://ir.titan-intl.com/news-and-events/news-releases/default.aspx.

Q1 2026 Key Figures

Revenues grew 2.9% to $505 million
Gross margin improved to 14.1%
Adjusted EBITDA increased to $31 million

Paul Reitz, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Our Q1 2026 results were at the high end of our expectations as our team executed well against a macro backdrop that continued to be very dynamic. EMC was our best-performing segment, with growth over 11% versus the prior year period. Gross margin in the segment improved 90 basis points to 11.3% as top-line growth allowed for improved fixed cost leverage. Our Ag segment also recorded modest growth while Consumer fell by only 1.6%. Notwithstanding the geopolitical and tariff volatility, we had a strong quarter with revenues up nearly 3% with increased gross margin and Adjusted EBITDA.”

Mr. Reitz continued, “Titan is built to be resilient in market conditions such as this. We have a diversified portfolio of products, strategically positioned global plants, and a one-stop shop distribution channel that is surrounded by a team that is highly energized for our customers. In times like this, we help our customers remain flexible in serving their end markets. With purchasers of equipment remaining hesitant, inventory management continues to be paramount with many OEMs and dealers working from lean positions to limit their investment in working capital. This naturally limits their ability to be responsive to customer ordering and by working with Titan, those OEMs and dealers know they have a trusted partner that can get them the wheel, tire and undercarriage products they need quickly.”

Mr. Reitz concluded, “We continue to be hopeful that the underlying causes of the current market volatility will subside but remain resolute in knowing Titan is well-positioned however our markets unfold. Our terrific One Titan Team is focused on producing high-quality products and serving our customers to the best of their ability on a daily basis and as we do that, I firmly believe in our continued success.”

Tony Eheli, Chief Financial Officer added, “We currently expect second quarter sales to be between $470 million and $490 million with Adjusted EBITDA between $25 million and $30 million. We are also maintaining our previously communicated full year guidance of sales between $1.85 and $1.95 billion with Adjusted EBITDA between $105 million and $115 million.

Mr. Eheli continued, “During the quarter, we announced the closure of our Jackson, Tennessee plant. We expect to complete the closure by the end of October, and execution is on a solid pace. With the acquisition of Carlstar, we knew we had excess manufacturing capacity in the US and identified this as a long-term synergy opportunity that would be accretive to our earnings. This action will streamline our manufacturing footprint by improving our capacity utilization, reducing costs and improving our ability to serve our customers effectively over the long term. We recorded approximately $2 million in restructuring and $23 million in non-cash impairment expenses related to the closure. We are confident that we will see cash benefits next year.”

About Titan

Titan International, Inc. (NYSE: TWI) is a leading global manufacturer of off-highway wheels, tires, assemblies, and undercarriage products. Headquartered in West Chicago, Illinois, the Company globally produces a broad range of products to meet the specifications of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and aftermarket customers in the agricultural, earthmoving/construction, and consumer markets. For more information, visit www.titan-intl.com.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are covered by the safe harbor for “forward-looking statements” provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “would,” “could,” “potential,” “may,” “will,” and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which are generally not historical in nature. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect on us. Although we believe the assumptions upon which these forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, these assumptions are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, and are subject to change based on various factors, some of which are beyond Titan International, Inc.’s control. As a result, any of these assumptions could prove to be inaccurate and the forward-looking statements based on these assumptions could be incorrect. The matters discussed in these forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results and trends to differ materially from those made, projected, or implied in or by the forward-looking statements depending on a variety of uncertainties or other factors including, but not limited to, the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on our operations and financial performance; the effect of a recession on the Company and its customers and suppliers; changes in the Company’s end-user markets into which the Company sells its products as a result of domestic and world economic or regulatory influences or otherwise; changes in the marketplace, including new products and pricing changes by the Company’s competitors; the Company’s ability to maintain satisfactory labor relations; unfavorable outcomes of legal proceedings; the Company’s ability to comply with current or future regulations applicable to the Company’s business and the industry in which it competes or any actions taken or orders issued by regulatory authorities; availability and price of raw materials; levels of operating efficiencies; the effects of the Company’s indebtedness and its compliance with the terms thereof; changes in the interest rate environment and their effects on the Company’s outstanding indebtedness; unfavorable product liability and warranty claims; actions of domestic and foreign governments, including the imposition of additional tariffs; geopolitical and economic uncertainties relating to the countries in which the Company operates or does business; risks associated with acquisitions, including difficulty in integrating operations and personnel, disruption of ongoing business, and increased expenses; results of investments; the effects of potential processes to explore various strategic transactions, including potential dispositions; fluctuations in currency translations; risks associated with environmental laws and regulations; risks relating to our manufacturing facilities, including that any of our material facilities may become inoperable; risks relating to financial reporting, internal controls, tax accounting, and information systems; and the other risks and factors detailed in the Company’s periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the disclosures under “Risk Factors” in those reports. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof. The Company cautions that any forward-looking statements included in this press release are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, changed circumstances or future events, or for any other reason, except as required by law.

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Release – KBS Builders Awarded $4.2 Million Contract for New Hampshire Multifamily Construction Project

Posted on April 30, 2026April 30, 2026 by [email protected]

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Apr 30, 2026

Download PDF Contract Highlights KBS’s Net-Zero Multifamily Modular Expertise

OLD GREENWICH, Conn., April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Star Equity Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: STRR; STRRP) (“Star” or the “Company”), formerly Hudson Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSON and HSONP), a diversified holding company, announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, KBS Builders, Inc. (“KBS”), has signed a $4.2 million contract to manufacture a multifamily housing project in New Hampshire, further strengthening its growing footprint across the New England region.

The $4.2 million contract covers the manufacturing of 36 modules for the construction of six 2-unit buildings totaling 26,088 square feet as part of a residential assisted living facility in New Hampshire. Leveraging KBS’s advanced modular construction capabilities, the project is designed to achieve net-zero energy efficiency, while delivering high-quality housing with shorter construction timelines and enhanced sustainability. Production is expected to commence in May, with delivery to be completed in the third quarter of 2026.

Jeff Eberwein, CEO of Star, noted, “We are proud to win another multifamily contract in New England, reinforcing our strong market presence in the region as well as the continued confidence our customers place in KBS’s multifamily modular solutions. This project further highlights KBS’s unique capabilities and deep expertise in delivering energy-efficient housing using advanced building envelope systems, high-performance insulation, and efficient mechanical systems aligned with net-zero energy objectives. Also, KBS’s selection reflects a proven track record of executing complex projects on time and on budget. We believe favorable demographic trends, ongoing housing shortages, and growing demand for sustainable solutions will continue to drive long-term growth in modular construction.”

KBS Builders has established itself as a leader in modular construction, providing customized solutions for multifamily, workforce housing, student housing, and hospitality sectors. By combining precision manufacturing with streamlined logistics and installation processes, KBS enables developers to accelerate project timelines while maintaining consistent quality and cost control.

About Star Equity Holdings, Inc.

Star Equity Holdings, Inc. is a diversified holding company that seeks to build long-term shareholder value by acquiring, managing, and growing businesses with strong fundamentals and market opportunities. Its current structure comprises four divisions: Building Solutions, Business Services, Energy Services, and Investments. For more information visit www.starequity.com.

On August 22, 2025, the Company completed its previously announced acquisition of Star Operating Companies, Inc. (“Star Operating”, formerly known as Star Equity Holdings, Inc.), pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of May 21, 2025 (the “Merger Agreement”), by and among the Company, Star Operating and HSON Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“Merger Sub”). Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the Merger Agreement, on August 22, 2025, at the effective time of the merger pursuant to the Merger Agreement (the “Merger”), Merger Sub merged with and into Star Operating, with Star Operating continuing as the surviving corporation of the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. Effective September 5, 2025, the Company changed (i) its name to Star Equity Holdings, Inc. and (ii) its trading symbol on Nasdaq to STRR and STRRP.

Building Solutions

The Building Solutions division operates in three niches: (i) modular building manufacturing; (ii) structural wall panel and wood foundation manufacturing, including building supply distribution operations; and (iii) glue-laminated timber (glulam) column, beam, and truss manufacturing.

Business Services

The Business Services division provides flexible and scalable recruitment solutions to a global clientele, servicing organizations at all levels, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. The division focuses on mid-market and enterprise organizations worldwide, partnering consultatively with talent acquisition, HR, and procurement leaders to build diverse, high-impact teams and drive business success.

Energy Services

The Energy Services division engages in the rental, sale, and repair of downhole tools used in the oil and gas, geothermal, mining, and water-well industries.

Investments

The Investments division manages and finances the Company’s real estate assets as well as its investment positions in private and public companies.

Forward-Looking Statements

“Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements in this release that are not statements of historical fact are hereby identified as “forward-looking statements” for the purpose of the safe harbor provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking Statements include, without limitation, statements regarding (i) the plans and objectives of management for future operations, including plans or objectives relating to acquisitions and related integration, development of commercially viable products, novel technologies, and modern applicable services, (ii) projections of income (including income/loss), EBITDA, earnings (including earnings/loss) per share, free cash flow (FCF), capital expenditures, cost reductions, capital structure or other financial items, (iii) the future financial performance of the Company or acquisition targets and (iv) the assumptions underlying or relating to any statement described above. Moreover, forward-looking statements necessarily involve assumptions on the Company’s part. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “project”, “intend”, “plan”, “should”, “may”, “will”, “would”, “will be”, “will continue” or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements are not meant to predict or guarantee actual results, performance, events, or circumstances and may not be realized because they are based upon the Company’s current projections, plans, objectives, beliefs, expectations, estimates and assumptions and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties and other influences, many of which the Company has no control over. Actual results and the timing of certain events and circumstances may differ materially from those described above as a result of these risks and uncertainties. Factors that may influence or contribute to the inaccuracy of forward-looking statements or cause actual results to differ materially from expected or desired results may include, without limitation, the substantial amount of debt of the Company and the Company’s ability to repay or refinance it or incur additional debt in the future; the Company’s need for a significant amount of cash to service and repay the debt and to pay dividends on the Company’s preferred stock; the restrictions contained in the debt agreements that limit the discretion of management in operating the business; legal, regulatory, political and economic risks in markets and public health crises that reduce economic activity and cause restrictions on operations (including the recent coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak); the length of time associated with servicing customers; losses of significant contracts or failure to get potential contracts being discussed; disruptions in the relationship with third party vendors; accounts receivable turnover; insufficient cash flows and resulting lack of liquidity; the Company’s inability to expand the Company’s business; unfavorable changes in the extensive governmental legislation and regulations governing healthcare providers and the provision of healthcare services and the competitive impact of such changes (including unfavorable changes to reimbursement policies); high costs of regulatory compliance; the liability and compliance costs regarding environmental regulations; the underlying condition of the technology support industry; the lack of product diversification; development and introduction of new technologies and intense competition in the healthcare industry; existing or increased competition; risks to the price and volatility of the Company’s common stock and preferred stock; stock volatility and in liquidity; risks to preferred stockholders of not receiving dividends and risks to the Company’s ability to pursue growth opportunities if the Company continues to pay dividends according to the terms of the Company’s preferred stock; the Company’s ability to execute on its business strategy (including any cost reduction plans); the Company’s failure to realize expected benefits of restructuring and cost-cutting actions; the Company’s ability to preserve and monetize its net operating losses; risks associated with the Company’s possible pursuit of acquisitions; the Company’s ability to consummate successful acquisitions and execute related integration, as well as factors related to the Company’s business including economic and financial market conditions generally and economic conditions in the Company’s markets; failure to keep pace with evolving technologies and difficulties integrating technologies; system failures; losses of key management personnel and the inability to attract and retain highly qualified management and personnel in the future; and the continued demand for and market acceptance of the Company’s services. For a detailed discussion of cautionary statements and risks that may affect the Company’s future results of operations and financial results, please refer to the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, the risk factors in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. This release reflects management’s views as of the date presented.

All forward-looking statements are necessarily only estimates of future results, and there can be no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from expectations, and, therefore, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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The Equity Group
Lena Cati
Senior Vice President
212-836-9611
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Source: Star Equity Holdings, Inc.

Release – NN to Receive Long-Awaited CARES Act IRS Refund

Posted on April 30, 2026April 30, 2026 by [email protected]

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Proceeds to go to use for General Purposes and Offset Q1 Borrowings to Fund Growth

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NN, Inc. (“NN” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NNBR), a global diversified industrial company that engineers and manufactures high-precision components and assemblies with six sigma quality today announced that it has been notified that its CARES Act refund of >$10 million has been processed for payment.

Harold Bevis, Chief Executive Officer of NN, Inc., commented, “NN is growing at a historically high rate due to the success of its growth programs and strength in certain markets. We borrowed $10 million in Q1 2026 to fund certain growth areas with both capital equipment and working capital. This US tax refund will more than offset that borrowing and also gives us more room to grow. We are happy about this extra cashflow and want to thank our tax advisors, the Federal government, and the IRS for making this happen. The statute was designed to help companies like NN and it is working as intended.”

The above information is based on information received from the IRS. The Company is finalizing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and will update its financial outlook on May 6, 2026.

ABOUT NN’S GROWTH PROGRAM

NN is underway with an intentional program to grow sales in specific areas, improve its profit profile, and reposition its end-market exposure into higher growth markets. NN is pursuing several target markets that (1) require products that deliver safety critical functionality at scale; (2) fit the Company’s engineering and manufacturing platform; and (3) allow for higher, accretive margins due to delivering higher value. The targeted end-markets include:

High-value auto parts – NN’s current #1 end market
Electric grid and data center parts – NN’s current #2 end market, on a plan to become NN’s #1 end market
Defense, weapons, and electronic parts
Medical equipment parts

ABOUT NN

NN, Inc., a global diversified industrial company, combines advanced engineering and production capabilities with in-depth materials science expertise to design and manufacture high-precision components and assemblies for a variety of markets on a global basis. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, NN has facilities in North America, Europe, South America, and China. For more information about the Company and its products, please visit www.nninc.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains express and implied forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements regarding NN’s expect Q1 2026 net sales and expected new business wins and net sales for 2026 and other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements generally will be accompanied by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “growth,” “guidance,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project”, “trajectory” or other similar words, phrases or expressions. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that are outside of management’s control and that may cause actual results to be materially different from such statements. Such factors include, among others, those related to the amount and timing of NN’s tax refund; NN’s expected growth; general economic conditions and economic conditions in the industrial sector; material changes in the costs and availability of raw materials; the level of our indebtedness; our ability to secure, maintain or enforce patents or other appropriate protections for our intellectual property; and cyber liability or potential liability for breaches of our or our service providers’ information technology systems or business operations disruptions. The foregoing factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in the Company’s filings made with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law. New risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict their occurrence or how they will affect the Company. The Company qualifies all forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements.

Investor Relations:
Joseph Caminiti or Abe Plimpton
[email protected]
312-445-2870

Source: NN, Inc.

Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP) – FY 2025 Review and Outlook

Posted on April 28, 2026April 28, 2026 by [email protected]

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Mark Reichman, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Natural Resources, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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First quarter financial results. Alliance Resource Partners reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $516.0 million, down 4.5 percent year over year due to lower coal pricing, though volumes remained stable, and 2026 expected coal sales volumes are 95% committed and priced at the midpoint of 2026 guidance. Coal operations faced margin pressure, partially offset by a modest increase in tons sold and operational improvements. Net income declined to $9.1 million primarily due to lower margins and noncash charges, including an asset impairment and digital asset valuation changes. ARLP generated adjusted EBITDA of $155.0 million, compared to $159.9 million during the prior year period. and the partnership maintained strong liquidity.

Oil and gas royalties remained a key growth driver. The oil and gas royalty segment exhibited strength, delivering record revenues and volumes driven by increased drilling activity and acquisitions. The segment continues to diversify earnings and promote cash flow stability. ARLP’s updated 2026 guidance included greater oil, natural gas, and liquids volumes.

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AZZ (AZZ) – FY 2026 Review and Outlook

Posted on April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 by [email protected]

Friday, April 24, 2026

Mark Reichman, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Natural Resources, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Fourth quarter and FY 2026 financial results. For FY 2026, AZZ reported adjusted net income of $187.1 million, or $6.19 per share, compared to $156.8 million, or $5.20 per share, during FY 2025, and to our estimate of $182.4 million, or $6.03 per share. Compared to FY 2025, sales increased 4.6% to $1.650 billion. AZZ generated a 23.9% gross margin as a percentage of sales compared to 24.3% during the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $367.6 million, representing 22.3% of sales, compared to $347.9 million, or 22.0% of sales, in FY 2025. Adjusted net income and EPS during the fourth quarter of FY 2026 were $40.4 million and $1.34, respectively, compared to our estimates of $35.7 million and $1.18 per share.

Updating estimates. We have modestly adjusted our FY 2027 estimates. We project revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EPS of $1,750.5 million, $386.7 million, and $6.75, respectively. Our FY 2027 estimates reflect a gross margin of $433.3 million, or 24.8% of sales, compared to 23.9% in FY 2026. Our previous FY 2027 revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EPS estimates were $1.750 billion, $386.0 million, and $6.70, respectively. We have also updated our forward estimates through 2032, which reflect modest increases in EBITDA and EPS.

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Release – The GEO Group Announces Date for First Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call

Posted on April 23, 2026April 23, 2026 by [email protected]

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April 23, 2026

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Earnings Release Scheduled for Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Before the Market Opens
Conference Call Scheduled for Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM (Eastern Time)

BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apr. 23, 2026– The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE:GEO) (“GEO”) will release its first quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 before the market opens. GEO has scheduled a conference call and simultaneous webcast for 11:00 AM (Eastern Time) on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

To participate in the teleconference, please contact one of the following numbers 5 minutes prior to the scheduled start time:

1-877-250-1553 (U.S.)
1-412-542-4145 (International)

In addition, a live audio webcast of the conference call may be accessed on the Webcasts section of GEO’s investor relations home page at investors.geogroup.com. A webcast replay will remain available on the website for one year.

A telephonic replay will also be available through May 13, 2026. The replay numbers are 1-855-669-9658 (U.S.) and 1-412-317-0088 (International). The passcode for the telephonic replay is 8366763. If you have any questions, please contact GEO at 1-866-301-4436.

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Pablo E. Paez, 1-866-301-4436
Executive Vice President, Corporate Relations

Source: The GEO Group, Inc.

AZZ (AZZ) – Q4 and FY 2026 Financial Results Exceed Expectations

Posted on April 23, 2026April 23, 2026 by [email protected]

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Mark Reichman, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Natural Resources, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Segment results. Compared to the prior year, FY 2026 Metal Coatings sales were up 14.1% to $758.7 million, while Precoat Metals sales were down 2.3% to $891.4 million. Compared to the fourth quarter of FY 2025, fourth quarter Metal Coatings sales were up 25% to $186.5 million, while Precoat Metals sales were down 2.4% to $198.6 million. Fourth quarter and FY 2026 segment adjusted EBITDA margin amounted to 30.2% and 31.0%, respectively, for Metal Coatings, and 18.2% and 19.8% for Precoat Metals.

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Release – NN, Inc. to Hold First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call on Thursday, May 7, 2026

Posted on April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 by [email protected]

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NN, Inc. (NASDAQ: NNBR), a global diversified industrial company that engineers and manufactures high-precision components and assemblies, announced today that it will release its first quarter 2026 financial results for the period ended March 31^st, 2026, after the close of the market on Wednesday, May 6^th, 2026. The Company will hold a related conference call on Thursday, May 7^th, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. E.T. Participants on the call are asked to register five to ten minutes prior to the scheduled start time by dialing 800-715-9871 and from outside the U.S. at +1 646-307-1963.

The conference call will be webcast simultaneously and in its entirety through the NN, Inc. Investor Relations website. Shareholders, media representatives and others may participate in the webcast by registering through the Investor Relations section on the company’s website at https://investors.nninc.com/.

For those who are unavailable to listen to the live call, a replay will be available shortly after the call on NN’s website through May 7^t^h, 2027.

About NN, Inc.
NN, Inc., a global diversified industrial company, combines advanced engineering and production capabilities with in-depth materials science expertise to design and manufacture high-precision components and assemblies for a variety of markets on a global basis. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, NN has facilities in North America, Europe, South America, and China. For more information about the Company and its products, please visit www.nninc.com.

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Joe Caminiti or Abe Plimpton
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312-445-2870

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Titan International (TWI) – Model Tweaks Ahead of 1Q26 Earnings

Posted on April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 by [email protected]

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Model Tweaks. With 1Q26 results to be released next week, we reviewed our assumptions and resulting estimates for the quarter. Titan continues to face inflation and tariff pressure and, more recently, extra pricing pressure from OEMs facing their own end market challenges. In addition, after speaking with management, we were too low on our tax assumption. Given the above, we lowered our earnings expectations, although we are maintaining our revenue and adjusted EBITDA projections.

Details. Revenue for 1Q26 is estimated at $495 million, consistent with our prior expectation. Adjusted EBITDA is $21.5 million, also consistent with our prior projections. We did lower our gross profit assumption to 13.9% from 14.9% and increased our tax expense assumption from $2.5 million to $5 million. As a result of the changes, our projected EPS goes from $0.09/sh to a loss of $0.02 per share.

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Release – FreightCar America, Inc. To Release First Quarter 2026 Results On May 4, 2026

Posted on April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 by [email protected]

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04/20/2026

CHICAGO, April 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FreightCar America, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAIL), a diversified manufacturer of railroad freight cars, today announced that it will release its first quarter 2026 financial results on Monday, May 4, 2026, after the market close, and host a teleconference to discuss its first quarter 2026 results on the following day. Teleconference details are as follows:

May 5, 2026
11:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Phone: 1-877-407-0789 or 1-201-689-8562
Webcast access: https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1759680&tp_key=d43c008515

Please note that the webcast is listen-only and webcast participants will not be able to participate in the question and answer portion of the conference call. Interested parties are asked to dial in approximately 10 to 15 minutes prior to the start time of the call.

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