HAMILTON BEACH BRANDS HOLDING COMPANY ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

Hamilton Beach Brands Holding (HBB) reported Q2 2026 revenue of $142.6M, up 11.6% year over year, and net income of $33.7M ($2.49 diluted EPS). Management attributed higher margins and operating profit to a one-time IEEPA tariff refund. The company raised 2026 gross margin and operating profit guidance and projected $35M to $45M operating cash flow less investing.

Hamilton Beach Brands (HBB) reported Q2 gross margin of 26.1% excluding tariff-related benefits, and said it expects 2026 revenue growth in the mid-single-digit range. Management forecast full-year gross margin to improve modestly and operating profit to decline by a high-single-digit percentage. Operating cash flow is expected at $35M to $45M. HBB ended with net cash of $51.5M.

Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co (HBB) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. CONTACT: Brendon Frey Brendon.frey@icrinc.com HAMILTON BEACH BRANDS HOLDING COMPANY ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER RESULTS Second Quarter Revenue Increased 11.6% to $142.6 Million Reiterates 2026 Revenue Outlook, Raises Gross Margin and Operating Profit Outlook Glen Allen, Virginia - H

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