second quarter 2026
Filed Aug 5, 2026Diversification and Strong Execution Drives Expanded Profitability
Profitability, net income, adjusted EBITDA, and Aftermarket sales improved, but consolidated net sales declined and the Company reduced its 2026 revenue and North American RV wholesale shipment outlook.
Key metrics
as reported| Metric | Value | q/q | y/y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated net salesGAAP | $968.7 million | – | decreased 12.5% |
| Adjusted net salesnon-GAAP | $1,057.5 million | – | decreased 4.5% |
| IEEPA tariff refunds expected to be passed through to customersother | $88.8 million negative impact | – | – |
| Operating profit marginGAAP | 9.9% | – | increased 200 bps |
| Net incomeGAAP | $67.1 million | – | up 16% |
| Diluted earnings per shareGAAP | $2.75 per diluted share | – | increased 20% |
| Adjusted net incomenon-GAAP | $65.9 million | – | increased |
| Adjusted diluted EPSnon-GAAP | $2.70 per adjusted diluted share | – | increased 13% |
| Adjusted EBITDAnon-GAAP | $129.4 million | – | increased 7% |
| Adjusted EBITDA marginnon-GAAP | 12.2% of adjusted net sales | – | – |
| Towable RV content per unitother | $5,831 | – | up 11% |
| OEM Segment operating profitGAAP | $44.1 million | – | – |
| OEM Segment operating profit marginGAAP | 6.5% of net sales | – | – |
| Aftermarket Segment operating profitGAAP | $51.9 million | – | – |
| Aftermarket Segment operating profit marginGAAP | 17.7% of net sales | – | – |
| Effective tax rateGAAP | 25.6% | – | – |
| Cash flows from operationsGAAP | $346 million for the LTM ended June 30, 2026 | – | – |
| Cash and cash equivalentsGAAP | $216.5 million | – | – |
| Outstanding long-term indebtedness, including current maturitiesGAAP | $852.6 million | – | – |
| Borrowing availability under revolving credit facilityGAAP | $595.2 million | – | – |
Segments
| Segment | Revenue | q/q | y/y |
|---|---|---|---|
| OEM SegmentRV OEM net sales decreased 33% to $336.1 million, primarily due to a reduction for IEEPA tariff refunds expected to be passed through to customers, a decrease in North American travel trailer and fifth-wheel shipments, and an increase in RV sales mix toward lower content single axle travel trailers. Adjacent Industries OEM net sales increased 1% year-over-year to $338.7 million, primarily driven by sales from acquired businesses and higher sales to North American marine OEMs. | $674.8 million | – | decreased $164.8 million, or 20% |
| Aftermarket SegmentThe increase was primarily driven by sales price increases for targeted products and to cover increased material costs, sales from acquired businesses, and increases in volume in the automotive aftermarket, partially offset by a reduction for IEEPA tariff refunds expected to be passed through to customers. | $293.9 million | – | increased 10% |
2026 outlook
- Revenue$3.9 billion to $4.1 billion
- NoteJuly 2026 net sales of approximately $315 million, down 4% from prior year
- Note2026 North American RV wholesale shipments of 280,000 to 300,000
- Note2026 operating profit margin of 7.5% to 8.0%
- Note2026 adjusted EPS of $8.25 to $8.75
Capital returns
- $28 million returned to shareholders via dividends during the quarter
- $55.9 million for dividend payments to shareholders in the six months ended June 30, 2026
- Paid off remaining balance of 2026 Convertible Notes at maturity with cash of $92 million
What drove it
- Cost improvement actions, including materials sourcing strategies, supported year-over-year operating profit margin expansion.
- Sales price increases for targeted products and to cover higher material costs partially offset lower North American RV wholesale shipments.
- Sales from acquired businesses contributed $16.7 million in the second quarter.
- Growth in the automotive aftermarket and content gains in North American RV sales driven by recent product innovations supported sales.
- The top five new innovative products are expected to contribute $270 million to annualized sales.
- The Company entered into a definitive agreement to combine with Patrick Industries, Inc. in an all-stock merger.
Concerns
- Consolidated net sales decreased 12.5% to $968.7 million.
- The Company cited continued soft outdoor recreation industry demand, a challenging wholesale RV production environment, and continued retail softness.
- North American RV wholesale shipments and travel trailer and fifth-wheel shipments declined.
- RV sales mix increased toward lower content single axle travel trailers.
- Higher material costs related to tariffs, higher steel and aluminum costs, rising fuel costs, merger-related expenses, and investments in capacity and distribution pressured results.
- The Company reduced its 2026 revenue outlook to $3.9 billion to $4.1 billion and lowered its 2026 North American RV wholesale shipment outlook to 280,000 to 300,000.
What to watch
- July 2026 net sales of approximately $315 million, down 4% from prior year.
- Execution against 2026 North American RV wholesale shipments of 280,000 to 300,000.
- Delivery of 2026 operating profit margin of 7.5% to 8.0%.
- Delivery of 2026 adjusted EPS of $8.25 to $8.75.
- The effect of IEEPA tariff refunds expected to be passed through to customers.
- The proposed all-stock merger with Patrick Industries, Inc.
Balance sheet and cash flow
- Cash flows from operations of $346 million for the LTM ended June 30, 2026
- Cash and cash equivalents of $216.5 million at June 30, 2026
- Strong liquidity position of $812 million, comprising $217 million of cash and cash equivalents and $595 million of availability on revolving credit facility at June 30, 2026
- Outstanding long-term indebtedness, including current maturities, was $852.6 million at June 30, 2026
- $28.4 million for capital expenditures in the six months ended June 30, 2026
Analysis
LCI reported a mixed second quarter. Consolidated net sales decreased 12.5% to $968.7 million from $1,107.3 million, while adjusted net sales decreased 4.5% to $1,057.5 million after excluding the $88.8 million negative impact of IEEPA tariff refunds expected to be passed through to customers. Lower North American RV wholesale shipments were the principal sales headwind, although targeted price increases, acquired-business sales of $16.7 million, automotive aftermarket growth, and RV content gains provided offsets.
Profitability expanded despite the sales decline. Operating profit margin increased to 9.9% from 7.9%, net income rose to $67.1 million from $57.6 million, and diluted earnings per share increased to $2.75 from $2.29. Adjusted EBITDA increased 7% to $129.4 million. Management attributed the margin improvement primarily to cost improvement actions and the net impact of IEEPA tariff refunds, while noting merger-related expenses and investment in Aftermarket capacity and distribution.
The segment mix was divergent. OEM Segment net sales declined 20% to $674.8 million, with RV OEM net sales down 33% to $336.1 million. The OEM Segment operating profit margin nevertheless increased to 6.5% of net sales from 6.2% of net sales. Aftermarket Segment net sales increased 10% to $293.9 million and operating profit increased to $51.9 million from $36.1 million, lifting its operating profit margin to 17.7% of net sales from 13.5% of net sales. Automotive aftermarket volume, acquired businesses, and price increases supported the segment.
Capital allocation included $28 million returned through dividends during the quarter and payment of the remaining $92.0 million balance of the 2026 Convertible Notes at maturity. At June 30, 2026, cash and cash equivalents were $216.5 million, outstanding long-term indebtedness including current maturities was $852.6 million, and borrowing availability under the revolving credit facility was $595.2 million. Cash flows from operations were $346 million for the LTM ended June 30, 2026.
The outlook reflects continued demand caution. The Company expects July 2026 net sales of approximately $315 million, down 4% from prior year, and reduced 2026 revenue guidance to $3.9 billion to $4.1 billion. It lowered expected 2026 North American RV wholesale shipments to 280,000 to 300,000, while reaffirming 2026 operating profit margin guidance of 7.5% to 8.0% and guiding adjusted EPS to $8.25 to $8.75. The proposed all-stock merger with Patrick Industries, Inc. is an additional strategic development to monitor.
Management, verbatim
We delivered solid second quarter results with expanded profitability despite continued soft outdoor recreation industry demand. Our 2026 performance has been driven first and foremost by our self-help initiatives. Through disciplined operational efficiencies and strategic cost reduction actions, we've structurally improved our cost base and expanded net margins despite a challenging wholesale RV production environment and continued retail softness.
Johnny Sirpilla, Interim Chief Executive Officer
I am energized by the opportunities ahead and appreciate the value LCI delivers to its customers across the many dynamic markets we serve. I’m equally excited about the compelling strategic and financial rationale for our proposed merger with Patrick.
Johnny Sirpilla, Interim Chief Executive Officer
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