second quarter 2026
Filed Aug 3, 2026Douglas Dynamics reports record second quarter 2026 results and raises 2026 outlook ranges based on Attachments preseason outperformance.
Record Net Sales, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Diluted EPS were supported by 20% Work Truck Attachments sales growth and strong pre-season orders, while Work Truck Solutions faced lower commercial demand and consolidated profitability margins declined versus the second quarter of 2025.
Key metrics
as reported| Metric | Value | q/q | y/y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net SalesGAAP | $214.6 million | – | 10% |
| Gross Profit MarginGAAP | 31.1% | – | – |
| Income from OperationsGAAP | $35.4 million | – | – |
| Net IncomeGAAP | $25.4 million | – | – |
| Diluted EPSGAAP | $1.07 | – | – |
| Adjusted EBITDAnon-GAAP | $44.6 million | – | 5% |
| Adjusted EBITDA Marginnon-GAAP | 20.8% | – | – |
| Adjusted Net Incomenon-GAAP | $28.9 million | – | – |
| Adjusted Diluted EPSnon-GAAP | $1.22 | – | 7% |
| Net cash used in operating activitiesGAAP | $25.2 million | – | increased $12.5 million |
| Capital expendituresother | $7.3 million | – | increased by $2.2 million |
Segments
| Segment | Revenue | q/q | y/y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work Truck AttachmentsStrong demand for snow and ice control products, plus the addition of Venco Venturo. | $129.3 million | – | 20% |
| Work Truck SolutionsContinued lower commercial demand somewhat offset by strength in municipal demand. | $85.3 million | – | – |
2026 outlook
- Revenue$765 million to $805 million
- Tax rate24% to 25%
- NoteAdjusted EBITDA: $120 million to $135 million
- NoteAdjusted Diluted EPS: $2.90 to $3.40
- Note2026 Capital Expenditures towards the higher end of the traditional range of 2% to 3% of Net Sales
- NoteThe outlook assumes relatively stable economic and supply chain conditions, pre-season orders shipped approximately equally between the second and third quarters, and average snowfall in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Capital returns
- Returned approximately $10 million of cash to shareholders.
- Quarterly cash dividend of $0.295 per diluted share.
- Repurchased approximately 67,500 shares of company stock.
What drove it
- Strong pre-season orders at Work Truck Attachments drove consolidated Net Sales growth.
- Strong snowfall this past winter supported a robust pre-season in Attachments, particularly for parts and accessories.
- Work Truck Attachments growth reflected demand for snow and ice control products and the addition of Venco Venturo.
- Municipal demand supported Work Truck Solutions performance.
- The company expects pre-season shipments in 2026 to be close to a 50% to 50% split between the second and third quarters, compared to a 60% to 40% split in 2025.
Concerns
- Work Truck Solutions faced continued lower commercial demand in select commercial business lines.
- Income from Operations was $35.4 million versus $37.0 million, despite higher Net Sales.
- Adjusted EBITDA Margin was 20.8% versus 21.9%.
- Work Truck Attachments Adjusted EBITDA Margin was 27.7% versus 29.2%.
- Work Truck Solutions Adjusted EBITDA was $8.8 million versus $11.0 million, and its Adjusted EBITDA Margin was 10.3% versus 12.8%.
- Higher inventory and receivables increased net cash used in operating activities.
What to watch
- Execution of the expected approximately equal split of pre-season orders between the second and third quarters.
- Demand for parts and accessories and snow and ice control products in Work Truck Attachments.
- Municipal demand and the effectiveness of targeted sales, marketing and cost actions in Work Truck Solutions.
- Commercial demand in select Work Truck Solutions business lines.
- Economic and supply chain conditions and snowfall in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Balance sheet and cash flow
- Net cash used in operating activities increased $12.5 million to $25.2 million for the first half of 2026.
- The increase in net cash used in operating activities was due to higher inventory required to meet demand across both segments and increased receivables driven by higher net sales.
- Capital expenditures increased by $2.2 million to $7.3 million in the first half of 2026 as planned.
Analysis
Douglas Dynamics delivered record second-quarter Net Sales of $214.6 million, up 10% from $194.3 million, and record Adjusted EBITDA of $44.6 million, up 5% from $42.6 million. Record Adjusted Diluted EPS of $1.22 increased 7% from $1.14. The growth was concentrated in Work Truck Attachments, where Net Sales increased 20% to $129.3 million on strong snow and ice control demand and the addition of Venco Venturo.
Profitability was mixed beneath the sales growth. Gross Profit Margin was 31.1%, compared with 31.0%, but Income from Operations was $35.4 million versus $37.0 million. Net Income was $25.4 million versus $26.0 million, and Diluted EPS was $1.07 versus $1.09. Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA Margin declined to 20.8% from 21.9%. In Attachments, Adjusted EBITDA rose to $35.8 million from $31.6 million, but its Adjusted EBITDA Margin declined to 27.7% from 29.2%, which the company attributed to Venco Venturo, the timing of preseason shipments, and business mix.
Work Truck Solutions remained the principal operating pressure point. Net Sales were $85.3 million compared with $86.2 million, while Adjusted EBITDA declined to $8.8 million from $11.0 million and Adjusted EBITDA Margin fell to 10.3% from 12.8%. Management cited lower commercial demand, partly offset by municipal strength, and said it is taking targeted sales, marketing and cost-structure actions to preserve profitability. Cash use also increased, with net cash used in operating activities rising $12.5 million to $25.2 million for the first half of 2026 because of higher inventory and receivables.
The company returned approximately $10 million to shareholders through a quarterly cash dividend of $0.295 per diluted share and repurchases of approximately 67,500 shares. Capital expenditures increased by $2.2 million to $7.3 million for the first half of 2026, and the company expects full-year capital expenditures toward the higher end of its traditional range of 2% to 3% of Net Sales.
Management raised its 2026 outlook to Net Sales of $765 million to $805 million, Adjusted EBITDA of $120 million to $135 million, and Adjusted Diluted EPS of $2.90 to $3.40. The guide depends on relatively stable economic and supply chain conditions, approximately equal pre-season shipments between the second and third quarters, and average snowfall in the fourth quarter of 2026. The shipment cadence is a key execution item, as the company expects a close to 50% to 50% second-quarter and third-quarter split in 2026 versus a 60% to 40% split in 2025.
Management, verbatim
Our team delivered another quarter of strong results as we continue advancing our long-term vision to build a comprehensive portfolio of trusted work vehicle attachments and solutions that set the standard for safety, quality, and productivity. As we move through the second half of the year, we are confident in our team's ability to execute our strategic priorities, and we believe we are on track to deliver record annual results in 2026.
Mark Van Genderen, President & CEO
The strong snowfall this past winter set the stage for a robust pre-season in Attachments, and results to date have exceeded our initial expectations, particularly for parts and accessories. Based on the strength of our third-quarter projections, we anticipate preseason shipments will be split nearly evenly between the second and third quarters this year. Our team continues to execute effectively, ensuring timely deliveries to dealers and enabling installations to be completed ahead of the winter season.
Mark Van Genderen, President & CEO
Based on the strength of pre-season orders for the Attachments segment, we are raising our 2026 guidance once again. In Solutions, healthy municipal demand continues to support performance near our record 2025 levels, largely offsetting the anticipated softness in some of our commercial markets. Supported by the hard work and dedication of our team, our updated outlook highlights that we are on track to produce record annual results in 2026.
Sarah Lauber, Executive Vice President and CFO
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stated, not guessed- Prior-quarter comparisons for consolidated metrics and segment metrics.
- GAAP gross profit in dollars.
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- Interest expense, income tax expense and actual effective tax rate.
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- Prior-year values for first-half net cash used in operating activities and capital expenditures.
- Dollar value of stock repurchases.
- Dividend payment total.
- Segment operating income or loss.
- Prior guidance comparison from a previous outlook release.
- GAAP reconciliations for 2026 non-GAAP guidance.
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