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Broadwind — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

  • Financial Performance:

    • Total revenue for the quarter was $22.3 million, a 48% increase year-over-year.
    • GAAP loss from continuing operations was $1.0 million ($0.04 per diluted share), compared to income of $5.2 million ($0.22 per diluted share) in the prior year period.
    • Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA was $0.5 million (2.0% of revenue), compared to a loss of $1.2 million in the prior year period.
    • Total orders reached $33.7 million, a 13% increase year-over-year.
    • Liquidity at September 30, 2026, was $39.7 million ($30.9 million after adjusting for minimum excess availability requirements), with $5.9 million in total debt and financing leases.
    • Pro forma for the MCM acquisition and credit facility amendment, total debt was approximately $13.0 million and available liquidity was approximately $16.5 million.
    • Cash and cash equivalents increased to $16.2 million from $0.5 million at the beginning of the period.
    • Accounts receivable increased to $17.0 million from $11.2 million at the beginning of the period.
    • Inventories increased to $29.3 million from $28.1 million at the beginning of the period.
    • Total assets were $103.6 million, down from $116.8 million at December 31, 2025.
    • Stockholders' equity was $63.6 million, down from $66.3 million at December 31, 2025.
  • Guidance and Future Outlook:

    • Management prioritizes the successful integration of MCM, further optimization of the asset base, and focused organic growth within core power generation and infrastructure markets.
    • The company aims to pursue accretive bolt-on acquisitions that expand capabilities, reach, and value proposition.
    • MCM is expected to be immediately accretive, add a higher-margin revenue stream, and enhance earnings quality.
    • The acquisition positions Broadwind to capitalize on sustained, multi-year investment in domestic grid expansion, hardening, and resilience.
  • Business Segments and Product Lines:

    • Gearing Segment: Sales increased 36% to $9.6 million, driven by higher demand in power generation, industrial, and oil & gas markets. The segment reported operating income of $0.1 million compared to an operating loss of $0.6 million in the prior year. Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA was $0.7 million, up from $0.1 million.
    • Industrial Solutions Segment: Sales increased 32% to $10.4 million, primarily driven by natural gas turbine content. The segment reported operating income of $1.3 million, up from $0.4 million in the prior year. Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA was $1.4 million, up from $0.6 million.
    • Pressure Reducing Systems (PRS): Orders increased to $4 million.
    • Both reporting segments grew revenue by more than 30% on an organic basis.
    • Adjusted EBITDA margin increased more than 500 basis points in the Industrial Solutions segment and 600 basis points in the Gearing segment versus the prior year.
    • The Gearing segment achieved its first operating profit since the second quarter of 2024.
    • Power generation-related orders accounted for more than 70% of the third-quarter order book, increasing 18% year-over-year.
  • Market and Competitive Landscape:

    • Demand remained robust across core power generation markets.
    • Continued investment in natural gas-fired power generation drove order growth.
    • The company focuses on a vertical market strategy targeting stable, growing end markets with strong competitive moats.
    • MCM serves the domestic electrical transmission and distribution sector.
  • Risks and Challenges:

    • Forward-looking statements highlight risks including the ability to integrate MCM operations efficiently.
    • Potential impacts from global health concerns, regulatory frameworks, and the phase-out or renewal of federal tax incentives and grants.
    • Risks related to tariffs on steel or other imported products.
    • Dependency on a few significant customers and the need to diversify the customer base.
    • Economic volatility, market disruptions, and fluctuations in commodity prices (oil, gas).
    • Cybersecurity attacks, network disruptions, and information technology failures.
    • Sufficiency of liquidity and alternate sources of funding.
    • Potential loss of tax benefits due to an "ownership change" under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code.
    • Volatility of the stock price and limited trading market for securities.
  • Management Commentary and Tone:

    • Eric Blashford, President and CEO, stated the company continued executing on its strategic transformation into a pure-play precision manufacturing business focused on domestic power generation and critical infrastructure.
    • Management noted a targeted shift toward higher-value, more durable revenue streams.
    • The tone reflected confidence in the strategic exit from wind fabrications and the acquisition of MCM as a catalyst for growth.
    • Management highlighted improved operating leverage and profitability across both segments.
  • Other Key Points:

    • On April 30, 2026, the Company's subsidiary Broadwind Heavy Fabrications, Inc. sold its Abilene, Texas production facility to IES Infrastructure for $19.5 million in cash and non-cash consideration (below market lease), completing a strategic exit from wind fabrications.
    • Results of wind and industrial fabrication operations (excluding PRS) have been reclassified to discontinued operations for all periods presented beginning in the second quarter of 2026.
    • The Company announced its first acquisition in nearly a decade with the purchase of MCM Acquisition Company, Inc.
    • A conference call was held on November 12, 2026, to review results and discuss recent events.
    • The Company reported a gain on the sale of Manitowoc industrial fabrication operations in the prior year period, which is not present in the current quarter's results.
Company
BROADWIND INC
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Specialty Industrial Machinery