Twin Disc Reports Mixed Q2 Results with One-Time Tax Benefit and Record Backlog

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Twin Disc reported flat sales and a 25% decline in EBITDA for Q2 FY26, but net income surged due to a significant one-time tax benefit, and the company achieved a record backlog of $175.3 million.

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• Significant Tax Benefit Boosts Net Income

  Net income surged to $22.4 million, or $1.55 per diluted share, primarily due to a one-time $21.8 million income tax benefit from the reversal of a domestic valuation allowance.

• Record Backlog Achieved

  The company reported a record six-month backlog of $175.3 million, up from $163.3 million sequentially, driven by strong demand in defense and hybrid propulsion systems.

• Mixed Operational Performance

  Sales increased marginally by 0.3% year-over-year to $90.2 million (organic sales down 7.9%), and EBITDA declined 25.0% to $4.7 million due to higher expenses.

• Positive Cash Flow

  Twin Disc generated positive operating cash flow of $4.6 million and free cash flow of $1.2 million during the quarter.

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While Twin Disc's second-quarter operational performance showed flat reported sales and a decline in EBITDA, the company's net income was substantially boosted by a one-time $21.8 million income tax benefit from the reversal of a domestic valuation allowance. This non-operational gain significantly improved the bottom line. Critically, the company achieved a record six-month backlog of $175.3 million, indicating strong underlying demand and future revenue potential, particularly in defense and hybrid propulsion systems. Despite short-term operational pressures from tariff-related impacts and delayed shipments, the positive cash flow and robust backlog provide a stable outlook.