Aebi Schmidt Reports Strong Q1 2026 Results, Confirms Full-Year Guidance

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Aebi Schmidt reported a strong start to 2026 with increased order intake and profitability, and reaffirmed its full-year financial outlook.

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• Strong Q1 Performance

  Order intake increased 9% and order backlog grew 23% to $1.3 billion as of March 31, 2026, providing visibility into expected significant growth.

• Profitability Growth

  Adjusted EBITDA rose 6% to $33.1 million, representing a 7.3% margin, and Net Income increased 7% to $0.7 million compared to Q1 2025.

• Full-Year Guidance Confirmed

  The company reiterated its 2026 sales guidance of $1.95-$2.15 billion and Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $175-$195 million, targeting leverage of ≤ 2.0x by year-end.

• Regional Performance Variances

  Europe and Rest of World delivered a record first quarter with Adjusted EBITDA tripling, while North America's Adjusted EBITDA decreased 9% due to ramp-up expenses for Walk-in-Vans orders, with revenue conversion expected to accelerate in Q2.

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Aebi Schmidt delivered solid first-quarter results, showing growth in order intake, backlog, and profitability. The company's confirmation of its full-year 2026 guidance provides stability and confidence in its operational trajectory, especially following the recent acquisition of The Shyft Group. Investors will watch for continued progress on leverage reduction towards the year-end target.