Ampco-Pittsburgh Reports Q1 Net Loss, Driven by Deconsolidation Charge, Offset by Strong Sales Growth and Improved Operating Cash Flow

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Ampco-Pittsburgh reported a Q1 net loss of $(0.04) per share, impacted by a deconsolidation charge, but saw strong sales growth, a significant improvement in operating cash flow, and an increased backlog, signaling operational recovery.

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• Q1 Net Loss Reported

  The company reported a net loss attributable to Ampco-Pittsburgh of $(0.867) million, or $(0.04) per share, for Q1 2026, compared to a net income of $1.142 million, or $0.06 per share, in Q1 2025.

• Deconsolidation Charge Impact

  The Q1 2026 net loss included an $0.875 million deconsolidation charge related to the UES-UK subsidiary's insolvency, which reduced the estimated recovery from the insolvency proceedings.

• Strong Sales Growth

  Total net sales increased by $4.062 million (3.9%) to $108.327 million in Q1 2026 from $104.265 million in Q1 2025, driven by the Air and Liquid Processing (ALP) segment.

• Improved Operating Cash Flow

  Net cash flows from operating activities significantly improved, shifting from $(5.280) million used in Q1 2025 to $1.647 million provided in Q1 2026.

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Ampco-Pittsburgh reported a net loss of $0.867 million, or $(0.04) per share, for Q1 2026, which included an $0.875 million deconsolidation charge related to its UES-UK subsidiary's insolvency. This compares to a net income of $1.142 million, or $0.06 per share, in Q1 2025. Despite the net loss, the company demonstrated significant operational improvements, with total net sales increasing by $4.062 million to $108.327 million. Crucially, operating cash flow saw a substantial positive swing, moving from a $(5.280) million use in Q1 2025 to a $1.647 million provision in Q1 2026. The consolidated backlog also grew by $16.595 million to $345.532 million, reinforcing the positive trend in customer orders, as highlighted by recent news of $124 million in new Q1 orders. This mixed performance, with a net loss but strong underlying operational and demand indicators, suggests a company working through past issues while showing signs of recovery, especially when viewed against the substantial $66.1 million net loss reported for the full year 2025.