CECO Reports Q1 Net Loss Amidst Strong Order Growth and Thermon Merger Financing

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CECO Environmental reported a net loss for Q1 2026, primarily due to acquisition and integration expenses related to the Thermon merger and the absence of a prior year divestiture gain, but saw record orders and significant backlog growth.

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• Q1 2026 Financial Performance

  Reported a net loss attributable to CECO Environmental Corp. of $0.4 million and operating income of $1.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026. This compares to net income of $36.0 million and operating income of $61.9 million in the prior year, which included a $64.5 million gain from a divestiture.

• Strong Revenue Growth and Non-GAAP Performance

  Net sales increased by 16.5% to $205.9 million. Non-GAAP operating income rose to $17.9 million (8.7% margin) in Q1 2026, up from $8.6 million (4.9% margin) in Q1 2025, reflecting improved underlying operations.

• Record Orders and Backlog

  Achieved record orders booked of $449.5 million, a 98% increase year-over-year, primarily driven by demand for emissions and exhaust systems. Total backlog reached a record $1,035.1 million as of March 31, 2026.

• Thermon Merger Financing Secured

  Amended the credit agreement on March 30, 2026, increasing the senior secured revolving credit facility to $740 million and adding a $235 million incremental senior secured delayed-draw term loan commitment to fund the proposed acquisition of Thermon Group Holdings, Inc.

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The Q1 2026 results show a GAAP net loss of $0.4 million and operating income of $1.9 million, a significant decline compared to Q1 2025. This comparison is largely influenced by a substantial gain from the Global Pump Solutions business divestiture in the prior year and significant acquisition and integration expenses related to the Thermon merger in the current quarter. However, on an adjusted non-GAAP basis, operating income increased to $17.9 million from $8.6 million, indicating underlying operational improvement. Critically, CECO achieved record orders booked of $449.5 million, a 98% increase year-over-year, driving its backlog to a record $1,035.1 million. The company also finalized significant financing for the Thermon Group Holdings acquisition, amending its credit agreement to increase the revolving credit facility to $740 million and adding a $235 million delayed-draw term loan commitment. The persistent material weaknesses in internal controls remain a concern, though this is not a new disclosure.