RB Global Reports Strong Q1 Results, Raises Full-Year GTV and Adjusted EBITDA Outlook

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RB Global reported strong first-quarter 2026 financial results with double-digit growth in GTV, revenue, and earnings, leading to an upward revision of its full-year guidance for GTV and Adjusted EBITDA.

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• Strong Q1 2026 Financial Performance

  Total Gross Transaction Value (GTV) increased 13% year-over-year to $4.3 billion, total revenue grew 11% to $1.2 billion, net income rose 20% to $135.6 million, and diluted adjusted EPS increased 13% to $1.01 per share.

• Full-Year 2026 Outlook Raised

  The company updated its full-year 2026 outlook, raising GTV growth expectations to 6-9% (from 5-8%) and Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $1,485-$1,545 million (from $1,470-$1,530 million).

• Quarterly Cash Dividend Declared

  A quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per common share was declared, payable on June 18, 2026, to shareholders of record on May 27, 2026.

• Minor Acquisition Announced

  RB Global acquired Blackmon Auctions on April 13, 2026, a U.S.-based auction provider that processed over $60 million of GTV in 2025, expanding the company's footprint in the South Central U.S.

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RB Global delivered robust first-quarter results, showcasing significant year-over-year growth across key financial metrics including Gross Transaction Value (GTV), total revenue, net income, and diluted adjusted EPS. This strong operational performance has led the company to raise its full-year 2026 outlook for both GTV growth and Adjusted EBITDA, signaling positive momentum and management confidence. Additionally, the company declared a routine quarterly cash dividend and announced a minor acquisition of Blackmon Auctions, which further strengthens its market presence. While the update on the BigIron acquisition is a reiteration of prior disclosures, the overall filing presents a very positive picture of the company's financial health and strategic execution, suggesting continued growth and operational efficiency.