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Compass Diversified Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

WESTPORT, Conn., May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE: CODI) (“CODI” or the “Company”), an owner of leading middle-market businesses, announced today its consolidated operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2026.

"The first quarter of 2026 was a quarter of execution, with strong subsidiary performance led by our Consumer vertical, and a meaningful divestiture at an attractive valuation," said Elias Sabo, Chief Executive Officer of Compass Diversified. "We are delivering against the priorities we laid out for shareholders at the beginning of the year."

Sabo continued, "A single quarter does not make a turnaround. Trust is earned through consistent execution, and that is what we expect to deliver for shareholders going forward."

On November 16, 2025, CODI deconsolidated Lugano Holding, Inc. ("Lugano"). Accordingly, CODI’s GAAP results for the three months ended March 31, 2026 do not include Lugano’s operating results. Certain non-GAAP results and their associated growth rates are presented excluding Lugano’s 2025 results to facilitate comparisons of year-over-year performance for our remaining subsidiaries.

Each of CODI’s subsidiaries represents an operating segment. For ease of presentation, CODI has grouped its operating segments into Branded Consumer and Industrial groups for certain results described below. Subsidiary details are available in the appendix.

Financial Summary – (GAAP)

Q1 2026 (GAAP)

  • Net revenues were $426.9 million, down 5.9% vs Q1 2025
  • Net loss from continuing operations was $30.8 million vs $49.8 million in Q1 2025

Financial Summary – (non-GAAP)

Q1 2026 (non-GAAP – Excluding Lugano in the prior year period)

  • Net revenues were $426.9 million, flat to Q1 2025
    • Branded Consumer:   $257.0 million, up 2.3% vs Q1 2025
    • Industrial:   $169.9 million, down 3.3% vs Q1 2025
  • Subsidiary Adjusted EBITDA was $83.9 million, up 6.3% vs Q1 2025
    • Branded Consumer:   $59.4 million, up 11.6% vs Q1 2025
    • Industrial:   $24.4 million, down 4.5% vs Q1 2025

Recent Business Updates

  • Completed the sale of Sterno’s food service business for an enterprise value of $292.5 million, with net proceeds used to repay outstanding debt.
  • The Sterno transaction generated proceeds to CODI of approximately $280 million, reducing senior secured indebtedness below 1.0x, sufficient to avoid second quarter milestone fees associated with excess leverage under the Company’s senior secured credit arrangements, as of June 30, 2026.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of March 31, 2026, CODI had approximately $65.2 million in cash and cash equivalents and approximately $100 million in revolver availability.

2026 Outlook

The Company is updating its fiscal 2026 financial guidance to reflect the sale of Sterno's food service business. The updated guidance is at or above the expectations set at the start of the year, adjusting for the divested business.

    2026 Outlook  
    Low   High  
    (millions)
Subsidiary Adjusted EBITDA          
Branded Consumer   $ 225.0   $ 260.0  
Industrial   $ 95.0   $ 105.0  
Subsidiary Adjusted EBITDA   $ 320.0   $ 365.0  
           
           

In reliance on the unreasonable efforts exception provided under Item 10(e)(1)(i)(B) of Regulation S-K, CODI has not reconciled 2026 Subsidiary Adjusted EBITDA to its comparable GAAP measure because it does not provide guidance on Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations and because management cannot predict, with sufficient certainty, all of the inputs necessary to provide such a reconciliation. For the same reasons, CODI is unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information, which could be material to future results.

Conference Call

In conjunction with this announcement, CODI will host a conference call on May 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. E.T. / 2:00 p.m. PT with the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Elias Sabo and the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, Stephen Keller. A live webcast of the call will be available on the Investor Relations section of CODI’s website. To avoid delays, we encourage participants to log into the webcast 15 minutes ahead of the scheduled start time. A replay of the webcast will also be available for a limited time on the Company’s website.

Note Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Earnings (Loss) are non-GAAP measures used by the Company to assess its performance. We have reconciled Adjusted EBITDA to Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations and Adjusted Earnings (Loss) to Net Income (Loss) on the attached schedules. We consider Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations to be the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure to Adjusted EBITDA and Net Income (Loss) to be the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure to Adjusted Earnings (Loss). Unless the context indicates otherwise, Subsidiary Adjusted EBITDA disclosed in the body of the press release excludes Lugano, a deconsolidated subsidiary of the Company, and corporate expenses. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Earnings (Loss) provide useful information to investors and reflect important financial measures as each of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Earnings (Loss) excludes the effects of items that reflect the impact of long-term investment decisions, rather than the performance of near-term operations. When compared to Net Income (Loss) and Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Adjusted Earnings (Loss) and Adjusted EBITDA, respectively, are each limited in that they do not reflect the periodic costs of certain capital assets used in generating revenues of our businesses or the non-cash charges associated with impairments, as well as certain cash charges. The presentation of Adjusted EBITDA allows investors to view the performance of our businesses in a manner similar to the methods used by us and the management of our businesses, provides additional insight into our operating results and provides a measure for evaluating targeted businesses for acquisition. The presentation of Adjusted Earnings (Loss) provides insight into our operating results. As used in the body of this press release, Subsidiary Adjusted EBITDA refers to the sum of Adjusted EBITDA for the applicable period attributable to each consolidated subsidiary of the Company, excluding Lugano and disregarding corporate expense, unless the context indicates otherwise. Where excluded, we believe the exclusion of Lugano provides investors with a more accurate record of year-over-year performance for our remaining subsidiaries

Net Revenues (excluding Lugano) is defined as net revenues excluding Lugano. Net Revenues (excluding Lugano) is reconciled to Net Revenues. We consider Net Revenues to be the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure to Net Revenues (excluding Lugano). We believe that Net Revenues (excluding Lugano) provides useful information to investors and reflects important financial measures as it helps investors evaluate the performance of our remaining subsidiaries.

In reliance on the unreasonable efforts exception provided under Item 10(e)(1)(i)(B) of Regulation S-K, we have not reconciled 2026 Adjusted EBITDA or 2026 Subsidiary Adjusted EBITDA to its comparable GAAP measure because we do not provide guidance on Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations or the applicable reconciling items as a result of the uncertainty regarding, and the potential variability of, these items. For the same reasons, we are unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information, which could be material to future results.

Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Earnings, Subsidiary Adjusted EBITDA (excluding Lugano) and Net Revenues (excluding Lugano) are not meant to be a substitute for GAAP measures and may be different from or otherwise inconsistent with non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies.

About Compass Diversified

CODI leverages its permanent capital base and long-term disciplined approach, maintaining controlling ownership interests in each of its subsidiaries and maximizing its ability to impact long-term cash flow generation and value creation. The Company provides both debt and equity capital for its subsidiaries, contributing to their financial and operating flexibility. CODI utilizes the cash flows generated by its subsidiaries to invest in the long-term growth of the Company and seeks to generate strong returns through its culture of transparency, alignment and accountability.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including without limitation, CODI’s expectations regarding its Adjusted EBITDA, subsidiary Adjusted EBITDA and its future performance, liquidity and leverage, and the future performance of CODI’s subsidiaries. Such forward-looking statements may be identified by, among other things, the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believe,” “expect,” “may,” “could,” “would,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate,” “predict,” “future,” “potential,” “continue,” “should” or “anticipate” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements are based on management’s current expectations, estimates, forecasts and assumptions and information available to management as of the date of this press release. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and outcomes to differ, perhaps materially, including but not limited to: changes in the economy, financial markets and political environment, including changes in inflation, interest rates and U.S. tariff and import/export regulations; risks associated with possible disruption in CODI’s operations or the economy generally due to terrorism, war, natural disasters, or social, civil or political unrest; future changes in laws or regulations (including the interpretation of these laws and regulations by regulatory authorities); environmental risks affecting the business or operations of our subsidiaries; disruption in the global supply chain, labor shortages and labor costs; our business prospects and the prospects of our subsidiaries; the impact of, and ability to successfully complete and integrate, acquisitions that we have made or may make; the ability to successfully complete divestitures that we may execute; the dependence of our future success on the general economy and its impact on the industries in which we operate; the ability of our subsidiaries to achieve their objectives; the adequacy of our cash resources and working capital; the timing of cash flows, if any, from the operations of our subsidiaries; CODI’s ability to regain compliance with NYSE continued listing requirements; the cooperation of, and future concessions granted by, CODI’s lenders; control deficiencies identified or that may be identified in the future that will result in material weaknesses in CODI’s internal control over financial reporting; the results of the Lugano bankruptcy proceedings, including the amount and timing of any recoveries on CODI’s claims against Lugano and the risk that CODI’s secured position may be challenge; and litigation relating to the Lugano investigation, including CODI’s representations regarding its financial statements, and current and future litigation, enforcement actions or investigations relating to CODI’s internal controls, restatement reviews, the Lugano investigation or related matters. Please see CODI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 27, 2026 for other risk factors that you should consider in connection with such forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date such statements have been made. Except as required by law, CODI does not undertake any public obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events, circumstances, or new information after the date of this press release, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Compass Diversified Investor Relations
irinquiry@compassdiversified.com


Compass Diversified Holdings
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
           
           
  March 31, 2026
  December 31, 2025
(in thousands) (Unaudited)
     
Assets          
Current assets          
Cash and cash equivalents $ 60,747     $ 68,015  
Accounts receivable, net   190,282       202,887  
Inventories, net   375,337       404,102  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   63,835       78,398  
Due from related parties   11,487       20,757  
Due from unconsolidated affiliate   71,000       71,000  
Current assets held for sale   131,610        
Total current assets   904,298       845,159  
Property, plant and equipment, net   190,799       209,742  
Goodwill   830,902       895,421  
Intangible assets, net   839,578       892,811  
Due from unconsolidated affiliate   26,000       26,000  
Other non-current assets   172,267       170,051  
Total assets $ 2,963,844     $ 3,039,184  
           
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity          
Current liabilities          
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 220,935     $ 259,600  
Current portion, long-term debt   41,250       37,500  
Other current liabilities   48,131       52,519  
Current liabilities held for sale   28,669        
Total current liabilities   338,985       349,619  
Deferred income taxes   98,865       104,189  
Long-term debt   1,818,998       1,839,817  
Other non-current liabilities   176,600       171,896  
Total liabilities   2,433,448       2,465,521  
Stockholders' equity          
Total stockholders' equity attributable to Holdings   400,705       442,024  
Noncontrolling interest   128,396       131,639  
Noncontrolling interest held for sale   1,295        
Total stockholders' equity   530,396       573,663  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 2,963,844     $ 3,039,184  
           


Compass Diversified Holdings
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
     
    Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands, except per share data)     2026       2025  
Net sales   $ 426,855     $ 453,775  
Cost of sales     237,497       257,743  
Gross profit     189,358       196,032  
Operating expenses:        
Selling, general and administrative expense     132,010       150,377  
Management fees     15,934       18,863  
Amortization expense     22,844       23,351  
Impairment expense     20,500        
Operating income (loss)     (1,930 )     3,441  
Other income (expense):        
Interest expense, net     (27,495 )     (35,851 )
Amortization of debt issuance costs     (2,047 )     (1,125 )
Other income (expense), net     7,705       (13,681 )
Net loss from continuing operations before income taxes     (23,767 )     (47,216 )
Provision for income taxes     7,064       2,538  
Loss from continuing operations     (30,831 )     (49,754 )
Gain on sale of discontinued operations     157       44  
Net loss     (30,674 )     (49,710 )
Less: Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interest     85       (19,717 )
Net loss attributable to Holdings   $ (30,759 )   $ (29,993 )
         
Amounts attributable to Holdings        
Loss from continuing operations   $ (30,916 )   $ (30,037 )
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of income tax     157       44  
Net loss attributable to Holdings   $ (30,759 )   $ (29,993 )
         
Basic income (loss) per common share attributable to Holdings        
Continuing operations   $ (0.62 )   $ (0.59 )
Discontinued operations            
    $ (0.62 )   $ (0.59 )
         
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding     75,236       75,236  
         


Compass Diversified Holdings
Net Income (Loss) to Non-GAAP Adjusted Earnings and Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA
(Unaudited)
     
    Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands, except per share amounts)     2026       2025  
Net loss   $ (30,674 )   $ (49,710 )
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax     157       44  
Net loss from continuing operations   $ (30,831 )   $ (49,754 )
Less: income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interest     85       (19,717 )
Net loss attributable to Holdings - continuing operations   $ (30,916 )   $ (30,037 )
Adjustments:        
Distributions paid - preferred shares     (9,714 )     (8,434 )
Amortization expense - intangibles and inventory step up     22,844       23,351  
Impairment expense     20,500        
Stock compensation     2,559       4,012  
Integration services fee           875  
Other     646       1,546  
Adjusted Earnings (Loss)   $ 5,919     $ (8,687 )
Plus (less):        
Depreciation expense     11,902       12,301  
Income tax provision     7,064       2,538  
Interest expense     27,495       35,851  
Amortization of debt issuance costs     2,047       1,125  
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interest     85       (19,717 )
Distributions paid - preferred shares     9,714       8,434  
Other (income) expense     (7,705 )     13,681  
Adjusted EBITDA   $ 56,521     $ 45,526  
                 



Compass Diversified Holdings
Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations to Non-GAAP Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
Three Months Ended March 31, 2026
(Unaudited)
                                           
    Corporate   5.11   BOA   PrimaLoft   THP   Velocity Outdoor   Altor   Arnold   Sterno   Consolidated
Income (loss) from continuing operations   $ (38,969 )   $ 4,869     $ 11,640     $ (21,408 )   $ 5,828     $ (2,534 )   $ 5,047     $ 5     $ 4,691     $ (30,831 )
Adjusted for:                                          
Provision (benefit) for income taxes           (265 )     1,443       45       1,820       64       2,458       12       1,487       7,064  
Interest expense, net     27,342                   (7 )     5       6             148       1       27,495  
Intercompany interest     (19,971 )     3,001       2,828       3,691       1,913       1,416       3,883       2,117       1,122        
Depreciation and amortization     1,445       6,326       5,267       5,325       4,153       1,395       6,584       2,784       3,514       36,793  
EBITDA     (30,153 )     13,931       21,178       (12,354 )     13,719       347       17,972       5,066       10,815       40,521  
Other (income) expense     2,801       32       23       5       (56 )     (79 )     (10,336 )     (1 )     (94 )     (7,705 )
Non-controlling shareholder compensation           600       999       318       280       5       124       26       207       2,559  
Impairment expense                       20,500                                     20,500  
Other (1)                                         536             110       646  
Adjusted EBITDA   $ (27,352 )   $ 14,563     $ 22,200     $ 8,469     $ 13,943     $ 273     $ 8,296     $ 5,091     $ 11,038     $ 56,521  
                                                                                 

(1) Other represents non-recurring operating expenses that are included by management in the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA when analyzing monthly operating results of our subsidiaries.

Compass Diversified Holdings
Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations to Non-GAAP Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
(Unaudited)
                                               
    Corporate   5.11   BOA   Lugano   PrimaLoft   THP   Velocity Outdoor   Altor   Arnold   Sterno   Consolidated
Income (loss) from continuing operations   $ (8,764 )   $ 3,906     $ 8,243     $ (51,634 )   $ (437 )   $ 1,754     $ (4,167 )   $ (228 )   $ (1,606 )   $ 3,179     $ (49,754 )
Adjusted for:                                              
Provision (benefit) for income taxes           1,144       1,166       (256 )     394       419       44       13       (1,383 )     997       2,538  
Interest expense, net     26,843       1       (1 )     8,875       (7 )     (2 )     (1 )           143             35,851  
Intercompany interest     (39,893 )     3,344       3,984       15,375       4,129       2,602       1,421       4,854       1,915       2,269        
Depreciation and amortization     74       5,772       5,248       1,593       5,315       4,160       1,369       7,192       2,578       3,476       36,777  
EBITDA     (21,740 )     14,167       18,640       (26,047 )     9,394       8,933       (1,334 )     11,831       1,647       9,921       25,412  
Other (income) expense     14       105       63       13,515       1       (3 )     (127 )     215       (2 )     (100 )     13,681  
Non-controlling shareholder compensation           545       1,346       916       549       25       105       245       4       277       4,012  
Integration services fee                                   875                               875  
Other (1)                                               562       915       69       1,546  
Adjusted EBITDA   $ (21,726 )   $ 14,817     $ 20,049     $ (11,616 )   $ 9,944     $ 9,830     $ (1,356 )   $ 12,853     $ 2,564     $ 10,167     $ 45,526  
                                               

(1) Other represents non-recurring operating expenses that are included by management in the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA when analyzing monthly operating results of our subsidiaries. In the current year, the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA for Arnold includes the add-back of certain expenses that have been incurred related to the relocation of two of Arnold's facilities in the United States and severance costs related to chief executive officer at Arnold. For Altor, other includes the add-back of certain expenses incurred related to restructuring of their facilities after the acquisition of Lifoam.

Compass Diversified Holdings
Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA
(Unaudited)
         
    Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands)     2026       2025  
Branded Consumer        
5.11   $ 14,563     $ 14,817  
BOA     22,200       20,049  
Lugano           (11,616 )
PrimaLoft     8,469       9,944  
The Honey Pot Co.     13,943       9,830  
Velocity Outdoor     273       (1,356 )
Total Branded Consumer   $ 59,448     $ 41,668  
         
Niche Industrial        
Altor Solutions     8,296       12,853  
Arnold Magnetics     5,091       2,564  
Sterno     11,038       10,167  
Total Niche Industrial   $ 24,425     $ 25,584  
Total Subsidiary Adjusted EBITDA (1)     83,873       67,252  
Corporate expense     (27,352 )     (21,726 )
Total Adjusted EBITDA   $ 56,521     $ 45,526  
                 

(1) Total Subsidiary Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2026 includes the Adjusted EBITDA amount for Lugano, which was deconsolidated on November 16, 2025. Total Branded Consumer Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2025 excluding Lugano is $53.3 million, and total Subsidiary Adjusted EBITDA excluding Lugano is $78.9 million.

Compass Diversified Holdings
Net Sales to Non-GAAP Net Sales (excluding Lugano) Reconciliation
(unaudited)
         
  Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands)   2026       2025  
Net Sales $ 426,855     $ 453,775  
Less: Lugano net sales       $ (26,845 )
Net Sales excluding Lugano $ 426,855     $ 426,930  
               


Compass Diversified Holdings
Subsidiary Net Sales
(unaudited)
   
  Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands) 2026   2025
Branded Consumer          
5.11 $ 123,972     $ 129,370  
BOA   52,107       48,877  
Lugano         26,845  
PrimaLoft   21,916       23,645  
The Honey Pot   45,159       36,191  
Velocity Outdoor   13,826       13,201  
Total Branded Consumer (1) $ 256,980     $ 278,129  
           
Niche Industrial          
Altor Solutions $ 64,642     $ 76,257  
Arnold Magnetics   40,183       34,008  
Sterno   65,050       65,381  
Total Niche Industrial $ 169,875     $ 175,646  
           
Total Subsidiary Net Sales $ 426,855     $ 453,775  
               

(1) Reconciliation of Total Branded Consumer Net Sales and Total Subsidiary Net Sales excluding Lugano:

  Three months ended March 31,
(in thousands)   2026       2025  
Total Branded Consumer $ 256,980     $ 278,129  
Less: Lugano         (26,845 )
Total Branded Consumer   256,980       251,284  
Industrial $ 169,875     $ 175,646  
Total Subsidiary Net Sales (excluding Lugano) $ 426,855     $ 426,930  
               


Compass Diversified Holdings
Condensed Consolidated Cash Flows
(unaudited)
   
  Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands)   2026       2025  
       
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 23,914     $ (29,348 )
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities   6,226       (12,922 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   (32,809 )     128,240  
Foreign currency impact on cash   (163 )     606  
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   (2,832 )     86,576  
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of the period   68,015       59,659  
Cash and cash equivalents - end of the period $ 65,183     $ 146,235  
               


Compass Diversified Holding
Selected Financial Data - Cash Flows
(unaudited)
       
  Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands)   2026       2025  
       
Changes in operating assets and liabilities $ 7,720     $ (12,571 )
Purchases of property and equipment $ (5,107 )   $ (13,100 )
Distributions paid - common shares $     $ (18,809 )
Distributions paid - preferred shares $ (9,714 )   $ (8,434 )



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