Alliance Laundry (ALH) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Q1 2026 net revenue grew 10% year-over-year to $427 million, with broad-based growth across all end markets and geographies, driven by both volume and price increases.

• Adjusted EBITDA rose 9% to $109 million, with a margin of 25.5%.

• Adjusted net income surged 85% to $63 million, reflecting strong operations and lower interest expense from deleveraging.

• Net income increased to $57 million, with a net income margin of 13.3%.

• Completed a second distributor acquisition in New York, marking the 17th U.S. acquisition since 2019.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit increased 8% to $157 million, with a gross margin of 36.8%.

• Adjusted EBITDA margin was 25.5% overall; North America at 27.2%, International at 30.4%.

• Operating income rose 13% to $83.8 million.

• Interest expense dropped to $17.9 million, down from $44.9 million year-over-year.

• Operating cash flow was $80 million, up 76% year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year 2026 revenue growth guidance raised to 6–7%, with adjusted EBITDA growth guidance at 7–8%.

• Net leverage expected to reach low 2x by year-end 2026.

• Capex projected at 3% of revenue; effective tax rate 23.5%.

• Guidance assumes continued strong free cash flow and working capital discipline.