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K-Bro Linen Q2 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2026 earnings summary5 Aug, 2026
Executive summary
Q2 2026 revenue reached CAD 150.4 million, up 33% year-over-year, driven by strong healthcare and hospitality performance and the Stellar Mayan acquisition.
Adjusted EBITDA rose 25.6% to CAD 29.8 million, with adjusted net earnings increasing to CAD 10.1 million.
The integration of Stellar Mayan is progressing, with 40% of targeted synergies achieved and further cost synergies anticipated over the next 12–24 months.
Healthcare segment now represents 58% of total revenue, up from 51% in 2025.
Management maintains a positive outlook for Canadian and UK operations, supported by steady volume trends and strategic growth opportunities.
Financial highlights
Healthcare revenue surged 49.6% to CAD 86.6 million; hospitality revenue increased 15.4% to CAD 63.7 million year-over-year.
Adjusted EBITDA margin was 19.8%, down 1.2% year-over-year due to cost structure changes.
Adjusted net earnings: CAD 10.1 million, up from CAD 7.8 million in Q2 2025.
Distributable cash flow: CAD 14.7 million; payout ratio: 26.6%.
Dividend paid: CAD 0.3 per share (total CAD 3.9 million); 58,039 shares repurchased for CAD 2.5 million.
Outlook and guidance
Combined adjusted EBITDA margins expected to remain at seasonally adjusted historical levels, with UK margins lower due to Stellar's profile.
Diesel price volatility expected to impact margins by 0.5% for the remainder of 2026; no new hedges entered for diesel or natural gas since Q1.
Capital spending for 2026 is guided at CAD 20–22 million, including Stellar Mayan integration investments.
Organic growth and M&A remain strategic priorities.
Management expects steady growth in healthcare activity and solid hospitality demand.
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K-Bro Linen Inc. is a provider of laundry and linen services to healthcare, hospitality, and other commercial sectors. The company offers services such as linen rental, laundering, and textile management for hospitals, long-term care facilities, hotels, and other institutions. It operates processing facilities across multiple locations, using automated and environmentally sustainable systems to handle large-scale linen and garment care needs. The company is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada, and its shares are listed on the TSX.