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    Earnings call· Mar 2026(Q1 FY26)

    Alliance Laundry Holdings Q1 FY26 earnings call ALH

    May 12, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Alliance Laundry Q1 FY26 — Strong Q1 Performance Drives Raised Full-Year Guidance

    Alliance Laundry delivered strong Q1 FY26 results, with broad-based revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth, driven by both volume and pricing. The company raised its full-year revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance, reflecting confidence in its resilient, replacement-driven commercial laundry market. Strategic investments in digital innovation and a local-for-local manufacturing footprint continue to support its market leadership and operational excellence.

    Highlights

    5

    • Revenue grew 10% year-over-year to $427 million.

    • Adjusted EBITDA grew 9% to $109 million.

    • Adjusted net income almost doubled, up 85% to $63 million.

    • Net leverage reduced by 0.2x to 2.6x adjusted EBITDA, on track for full-year target.

    • Full-year revenue guidance raised to 6% to 7% growth, and adjusted EBITDA guidance raised to 7% to 8% growth.

    Concerns

    3

    • North America segment margin was modestly impacted by mix in Q1.

    • European sentiment described as 'slightly negative' due to energy prices and geopolitical uncertainty, potentially leading to some pullback.

    • Vended market growth in North America faces challenges with permitting, labor, and supply chain for specific components.

    Guidance & targets

    5
    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Full-year revenue growth
    6% to 7%
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year adjusted EBITDA growth
    7% to 8%
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year net leverage reduction
    approximately 0.75x
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year revenue growth contribution
    equal contribution from volume and price
    medium materiality
    High
    Adjusted EBITDA margin expansion
    expected for the full year
    medium materiality
    High

    Segment performance

    2
    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    North America
    Growth was broad-based across end markets, with some mix modestly impacting margin. Strong growth in vended markets (retail laundromats, multi-housing communal laundry) driven by new store development and modernization. On-Premise delivered solid results from predictable replacement demand. Commercial-in-Home outpaced the industry.
    		$320M9%—27.2% Adjusted EBITDA margin
    International
    Europe continues strong momentum with total cost of ownership value proposition resonating, driving fleet upgrades and energy efficiency. Asia Pacific, especially Thailand, saw strong growth in nascent vended markets. Middle East and Africa also grew. Ex-FX, revenue grew 7% and EBITDA grew 9%.
    		$107M10%—30.4% Adjusted EBITDA margin

    Operational metrics

    19
    Revenue
    $427Mup 10% YoY
    Q1 FY26

    Broad-based growth driven by volume and price.

    Adjusted EBITDA
    $109Mup 9% YoY
    Q1 FY26

    Reflects strong operating performance.

    Adjusted EBITDA margin
    25.5%
    Q1 FY26

    Volume leverage, operational excellence, and supply chain efficiency were offset by incremental public company costs.

    Gross profit
    $157Mup 8% YoY
    Q1 FY26

    Represents a gross margin of 37%.

    Gross margin
    37%
    Q1 FY26

    Pricing actions offset cost increases from inflation and tariffs.

    Operating expenses
    $73M
    Q1 FY26

    Consistent with expectations, reflecting public company costs and investments in digital, engineering, and commercial capabilities.

    Adjusted net income
    $63Mup 85% YoY
    Q1 FY26

    Reflects strong operating performance and significantly lower interest expense due to debt reduction.

    Debt payments
    $65M
    Q1 FY26

    Made in the quarter to strengthen the balance sheet.

    Total debt
    $1.3B
    Q1 FY26

    Ending balance for the quarter.

    Net debt
    $1.2B
    Q1 FY26

    Ending balance for the quarter.

    Net leverage
    2.6xdown 0.2x in Q1
    Q1 FY26

    On track for full-year deleveraging target.

    Volume contribution to revenue growth
    approximately 3%
    Q1 FY26

    Consistent with full year outlook.

    Price contribution to revenue growth
    balance of 10%
    Q1 FY26

    The remaining portion of the 10% revenue growth after volume and FX.

    Foreign currency benefit to revenue
    approximately 1%
    Q1 FY26

    Benefit to Q1 revenue growth.

    Connected machines
    >250,000growing month-on-month
    Q1 FY26

    Part of the digital innovation strategy to build an extensive installed base.

    Scan/Pay/Wash transactions
    >100,000Q1 total doubled Q4 2025 total
    March 2026

    Cashless payment solution showing strong adoption trends.

    International revenue growth (ex-FX)
    7%
    Q1 FY26

    Underlying growth excluding foreign currency impacts.

    International EBITDA growth (ex-FX)
    9%
    Q1 FY26

    Underlying growth excluding foreign currency impacts.

    Capital allocation priorities
    —
    Ongoing

    Framework for deploying strong, consistent free cash flow.

    Industry KPIs

    1
    MetricValueDetails
    Tariff cost impact$4.5M-$5MUSD

    Deals & partnerships

    1
    Undisclosed distributorAcquisition of a distributor in New York, bringing Speed Queen, UniMac, and Huebsch brands under one team.

    This marks the second distributor acquisition in New York, a key commercial laundry market in the U.S.

    Risks & headwinds

    4
    Macro environment volatilityOngoing

    Not quantified

    Mitigation: Resilient, replacement-driven industry and diversified geographies/end markets provide downside protection.

    Permitting, labor, and supply chain constraints for vended market build-outsOngoing

    Not quantified, described as a 'continual challenge'

    Mitigation: These factors primarily slow the funnel for new stores and retrofits, but demand and pipeline remain robust.

    Evolving trade landscape and tariffsFY26

    Approximately $20M annualized exposure; $4.5M-$5M headwind in Q1 FY26

    Mitigation: Pricing actions already in place offset the exposure. Local-for-local manufacturing strategy provides a competitive advantage. Company is well-equipped to manage new developments.

    European sentiment and geopolitical uncertaintyNear term

    Not quantified, described as 'slightly negative'

    Mitigation: Potential for some pullback due to energy prices and the war, but no material impact observed at the moment.

    What to watch in Q2 FY26

    5

    Net leverage reduction

    by year-end FY26
    Current2.6x adjusted EBITDA
    Targetlow 2x range

    Why it matters

    Deleveraging is the #1 capital allocation priority and impacts financial flexibility for future capital returns.

    In addition, subsequent to our first quarter deleveraging, we remain confident in our ability to continue to generate free cash flow and are reaffirming our expectation to reduce leverage by approximately 0.75x in 2026, bringing us to the low 2x net debt leverage range by year-end.

    Q&A highlights

    6

    Are there any notable changes in growth expectations for North America verticals, particularly Commercial-in-Home, for the rest of the year?

    Management sees no changes, remaining optimistic about continued growth across all verticals in North America, including Commercial-in-Home, which has shown consistent strong demand.

    “Look, I don't think anything has changed. So we still feel very optimistic in terms of all verticals in the business having continued growth. Momentum is positive. Sentiment is positive. Commercial-in-Home, in particular, has been, as you know, been doing quite well for a number of years. We see no change in demand. So at the moment, everything is green.”

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    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q1 Performance Highlights

    Alliance Laundry reported strong Q1 FY26 results with revenue growing 10% year-over-year to $427 million, adjusted EBITDA increasing 9% to $109 million, and adjusted net income almost doubling, up 85% to $63 million. This broad-based growth was driven by both volume and price, reinforcing the company's position in a resilient, replacement-driven industry. The performance was achieved despite a volatile macro environment.

    02

    Raised Full-Year Guidance

    Building on the strong Q1 performance and growing visibility for the remainder of 2026, the company raised the low end of its full-year revenue guidance to a range of 6% to 7% growth. Full-year adjusted EBITDA growth guidance was also updated to a range of 7% to 8%. Management expressed confidence in delivering on this raised outlook, with equal contributions expected from volume and price for revenue growth.

    03

    Digital Innovation and Connected Equipment

    Digital innovation continues to see strong adoption, with the connected equipment base growing to over 250,000 machines. Scan/Pay/Wash, a cashless payment solution requiring no app download, processed over 100,000 transactions in March alone, with total Q1 transactions doubling those of Q4 2025. The strategy prioritizes building an extensive connected installed base and driving adoption by delivering technology that enhances customer value, uptime, servicing, and end-consumer experience.

    04

    Balance Sheet Strengthening and Capital Allocation

    The company strengthened its balance sheet by making debt payments of $65 million in Q1, reducing net leverage by 0.2x to 2.6x adjusted EBITDA. This keeps the company on track for its full-year deleveraging target of approximately 0.75x, aiming for the low 2x net debt leverage range by year-end. Deleveraging remains the top capital allocation priority, alongside organic investment in high-return growth, monitoring for tuck-in acquisitions, and maintaining flexibility for future capital returns to shareholders, including potential near-term buybacks and longer-term dividends.

    05

    Tariff Management and Manufacturing Strategy

    Alliance Laundry's local-for-local manufacturing strategy continues to be a competitive advantage, particularly regarding tariffs. Pricing actions already in place are offsetting the approximately $20 million annualized tariff exposure, with Q1 experiencing a $4.5 million to $5 million headwind. The company is actively monitoring the evolving trade landscape and believes its domestic manufacturing footprint positions it well to manage new developments.

    06

    International Market Performance

    International markets delivered strong results, with revenue growing 10% to $107 million and adjusted EBITDA up 13% to $33 million, achieving a margin of 30.4%. Europe showed strong momentum, driven by fleet upgrades and energy efficiency investments. Asia Pacific, especially Thailand, experienced robust growth in vended markets. Excluding FX impact🌐s, international revenue grew 7% and EBITDA grew 9%, demonstrating underlying strength.

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