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    Earnings call· Jun 2026(Q2 FY26)

    BROADWIND Q2 FY26 earnings call BWEN

    Aug 11, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Broadwind Q2 FY26 — Strong Order Growth and Strategic Pivot Execution

    Broadwind continued its strategic pivot towards a pure-play precision manufacturing business, focusing on domestic power generation and critical infrastructure markets. The company reported robust customer demand, leading to significant order growth and record backlogs in both Gearing and Industrial Solutions segments. With the wind tower exit nearing completion, Broadwind is positioned for sustained growth, leveraging its strengthened balance sheet for organic expansion and opportunistic bolt-on acquisitions.

    Highlights

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    • Consolidated revenues increased 67% year-over-year to $24.3 million.

    • Total backlog for Gearing and Industrial Solutions segments combined increased 93% as of June 30 compared to the prior year.

    • The company achieved a book-to-bill ratio of 1.5x for the quarter.

    • Industrial Solutions segment generated an EBITDA margin of nearly 19% during the quarter.

    • Gearing segment orders increased 138% year-over-year to $16.2 million, driving backlog to $37.6 million.

    Concerns

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    • Industrial Solutions EBITDA margin normalization

    Segment performance

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    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    Gearing
    Revenue driven by continued growth in power generation demand. Profitability improved due to increased sales volume and recent elevated order levels. Backlog represents a fourth consecutive quarter of increase.
    Orders: $16.2 millionOrders growth YoY: 138%Orders growth QoQ: 22%Backlog: $37.6 million
    		$9 million24%—$0.4 million Adjusted EBITDA
    Industrial Solutions
    Revenue primarily reflects higher shipments of natural gas turbine components for new build and aftermarket applications. Achieved new records in both orders and backlog, extending backlog growth streak to 8 consecutive quarters. Improvement reflects higher capacity utilization, favorable product mix, and cost efficiencies.
    Orders: $17.2 millionOrders growth YoY: 24%Orders growth QoQ: 18%Backlog: $47.4 million
    		$13.2 million79%—$2.5 million Adjusted EBITDA (nearly 19% margin)

    Operational metrics

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    Consolidated Revenues
    $24.3 million67% increase YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Reflective of strong order activity levels in both Gearing and Industrial Solutions segments.

    Adjusted EBITDA
    $1.6 millionvs. loss of $1.1 million in Q2 FY25
    Q2 FY26

    Consolidated adjusted EBITDA.

    Consolidated Orders
    $35 millionincreased more than $14 million YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Driven primarily by strength in Gearing and higher PRS activity (Pressure-Reducing Systems, now included in consolidated financials).

    Cash and Availability
    $40 million
    Q2 FY26

    Total cash and availability on credit facility.

    Working Capital
    modest increase
    Q2 FY26

    Modest increase in continuing operations working capital was more than offset by reduction in Abilene inventory.

    Manufacturing Footprint
    450,000 square feet
    Q2 FY26

    Available manufacturing space after divesting wind tower facilities.

    Wind Tower Orders Completion
    completed
    Q3 FY26

    Remaining wind tower orders will be completed in Q3, marking the full strategic pivot away from wind.

    Gearing Power Generation Revenue Share
    30% to 40%
    Q2 FY26

    Percentage of Gearing revenue derived from power generation.

    Oil and Gas Rig Counts
    9%up
    Q2 FY26

    Increase in rig counts, primarily due to customers returning older rigs to service.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Book to bill ratio1.5x
    Orders bookings growth$35 millionUSD
    Backlog by segment end market93% increase%
    Data center exposure pipeline30% to 40%%

    Orderbook & backlog

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    Total Backlog (Gearing + Industrial Solutions)93% increaseJune 30, 2026

    YoY

    Gearing Backlog$37.6 millionQ2 FY26 end

    Fourth consecutive quarter with an increased level of backlog. Conversion cycle typically ~6 months, but some power generation orders extend beyond 2026.

    Industrial Solutions Backlog$47.4 millionQ2 FY26 end

    Extending its backlog growth streak to 8 consecutive quarters. Conversion cycle typically 6 months to 1 year, with aftermarket orders under 3 months and new installs up to 18 months.

    Book-to-bill ratio1.5xQ2 FY26

    Deals & partnerships

    1
    Various (unnamed)Evaluation of bolt-on acquisitions

    Actively evaluating opportunities to scale precision manufacturing expertise through bolt-on acquisitions that meet strict investment criteria around sector focus, profitability, model durability, and valuation. Focused on power generation, critical infrastructure, grid hardening, defense, and aerospace markets.

    Capital programs

    1
    Sanford, North Carolina facility expansioncompleted

    Benefit: 30% increase in warehouse footprint

    The expansion enabled handling of higher sales volume more efficiently and opened processing/packaging space. It also allows for manufacturing footprint expansion in the original space.

    Risks & headwinds

    1
    Industrial Solutions EBITDA margin normalizationmoving forward

    adjust down to more typical levels

    What to watch in Q3 FY26

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    Wind tower exit completion

    Q3 FY26
    CurrentRemaining orders to be completed
    TargetFull completion of strategic pivot

    Why it matters

    Completion of the wind tower exit is critical for the company to fully focus on its new strategic direction and potentially reinstate guidance.

    Once we complete our remaining wind tower orders in Q3 satisfying our contractual obligations, Broadwind will have completed our strategic pivot away from wind, positioning us to fully advance our power gen and critical manufacturing vertical market strategy.

    Q&A highlights

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    When will the company reinstate guidance, given strong orders and improved visibility?

    Management stated that reinstating guidance is not prudent at this time due to the ongoing wind-down of the Abilene operations, which is scheduled to be completed in Q3. This completion is a prerequisite for considering future guidance.

    “At this time, given the ongoing wind down of our operations in Abilene, we just didn't think it was prudent for that to happen. So we definitely want that wind down of the operations to be complete, which is happening here in Q3 as scheduled. So that would be the first kind of domino to fall before we would be putting back guidance out there.”

    asked by Stefan Thomson · answered by Thomas Ciccone

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    Strategic Transformation and Market Focus

    Broadwind is executing a strategic pivot to become a pure-play precision manufacturing business, divesting from wind tower manufacturing to focus on higher-margin opportunities in domestic power generation and critical infrastructure. This shift is driven by accelerating load growth from AI data centers, a domestic manufacturing renaissance, and grid modernization, which management expects to be a sustained multiyear investment cycle. The company's 100% domestic manufacturing footprint and technical expertise are key differentiators.

    02

    Strong Segment Performance and Order Momentum

    Both the Gearing and Industrial Solutions segments demonstrated robust performance. Gearing orders increased 138% year-over-year to $16.2 million, with backlog reaching $37.6 million, supported by power generation and improving oil and gas activity. Industrial Solutions achieved record orders of $17.2 million, up 24% year-over-year, and a record backlog of $47.4 million, driven by strong natural gas turbine demand linked to data centers and global electrification trends.

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    Operational Efficiencies and Capacity Expansion

    Broadwind is actively optimizing its operations to increase throughput and capacity. The Gearing division is undergoing a floor space optimization initiative to improve material flow and operational efficiency through cellular manufacturing layouts. In the Industrial Solutions segment, a 30% expansion of the Sanford, North Carolina facility's warehouse footprint was completed in Q2, enhancing handling of higher sales volumes and opening up processing and packaging space for continued growth.

    04

    Capital Allocation and M&A Strategy

    The company's capital allocation priorities are centered on creating long-term shareholder value through sustained organic growth and opportunistic bolt-on acquisitions. With a strengthened balance sheet and streamlined operating structure, Broadwind is actively evaluating complementary precision manufacturing assets that align with its sector focus, profitability, and valuation criteria, particularly in power generation, critical infrastructure, grid hardening, defense, and aerospace.

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    Financial Flexibility and Liquidity

    Broadwind ended the second quarter with a strong liquidity position, reporting over $40 million in total cash and credit facility availability, or $31.3 million after adjusting for minimum excess availability requirements. This, combined with significantly reduced debt levels, provides substantial financial flexibility as the company enters the second half of 2026 and pursues its strategic growth initiatives.

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