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    Earnings call· Jun 2026(Q2 FY26)

    MATERION Q2 FY26 earnings call MTRN

    Aug 5, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Materion Q2 FY26 — Record Sales and Earnings Driven by Strong End-Market Demand

    Materion delivered a milestone Q2 FY26, achieving record sales and earnings driven by robust demand across diverse end markets like semiconductor, aerospace & defense, and telecom & data center. The company saw broad-based strength, with all segments posting double-digit growth and significant margin expansion, leading to a raised full-year outlook. Management is confident in continued momentum, supported by a record order book and strategic new business wins.

    Highlights

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    • Delivered highest quarterly sales and earnings in company history, with adjusted EPS of $1.90, up nearly 40% from a year ago.

    • All three businesses achieved double-digit sales and EBITDA growth: Performance Materials VA sales up 13%, Electronic Materials VA sales up 15%, and Precision Optics VA sales up 26%.

    • Adjusted EBITDA margin exceeded 23% for the first time, reaching 23.3%, with Electronic Materials at 32% and Precision Optics over 20%.

    • Exited the quarter with record backlog, up roughly 30% YoY and 20% since the start of the year, with incoming orders in H1 up nearly 30% YoY.

    • Generated $59 million in free cash flow, representing approximately 150% cash conversion.

    Concerns

    1

    • Q2 results included a benefit of $2 million to $3 million from one-time items (refund, settlement, royalty income) that may not recur at the same magnitude.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Full-year 2026 Sales Growth
    mid-teens year-over-year sales growth
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year 2026 Adjusted EPS
    $6.80 to $7.20
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year 2026 Free Cash Flow Conversion
    roughly 75% conversion
    medium materiality
    Medium
    Midterm Overall Company Adjusted EBITDA Margin
    23% margin
    medium materiality
    Medium

    Segment performance

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    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    Performance Materials
    Value-added sales driven by significant growth across aerospace & defense, telecom & data center, energy, and semiconductor end markets. Strong sequential increase due to new business initiatives and normalized clad strip sales.
    Adjusted EBITDA margin: 25.4%Adjusted EBITDA margin expansion: 80 bps YoYAdjusted EBITDA margin expansion: 500 bps QoQ
    		$190 million13%36%$48.3 million
    Electronic Materials
    Value-added sales driven by continued strength in semiconductor (AI adoption, data storage) and new business wins. Record adjusted EBITDA reflects higher volume, favorable price/mix, strong operational performance, and cost optimization.
    Adjusted EBITDA margin: 32%Adjusted EBITDA margin expansion: nearly 900 bps YoYFifth consecutive quarter of expanded margins
    		$87.4 million15%—$28 million
    Precision Optics
    Value-added sales driven by new business wins and growth across all end markets. Strongest quarter since 2021, reflecting ongoing business transformation and operational improvements.
    Adjusted EBITDA margin: 21.4%Adjusted EBITDA margin expansion: 206% YoYFirst quarter delivering north of 20% adjusted EBITDA margin since 2021Fifth consecutive quarter of top line growthSixth consecutive quarter of bottom line improvement
    		$30.8 million26%—$6.6 million

    Operational metrics

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    Adjusted EPS
    $1.90up 39% from prior year; up 50% sequentially
    Q2 FY26

    Record earnings per share.

    Adjusted EBITDA
    $71.8 millionincrease of 29% year-over-year
    Q2 FY26

    Record adjusted EBITDA.

    Adjusted EBITDA Margin
    23.3%250 basis points of margin expansion
    Q2 FY26

    Exceeded 23% for the first time, a milestone achievement.

    Cash Conversion
    150%
    Q2 FY26

    Free cash flow conversion.

    Net Debt
    $421 million
    Q2 FY26

    Net debt position at quarter end.

    Available Capacity on Credit Facility
    $233 million
    Q2 FY26

    Available capacity on existing credit facility.

    Leverage Ratio (Net Debt to EBITDA)
    1.8x
    Q2 FY26

    Below the midpoint of targeted range.

    Semiconductor Market Sales Growth
    23%year-over-year
    Q2 FY26

    Driven by AI across leading edge logic and memory, power and communication markets.

    Energy Shipments Growth
    20%up more than 20%
    Q2 FY26

    Driven by new business wins in next-generation energy applications.

    Telecom & Data Center Growth
    50%almost 50%
    Q2 FY26

    Propelled by AI infrastructure build-out and significant wireless network expansion outside the U.S.

    Incoming Orders Growth
    nearly 30%year-over-year
    H1 FY26

    Incoming orders in the first half reached a new high.

    Defense Incoming Orders
    $90 million
    H1 FY26

    Secured in the first half alone.

    Defense Open RFQs
    $500 million+up from $300 million last quarter
    Q2 FY26

    Across major programs.

    Space Orders Growth
    doubledyear-over-year
    Q2 FY26

    Space orders have doubled year-over-year.

    Semiconductor Orders Growth
    20%
    Q2 FY26

    With a meaningful uptick in demand for high-performance memory applications.

    Space Market Business Growth
    6xup from 5x last quarter
    last 3-4 years

    Continued growth in the space market.

    Benefit from One-Time Items
    $2 million to $3 million
    Q2 FY26

    A few 'good guys' including a refund, a settlement, and royalty income that helped along the results.

    Orderbook & backlog

    1
    Record backlogup roughly 30%Q2 FY26

    up 20% since the start of the year

    Deals & partnerships

    1
    a major commercial space customerprogram to deliver advanced materials critical to engine performance$15 millionabout a year, 1.5 years

    Secured a new $15 million program to deliver advanced materials critical to engine performance for a major commercial space customer.

    Capital programs

    1
    Beryllium capacity expansionunderway
    Period spend: $65 million
    Funding: one of the primes

    Benefit: expand beryllium capacity

    Awarded a $65 million investment to expand beryllium capacity from one of the primes. Some of that money will be spent and refunded or sent to us this year. That number will come through CapEx, but is not shown in the CapEx forecast in our materials.

    Risks & headwinds

    1
    Impact of one-time items on Q2 resultsQ2 FY26

    $2 million to $3 million

    Mitigation: Management noted these were a few 'good guys' (refund, settlement, royalty income) and not overly material, implying they are not expected to recur at this magnitude.

    What to watch in Q3 FY26

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    Full-year sales growth

    next quarter
    Currentmid-teens year-over-year
    Targetmid-teens year-over-year (to be confirmed/revised)

    Why it matters

    Indicates continued market momentum and execution against raised guidance.

    Given the results we've achieved and what we are seeing across our order book, we are increasing our full year growth outlook for the second consecutive quarter. We now expect mid-teens year-over-year sales growth, reflecting the strengthening demand across our end markets and the applications we serve.

    Q&A highlights

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    What is the outlook for defense growth in 2027 and beyond, given current conflicts and strong order patterns?

    Defense is expected to continue as a strong driver of growth due to global spending and Materion's material suitability. Incoming orders were $90 million in H1, and open RFQs are over $500 million, up from $300 million last quarter.

    “So with everything going on, I think, in the world and just the general spending that the U.S. is projecting as well as, I would say, the allied countries are projecting, we expect this trend to continue and have defense be a strong driver of growth for our business, not only for this year, but I would expect that, I think, going on as well in the out years.”

    asked by Will Gildea · answered by Jugal Vijayvargiya

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    Record Performance and Margin Expansion

    Materion achieved its highest quarterly sales and earnings, with adjusted EPS of $1.90, marking a 39% year-over-year increase. The company's adjusted EBITDA margin surpassed 23% for the first time, reaching 23.3%, driven by higher volumes, favorable price/mix, and strong operational execution across all three businesses. Electronic Materials recorded a 32% adjusted EBITDA margin, and Precision Optics exceeded 20%.

    02

    Robust End-Market Demand

    The company experienced significant growth across key end markets. Sales to the semiconductor market increased 23% year-over-year, propelled by AI demand. Aerospace and defense sales reached a new quarterly high, while energy shipments grew over 20% due to new applications. The telecom & data center segment saw nearly 50% growth, driven by AI infrastructure build-out and wireless network expansion.

    03

    Strengthening Order Book and Backlog

    Materion exited Q2 with a record backlog, up approximately 30% year-over-year and 20% since the beginning of the year. Incoming orders in the first half of 2026 reached a new high, growing nearly 30% year-over-year. Defense orders were $90 million in H1, with open RFQs exceeding $500 million, and space orders doubled year-over-year, indicating sustained demand momentum.

    04

    Space Market as a Key Growth Engine

    The space market has emerged as a major growth driver for Materion, with its business in this sector expanding 6x over the last 3-4 years. The company's advanced materials are critical for mission-critical applications in satellites, telescopes, launch systems, and exploration vehicles. Significant content is supplied for launch and satellites, with high growth potential identified in in-space propulsion and surface power systems.

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    Strategic Capital Management and R&D Focus

    Materion maintains a prudent approach to capital expenditures, focusing on driving efficiency and productivity from existing assets and leveraging customer or government funding for growth initiatives. The company emphasizes R&D as a critical enabler for innovation, often pursuing jointly funded R&D activities with customers to provide cost-effective solutions and platform development.

    06

    Electronic Materials Margin Sustainability

    The Electronic Materials segment achieved a record 32% adjusted EBITDA margin, a substantial improvement. While Q2 benefited from a favorable mix, management asserts that the margin expansion is structurally driven by operational improvements, cost optimization, and value-based pricing. The company aims to maintain and further improve these margins, viewing them as appropriate for an Electronic Materials business.

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