Inquired about the likelihood of pipeline projects in North Dakota and if they would introduce new gas-fired competition to the region over the next decade.

Management stated they are not party to the pipeline discussions but noted North Dakota is energy-rich with opportunities for more generation due to demand in the upper Midwest. They do not view these projects as direct competition, also highlighting ongoing transmission development to alleviate congestion. “I can tell you that it's an incredibly energy rich state with tremendous coal and oil reserves and then the associated natural gas that comes with the oil. The state is an energy exporter.”

Asked if the company is seeing better returns in specific segments like contract mining, oil and gas, or mitigation resources, and if there's a most fruitful place for capital reinvestment.

Management emphasized continuous refinement of business models across all core segments to enhance margins and evolve contract structures. They believe each business has attractive attributes individually and contributes to the collective whole, with synergies between them. They stressed the importance of diversification for a stable, long-term platform. “I'm a big believer, we're big believers that each each of these businesses, these core businesses, has its own its own attributes, the attributes that make it attractive to us on its own, but it's also useful to us as part of the collective whole.”

Inquired about the priority of broadening the customer mix in contract mining, given its current skew towards Chemex.

Management explained they have relationships with large players and are getting more opportunities through existing customer referrals and geographic expansion. They highlighted new projects like a dragline operation in Phoenix for an existing customer and the Palm Beach County project for infrastructure development, which opens new market segments beyond aggregates producers. “We're about to start operating a drag line later this year in Phoenix, Arizona. for an existing customer. That relationship, that contract, and operating at that quarry came about exactly in that way.”

NACCO Industries (NC) Q2 FY26 earnings call: guidance and Q&A

Earnings call· Jun 2026 (Q2 FY26)· Energy· Aug 6, 2026

Source: earnings call transcript

Executive summary

NACCO Industries Q2 FY26 — Strong Core Performance Offset by Solar Impairment

NACCO Industries delivered strong operational results across its core mining and natural resources businesses, reflected in significant gross profit and adjusted EBITDA growth. However, these gains were overshadowed by a $12 million impairment charge on solar development projects, prompting a reassessment of capital allocation outside established platforms. Management emphasized a disciplined investment approach, prioritizing balance sheet strength and high-return opportunities.

Highlights

Gross profit increased 123% year-over-year to $15.2 million.
Consolidated adjusted EBITDA rose 72% year-over-year to $15.9 million.
Contract mining revenues grew 34% net of reimbursed costs, with substantial increases in operating profit and adjusted EBITDA.
Utility Coal Mining operating profit increased to $6.3 million from $1.2 million in the prior year quarter.

Concerns

Incurred $12 million in impairment charges related to two solar development projects within REGEN Resources.
Reported a consolidated operating loss of $2.3 million and a net loss of $1 million, or $0.13 per share.
Faces delayed payments from a key customer at Mississippi Lignite Mining Company.
Expects Minerals & Royalties profits to moderate near-term due to production declines and development activity pace.

Guidance & targets

Category	Target	Timeline	Confidence
Full-year Utility Coal Mining operating profit	increase year-over-year medium materiality	FY26	High
Mississippi Lignite Mining Company (MLMC) results	decline from the first half medium materiality	H2 2026 · FY26	High
Utility Coal Mining profitability	improve medium materiality	FY27	Medium
Full-year 2026 Contract Mining operating profit and segment-adjusted EBITDA	substantial year-over-year growth medium materiality	FY26	High
Second half 2026 Contract Mining results	moderate from the strong first half medium materiality	H2 2026 · FY26	High
2027 Contract Mining operating profit	significant operating profit improvement medium materiality	FY27	High
Minerals & Royalties operating profit and segment-adjusted EBITDA	projected to decline medium materiality	Remainder of 2026 · FY26	High
2027 Minerals & Royalties operating profit	expected to moderate medium materiality	FY27	Medium
Full-year 2026 consolidated adjusted EBITDA	drive year-over-year improvements high materiality	FY26	High
Second half and full year 2026 operating profit and net income	lower than in 2025 high materiality	H2 2026 & FY26	High
Second half 2026 consolidated adjusted EBITDA	expected to remain strong, although the pace of growth is expected to moderate medium materiality	H2 2026 · FY26	High
Cash flow before financing	improve modestly over 2025 medium materiality	FY26	High
Investment in business development opportunities	up to $35 million medium materiality	Remainder of 2026 · FY26	High

Segment performance

Segment	Revenue	YoY	QoQ	Margin
Utility Coal Mining Revenues decreased due to lower customer requirements. Operating profit and adjusted EBITDA improved primarily due to better Mississippi Lignite Mining Company results as resources were shifted to planned reclamation activities, increased earnings from unconsolidated operations, and lower operating expenses. H2 2026 results expected to decline due to lower customer demand, higher diesel costs, and anticipated inventory impairment. 2027 profitability expected to improve. Operating profit increased from $1.2 millionSegment-adjusted EBITDA increased to $8.7 million from $3.4 millionResources shifted to planned reclamation activities	decreased	—	—	$6.3 million
Contract Mining Revenues net of reimbursed costs increased 34%. Current quarter results benefited from the commencement and ramp-up of the Palm Beach County Drag Line Services Contract and increased customer requirements. Substantial year-over-year growth in operating profit and adjusted EBITDA expected for full-year 2026. H2 results expected to moderate. Significant operating profit improvement expected in 2027. Operating profit increased from $1 millionSegment-adjusted EBITDA increased to $6.3 million from $3.9 millionCommencement and ramp-up of Palm Beach County Drag Line Services ContractIncreased customer requirements and deliveries at limestone mining operations	34% increase	34%	—	$3.8 million
Minerals & Royalties Improvements primarily due to a 46% increase in royalty revenues driven by higher oil prices and a favorable adjustment to prior period pricing estimates, partly offset by lower earnings from IGR investment. Operating profit and adjusted EBITDA projected to decline for the remainder of 2026 compared to H1 2026 and prior periods. 2027 operating profit expected to moderate due to normal production declines and current pace of domestic development activity. Operating profit increased from $5.2 millionSegment-adjusted EBITDA increased to $7.7 million from $6.1 millionRoyalty revenues increased 46% driven by higher oil prices	—	—	—	$6.7 million
REGEN Resources (Solar Projects) Incurred $12 million in impairment charges related to two solar development projects due to increased costs, delays in grid connection, and tax law changes. The company is pursuing alternatives to monetize these investments and reduce future exposure. Impairment charges totaling $12 million	—	—	—	—

Deals & partnerships

Not specified Monetizing investments in two solar development projects within REGEN Resources.

Alternatives include potential asset sales, contract amendments, and other strategic actions following a $12 million impairment charge.

Capital programs

Business Development Opportunities anticipated investing up to $35 million

Period spend: up to $35 million

Start: Q3 FY26

Benefit:high return investment opportunities

We anticipate investing up to $35 million in the remainder of the year, primarily for business development opportunities, but only if investment opportunities meet our capital investment criteria. Implied funding from free cash flow.

Risks & headwinds

Solar project impairment and future exposure Q2 FY26 (impairment), future (additional charges)

$12 million in impairment charges; potential for additional curtailment charges

Mitigation:Pursuing asset sales, contract amendments, and other strategic actions to monetize investments and limit future capital requirements. Applying heightened scrutiny to non-core investments.

Delayed payments from customer at Mississippi Lignite Mining Company (MLMC) Ongoing

Amounts owed (not quantified)

Mitigation:Actively engaged with the customer, preserving contractual rights, evaluating all options available under the contract, and enforcing economic protections.

Lower customer demand, higher diesel fuel costs, and anticipated inventory impairment at MLMC Second half of 2026

Expected to cause H2 2026 results to decline from H1

Mitigation:Monitoring customer demand, collection timing, and inventory valuation closely.

Production declines and changing mix of production/development activity in Minerals & Royalties Remainder of 2026 and 2027

Operating profit and segment-adjusted EBITDA projected to decline compared to H1 2026, H2 2025, and FY25

Mitigation:Managing the portfolio with a long-term view and continuing to build on the quality of the assets owned.

What to watch in Q3 FY26

MLMC customer payment status

Next quarter

Current delayed payments disclosed in our 10-Q

Target Resolution of delayed payments

Why it matters

Critical for MLMC's financial stability and overall Utility Coal Mining segment profitability.

We are actively engaged with the customer regarding the delayed payments disclosed in our 10-Q. We are focused on collecting amounts owed, preserving our contractual rights, and evaluating all options available under the contract.

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Q&A highlights

Seeking clarity on the reduced demand for MLMC's generation, the impact of power plant outages and dispatch decisions by TVA, and the company's recourse regarding the delayed receivable.

Management explained that MLMC's operations are subject to the power plant's planned/unplanned outages and TVA's dispatch decisions, which can be influenced by tax credits for renewables. They confirmed active engagement with the customer and intent to enforce contractual rights regarding the receivable, but declined to discuss specific legal strategies.

“We knew it was going to be down for a while while they were repairing it. So we diverted our work to reclamation activities that go through, you know, those costs get charged the balance sheet as opposed to the income statement because we've got a reclamation liability.”

asked by Douglas Weiss · answered by John Butler

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Detailed narrative

Solar Project Impairment and Capital Allocation Reassessment

NACCO recorded a $12 million impairment charge on two solar development projects within REGEN Resources due to increased costs, delays in grid connection, and challenges from tax law changes. This event prompted a critical reassessment of capital allocation discipline for investments outside established mining and natural resources operations.

The company is actively pursuing alternatives, including asset sales and contract amendments, to monetize these investments and limit future capital requirements, acknowledging the potential for additional curtailment charges.

Utility Coal Mining Performance and Challenges

The Utility Coal Mining segment saw a significant increase in operating profit to $6.3 million, primarily driven by Mississippi Lignite Mining Company (MLMC) effectively shifting resources to planned reclamation activities during a customer power plant outage. However, the segment faces headwinds in the second half of 2026, including lower customer demand, higher diesel fuel costs, and an anticipated inventory impairment charge.

The company is also closely monitoring and enforcing contractual rights regarding delayed payments from a key customer.

Contract Mining as a Growth Platform

Contract Mining demonstrated strong growth, with revenues increasing 34% and substantial improvements in operating profit and adjusted EBITDA. This was largely fueled by the commencement and ramp-up of the Palm Beach County Drag Line Services Contract and increased limestone mining operations.

The company is expanding geographically, preparing to open a new limestone quarry in Arizona, and exploring new market applications for its services, such as infrastructure development beyond traditional aggregates.

Minerals & Royalties Contribution and Outlook

The Minerals & Royalties segment delivered strong Q2 results, with royalty revenues up 46% due to higher oil prices and favorable prior period pricing adjustments. Despite this, the segment anticipates a moderation in operating profit and adjusted EBITDA for the remainder of 2026 and into 2027.

This expected decline is attributed to normal production declines on existing wells and a continuation of the current moderate pace of domestic development activity, particularly in natural gas.

Liquidity and Balance Sheet Focus

NACCO remains committed to strengthening its balance sheet and enhancing liquidity. As of June 30, 2026, the company reported total liquidity of $114.6 million, comprising $45.5 million in cash and $69.1 million available under its revolving credit facility. Management is prioritizing the use of free cash flow to reduce debt and fund disciplined, high-return investment opportunities, with an anticipated investment of up to $35 million in business development for the remainder of the year.

Strategic Diversification and Synergies

Management emphasized a long-term, diversified investment approach, leveraging core skills and assets across its businesses. They highlighted synergies between the core mining operations and the mitigation business, fostering a 'one-team approach.' This strategy aims to create a stable, long-term platform by balancing the strong earnings from legacy businesses with growth platforms and diversification, particularly in the context of the current energy landscape.

Summary of the company's earnings call; see how call summaries are prepared. Not investment advice.