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    Earnings call· Jun 2026(Q2 FY26)

    PARK OHIO HOLDINGS Q2 FY26 earnings call PKOH

    Aug 6, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Park-Ohio Q2 FY26 — Record Revenue and Raised Full-Year Guidance

    Park-Ohio delivered a solid second quarter, marked by record revenues and strong performance across its key segments, leading to a raised full-year outlook. The company's transformation efforts are yielding increased operating leverage and improved margins, benefiting from a broadening industrial economy, particularly in electrical infrastructure, data centers, and aerospace and defense. Management is actively optimizing its portfolio, including a strategic review of its Southwest Steel processing business.

    Highlights

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    • Record consolidated revenues of $440 million, up 10% year-over-year.

    • Record revenues in both Supply Technologies ($209 million, up 12% YoY) and Engineered Products ($129 million, up 10% YoY) segments.

    • Adjusted EPS increased 24% year-over-year to $0.93 per diluted share.

    • Operating income increased 22% year-over-year, driven by strong sales and profit enhancement initiatives.

    • Equipment backlog in Engineered Products grew 23% to $252 million at quarter-end.

    Concerns

    3

    • SG&A expenses increased to 12.1% of sales from 11.7% a year ago, primarily due to inflation and personnel costs.

    • Interest expense was $1.1 million higher year-over-year at $12.3 million due to higher interest rates on refinanced senior secured notes.

    • Southwest Steel processing business, currently under strategic review for potential sale, is expected to generate $15 million in revenue but a net loss of $0.50 per diluted share.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Net sales
    $1.7 billion to $1.73 billion
    high materiality
    High
    Adjusted EPS
    $3.10 to $3.30 per diluted share
    high materiality
    High
    EBITDA as defined
    8.5% to 9%
    high materiality
    High
    Free cash flow
    $20 million to $30 million
    medium materiality
    High
    Effective income tax rate
    17% to 20%
    low materiality
    Medium
    Capital expenditures
    $35 million to $40 million
    medium materiality
    Medium

    Segment performance

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    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    Supply Technologies
    Achieved record net sales driven by strong customer demand across key end markets including semiconductor, AI data center, power sports, aerospace and defense, heavy-duty truck, and agricultural and industrial equipment. Operating income increased 13% year-over-year. A new North American distribution center is expected to open in Q3 FY26, with margin benefits starting in 2027.
    Operating margin: 8.8%Operating margin YoY: +10 bpsSemiconductor, electrical, AI data center sectors growth: 29% YoYAerospace and defense demand growth: 10% YoYFastener manufacturing sales growth: 6% YoY
    		$209 million12%—$19 million operating income
    Assembly Components
    Sales increased due to new product sales launched last year and higher customer demand from various automotive platforms. Operating income was $5.3 million, down from $5.6 million a year ago but up from $4.9 million last quarter. The segment is focused on improving operating margins through revenue growth from new programs and profit enhancement initiatives like increasing rubber mixing production and automation investments.
    		$101 million7%—$5.3 million operating income
    Engineered Products
    Achieved record sales, driven by aftermarket parts and services, strong new equipment backlogs in the Industrial Equipment Group, and higher sales in Forged and Machine Products. Operating income improved 50% year-over-year and sequentially, reflecting strong sales and improved operating performance. The segment experiences strong demand from defense and AI data center-related sectors, providing products like transformer systems, induction furnaces, forgings, and generators.
    Forged and Machine Products Group sales growth: 25% YoY
    		$129 million10%3%$9 million operating income

    Operational metrics

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    Consolidated Gross Margin
    17.9%+90 bps YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Driven by margin flow-through from record sales levels and profit enhancement initiatives.

    Consolidated Operating Income Growth
    22%YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Driven by margin flow-through from record sales levels and profit enhancement initiatives. Note: Transcript also states 'operating income increase of 0.2%', which is a significant discrepancy. The 22% figure is presented as a headline growth rate.

    SG&A Expenses as % of Sales
    12.1%vs 11.7% YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Increase driven primarily by general inflation, increases in personnel costs, and support for higher sales levels.

    Interest Expense
    $12.3 million$1.1 million higher YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Primarily due to higher interest rate on senior secured notes refinanced in Q3 FY25, partially offset by lower rates on revolving credit facility.

    Adjusted EPS
    $0.93+24% YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Compared to $0.75 in Q2 FY25.

    Capital Spending
    $11 million
    Q2 FY26

    Included investments in information systems, automation equipment, and growth capital.

    Total Liquidity
    $189 million
    end of Q2 FY26

    Consisted of cash on hand and unused borrowing capacity under various banking arrangements.

    Consolidated Sales Growth
    10%YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Total sales were $440 million compared to $400 million a year ago.

    Consolidated Sales Growth
    5%QoQ
    Q2 FY26

    Compared to last quarter's total sales.

    Engineered Products New Equipment Bookings
    $66 million
    Q2 FY26

    New equipment bookings for the quarter.

    Engineered Products Year-to-Date New Equipment Bookings
    $153 million+19% YoY
    YTD Q2 FY26

    Compared to $129 million for the same period last year.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Capacity expansionExpanding global service center footprint
    Parts aftermarket businessStrong new equipment and aftermarket demand
    Data center prime power demandIncreased 29%%
    Incremental margin operating leverageIncreased operating leverage
    Order backlog order intake by segmentUp over last year

    Orderbook & backlog

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    Engineered Products Equipment Backlog$252 millionend of Q2 FY26

    +23% vs end of FY25

    Deals & partnerships

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    Southwest Steel processing businessFormal review of strategic alternatives, including potential sale or other transaction, for portfolio optimization.

    Part of the Engineered Products segment. Engaged an investment banking firm to assist with the review. Reflects focus on aligning capital and resources toward higher growth, higher-margin opportunities.

    Capital programs

    1
    North American Distribution Centernearing completion

    Benefit: Best-in-class service center operation with automated sorting and kitting, additional value-added services

    Expected to open in Q3 FY26, with margin benefits for Supply Technologies beginning in 2027.

    Risks & headwinds

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    Increased SG&A expensesQ2 FY26

    12.1% of sales in Q2 FY26, up from 11.7% a year ago

    Mitigation: Ongoing profit enhancement initiatives and operational improvements across businesses.

    Higher interest expenseQ2 FY26

    $12.3 million in Q2 FY26, $1.1 million higher YoY

    Mitigation: Partially offset by lower interest rates on revolving credit facility.

    Southwest Steel processing business net lossFull Year FY26

    Expected net loss of $0.50 per diluted share for FY26

    Mitigation: Strategic review for potential sale or other transaction, with completion expected towards the end of 2026. A successful outcome represents potential upside to current guidance.

    Local political pushback to data centersLong term (5-20 years)

    Discussed, not quantified

    Mitigation: Current backlogs are driven by multi-year catch-up and commissioned projects; not anticipated to affect near-term backlogs. Company touches all parts of the value stream, from upstream to midstream investments.

    What to watch in Q3 FY26

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    Southwest Steel strategic review outcome

    end of 2026
    CurrentUnder formal review, expected to generate $15M revenue and $0.50/share net loss for FY26
    TargetCompletion of review, potential sale or other transaction

    Why it matters

    The outcome could provide upside to current guidance and optimize the company's portfolio towards higher-growth, higher-margin opportunities.

    We expect the process to be completed towards the end of this year. Our revised outlook includes the impact of Southwest Steel, which is expected to generate approximately $15 million in revenue and a net loss of approximately $0.50 per diluted share. The outcome of our strategic review with respect to this business represents potential upside to our current guidance.

    Q&A highlights

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    Clarification on the role of fluid transfer products in the AI infrastructure build-out, given a mention in the earnings release.

    Management clarified that their strong brand in multilayer extruded hose is primarily automotive-focused, serving battery coolant and advanced vehicle systems. While not directly tied to AI data centers, they see opportunities to expand to other industrial applications. They noted that their data center involvement is more upstream (mining equipment, stationary power) and midstream (switchgears, transformers).

    “Our -- we have a very strong brand and very strong market presence in multilayer extruded hose where we're vertically integrated mostly in the automotive space. not entirely, but mostly in the automotive space. So there are numerous areas in our business where we touch on data centers and electrical infrastructure, but that would not be one of them per se.”

    asked by David Storms · answered by Matthew V. Crawford

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Transformation and Operating Leverage

    Park-Ohio is undergoing a significant transformation to become a business driven by organic growth and durable products/services. This initiative is expected to provide increased operating leverage, improved margins, and enhanced cash flow performance. The company is investing in productivity tools, data management, facility optimization, and automation, particularly in the Engineered Products segment, to realize these benefits.

    02

    Broadening Industrial Demand

    Management highlighted a broadening industrial demand cycle beyond traditional drivers like electrical infrastructure, data centers, aerospace, and defense. This expansion is contributing to growth across all segments and most end markets globally, indicating a robust and stable industrial economy. The company's intentional strategy to focus on these durable sectors is yielding positive results.

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    Data Center and AI Infrastructure Impact

    The company is benefiting significantly from the data center and AI infrastructure build-out, touching both upstream (e.g., mining equipment for rare earth minerals, stationary power) and midstream investments (e.g., switchgears, transformers, fasteners). While acknowledging political headlines regarding local pushback, management believes current backlogs are driven by a multi-year catch-up📎 period and commissioned projects, with real political risk likely playing out over a longer 10-20 year horizon.

    04

    Defense Market Dynamics

    In the defense market, delivery and quality are paramount, often taking precedence over price, especially for critical components like missile cells. While price remains important across all sectors, the urgency of defense needs means manufacturing confidence and time to market are key differentiators. The company's Engineered Products segment supplies various military applications, including forgings and induction equipment.

    05

    Engineered Products Margin Trajectory

    The Engineered Products segment is seeing a return to historical profitability metrics, with operating income improving 50% year-over-year. This is attributed to strong order entry, increased absorption in plants, and strategic investments in infrastructure and equipment reliability. Management expects continued margin improvement, targeting EBIT margins north of 10% in the long term, viewing current performance as a sustainable recovery rather than a one-off📎 event.

    06

    Southwest Steel Strategic Review

    As part of its portfolio optimization strategy, Park-Ohio is conducting a formal review of strategic alternatives for its Southwest Steel processing business, including a potential sale. This business, part of the Engineered Products segment, has faced fundamental changes in its end markets, making it less aligned with the company's goals for higher growth and operating leverage. The review is expected to conclude by the end of 2026, with a successful outcome representing potential upside to current guidance.

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