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    Earnings call· Jul 2025(Q2 FY26)

    Snap-on Inc SNA

    Jul 23, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Snap-on Q2 FY26 — Strong Performance Amidst Turbulence

    Snap-on delivered a strong second quarter, achieving record sales and significant organic growth in its Commercial & Industrial segment, despite a turbulent global environment marked by geopolitical conflicts and supply chain challenges. The company's pivot to quicker payback items and new product introductions drove performance, particularly in power tools and torque wrenches. While some segments faced margin pressures due to mix shifts and investments, management remains confident in its market resilience and strategic advantages.

    Highlights

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    • Consolidated net sales reached an all-time Q2 record of $1.235.1 billion, up 4.7% year-over-year, with organic sales growth of 3%.

    • Commercial & Industrial (C&I) segment achieved an 11% organic sales gain and a record operating margin of 16.8%, up 330 basis points year-over-year.

    • Consolidated gross margin improved by 90 basis points to 51.4% due to increased volume and RCI initiatives.

    • Diluted EPS increased by 5.1% to $4.96, up $0.24 from the prior year.

    • Cash provided by operating activities rose to $271.5 million, up from $237.2 million last year.

    Concerns

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    • Financial Services operating income slightly decreased to $67.5 million from $68.2 million in 2025, primarily due to lower interest income.

    • Total loan originations decreased by 4.1% to $281 million, with extended credit loans down 2.4% to $237.6 million.

    • RS&I operating margin declined to 24% from 25.6% last year, impacted by higher sales of lower-margin products and increased investments.

    • OEM dealership segment experienced decreased activity, attenuating overall RS&I organic sales growth.

    • Tools Group operating margin was 22.6%, down from 23.8% last year, primarily due to product mix and shared margins on strong-selling products from other divisions.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Corporate expenses
    approximately $28 million
    medium materiality
    High
    Corporate expenses
    approximately $28 million
    medium materiality
    High
    Capital expenditures
    approximately $100 million
    medium materiality
    High
    Effective income tax rate
    approximately 22%
    medium materiality
    High

    Segment performance

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    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    Commercial & Industrial (C&I)
    Sales rose significantly, driven by strong organic growth across North America, Asia, and Europe. Double-digit gains were seen in specialty torque and power tools. Sales to critical industries rose mid-single digits, led by international and U.S. Aviation, heavy-duty fleets, and technical education. Military applications remained attenuated. Gross margin improved due to increased sales and RCI initiatives. Operating margin reached a new record.
    Organic sales gain: 11%Acquisition-related sales: $6.8 millionFavorable foreign currency translation: $2.5 millionOperating income: $66.5 millionOperating income change YoY: +$19.6 millionOperating income growth YoY: 41.8%Operating margin change YoY: +330 basis pointsGross margin: 42.6%Gross margin change YoY: +260 basis pointsOperating expenses as % of sales: 25.8%Operating expenses as % of sales change YoY: -70 basis points
    		$395.8 million13.8%—16.8%
    Snap-on Tools Group
    Organic sales increased due to low single-digit gains in both U.S. and international operations, driven by higher sales of featured new items like power tools, air conditioning service, and diagnostics. Gross margin declined slightly due to product mix. Operating expenses increased due to higher personnel, freight, and other costs.
    Organic sales gain: 3%Favorable foreign currency translation: $2.9 millionOperating income: $115.1 millionOperating income comparison YoY: vs $116.7 million in 2025Operating margin comparison YoY: vs 23.8% in 2025Gross margin: 48%Gross margin comparison YoY: vs 48.3% in 2025Gross margin change YoY: -30 basis pointsOperating expenses as % of sales: 25.4%Operating expenses as % of sales comparison YoY: vs 24.5% in 2025
    		$508.8 million——22.6%
    Repair Systems & Information (RS&I)
    Organic sales saw low single-digit increases in undercar equipment and diagnostics/repair information products for independent shops, offset by decreased activity with OEM dealerships. Gross margin decreased due to higher sales of lower-margin products. Operating expenses increased due to personnel, technology investments, and acquisition impact.
    Organic sales gain: $3.2 millionAcquisition-related sales: $4.7 millionFavorable foreign currency translation: $3.8 millionOperating income: $115.1 millionOperating income comparison YoY: vs $119.8 million in 2025Operating margin comparison YoY: vs 25.6% in 2025Gross margin: 46.3%Gross margin change YoY: -50 basis pointsOperating expenses as % of sales: 22.3%Operating expenses as % of sales comparison YoY: vs 21.2% in 2025
    		$480.3 million2.5%—24%
    Financial Services
    Revenue decreased primarily due to lower interest income from a smaller average finance receivable portfolio. Operating expenses decreased due to lower provisions for credit losses. Loan originations saw a decline.
    Revenue comparison YoY: vs $101.7 million in 2025Operating income comparison YoY: vs $68.2 million in 2025Financial service expenses: $32.2 millionFinancial service expenses comparison YoY: vs $33.5 million in 2025Average yield on finance receivables: 17.6%Average yield on finance receivables in 2025: 17.5%Average yield on contract receivables: 9%Average yield on contract receivables in 2025: 9.1%Total loan originations: $281 millionTotal loan originations change YoY: -$12 millionTotal loan originations growth YoY: -4.1%Extended credit loan originations: $237.6 millionExtended credit loan originations change YoY: -$5.9 millionExtended credit loan originations growth YoY: -2.4%
    		$99.7 million——$67.5 million

    Operational metrics

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    Consolidated Net Sales
    $1.235.1 billionup $55.7 million or 4.7%
    Q2 FY26

    All-time record for the second quarter.

    Consolidated Gross Margin
    51.4%up 90 basis points
    Q2 FY26

    Attention-getting gross margin, especially amidst cost pressures.

    Operating Expenses as % of Net Sales
    29.6%rose from 28.5%
    Q2 FY26

    Reflects ongoing investment in brand and business opportunities.

    Operating Earnings before Financial Services
    $268.9 millioncompared to $259.1 million last year
    Q2 FY26

    Strong operating earnings before the financial services segment.

    Operating Margin before Financial Services
    21.8%compared to 22% reported in 2025
    Q2 FY26

    Slightly down but still strong in the current environment.

    Consolidated Operating Earnings
    $336.4 millioncompared to $327.3 million last year
    Q2 FY26

    Combined operating income from OpCo and Finco.

    Consolidated Operating Margin
    25.2%compared to 25.5% in 2025
    Q2 FY26

    Overall operating margin for the company.

    Effective Income Tax Rate
    21.9%compared to 22.5% last year
    Q2 FY26

    Tax rate for the second quarter.

    Net Earnings
    $260.6 millioncompared to $250.3 million in 2025
    Q2 FY26

    Total net income for the quarter.

    Diluted EPS
    $4.96up $0.24 or 5.1%
    Q2 FY26

    Another positive for the quarter.

    SureTrack Vehicle Events Database
    660 billion
    current

    Part of the proprietary information powering intelligent diagnostics software.

    SureTrack Repair Records Database
    3.4 billion
    current

    Part of the proprietary information powering intelligent diagnostics software.

    Cash Provided by Operating Activities
    $271.5 millioncompared to $237.2 million last year
    Q2 FY26

    Strong cash generation from operations.

    Net Cash Used by Investing Activities
    $195.1 million
    Q2 FY26

    Primarily reflected business acquisitions.

    Capital Expenditures
    $23.1 million
    Q2 FY26

    Incurred during the quarter.

    Net Cash Used by Financing Activities
    $185.8 million
    Q2 FY26

    Included dividends and share repurchases.

    Cash Dividends Paid
    $126.4 million
    Q2 FY26

    Part of capital return to shareholders.

    Share Repurchases
    $91.4 million
    Q2 FY26

    Executed under existing share repurchase programs.

    Remaining Share Repurchase Authorization
    $185.5 million
    Q2 FY26 end

    Available under existing authorizations.

    Gross Financing Receivables
    $2.5 billion
    Q2 FY26 end

    Total financing receivables on the balance sheet.

    US Extended Credit 60-day+ Delinquency Rate
    1.7%down 10 basis points from Q2 2025, down 20 basis points from last quarter
    Q2 FY26 end

    Encouraging portfolio performance metrics.

    Trailing 12-month Net Losses for Extended Credit Portfolio
    3.7%down sequentially from 3.75% in Q1 FY26
    Q2 FY26 end

    As a percentage of outstandings at quarter end.

    Trade and Other Accounts Receivable
    $942.2 millionincrease of $60.8 million from 2025 year-end
    Q2 FY26 end

    Primarily due to higher sales.

    Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)
    70 dayscompared to 67 days at 2025 year-end
    Q2 FY26 end

    Slight increase from year-end.

    Inventories
    $20.1 million increasefrom 2025 year-end
    Q2 FY26 end

    Increase includes impact from acquisitions.

    Inventory Turns
    2.4same in both periods
    trailing 12 months

    Stable inventory turns.

    Cash Position
    $1.644.7 billioncompared to $1.624.5 billion at the end of 2025
    Q2 FY26 end

    Healthy cash balance.

    Industry KPIs

    1
    MetricValueDetails
    Data center prime power demandMount product line selling in quite big proportion

    Product announcements

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    ProductTypeDetails
    NanoAxcess power toollaunch
    ACV cycling machinelaunch
    CTR-829 (quarter-inch drive 4-volt ratchet)launch
    ATEC 135 (digital torque wrench)launch
    7-piece drive socket setlaunch
    7-piece swivel torque impact flex setlaunch
    Apollo handheld diagnostic unitlaunch

    Deals & partnerships

    2
    Hi-ForceAcquisition of Hi-Force hydraulic tools$54.9 million

    Acquisition of Hi-Force hydraulic tools, contributing to sales and expanding product offerings.

    Diesel LaptopsAcquisition of Diesel Laptops$99.1 million

    Acquisition of Diesel Laptops, enhancing offerings in the heavy-duty arena and providing a database for Class-8 trucks.

    Risks & headwinds

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    Geopolitical Turbulence and International Conflictsongoing

    Uncertainty from Ukraine, Iran impasse.

    Mitigation: Fortified by inherent positive markets, decisive advantages in product/brands/people, and value creation processes.

    Inflation and Cost Pressuresongoing

    Material cost inflation.

    Mitigation: Overcoming difficulties through strong execution, RCI initiatives, and in-sourcing to improve gross margins.

    Fluctuating Tariffs and Supply Chain Restructuringongoing

    Impact on margins and operations.

    Mitigation: In-sourcing production (e.g., power tools, torque) to mitigate tariff impacts and leverage 36 factories globally for flexibility.

    Technician Reluctance for Long-Term Obligationsongoing

    Tool storage volume and associated originations still down.

    Mitigation: Pivot to quicker payback items (power tools, torque wrenches) and launching products that simplify complex repairs.

    OEM Dealership Hesitancy for Capital Expendituresnear-term

    Lower volumes in the OEM dealership segment, 'low spot' for dealer side of business.

    Mitigation: RS&I understands the market and has an unrivaled product portfolio positioned to take advantage as the segment evolves; focusing on independent shops.

    Military Sector Weaknessongoing

    Continued weakness in the military sector attenuated C&I industrial business growth.

    Mitigation: Offset by strong demand in heavy-duty natural resources and U.S./international aviation within C&I.

    What to watch in Q3 FY26

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    C&I Organic Sales Growth

    next quarter
    Current11%
    TargetContinued double-digit growth

    Why it matters

    C&I is a key growth driver, demonstrating successful expansion outside the garage. Sustained high growth confirms thesis.

    C&I on a trend, demonstrating that opportunities and rolling the Snap-on brand out of the garage are substantial, as we've always said, a bit worse.

    Q&A highlights

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    What drove the 260 basis point gross margin improvement in C&I, specifically regarding mix versus other factors?

    The improvement was not primarily mix-driven, as the highest profitability industrial business grew below average. Instead, it was due to new product introductions (power tools, torque) and recovery in Asia Pacific and Europe leading to better absorption. In-sourcing efforts also contributed.

    “Not so much, not so much. I mean, the thing is the tools, the highest profitability business which is the critical industry's industrial business was the business that grew mid-single digits. So grew below the average. And so that's far and away the most profitable. What happened in, you had movements upwards in a lot of those businesses because they brought -- a couple of them brought out great new product, particularly power tools and torque.”

    asked by David S. MacGregor · answered by Nicholas Pinchuk

    2 min read7 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Market Resilience and Strategic Advantages

    Snap-on's markets, particularly vehicle repair and critical industries, demonstrated strong resilience despite global turbulence. The company leverages its decisive advantages in product innovation, brand recognition, and skilled personnel to navigate challenges. Management highlighted the aging car park, increasing vehicle complexity, and growing demand for precision in critical industries as enduring positive trends supporting its business.

    02

    Product Innovation Driving Growth

    New product introductions were a significant driver of performance. Examples include the NanoAxcess power tool, a 7-piece drive socket set for chrome-covered lug nuts, a 7-piece swivel torque impact flex set for tight spaces, and the Apollo handheld diagnostic unit. These innovations address specific technician needs, improve productivity, and contribute to the company's 'pivot to quicker payback items' strategy.

    03

    C&I Segment's Record Performance

    The Commercial & Industrial (C&I) segment was a standout performer, achieving 11% organic sales growth and a record 16.8% operating margin. This growth was broad-based, with double-digit increases in Asia Pacific, European hand tools, specialty torque, and power tools. The segment benefited from strong demand for custom kits and precision torque solutions in critical industries, demonstrating the successful extension of the Snap-on brand beyond the garage.

    04

    Tools Group Navigating Market Shifts

    The Tools Group achieved 3% organic sales growth by successfully pivoting to quicker payback items like power tools and torque wrenches, offsetting softer demand for tool storage. While operating margins were slightly down due to product mix and shared margins with other divisions, the segment's ability to adapt to changing customer preferences and introduce problem-solving tools was highlighted.

    05

    RS&I Performance and OEM Dealership Headwinds

    The Repair Systems & Information (RS&I) segment saw a slight organic sales increase, driven by strong demand from independent garages for diagnostics and undercar equipment, including the new Apollo unit. However, this was attenuated by decreased activity with OEM dealerships, which are showing hesitancy for capital expenditures due to slowed program launches by automakers. RS&I continues to invest in proprietary data-driven solutions and intelligent diagnostics software.

    06

    Financial Services and Credit Quality

    Financial Services revenue and operating earnings saw a slight year-over-year decrease, primarily due to lower interest income from a smaller average finance receivable portfolio. Despite this, the U.S. 60-day plus delinquency rate for extended credit improved to 1.7%, down 10 basis points year-over-year and 20 basis points sequentially. Trailing 12-month net losses also improved sequentially, indicating encouraging portfolio performance.

    07

    Acquisitions and Strategic Investments

    The company completed two acquisitions during the quarter: Hi-Force for $54.9 million and Diesel Laptops for $99.1 million. These acquisitions contributed $11.5 million to sales and are expected to enhance offerings, particularly in the heavy-duty vehicle diagnostics arena. Snap-on also continued to invest in personnel and technology, including advancing its proprietary database with large language models, to support future growth opportunities.

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