Exco Technologies Limited Announces Results for First Quarter Ended December 31, 2025

Executive Summary
- Exco Technologies reported Q1 FY2026 results (quarter ended Dec 31, 2025) with sales of $149.5 M (+4% YoY), net income of $4.8 M and EPS of $0.13, both up from the prior year quarter.
- EBITDA increased to $17.4 M (+4%) and free cash flow rose to $4.8 M, supporting a quarterly dividend of $0.105 per common share payable March 31, 2026.
- Management withdrew FY2026 revenue, EBITDA and EPS targets due to tariff‑related uncertainty but reaffirmed confidence in long‑term growth drivers (new program launches, reshoring trends, USMCA compliance).
Key Details
- Financial Highlights
- Sales: $149.5 M vs. $143.6 M YoY (+4%).
- Net Income: $4.8 M vs. $4.2 M YoY; EPS (basic & diluted): $0.13 vs. $0.11.
- EBITDA: $17.35 M vs. $16.71 M YoY; EBITDA margin unchanged at 11.6%.
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Effective income tax rate: 31.8% vs. 35.8% prior year.
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Segment Performance
- Automotive Solutions: $79.3 M sales (+10% YoY); pretax profit $6.5 M (+37%).
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Casting & Extrusion: $70.2 M sales (‑2% YoY); pretax profit $3.5 M (‑6%).
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Dividend
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Quarterly dividend declared: $0.105 per common share, payable March 31, 2026 to shareholders of record March 17, 2026.
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Cash Flow & Capital Expenditure
- Operating cash provided: $10.2 M (prior year $10.4 M).
- Free cash flow: $4.8 M vs. $3.8 M prior year.
- Capital spending FY2026 forecast: $28.0 M (down from $36.0 M FY2025).
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Net debt at Dec 31, 2025: $67.1 M (unchanged since Sep 30, 2025).
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Liquidity
- Cash on hand: $24.6 M.
- Available under $151 M credit facility: $59.8 M (maturing Mar 2027).
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All financial covenants met at quarter‑end.
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Outlook & Guidance
- FY2026 revenue, EBITDA and EPS targets withdrawn due to tariff uncertainty; long‑term strategic initiatives remain unchanged.
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Expect continued benefit from USMCA‑compliant products, reshoring of manufacturing in North America, and strong demand for extrusion and HPDC tooling.
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Conference Call
- Date/Time: Jan 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Toronto time (audio webcast link provided).
Notable Quotes
“We are pleased with our start to fiscal 2026, delivering solid top‑line growth, improved profitability and strong free cash flow despite a complex macroeconomic backdrop.” – Darren Kirk, President & CEO
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