CVG Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

First quarter sales of $171 million, EPS of $0.03, Adjusted EBITDA of $4.8 million
Returns to revenue growth at the consolidated level
Accelerates leverage reduction through sale-leaseback transaction
Reaffirms full-year guidance

NEW ALBANY, Ohio, May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CVG (NASDAQ: CVGI), a diversified industrial products and services company, today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

First Quarter 2026 Highlights (Results from Continuing Operations; compared with prior year, where comparisons are noted)

• Revenues of $171.5 million, up 1.0%, primarily driven by 14% growth in our Global Electrical Systems segment.

• Operating income of $14.7 million, which included $14.0 million gain on sale of assets, was up $13.3 million, compared to $1.4 million. Adjusted operating income of $2.0 million, relatively flat compared to $2.1 million.

• Net income from continuing operations of $0.9 million, or $0.03 per diluted share and adjusted net loss of $3.4 million, or $(0.10) per diluted share, compared to net loss from continuing operations of $3.1 million, or $(0.09) per diluted share and adjusted net loss of $2.6 million, or $(0.08) per diluted share.

• Adjusted EBITDA of $4.8 million, down 17.2%, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 2.8%, down from 3.4%.

• Gross margin expansion of 180 basis points versus Q4 2025 and 100 basis points versus Q1 2025 due to increased revenues and operational efficiency improvements.

• Completed sale-leaseback of Vonore, Tennessee manufacturing facility, facilitating debt reduction of $12.8 million since the end of 2025.
  
  

James Ray, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “During the quarter, we executed in-line with our operational priorities while navigating a demand environment that, while still below historical levels, is showing signs of stabilization in key end markets. We were encouraged by our ability to deliver sequential margin improvement resulting from operational efficiency and footprint rationalization efforts we have implemented across the organization.”

Mr. Ray continued, “Importantly, we are beginning to see early indications of improved customer activity in select markets, with our Global Seating segment returning to top line growth, and our Global Electrical Systems segment continuing to benefit from new business ramps and a more diversified end market mix driving consistent growth. As evidence of the ramp success, we are officially in production on the Zoox robotaxi program. With Class 8 truck production projected to increase in 2026, our focus remains on disciplined execution, cost management, and positioning CVG to capitalize on improving demand trends as they materialize.”

Angie O’Leary, Interim Chief Financial Officer, added, “Our results this quarter reflect the benefits of sustained cost discipline and working capital execution. We further strengthened our balance sheet through the sale-leaseback transaction of our Vonore facility, with the proceeds used to pay down debt. As end market conditions show early signs of improvement, we remain focused on improving margins, driving free cash flow, and increasing financial flexibility to support the expected future growth of the business.”

First Quarter Financial Results from Continuing Operations
(amounts in millions except per share data and percentages)

Consolidated Results from Continuing Operations

First Quarter 2026 Results

• First quarter 2026 revenues were $171.5 million, compared to $169.8 million in the prior year period, an increase of 1.0%. The overall increase in revenues was due to higher sales in Global Electrical Systems and Global Seating, somewhat offset by lower sales in Trim Systems and Components.

• Operating income in the first quarter 2026 was $14.7 million, up $13.3 million compared to the prior year period, primarily attributable to gain on sale of assets of $14.0 million. First quarter 2026 adjusted operating income was $2.0 million, compared to income of $2.1 million in the prior year period. The decrease in adjusted operating income was primarily attributable to higher SG&A expenses, mostly offset by improved gross margin performance.

• Interest associated with debt and other expenses was $4.1 million and $2.5 million for the first quarter 2026 and 2025, respectively, due to higher interest rates.

• Net income from continuing operations was $0.9 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, for the first quarter 2026 compared to net loss of $3.1 million, or $(0.09) per diluted share, in the prior year period. First quarter 2026 adjusted net loss from continuing operations was $3.4 million, or $(0.10) per diluted share, compared to adjusted net loss of $2.6 million, or $(0.08) per diluted share.
  
  

On March 31, 2026, the Company had $16.1 million of outstanding borrowings on its U.S. revolving credit facility and $2.9 million outstanding borrowings on its China credit facility, $28.7 million of cash and $99.7 million of availability from the credit facilities (subject to customary borrowing base and other conditions), resulting in total liquidity of $128.4 million.

First Quarter 2026 Segment Results

Global Seating Segment

• Revenues were $74.5 million compared to $73.4 million for the prior year period, an increase of 1.5%, due primarily to higher international sales volume, offset by decreased customer demand in North America.

• Operating income was $16.8 million, compared to $2.7 million in the prior year period, an increase of $14.1 million, driven by gain on sale of assets and improved gross margin performance. First quarter 2026 adjusted operating income was $3.6 million compared to $2.7 million in the prior year period.
  
  

Global Electrical Systems Segment

• Revenues were $57.4 million compared to $50.5 million in the prior year period, an increase of 13.9%, primarily as a result of ramping new business wins.

• Operating results were breakeven compared to an operating loss of $0.3 million in the prior year period. First quarter 2026 adjusted operating income was $0.5 million compared to $0.2 million in the prior year period.
  
  

Trim Systems and Components Segment

• Revenues were $39.5 million compared to $45.9 million in the prior year period, a decrease of 13.9%, primarily due to lower sales volume as a result of softening demand in North America.

• Operating loss was $0.1 million compared to operating income of $1.5 million in the prior year period. The decrease in operating income was primarily attributable to lower demand. First quarter 2026 adjusted operating income was $0.1 million compared to $1.6 million in the prior year period.
  
  

Outlook

CVG updated the Company's outlook for the full year 2026, based on current market conditions:

This outlook reflects, among others, current industry forecasts for North America Class 8 truck builds. According to ACT Research, 2026 North American Class 8 truck production levels are expected to be at 274,000 units, up 9% versus the 2025 actual Class 8 truck builds of 251,251 units, and up 5% from the time of our fourth quarter 2025 earnings release, when ACT Research forecasted 260,000 units for 2026 North American Class 8 truck production.

The outlook for the Construction end market reflects low-single digit growth in 2026.

GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation

A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures referenced in this release is included as Appendix A to this release.

Conference Call

A conference call to discuss this press release is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET. Management intends to reference the Q1 2026 Earnings Call Presentation during the conference call. To participate, dial (833) 461-5787 using conference code 496990489. International participants dial (585) 542-9983 using conference code 496990489.

This call is being webcast and can be accessed through the “Investors” section of CVG’s website at ir.cvgrp.com, where it will be archived and available for replay for one year.

Company Contact
Michelle Hards
Vice-President, Investor Relations / Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis
CVG
IR@cvgrp.com

Investor Relations Contact
Ross Collins or Nathan Skown
Alpha IR Group
CVGI@alpha-ir.com

About CVG

CVG is a global provider of systems, assemblies and components to global commercial vehicle markets and electric vehicle markets. We deliver real solutions to complex design, engineering and manufacturing problems while creating positive change for our customers, industries and communities we serve. Information about the Company and its products is available on the internet at www.cvgrp.com.

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Other Information

Throughout this document, certain numbers in the tables or elsewhere may not sum due to rounding. Rounding may have also impacted the presentation of certain year-on-year percentage changes.

The following tables present reconciliations of the captions within CVG's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows to Free cash flow, attributable to continuing operations, discontinued operations, and total CVG for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.

Use of Non-GAAP Measures

This earnings release contains financial measures that are not calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). In general, the non-GAAP measures exclude items that (i) management believes reflect the Company’s multi-year corporate activities; or (ii) relate to activities or actions that may have occurred over multiple or in prior periods without predictable trends. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures internally to evaluate the Company’s performance, engage in financial and operational planning and to determine incentive compensation.

Management provides these non-GAAP financial measures to investors as supplemental metrics to assist readers in assessing the effects of items and events on the Company’s financial and operating results and in comparing the Company’s performance to that of its competitors and to comparable reporting periods. The non-GAAP financial measures used by the Company may be calculated differently from, and therefore may not be comparable to, similarly titled measures used by other companies.

The non-GAAP financial measures disclosed by the Company should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The financial results calculated in accordance with GAAP and reconciliations to those financial statements set forth above should be carefully evaluated.