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Holley Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

GROWTH IN THREE OF FOUR DIVISIONS & IMPROVEMENTS IN MULTIPLE KEY FINANCIAL METRICS

FIRST QUARTER NET INCOME OF $7.3 MILLION, UP $4.4 MILLION YEAR-OVER-YEAR

FIRST QUARTER ADJUSTED EBITDA MARGIN EXPANSION TO 18.5%, UP 71 BPS YEAR-OVER-YEAR

Disciplined Cost Control Supports Resilient First Quarter Profitability
Portfolio Optimization Initiative Expected to Improve Margin by Exiting Non-Value Added Businesses

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Holley Performance Brands (NYSE: HLLY), a leader in automotive aftermarket performance solutions, today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 29, 2026.

First Quarter Highlights vs. Prior Year Period

  • Net Sales was $147.3 million compared to $153.0 million last year
  • Net Income was $7.3 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, compared to $2.8 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, last year
  • Net Cash Used in Operating Activities was $2.9 million compared to $7.8 million last year
  • Adjusted Net Income1 was $5.7 million compared to $2.6 million last year
  • Adjusted EBITDA1 was $27.3 million compared to $27.3 million last year
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin1 was 18.5% compared to 17.8% last year
  • Free Cash Flow1 was $(6.3) million compared to $(10.8) million last year

1 See “Use and Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.

“We delivered first quarter net sales of $147.3 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $27.3 million, reflecting resilient profitability and disciplined execution,” said Matthew Stevenson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Holley.

“As noted on our prior earnings call, the first quarter began with several temporary headwinds. Distributor inventory levels were elevated entering the period, and while normalization was expected through improved sell-through, severe winter weather in late January and early February 2026 disrupted retail activity.

That said, from week eight onward, we saw steady improvement in purchasing patterns and exited the quarter on improved footing. Margins remained strong in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting proactive tariff management and operating efficiency. We are maintaining that focus, prioritizing cost control and advancing our portfolio optimization initiative, which we expect to support performance over time, while continuing to invest in innovation, deepen our connection with enthusiasts, and compete to gain share.

Strategically, we continued to execute against the framework established in 2025, centered on simplifying the portfolio, strengthening core franchises, and enhancing operating discipline. The acquisition of HRX, a targeted bolt-on that expands our racewear capabilities and deepens our European motorsports presence, marks the reengagement of our M&A strategy, and we remain focused on pursuing additional opportunities that meet our criteria. We believe that the actions we have taken over the past year position us to improve execution and strengthen the business over time.”

Jesse Weaver, Chief Financial Officer of Holley, added, “Early trends in the second quarter indicate healthier inventory levels at our distribution partners and improving order activity, which we believe position us better for the balance of the year. Through our portfolio optimization initiative, we are exiting non-core, low- to no-profit businesses while reinvesting in targeted M&A, as reflected in our acquisition of HRX. Although these portfolio adjustments reduce our full-year revenue outlook by $15 million, our outlook for the core business remains intact, and we expect the net impact on Adjusted EBITDA from the portfolio optimization to be slightly positive.   At the same time, our portfolio adjustments are expected to reduce SKUs by more than 11,000, lower operating complexity, improve working capital efficiency, and generate more than $15 million in incremental cash. Taken together, these actions are expected to improve the quality of our portfolio and support our decision to maintain our full-year Adjusted EBITDA outlook."

Strategic Business Highlights

  • Exited Q1 with momentum from week 8 as weather improved and inventory normalized.
  • Growth in three of four divisions and across 12 brands across DTC and B2B channels.
  • Delivered $6.5 million in Q1 cost savings from purchasing, tariffs, and operations.
  • Advanced cost and complexity reduction, including site consolidation and closures.
  • Expecting portfolio rebalancing to generate >$15 million to reinvest in growth
  • HRX acquisition strengthens Safety and Racing and expands European presence.
  • Free Cash Flow improvement of $4.5 million compared to same period last year.

Outlook

**For the year ended December 31, 2026, core business revenue guidance remains unchanged while we are updating full-year guidance to reflect an anticipated $15 million adjustment to net sales as a result of our planned portfolio optimization efforts:

Metric Original Full Year 2026 Outlook Current Full Year 2026 Outlook
Net Sales $625 - $655 million $610 - $640 million
Core Business Growth Rate %1
~2% to ~7% ~2% to ~7%
Adjusted EBITDA* $127 - $137 million $127 - $137 million
Capital Expenditures $15 - $20 million $15 - $20 million
Depreciation and Amortization Expense $24 - $26 million $24 - $26 million
Interest Expense (excluding collar revaluation) $42 - $47 million $42 - $47 million
     

1) Core Business Growth Rate, introduced this quarter, excludes impact from Portfolio Optimization Adjusted anticipated for 2026.

* Holley is not providing reconciliations of forward-looking full year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA outlook because certain information necessary to calculate the most comparable GAAP measure, net income, is unavailable due to the uncertainty and inherent difficulty of predicting the occurrence and the future financial statement impact of certain items. Therefore, as a result of the uncertainty and variability of the nature and amount of future adjustments, which could be significant, Holley is unable to provide these forward-looking reconciliations without unreasonable effort. Accordingly, Holley is relying on the exception provided by Item 10(e)(1)(i)(B) of Regulation S-K to exclude these reconciliations.

Holley notes that its outlook for the year-ended December 31, 2026 may vary due to changes in assumptions or market conditions and other factors described below under “Forward-Looking Statements.”

Conference Call

A conference call and audio webcast has been scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time today to discuss these results. Investors, analysts, and members of the media interested in listening to the live presentation are encouraged to join a webcast of the call available on the investor relations portion of the Company’s website at investor.holley.com. For those that cannot join the webcast, you can participate by dialing 877-407-4019 (Toll Free) or 201-689-8337 (Toll) using the access code of 13759753.

For those unable to participate, a telephone replay recording will be available until Wednesday, May 13, 2026. To access the replay, please call 877-660-6853 (Toll Free) or 201-612-7415 (Toll) and enter confirmation code 13759753. A web-based archive of the conference call will also be available on the Company’s website.

Additional Financial Information

The Investor Relations page of Holley’s website, investor.holley.com contains a significant amount of financial information about Holley, including our earnings presentation, which can be found under Events & Presentations. Holley encourages investors to visit this website regularly, as information is updated, and new information is posted.

About Holley Performance Brands

Holley Performance Brands (NYSE: HLLY) leads in the design, manufacturing and marketing of high-performance products for automotive enthusiasts. The company owns and manages a portfolio of iconic brands, catering to a diverse community of enthusiasts passionate about the customization and performance of their vehicles. Holley Performance Brands distinguishes itself through a strategic focus on four consumer vertical groupings, including American Performance, Modern Truck & Off-Road, Euro & Import, and Safety & Racing, ensuring a wide-ranging impact across the automotive aftermarket industry. Renowned for its innovative approach and strategic acquisitions, Holley Performance Brands is committed to enhancing the enthusiast experience and driving growth through innovation. For more information on Holley Performance Brands and its dedication to automotive excellence, visit https://www.holley.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release may be considered “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or Holley’s future financial or operating performance. For example, projections of future revenue and adjusted EBITDA and other metrics, along with statements regarding the impact of portfolio optimization efforts and organizational changes, are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “will,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “predict,” “or” or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Holley and its management, are inherently uncertain. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: 1) Holley’s ability to execute our business strategy, including monetization of services provided and expansions in and into existing and new lines of business; 2) Holley’s ability to compete effectively in our market; 3) Holley’s ability to successfully design, develop, and market new, effective, and safe products and platforms; 4) Holley’s ability to respond to changes in vehicle ownership and type; 5) Holley’s ability to maintain and strengthen demand for our products; 6) Holley’s ability to grow and effectively manage our growth; 7) Holley’s ability to attract new customers in a cost-effective manner and to expand into additional consumer markets; 8) Holley’s ability to successfully integrate acquisitions or achieve the expected synergies from such acquisitions; 9) Holley’s ability to maintain relationships with customers and suppliers; 10) Holley’s ability to retain our management and key employees; 11) costs related to Holley being a public company; 12) disruptions to Holley’s operations, including as a result of cybersecurity incidents; 13) changes in applicable laws or regulations; 14) the outcome of any legal proceedings that have been or may be instituted against Holley; 15) general economic and political conditions, including the current macroeconomic environment, political tensions, and war (including the conflict in Ukraine, the conflict in the Middle East, and the possible expansion of such conflicts and potential geopolitical consequences); 16) the possibility that Holley may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors, including recent events affecting the financial services industry (such as the closures of certain regional banks); 17) Holley’s estimates of its financial performance (e.g., the successful execution of cost saving initiatives); 18) Holley’s ability to anticipate and manage through disruptions and higher costs in manufacturing, supply chain, logistical operations, and shortages of certain company products in distribution channels; 19) Holley’s ability to anticipate, manage, and mitigate the impact of changing trade policies, including tariffs; 20) disruptions and costs associated with doing business in certain countries; 21) Holley’s ability to adopt and react to risks posed by new technology; 22) inability to predict how products will ultimately be used; 23) Holley's ability to anticipate and manage through the impact of elevated interest rate levels, which cause the cost of capital to increase, as well as respond to inflationary pressures and trade restrictions, including tariffs; and 24) other risks and uncertainties set forth in the section entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 16, 2026, and disclosed in any subsequent filings with the SEC. Although Holley believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, nothing in this press release should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements or projections set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward looking statements or projections will be achieved. There may be additional risks that Holley presently does not know or that Holley currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Holley undertakes no duty to update these forward-looking statements, except as otherwise required by law.

Investor Relations Contacts:
Anthony Rozmus / Jenna Kozlowski
Solebury Strategic Communications
203-428-3324
holley@soleburystrat.com

Media Relations Contacts:
Jordan Moore, jmoore@tinymightyco.com/ Sydney Goggans, sgoggans@tinymightyco.com
Tiny Mighty Communications
615-454-2913

[Financial Tables to Follow]


 
HOLLEY INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
    For the thirteen weeks ended
    March 29,   March 30,   Variance   Variance
      2026       2025     ($)   (%)
Net sales   $ 147,330     $ 153,044     $ (5,714 )   -3.7 %
Cost of goods sold     86,594       88,956       (2,362 )   -2.7 %
Gross profit     60,736       64,088       (3,352 )   -5.2 %
Selling, general, and administrative     35,402       36,699       (1,297 )   -3.5 %
Research and development costs     3,996       4,093       (97 )   -2.4 %
Amortization of intangible assets     3,427       3,532       (105 )   -3.0 %
Restructuring costs     875       463       412     89.0 %
Other operating income     (472 )     (42 )     (430 )   nm  
Total operating expense     43,228       44,745       (1,517 )   -3.4 %
Operating income     17,508       19,343       (1,835 )   -9.5 %
Change in fair value of warrant liability     (1,031 )     (73 )     (958 )   nm  
Change in fair value of earn-out liability     (514 )     (185 )     (329 )   nm  
Interest expense, net     9,917       15,708       (5,791 )   -36.9 %
Total non-operating expense     8,372       15,450       (7,078 )   -45.8 %
Income before income taxes     9,136       3,893       5,243     134.7 %
Income tax expense     1,879       1,076       803     nm  
Net income   $ 7,257     $ 2,817     $ 4,440     157.6 %
Comprehensive income:                
Foreign currency translation adjustment     (956 )     (285 )     (671 )   235.5 %
Total comprehensive income   $ 6,301     $ 2,532     $ 3,769     148.8 %
Common Share Data:                
Basic net income per share   $ 0.06     $ 0.02     $ 0.04     155.5 %
Diluted net income per share   $ 0.06     $ 0.02     $ 0.04     152.4 %
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic     119,807       118,845       962     0.8 %
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted     122,005       119,559       2,446     2.0 %
nm - not meaningful                


   
HOLLEY INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
   
    As of  
    March 29,
2026
  December 31,
2025
Assets          
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 33,066     $ 37,231  
Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses of $2,136 and $1,856, respectively     59,075       57,895  
Inventory     210,513       205,661  
Prepaids and other current assets     15,269       15,374  
Total current assets     317,923       316,161  
Property, plant, and equipment, net     46,466       45,127  
Goodwill     375,025       372,340  
Other intangibles assets, net     396,922       396,910  
Right-of-use assets     42,473       33,415  
Total assets   $ 1,178,809     $ 1,163,953  
           
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity          
Accounts payable   $ 50,782     $ 60,121  
Accrued liabilities     39,078       48,316  
Accrued interest     3,879       115  
Current portion of long-term debt     6,571       6,571  
Total current liabilities     100,310       115,123  
Long-term debt, net of current portion     530,825       516,078  
Warrant liability     993       2,024  
Earn-out liability     1,531       2,045  
Deferred taxes     47,981       46,540  
Other noncurrent liabilities     41,208       33,218  
Total liabilities     722,848       715,028  
           
Common stock     12       12  
Additional paid-in capital     385,608       384,873  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)     (836 )     120  
Retained earnings     71,177       63,920  
Total stockholders' equity     455,961       448,925  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity   $ 1,178,809     $ 1,163,953  


 
HOLLEY INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
    For the thirteen weeks ended
    March 29,
2026
  March 30,
2025
Operating Activities        
Net income   $ 7,257     $ 2,817  
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash     8,768       14,460  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities     (18,882 )     (25,127 )
Net cash used in operating activities     (2,857 )     (7,850 )
         
Investing Activities        
Capital expenditures, net of dispositions     (3,471 )     (2,980 )
Acquisition of license agreement     (3,570 )     (4,760 )
Business acquisition, net of cash acquired     (2,776 )      
Net cash used in investing activities     (9,817 )     (7,740 )
         
Financing Activities        
Net change in debt     10,000       (1,776 )
Payments from stock-based award activities     (996 )     (594 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities     9,004       (2,370 )
         
Effect of foreign currency rate fluctuations on cash     (495 )     941  
         
Net change in cash and cash equivalents     (4,165 )     (17,019 )
         
Cash and Cash Equivalents        
Beginning of period     37,231       56,087  
End of period   $ 33,066     $ 39,068  


We present certain information with respect to EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Bank-adjusted EBITDA Leverage Ratio, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Diluted EPS and Free Cash Flow as supplemental measures of our operating performance and believe that such non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors in evaluating our financial performance and in comparing our financial results between periods because they exclude the impact of certain items that we do not consider indicative of our ongoing operating performance. We believe that the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures enhances the usefulness of our financial information by presenting measures that management uses internally to establish forecasts, budgets, and operational goals to manage and monitor our business. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures help to depict a more realistic representation of the performance of our underlying business, enabling us to evaluate and plan more effectively for the future.

EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Bank-adjusted EBITDA Leverage Ratio, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Diluted EPS and Free Cash Flow are not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and may be different from non-GAAP and other financial measures used by other companies. These measures should not be considered as measures of financial performance under GAAP, and the items excluded from or included in these metrics are significant components in understanding and assessing our financial performance. These metrics should not be considered as alternatives to net income, gross profit, net cash provided by operating activities, or any other performance measures, as applicable, derived in accordance with GAAP.

We define EBITDA as earnings before depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, interest expense, and income tax expense. We define Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA adjusted to exclude, to the extent applicable, restructuring costs, which includes operational restructuring and integration activities, termination related benefits, facilities relocation, and executive transition costs; changes in the fair value of the warrant liability; changes in the fair value of the earn-out liability; equity-based compensation expense; gain or loss on the early extinguishment of debt; notable items that we do not believe are reflective of our underlying operating performance, including litigation settlements and certain costs incurred for advisory services related to identifying performance initiatives; and other expenses or gains, which includes gains or losses from disposal of fixed assets, franchise taxes, and gains or losses from foreign currency transactions. We define Adjusted EBITDA Margin as Adjusted EBITDA divided by net sales.

HOLLEY INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
USE AND RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
    For the thirteen weeks ended
    March 29,
2026
  March 30,
2025
Net Income   $ 7,257     $ 2,817  
Adjustments:        
Interest expense, net     9,917       15,708  
Income tax expense     1,879       1,076  
Depreciation     2,524       2,299  
Amortization     3,427       3,532  
EBITDA     25,004       25,432  
Restructuring costs     875       463  
Change in fair value of warrant liability     (1,031 )     (73 )
Change in fair value of earn-out liability     (514 )     (185 )
Equity-based compensation expense     1,731       1,495  
Notable items     1,728       200  
Other expense     (472 )     (42 )
Adjusted EBITDA   $ 27,321     $ 27,290  
Net Sales   $ 147,330     $ 153,044  
Net income margin     4.9 %     1.8 %
Adjusted EBITDA Margin     18.5 %     17.8 %


We define the Bank-adjusted EBITDA Leverage Ratio as Net Debt divided by our Bank-adjusted EBITDA for the trailing twelve-month ("TTM") period, as defined under our Credit Agreement entered into in November 2021, as amended, which is used in calculating covenant compliance.

    TTM March 29,
2026
  December 31,
2025
Net Income   $ 23,615     $ 19,175  
Adjustments:        
Interest expense, net     46,042       51,833  
Income tax expense     10,261       9,458  
Depreciation     9,929       9,704  
Amortization     13,673       13,778  
EBITDA     103,520       103,948  
Change in fair value of warrant liability     253       1,211  
Change in fair value of earn-out liability     568       897  
Equity-based compensation expense     8,399       8,163  
Loss on early extinguishment of debt     (93 )     (93 )
Restructuring costs     3,315       2,903  
Notable items     6,410       4,882  
Other expense     1,680       2,110  
Adjusted EBITDA     124,052       124,021  
Additional permitted charges     8,971       7,265  
Adjusted EBITDA per Credit Agreement   $ 133,023     $ 131,286  
Total debt   $ 543,690     $ 529,557  
Less: permitted cash and cash equivalents     33,066       37,231  
Net indebtedness per Credit Agreement   $ 510,624     $ 492,326  
Bank-adjusted EBITDA Leverage Ratio   3.84 x   3.75 x


We define Adjusted Net Income as earnings excluding the after-tax effect of changes in the fair value of the warrant liability, changes in the fair value of the earn-out liability, write-downs of assets held-for-sale, and gain or loss on the early extinguishment of debt. We define Adjusted Diluted EPS as Adjusted Net Income on a per share basis. Management uses these measures to focus on on-going operations and believes that it is useful to investors because it enables them to perform meaningful comparisons of past and present consolidated operating results. We believe that using this information, along with net income and net income per diluted share, provides for a more complete analysis of the results of operations.

    For the thirteen weeks ended
    March 29,
2026
  March 30,
2025
Net Income   $ 7,257     $ 2,817  
Special items:        
Adjust for: change in fair value of warrant liability     (1,031 )     (73 )
Adjust for: change in fair value of earn-out liability     (514 )     (185 )
Adjusted Net Income   $ 5,712     $ 2,559  


    For the thirteen weeks ended
    March 29,
2026
  March 30,
2025
Net Income per Diluted Share   $ 0.06     $ 0.02  
Special items:          
Adjust for: change in fair value of warrant liability     (0.01 )     -  
Adjusted Diluted EPS   $ 0.05     $ 0.02  


We define Free Cash Flow as net cash provided by operating activities minus cash payments for capital expenditures, net of dispositions. Management believes providing Free Cash Flow is useful for investors to understand our performance and results of cash generation after making capital investments required to support ongoing business operations.

    For the thirteen weeks ended
    March 29,
2026
  March 30,
2025
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities   $ (2,857 )   $ (7,850 )
Capital expenditures, net of dispositions     (3,471 )     (2,980 )
Free Cash Flow   $ (6,328 )   $ (10,830 )

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