Atkore Inc (NYSE: ATKR) shares were up modestly on Tuesday after the company reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings that showed a small decline in revenue and a substantial drop in net profit. At around midday trading, ATKR was changing hands near $70.38, up about 0.5% on the session. The stock has traded in a 52-week range of approximately $49.92 to $80.06. Market capitalization was about $2.36 billion.
Atkore reported net sales of $655.5 million for the quarter ended Dec. 26, 2025, compared with $661.6 million a year earlier, representing a 0.9% decline. Net income fell to $15.0 million from $46.3 million, year-on-year. Adjusted EBITDA was $69.1 million, down from $99.2 million a year earlier.
Market Capitalization
At the latest market check, Atkore’s market cap stood near $2.36 billion, reflecting the stock’s midday move.
Latest Quarterly Results
Consolidated Results – Q1 FY2026
- Net sales: $655.5 million vs. $661.6 million prior year (-0.9%).
- Net income: $15.0 million vs. $46.3 million prior year.
- Adjusted EBITDA: $69.1 million vs. $99.2 million prior year.
Segment Highlights
- Electrical: Net sales of $469.6 million, up from $465.4 million; Adjusted EBITDA of $55.1 million vs. $92.4 million.
- Safety & Infrastructure: Net sales of $186.3 million vs. $196.7 million; Adjusted EBITDA of $30.2 million vs. $15.6 million.
Financial Trends
Business & Operations Update
In Q1 2026, Atkore completed the divestiture of its Tectron mechanical tube product line as part of a strategic focus shift to electrical infrastructure products. The company also published its 2025 Sustainability Report, detailing progress on environmental, health and safety, and employee engagement initiatives.
M&A or Strategic Moves
No new mergers or acquisitions were disclosed in the latest quarterly press release. The sale of the Tectron unit is the primary transaction noted for the period.
Equity Analyst Commentary
Following the earnings release, institutional research noted the company’s beat on earnings per share relative to consensus and maintained guidance for fiscal 2026 earnings. Analysts referenced stability in key electrical end markets as a factor in performance commentary. Market reaction to the earnings surprise was reflected in modest intraday stock gains.
Guidance & Outlook
Atkore reaffirmed its full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA outlook range of $340 million to $360 million and Adjusted net income per diluted share range of $5.05 to $5.55. No specific revenue guidance was provided for the full year in the Q1 release.
Performance Summary
Atkore’s shares ticked higher on modestly mixed first-quarter results. Reported net sales edged lower year-on-year, while net income and EBITDA declined. Segment contributions were uneven, with Electrical showing higher revenue but lower segment EBITDA and Safety & Infrastructure reversing to higher EBITDA. The company reaffirmed its full-year financial targets and continued execution on strategic divestitures.