Loar Holdings jumps after Q1 2026 results and raised 2026 outlook
Loar Holdings reported Q1 2026 results today, with net sales of $156.1 million (+36.1% year over year) and adjusted EBITDA of $63.2 million (+46.6%). The company also raised its 2026 outlook, providing a same-day fundamental catalyst for the stock move.
1) Today’s catalyst (May 7, 2026)
Loar Holdings released Q1 2026 earnings this morning and filed an 8-K furnishing the press release. The company posted record first-quarter results and revised its full-year 2026 outlook upward, which constitutes a concrete same-day catalyst.
2) Key reported figures
For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, Loar reported net sales of $156.1 million (up 36.1% year over year) and adjusted EBITDA of $63.2 million (up 46.6% year over year). Net income was $11.1 million and diluted EPS was $0.12, with profitability pressured by higher interest expense and non-cash items tied to recent acquisitions.
3) What investors are likely focusing on
The combination of strong top-line/EBITDA growth and an upward revision to the 2026 outlook signals momentum and improving expectations for the year. Investors may also weigh the lower net income and EPS versus the prior-year quarter against the strength in adjusted profitability and the acquisition-related accounting impacts.