Earnings analysis · 10-Q
TNC earnings analysis
Filed May 5, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report
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Tennant Company reported a solid performance in Q1 2026, achieving revenues of $297.9 million and an EPS of $0.58, both exceeding analyst estimates. While net sales increased by 2.7% year-over-year, operational…
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Tennant Company reported a solid performance in Q1 2026, achieving revenues of $297.9 million and an EPS of $0.58, both exceeding analyst estimates. While net sales increased by 2.7% year-over-year, operational challenges persisted, notably in margins and cash flow. Management remains optimistic about growth despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties.
From revenue to operating profit
Where each $100 of revenue went in this report.
Cost of sales, operating expenses, and what remained. Figures are rounded to whole dollars.
Reported figures
- Earnings per share
- $0.58
- Segment
- Americas
- Segment
- EMEA
- Segment
- APAC
What stood out
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Strong EPS Beat
Reported EPS for Q1 2026 was $0.58, significantly above the estimate of $0.37.
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Revenue Exceeds Expectations
Total revenue for Q1 2026 reached $297.9 million, outpacing the estimated $287.4 million.
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Positive Topline Growth
Net sales increased by 2.7% compared to $290.0 million in Q1 2025.
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Segment Growth in EMEA
EMEA segment net sales grew by 14.3% to $86.9 million, benefiting from foreign exchange impacts.
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Cost Management Efforts
Focused initiatives to manage operational costs amid inflationary pressures are ongoing.
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Reaffirmed Full-Year Guidance
Management reaffirmed the full-year guidance, projecting net sales of $1,240 - $1,280 million.
What to watch
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Declining Gross Margins
Gross profit margin fell to 38.1%, down 330 basis points from 41.4% in Q1 2025 due to higher costs.
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Cash Flow Strain
Net cash used in operating activities was $31.2 million compared to just $0.4 million a year earlier.
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Increased Debt Levels
Debt-to-capital ratio increased to 40.2% from 31.2% as of December 31, 2025.
Management's outlook
Management reaffirmed full-year guidance for 2026, projecting net sales of $1,240 - $1,280 million and adjusted EPS of $4.05 - $4.65.
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