Earnings analysis · 10-Q
WEST earnings analysis
Filed May 7, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report
The latest report
Westrock Coffee Company reported Q1 2026 results with a significant revenue of $308.8 million, surpassing the estimated $286.68 million and showing a 44.4% increase compared to the same period last year. The net loss…
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Westrock Coffee Company reported Q1 2026 results with a significant revenue of $308.8 million, surpassing the estimated $286.68 million and showing a 44.4% increase compared to the same period last year. The net loss was $8.5 million, notably improved from a loss of $27.2 million in Q1 2025. The management reaffirmed a strong outlook for the year with an adjusted EBITDA target of $90 million to $100 million, indicating optimism despite ongoing challenges.
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.
Where revenue came from
The business segments reported by the company.
Shares of the segments disclosed in this filing, largest first.
Reported figures
- Earnings per share
- $-0.09
What stood out
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Revenue Surges 44% Year-over-Year
Revenue reached $308.8 million in Q1 2026, up from $213.8 million in Q1 2025.
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Improved EPS Performance
EPS loss improved to -$0.09 from -$0.29 in Q1 2025.
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Beverage Solutions Segment Growth
Beverage Solutions segment revenue increased 45.9%, reaching $239.3 million.
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SS&T Segment Growth
SS&T segment revenue grew 39.8%, reaching $69.5 million.
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Operational Efficiency Gains
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to $37.8 million from $40.3 million last year.
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EBITDA Recovery
Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2026 improved to $25.97 million from a negative $1 million in Q1 2025.
What to watch
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Continued Net Losses
Net loss remained significant at $8.5 million, although improved from $27.2 million in the prior year.
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Rising Interest Expenses
Interest expense increased to $13.5 million from $12.6 million year-over-year.
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Liquidity Concerns with Upcoming Debt Maturities
Upcoming maturity of debt obligations could pressure liquidity as refinancing discussions are underway.
Management's outlook
Management reaffirmed adjusted EBITDA guidance for 2026 in the range of $90 million to $100 million.
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