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PLPC
Preformed Line Products Company
A maker of cable and wire support, protection, and connectivity hardware for the world's power grids and communications networks. Its helical, clamp-free grips, closures, and accessories keep electricity and data flowing for utilities, telecoms, and 5G and fiber projects, along with solar mounts and EV charging foundations. Founded in 1947 by engineer Thomas Peterson, the company took its name from its first product, the PREFORMED Armor Rod, a helix that wraps around conductors like a glove to stop them breaking at support points.
Q2 FY2026 revenue rose 25% to $212.7M and net income rose 69% to $21.5M
PLP-USA returned to double-digit growth and carried the quarter. rose 25% to $212.7M, widened 1.7 points to 34.3%, and rose 75% to $4.49 as higher energy and communications volumes drove the result. The company enters the second half with margin recovered and $76.2M cash on hand.
Key takeaways
Q2 rose 25% to $212.7M, led by a 32% increase in PLP-USA on higher energy and communications volumes, after Q1 PLP-USA had risen 26%.
expanded to 34.3% from 32.7% a year earlier, aided by higher volumes, favorable product mix, and 2025 price increases, partially offset by material and tariff costs.
rose 69% to $21.5M and rose 75% to $4.49, with the at 24% versus 27% due to prior-year nondeductible compensation adjustments not recurring.
Section summaries
Management's Discussion and Analysis
Q2 FY2026 net sales rose 25% to $212.7M, driven by PLP-USA energy volumes, with net income up 69% to $21.5M.
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Consolidated Q2 grew 25% to $212.7M, led by a 32% increase in PLP-USA on higher energy and communications volumes.
rose 63% to $27.9M while costs and expenses increased 18% to $45.1M from higher selling and personnel costs supporting growth initiatives.
Cash held was $76.2M with a of 8.6% and $53.3M available under the $60M .
Management flagged tariffs, especially Section 232, and geopolitical instability as ongoing headwinds that could pressure input costs.
What changed
Q2 2026 recovered to 34.3% after the FY2025 rate of 31.2% and Q1 2026's 31.3% — the flagged Q2 recovery occurred.
refinancing before the March 2026 expiration was not addressed in this filing; was $35.9M with $53.3M unused capacity under the $60M facility at quarter-end.
PLP-USA volume persisted, with Q2 sales up 32% after the 26% Q1 rise on energy and communications — the flagged persistence held.
EMEA of $17.0M drew no charge in this quarter, after the FY2025 critical audit matter flagged valuation assumptions.
The Americas trend was not broken out this quarter, leaving the post-JAP Telecom persistence flagged for Q1 unresolved here.
What to watch
Q3 2026 to see if the 34.3% Q2 rate holds as tariff and material costs shift
refinancing before the March 2026 expiration with $35.9M and $53.3M unused capacity
PLP-USA volume persistence after the 32% Q2 sales rise on energy and communications
Any from the $17.0M EMEA balance given the FY2025 critical audit matter
expanded to 34.3% from 32.7%, aided by higher volumes, favorable product mix, and 2025 price increases, partially offset by higher material and tariff costs.
Q2 rose 63% to $27.9M, while costs and expenses increased 18% to $45.1M, mainly from higher selling and personnel costs supporting growth initiatives.
for Q2 reached $21.5M, up 69% , benefiting from a lower of 24% versus 27% due to prior-year nondeductible compensation adjustments.
Liquidity remains strong with $76.2M in cash and a bank ratio of 8.6%; $53.3M was available under the $60M .
The company flagged tariffs, especially Section 232, and geopolitical instability as ongoing headwinds that could pressure input costs and require further price adjustments.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The Company operates manufacturing facilities and offices around the world and uses fixed and floating rate debt to finance the Company’s global operations. As a result, the Company is subject to business risks inherent in non-U.S. activities, including political and economic un…
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The Company operates manufacturing facilities and offices around the world and uses fixed and floating rate debt to finance the Company’s global operations. As a result, the Company is subject to business risks inherent in non-U.S. activities, including political and economic uncertainty, import and export limitations and market risk related to changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. The Company believes that the political and economic risks related to the Company’s international operations are mitigated due to the geographic diversity in which the Company’s international operations are located.
There have been no material changes in the Company’s disclosed exposure to market risk since December 31, 2025. See “Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
There were no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 filed with the SEC on March 5, 2026. In addition, the ongoing tariff developments and new and ongoing conflicts involving th…
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There were no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 filed with the SEC on March 5, 2026. In addition, the ongoing tariff developments and new and ongoing conflicts involving the U.S. and other countries could potentially exacerbate other risks discussed, any of which could have a material adverse effect on the Company. The situation continues to change, and additional impacts may arise that the Company is not aware of currently.