Thermon Group Holdings, Inc. (THR)·Q2 2026 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Thermon delivered a clean beat: Q2 FY26 revenue $131.7M (+14.9% YoY) and adjusted EPS $0.55, with adjusted EBITDA margin expanding to 23.2% on pricing, tariff mitigation, and backlog conversion from Q1 delays .
- Versus S&P Global consensus, revenue beat by ~10% and EPS (Primary) by ~$0.19; EBITDA (Primary) also came in well ahead, reflecting stronger mix and execution in large CapEx and OPEX channels (see Estimates Context) *.
- Management raised FY26 guidance across revenue, adjusted EBITDA, GAAP EPS, and adjusted EPS; backlog grew 17% (4% organic), book-to-bill was 1.0x, and net leverage held at 1.0x, positioning for a stronger H2 .
- Emerging catalysts: first order for Poseidon liquid load bank (data centers/AI), growing quote log (
$30M), and medium-voltage heaters’ early wins ($10M orders), with both expected to contribute more meaningfully in coming quarters .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
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What Went Well
- Pricing, tariff mitigation, and productivity drove margin expansion: gross margin 46.4% (+200 bps YoY) and adjusted EBITDA margin 23.2% (+240 bps YoY) despite higher large project mix .
- Large CapEx re-accelerated: over-time large projects (CAPEX) revenue up 41% YoY to $24.7M as LNG projects moved from design to execution; OPEX remained 81% of sales, underpinning resilience .
- Strategic pipeline building in data centers: “first order for the Poseidon liquid load bank” and ~$30M quote log; goal of 20–25% share in a fast-growing liquid load bank market .
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What Went Wrong
- Free cash flow softer: Q2 FCF $4.4M vs $6.7M LY on inventory build, increased project activity, and timing of shipments .
- Orders flat YoY (organic bookings -4%) and OPEX mix down YoY (81% vs 85% LY), reflecting timing variability of project awards and small project activity .
- APAC softness tied to trade policy uncertainty with China; management continues to monitor tariff-related second/third-order effects .
Financial Results
Headline metrics by quarter
Q2 FY26 vs S&P Global consensus (Primary)
Values with asterisks (*) retrieved from S&P Global.
Q2 FY26 YoY snapshot
Segment/channel mix (Q2 YoY)
KPIs and balance sheet
Non-GAAP notes: Adjusted EPS excludes amortization, restructuring, ERP implementation costs, transaction/debt issuance costs, and related tax effects; Adjusted EBITDA excludes net interest, taxes, D&A, stock comp, restructuring, ERP, transaction and debt issuance costs .
Guidance Changes
Assumptions: current tariff structures persist; improved trends sustained .
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Management Commentary
- “Thermon delivered exceptional second quarter results… 23% Adjusted EBITDA margin… momentum into the third quarter… raising our full-year 2026 revenue and EPS guidance.” — Bruce Thames, CEO .
- “Our total bid pipeline was up 11%… ~80% from diversified end markets including power generation, renewables, commercial and data centers… first order for the Poseidon liquid load bank… expect order activity to ramp meaningfully.” — Bruce Thames, CEO .
- “We ended with a leverage ratio of just 1.0x… $129.1 million in total liquidity… repurchased $6 million of shares… robust M&A pipeline.” — Jan Schott, CFO .
- “Adjusted EBITDA was $30.6 million… margin was 23.2%… gross margin was 46%… driven by pricing, execution and tariff mitigation.” — Jan Schott, CFO .
Q&A Highlights
- Large CapEx cadence and LNG: management expects the flow of projects moving from design to execution to continue in H2; LNG pipeline up ~140% YoY; emphasized the rebound is broad-based across sectors (not just O&G) .
- Margins durability: despite large project mix headwinds, price, productivity, and tariff mitigation supported gross margin; aspiration remains ~24% adjusted EBITDA margin over time .
- Data center ramp: zero revenue impact in Q2; first Poseidon order booked; expecting additional orders in coming quarters; building channels with owners/operators and rental houses .
- Capital allocation: priority on funding organic growth (SG&A and capex to scale); active pipeline for bolt-on M&A; continued opportunistic buybacks .
- Limited government exposure: federal government shutdown risk is a “non-event” given minimal direct exposure .
Estimates Context
- Q2 FY26 results vs S&P Global consensus: revenue $131.72M vs $119.43M (beat +10.3%); EPS (Primary) $0.55 vs $0.3625; EBITDA (Primary) $27.39M vs $21.79M *.
- FY26 consensus baseline: revenue $517.31M*, EBITDA $115.98M*, Primary EPS $2.0775*; company raised guidance to revenue $506–$527M and adjusted EBITDA $112–$119M, implying street may push the midpoint mix higher (especially on margins) *.
- Note on EPS definitions: company-reported GAAP EPS was $0.45 for Q2; S&P “Primary EPS” actual of $0.55 aligns with normalized/adjusted EPS convention used in the dataset *.
Values with asterisks (*) retrieved from S&P Global.
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Beat-and-raise quarter: strong revenue conversion, margin expansion, and higher FY26 guide signal improved execution and H2 visibility; multiple secular growth vectors (electrification, data centers) support the narrative .
- Mix resilience: even with a higher large project mix, price, productivity, and tariff mitigation preserved gross/EBITDA margin expansion—underscoring improved structural profitability .
- Data center optionality: first Poseidon order and ~$30M quote log offer upside option value as liquid cooling accelerates; medium-voltage heaters add a second, early-stage growth leg .
- Balanced capital allocation: liquidity of ~$129M, net leverage 1.0x, ongoing buybacks ($6M in Q2) and active M&A pipeline create multiple levers for EPS growth .
- Watch APAC/tariff risk: APAC remains soft on trade-policy uncertainty; continued price/mix/productivity actions are key to offsetting potential headwinds .
- Near-term trading lens: beats on revenue/EPS/EBITDA vs consensus with a guide-up typically screens positively; incremental data center order wins and further backlog conversion in LNG/CapEx could be next catalysts *.
Appendix: Additional Detail
Cash flow and balance sheet (Q2 FY26)
- Cash $29.7M; Total debt $139.7M; Net debt $110.0M; Net leverage 1.0x; FCF $4.4M; Capex $3.1M .
- Liquidity: ~$129.1M (cash + revolver availability) .
Operating channel detail (Q2 FY26)
- OPEX Sales $107.0M (81.3% of sales); CAPEX (Over Time – Large Projects) $24.7M (18.8%); Point-in-Time $93.5M; Over Time – Small Projects $13.5M .
Drivers of the beat
- Backlog conversion from Q1 delays, improved large project execution, pricing, and tariff mitigation measures .
Non-GAAP reconciliation highlights
- Adjusted EPS excludes amortization, restructuring, ERP, transaction/debt issuance costs, with tax effects; Adjusted EBITDA adds back net interest, taxes, D&A, stock comp, restructuring, ERP, transaction, and debt issuance costs .
Search coverage
- Read: Q2 FY26 8-K earnings press release, Q2 FY26 call transcript; prior Q1 FY26 and Q4 FY25 transcripts for trend context .
- No other Thermon-issued Q2 press releases located in the period besides the 8-K; one unrelated third-party market research release (heating pads) was excluded as immaterial to Thermon’s quarter .