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Ducommun Q2 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Executive summary
Achieved record Q2 2026 revenue of $224.5 million, up 12% year-over-year, with double-digit growth in both commercial aerospace (16%) and military/space (7%) segments, and net income of $20.4 million ($1.31/diluted share), marking the fifth consecutive quarter above $200 million and 21st consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth.
Gross margin reached a record 28%, up 160 basis points year-over-year, and adjusted EBITDA was $38.4 million (17.1% of revenue), both on track for Vision 2027 goals.
Bookings reached $310 million, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 1.4x for the quarter and 1.3x for the last twelve months, with remaining performance obligations at $1.16 billion.
Missile business grew 68% in Q2, now 35% of LTM defense revenue and over 20% of total revenue, with defense growth expected to accelerate in 2027 and beyond due to long-term missile framework agreements.
Completed a restatement of prior financials due to errors in stock-based compensation expense recognition, resulting in compensation clawbacks and revised SG&A expenses.
Financial highlights
Q2 2026 revenue: $224.5 million, up from $200.8 million in Q2 2025 (12% growth); gross profit: $62.9 million (28% margin); operating income: $28.3 million (12.6% margin); adjusted EBITDA: $38.4 million (17.1% margin); net income: $20.4 million ($1.31/diluted share); adjusted net income: $18.4 million ($1.18/share).
Net cash from operations was $33.5 million in Q2; free cash flow YTD: $38.3 million; net cash provided by operating activities for the first six months of 2026 was $44.8 million.
Interest expense for Q2 2026 was $3.5 million, with a weighted-average interest rate on debt of 5.56% as of July 4, 2026.
Debt-to-equity ratio: $277.5 million total debt vs. $690.4 million equity as of July 4, 2026; $369.8 million unused borrowing capacity under the revolving credit facility.
Capital expenditures totaled $6.3 million in Q2 2026; projected at $20–24 million for 2026.
Outlook and guidance
Reiterated full-year guidance of mid to high single-digit revenue growth, with double-digit growth in 1H 2026 expected to moderate to low-to-mid single digit growth in 2H 2026.
70% of the $1.16 billion in remaining performance obligations as of July 4, 2026 are expected to be recognized as revenue in the next 12 months.
Destocking headwinds in commercial aerospace expected to ease by end of 2026, with missile and defense business poised for further growth as new framework agreements are finalized.
Progressing toward Vision 2027 targets: $950M–$1,000M revenue and 18% adjusted EBITDA margin.
Management expects the OBBBA tax legislation to reduce cash tax liability for 2026.
- Strong financial growth and margin expansion driven by proprietary products and defense tailwinds.DCO
Investor presentation - Targets $1B revenue and 18% margins by 2027 through growth, M&A, and operational efficiency.DCO
Jefferies Global Industrial Conference 2024 - Targeting $1B revenue and 18% EBITDA margin by 2027, driven by aerospace and defense growth.DCO
Investor presentation - Targeting $1B revenue and 18% EBITDA margin by 2027, driven by growth and operational excellence.DCO
Investor presentation - Strong 2024 results and Vision 2027 drive growth in aerospace and defense with margin expansion.DCO
Investor presentation - Strong financial growth, margin expansion, and strategic positioning in aerospace and defense.DCO
Investor presentation - Aerospace and defense specialist targets $1B revenue by 2027 with margin and product growth.DCO
Investor presentation - Targeting $1B revenue by 2027 with strong growth in proprietary aerospace and defense products.DCO
Investor presentation - Record gross margin and 53% net income growth in Q1 2025 driven by defense strength.DCO
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