Wabash National posts Q4 loss due to operational inefficiencies

Reuters
Feb 04
Wabash National posts Q4 loss due to operational inefficiencies

Overview

  • Supply chain solutions firm's Q4 revenue slightly beat expectations, reaching $321 mln

  • Company's Q4 GAAP EPS was $(1.23), below company expectations due to operational inefficiencies

  • Company sees early signs of market stabilization, expects demand improvement in 2H 2026

Outlook

  • Company expects Q1 2026 revenue between $310 mln and $330 mln

  • Company anticipates Q1 2026 adjusted EPS between ($0.95) and ($1.05)

  • Wabash sees demand improvement in 2H 2026 and stronger 2027

Result Drivers

  • PARTS AND SERVICES GROWTH - Co's Parts and Services segment saw year-over-year and sequential revenue growth, contributing positively to overall revenue

  • TRUCK BODY PRODUCTION - Lower than expected truck body production resulted in operational inefficiencies, affecting operating income and EPS

  • MARKET CONDITIONS - Market environment remains challenging as fleets remain cautious in the near term, but early signs of stabilization are noted

Key Details

Metric

Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

Q4 Revenue

Slight Beat*

$321 mln

$318.33 mln (2 Analysts)

Q4 EPS

-$1.23

Q4 Net Income

-$49.90 mln

Q4 Operating Income

-$59.90 mln

*Applies to a deviation of less than 1%; not applicable for per-share numbers.

Analyst Coverage

  • The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 1 "strong buy" or "buy", 1 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

  • The average consensus recommendation for the heavy machinery & vehicles peer group is "buy"

  • Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Wabash National Corp is $13.50, about 20.1% above its February 3 closing price of $11.24

  • The stock recently traded at 31 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 46 three months ago

Press Release: ID:nGNX7WBXjB

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