WESTPORT, Conn., May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE: CODI) (“CODI” or the “Company”), an owner of leading middle-market businesses, announced today its consolidated operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2026.
"The first quarter of 2026 was a quarter of execution, with strong subsidiary performance led by our Consumer vertical, and a meaningful divestiture at an attractive valuation," said Elias Sabo, Chief Executive Officer of Compass Diversified. "We are delivering against the priorities we laid out for shareholders at the beginning of the year."
Sabo continued, "A single quarter does not make a turnaround. Trust is earned through consistent execution, and that is what we expect to deliver for shareholders going forward."
On November 16, 2025, CODI deconsolidated Lugano Holding, Inc. ("Lugano"). Accordingly, CODI’s GAAP results for the three months ended March 31, 2026 do not include Lugano’s operating results. Certain non-GAAP results and their associated growth rates are presented excluding Lugano’s 2025 results to facilitate comparisons of year-over-year performance for our remaining subsidiaries.
Each of CODI’s subsidiaries represents an operating segment. For ease of presentation, CODI has grouped its operating segments into Branded Consumer and Industrial groups for certain results described below. Subsidiary details are available in the appendix.
Financial Summary – (GAAP)
Q1 2026 (GAAP)
- Net revenues were $426.9 million, down 5.9% vs Q1 2025
- Net loss from continuing operations was $30.8 million vs $49.8 million in Q1 2025
Financial Summary – (non-GAAP)
Q1 2026 (non-GAAP – Excluding Lugano in the prior year period)
- Net revenues were $426.9 million, flat to Q1 2025
- Branded Consumer: $257.0 million, up 2.3% vs Q1 2025
- Industrial: $169.9 million, down 3.3% vs Q1 2025
- Subsidiary Adjusted EBITDA was $83.9 million, up 6.3% vs Q1 2025
- Branded Consumer: $59.4 million, up 11.6% vs Q1 2025
- Industrial: $24.4 million, down 4.5% vs Q1 2025
Recent Business Updates
- Completed the sale of Sterno’s food service business for an enterprise value of $292.5 million, with net proceeds used to repay outstanding debt.
- The Sterno transaction generated proceeds to CODI of approximately $280 million, reducing senior secured indebtedness below 1.0x, sufficient to avoid second quarter milestone fees associated with excess leverage under the Company’s senior secured credit arrangements, as of June 30, 2026.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of March 31, 2026, CODI had approximately $65.2 million in cash and cash equivalents and approximately $100 million in revolver availability.
2026 Outlook
The Company is updating its fiscal 2026 financial guidance to reflect the sale of Sterno's food service business. The updated guidance is at or above the expectations set at the start of the year, adjusting for the divested business.
2026 Outlook Low High (millions)Subsidiary Adjusted EBITDA Branded Consumer $225.0 $260.0 Industrial $95.0 $105.0 Subsidiary Adjusted EBITDA $320.0 $365.0
In reliance on the unreasonable efforts exception provided under Item 10(e)(1)(i)(B) of Regulation S-K, CODI has not reconciled 2026 Subsidiary Adjusted EBITDA to its comparable GAAP measure because it does not provide guidance on Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations and because management cannot predict, with sufficient certainty, all of the inputs necessary to provide such a reconciliation. For the same reasons, CODI is unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information, which could be material to future results.
Conference Call
In conjunction with this announcement, CODI will host a conference call on May 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. E.T. / 2:00 p.m. PT with the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Elias Sabo and the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, Stephen Keller. A live webcast of the call will be available on the Investor Relations section of CODI’s website. To avoid delays, we encourage participants to log into the webcast 15 minutes ahead of the scheduled start time. A replay of the webcast will also be available for a limited time on the Company’s website.
Note Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Earnings (Loss) are non-GAAP measures used by the Company to assess its performance. We have reconciled Adjusted EBITDA to Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations and Adjusted Earnings (Loss) to Net Income (Loss) on the attached schedules. We consider Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations to be the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure to Adjusted EBITDA and Net Income (Loss) to be the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure to Adjusted Earnings (Loss). Unless the context indicates otherwise, Subsidiary Adjusted EBITDA disclosed in the body of the press release excludes Lugano, a deconsolidated subsidiary of the Company, and corporate expenses. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Earnings (Loss) provide useful information to investors and reflect important financial measures as each of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Earnings (Loss) excludes the effects of items that reflect the impact of long-term investment decisions, rather than the performance of near-term operations. When compared to Net Income (Loss) and Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Adjusted Earnings (Loss) and Adjusted EBITDA, respectively, are each limited in that they do not reflect the periodic costs of certain capital assets used in generating revenues of our businesses or the non-cash charges associated with impairments, as well as certain cash charges. The presentation of Adjusted EBITDA allows investors to view the performance of our businesses in a manner similar to the methods used by us and the management of our businesses, provides additional insight into our operating results and provides a measure for evaluating targeted businesses for acquisition. The presentation of Adjusted Earnings (Loss) provides insight into our operating results. As used in the body of this press release, Subsidiary Adjusted EBITDA refers to the sum of Adjusted EBITDA for the applicable period attributable to each consolidated subsidiary of the Company, excluding Lugano and disregarding corporate expense, unless the context indicates otherwise. Where excluded, we believe the exclusion of Lugano provides investors with a more accurate record of year-over-year performance for our remaining subsidiaries
Net Revenues (excluding Lugano) is defined as net revenues excluding Lugano. Net Revenues (excluding Lugano) is reconciled to Net Revenues. We consider Net Revenues to be the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure to Net Revenues (excluding Lugano). We believe that Net Revenues (excluding Lugano) provides useful information to investors and reflects important financial measures as it helps investors evaluate the performance of our remaining subsidiaries.
In reliance on the unreasonable efforts exception provided under Item 10(e)(1)(i)(B) of Regulation S-K, we have not reconciled 2026 Adjusted EBITDA or 2026 Subsidiary Adjusted EBITDA to its comparable GAAP measure because we do not provide guidance on Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations or the applicable reconciling items as a result of the uncertainty regarding, and the potential variability of, these items. For the same reasons, we are unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information, which could be material to future results.
Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Earnings, Subsidiary Adjusted EBITDA (excluding Lugano) and Net Revenues (excluding Lugano) are not meant to be a substitute for GAAP measures and may be different from or otherwise inconsistent with non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies.
About Compass Diversified
CODI leverages its permanent capital base and long-term disciplined approach, maintaining controlling ownership interests in each of its subsidiaries and maximizing its ability to impact long-term cash flow generation and value creation. The Company provides both debt and equity capital for its subsidiaries, contributing to their financial and operating flexibility. CODI utilizes the cash flows generated by its subsidiaries to invest in the long-term growth of the Company and seeks to generate strong returns through its culture of transparency, alignment and accountability.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including without limitation, CODI’s expectations regarding its Adjusted EBITDA, subsidiary Adjusted EBITDA and its future performance, liquidity and leverage, and the future performance of CODI’s subsidiaries. Such forward-looking statements may be identified by, among other things, the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believe,” “expect,” “may,” “could,” “would,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate,” “predict,” “future,” “potential,” “continue,” “should” or “anticipate” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements are based on management’s current expectations, estimates, forecasts and assumptions and information available to management as of the date of this press release. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and outcomes to differ, perhaps materially, including but not limited to: changes in the economy, financial markets and political environment, including changes in inflation, interest rates and U.S. tariff and import/export regulations; risks associated with possible disruption in CODI’s operations or the economy generally due to terrorism, war, natural disasters, or social, civil or political unrest; future changes in laws or regulations (including the interpretation of these laws and regulations by regulatory authorities); environmental risks affecting the business or operations of our subsidiaries; disruption in the global supply chain, labor shortages and labor costs; our business prospects and the prospects of our subsidiaries; the impact of, and ability to successfully complete and integrate, acquisitions that we have made or may make; the ability to successfully complete divestitures that we may execute; the dependence of our future success on the general economy and its impact on the industries in which we operate; the ability of our subsidiaries to achieve their objectives; the adequacy of our cash resources and working capital; the timing of cash flows, if any, from the operations of our subsidiaries; CODI’s ability to regain compliance with NYSE continued listing requirements; the cooperation of, and future concessions granted by, CODI’s lenders; control deficiencies identified or that may be identified in the future that will result in material weaknesses in CODI’s internal control over financial reporting; the results of the Lugano bankruptcy proceedings, including the amount and timing of any recoveries on CODI’s claims against Lugano and the risk that CODI’s secured position may be challenge; and litigation relating to the Lugano investigation, including CODI’s representations regarding its financial statements, and current and future litigation, enforcement actions or investigations relating to CODI’s internal controls, restatement reviews, the Lugano investigation or related matters. Please see CODI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 27, 2026 for other risk factors that you should consider in connection with such forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date such statements have been made. Except as required by law, CODI does not undertake any public obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events, circumstances, or new information after the date of this press release, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
March 31, 2026
December 31, 2025
(in thousands)(Unaudited)
Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents$60,747 $68,015 Accounts receivable, net 190,282 202,887 Inventories, net 375,337 404,102 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 63,835 78,398 Due from related parties 11,487 20,757 Due from unconsolidated affiliate 71,000 71,000 Current assets held for sale 131,610 — Total current assets 904,298 845,159 Property, plant and equipment, net 190,799 209,742 Goodwill 830,902 895,421 Intangible assets, net 839,578 892,811 Due from unconsolidated affiliate 26,000 26,000 Other non-current assets 172,267 170,051 Total assets$2,963,844 $3,039,184 Liabilities and stockholders’ equity Current liabilities Accounts payable and accrued expenses$220,935 $259,600 Current portion, long-term debt 41,250 37,500 Other current liabilities 48,131 52,519 Current liabilities held for sale 28,669 — Total current liabilities 338,985 349,619 Deferred income taxes 98,865 104,189 Long-term debt 1,818,998 1,839,817 Other non-current liabilities 176,600 171,896 Total liabilities 2,433,448 2,465,521 Stockholders' equity Total stockholders' equity attributable to Holdings 400,705 442,024 Noncontrolling interest 128,396 131,639 Noncontrolling interest held for sale 1,295 — Total stockholders' equity 530,396 573,663 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$2,963,844 $3,039,184
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,(in thousands, except per share data) 2026 2025 Net sales $426,855 $453,775 Cost of sales 237,497 257,743 Gross profit 189,358 196,032 Operating expenses: Selling, general and administrative expense 132,010 150,377 Management fees 15,934 18,863 Amortization expense 22,844 23,351 Impairment expense 20,500 — Operating income (loss) (1,930) 3,441 Other income (expense): Interest expense, net (27,495) (35,851)Amortization of debt issuance costs (2,047) (1,125)Other income (expense), net 7,705 (13,681)Net loss from continuing operations before income taxes (23,767) (47,216)Provision for income taxes 7,064 2,538 Loss from continuing operations (30,831) (49,754)Gain on sale of discontinued operations 157 44 Net loss (30,674) (49,710)Less: Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interest 85 (19,717)Net loss attributable to Holdings $(30,759) $(29,993) Amounts attributable to Holdings Loss from continuing operations $(30,916) $(30,037)Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of income tax 157 44 Net loss attributable to Holdings $(30,759) $(29,993) Basic income (loss) per common share attributable to Holdings Continuing operations $(0.62) $(0.59)Discontinued operations — — $(0.62) $(0.59) Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding 75,236 75,236
Net Income (Loss) to Non-GAAP Adjusted Earnings and Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA
(Unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31,(in thousands, except per share amounts) 2026 2025 Net loss $(30,674) $(49,710)Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax 157 44 Net loss from continuing operations $(30,831) $(49,754)Less: income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interest 85 (19,717)Net loss attributable to Holdings - continuing operations $(30,916) $(30,037)Adjustments: Distributions paid - preferred shares (9,714) (8,434)Amortization expense - intangibles and inventory step up 22,844 23,351 Impairment expense 20,500 — Stock compensation 2,559 4,012 Integration services fee — 875 Other 646 1,546 Adjusted Earnings (Loss) $5,919 $(8,687)Plus (less): Depreciation expense 11,902 12,301 Income tax provision 7,064 2,538 Interest expense 27,495 35,851 Amortization of debt issuance costs 2,047 1,125 Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interest 85 (19,717)Distributions paid - preferred shares 9,714 8,434 Other (income) expense (7,705) 13,681 Adjusted EBITDA $56,521 $45,526
Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations to Non-GAAP Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
Three Months Ended March 31, 2026
(Unaudited) Corporate 5.11 BOA PrimaLoft THP Velocity Outdoor Altor Arnold Sterno ConsolidatedIncome (loss) from continuing operations $(38,969) $4,869 $11,640 $(21,408) $5,828 $(2,534) $5,047 $5 $4,691 $(30,831)Adjusted for: Provision (benefit) for income taxes — (265) 1,443 45 1,820 64 2,458 12 1,487 7,064 Interest expense, net 27,342 — — (7) 5 6 — 148 1 27,495 Intercompany interest (19,971) 3,001 2,828 3,691 1,913 1,416 3,883 2,117 1,122 — Depreciation and amortization 1,445 6,326 5,267 5,325 4,153 1,395 6,584 2,784 3,514 36,793 EBITDA (30,153) 13,931 21,178 (12,354) 13,719 347 17,972 5,066 10,815 40,521 Other (income) expense 2,801 32 23 5 (56) (79) (10,336) (1) (94) (7,705)Non-controlling shareholder compensation — 600 999 318 280 5 124 26 207 2,559 Impairment expense — — — 20,500 — — — — — 20,500 Other (1) — — — — — — 536 — 110 646 Adjusted EBITDA $(27,352) $14,563 $22,200 $8,469 $13,943 $273 $8,296 $5,091 $11,038 $56,521
(1) Other represents non-recurring operating expenses that are included by management in the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA when analyzing monthly operating results of our subsidiaries.
Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations to Non-GAAP Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
(Unaudited) Corporate 5.11 BOA Lugano PrimaLoft THP Velocity Outdoor Altor Arnold Sterno ConsolidatedIncome (loss) from continuing operations $(8,764) $3,906 $8,243 $(51,634) $(437) $1,754 $(4,167) $(228) $(1,606) $3,179 $(49,754)Adjusted for: Provision (benefit) for income taxes — 1,144 1,166 (256) 394 419 44 13 (1,383) 997 2,538 Interest expense, net 26,843 1 (1) 8,875 (7) (2) (1) — 143 — 35,851 Intercompany interest (39,893) 3,344 3,984 15,375 4,129 2,602 1,421 4,854 1,915 2,269 — Depreciation and amortization 74 5,772 5,248 1,593 5,315 4,160 1,369 7,192 2,578 3,476 36,777 EBITDA (21,740) 14,167 18,640 (26,047) 9,394 8,933 (1,334) 11,831 1,647 9,921 25,412 Other (income) expense 14 105 63 13,515 1 (3) (127) 215 (2) (100) 13,681 Non-controlling shareholder compensation — 545 1,346 916 549 25 105 245 4 277 4,012 Integration services fee — — — — — 875 — — — — 875 Other (1) — — — — — — — 562 915 69 1,546 Adjusted EBITDA $(21,726) $14,817 $20,049 $(11,616) $9,944 $9,830 $(1,356) $12,853 $2,564 $10,167 $45,526
(1) Other represents non-recurring operating expenses that are included by management in the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA when analyzing monthly operating results of our subsidiaries. In the current year, the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA for Arnold includes the add-back of certain expenses that have been incurred related to the relocation of two of Arnold's facilities in the United States and severance costs related to chief executive officer at Arnold. For Altor, other includes the add-back of certain expenses incurred related to restructuring of their facilities after the acquisition of Lifoam.
Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA
(Unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31,(in thousands) 2026 2025 Branded Consumer 5.11 $14,563 $14,817 BOA 22,200 20,049 Lugano — (11,616)PrimaLoft 8,469 9,944 The Honey Pot Co. 13,943 9,830 Velocity Outdoor 273 (1,356)Total Branded Consumer $59,448 $41,668 Niche Industrial Altor Solutions 8,296 12,853 Arnold Magnetics 5,091 2,564 Sterno 11,038 10,167 Total Niche Industrial $24,425 $25,584 Total Subsidiary Adjusted EBITDA (1) 83,873 67,252 Corporate expense (27,352) (21,726)Total Adjusted EBITDA $56,521 $45,526
(1) Total Subsidiary Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2026 includes the Adjusted EBITDA amount for Lugano, which was deconsolidated on November 16, 2025. Total Branded Consumer Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2025 excluding Lugano is $53.3 million, and total Subsidiary Adjusted EBITDA excluding Lugano is $78.9 million.
Net Sales to Non-GAAP Net Sales (excluding Lugano) Reconciliation
(unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31,(in thousands) 2026 2025 Net Sales$426,855 $453,775 Less: Lugano net sales — $(26,845)Net Sales excluding Lugano$426,855 $426,930
Subsidiary Net Sales
(unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands)2026 2025Branded Consumer 5.11$123,972 $129,370 BOA 52,107 48,877 Lugano — 26,845 PrimaLoft 21,916 23,645 The Honey Pot 45,159 36,191 Velocity Outdoor 13,826 13,201 Total Branded Consumer (1)$256,980 $278,129 Niche Industrial Altor Solutions$64,642 $76,257 Arnold Magnetics 40,183 34,008 Sterno 65,050 65,381 Total Niche Industrial$169,875 $175,646 Total Subsidiary Net Sales$426,855 $453,775
(1) Reconciliation of Total Branded Consumer Net Sales and Total Subsidiary Net Sales excluding Lugano:
Three months ended March 31,(in thousands) 2026 2025 Total Branded Consumer$256,980 $278,129 Less: Lugano — (26,845)Total Branded Consumer 256,980 251,284 Industrial$169,875 $175,646 Total Subsidiary Net Sales (excluding Lugano)$426,855 $426,930Condensed Consolidated Cash Flows
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,(in thousands) 2026 2025 Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities$23,914 $(29,348)Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 6,226 (12,922)Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (32,809) 128,240 Foreign currency impact on cash (163) 606 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (2,832) 86,576 Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of the period 68,015 59,659 Cash and cash equivalents - end of the period$65,183 $146,235