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Traeger Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
August 5, 2026 4:10 PM
Business Wire
Announces Lowe's Partnership, Maintains FY26 Adjusted EBITDA Outlook and Updates Revenue Guidance
Traeger, Inc. ("Traeger" or the "Company") (NYSE: COOK), creator and category leader of the wood pellet grill, today announced its financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2026.
Second Quarter FY26 Results
Jeremy Andrus, CEO of Traeger, commented, "As we've discussed throughout 2026, this is a transition period for Traeger as we execute Project Gravity and build a stronger, more focused company for the long term. Core elements of our thesis remain intact: consumer engagement is strong, key consumer metrics remain healthier than reported revenue trends would suggest, and our confidence in the long-term opportunity remains unchanged. While we've seen greater softness in the MEATER business and increased near-term channel impacts associated with our distribution strategy, those factors do not change our long-term outlook."
"Today, we're also announcing one of the most meaningful distribution expansions in Traeger's recent history through a new partnership with Lowe's. Combined with the encouraging early performance of Westwood and Irontop, we believe this expansion broadens access to the brand, strengthens our position in underpenetrated markets and creates a powerful platform for long-term household acquisition and growth," continued Mr. Andrus.
"Importantly, despite lowering our revenue outlook, we are maintaining our Adjusted EBITDA guidance while continuing to invest behind the initiatives that matter most. Project Gravity continues to strengthen our operating model, improve cash generation and create greater flexibility to invest in growth. As we enter 2027, we expect to benefit from a larger installed base, broader distribution footprint, a more complete product architecture and a simpler operating model, reinforcing our confidence in Traeger's ability to return to profitable growth," concluded Mr. Andrus.
Operating Results for the Second Quarter
Total revenue decreased by 17.4% to $120.2 million, compared to $145.5 million in the second quarter last year.
Gross profit decreased to $47.4 million, compared to $57.0 million in the second quarter last year. Gross profit margin was 39.5% in the second quarter, compared to 39.2% in the same period last year. The increase in gross margin was primarily driven by the benefit from the IEEPA tariff refund, timing of trade spend, and higher mix of direct import sales, partially offset by product mix.
Sales and marketing expenses were $17.1 million, compared to $24.8 million in the second quarter last year. The decrease in sales and marketing expense was driven by lower employee-related costs and reduced demand creation spend, reflecting cost reduction actions associated with Project Gravity.
General and administrative expenses were $21.8 million, compared to $26.0 million in the second quarter last year. The decrease in general and administrative expense was driven by lower employee-related costs, reflecting cost reduction actions associated with Project Gravity.
Restructuring and other costs were $1.5 million, compared to $3.5 million in the second quarter last year. The decrease was primarily driven by lower severance and other personnel costs, as well as reduced consulting fees.
Net loss was $8.6 million in the second quarter, or $3.12 per diluted share, as compared to a net loss of $7.4 million in the second quarter of last year, or $2.77 per diluted share.1
Adjusted net income was $1.4 million, or $0.53 per diluted share as compared to adjusted net loss of $1.9 million, or $0.73 per diluted share in the second quarter last year.2
Adjusted EBITDA was $17.3 million in the second quarter as compared to $14.3 million in the same period last year despite lower revenue, reflecting the benefit of Project Gravity actions, disciplined expense management and continued focus on profitability.2
Balance Sheet
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the second quarter totaled $59.7 million, compared to $19.6 million at December 31, 2025.
Inventory at the end of the second quarter was $76.3 million, compared to $98.8 million at December 31, 2025.
These improvements reflect continued execution under Project Gravity and support our focus on balance sheet health and liquidity.
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1 This press release reflects the impact of the 1-for-50 reverse stock split of the Company's common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, effective on March 17, 2026. All share and per share amounts have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split for all periods presented. See our Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 for additional information. Additionally, all potentially dilutive securities were antidilutive for the periods presented and were therefore excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share as of June 30, 2026 and 2025. |
2 Reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures, as well as definitions for the non-GAAP financial measures included in this press release and the reasons for their use, are presented below. |
Guidance For Full Year Fiscal 2026
This updated outlook reflects the continued execution of Project Gravity, including approximately $50 million of value capture in fiscal 2026. The reduction in revenue guidance is primarily due to additional softness in the MEATER business and anticipated near-term channel offsets associated with the Company's distribution expansion strategy, revising our previously issued revenue guidance range of $465 million to $485 million. Adjusted EBITDA guidance is unchanged despite lower revenue expectations, and gross margin guidance has been increased to reflect favorable tariff assumptions relative to prior expectations, revising our previously issued gross margin guidance range of 39.5% to 40.5%. Free Cash Flow guidance reflects continued progress on working capital efficiency and inventory reduction initiatives.
A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow guidance to Net Loss and Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities on a forward-looking basis cannot be provided without unreasonable efforts, as the Company is unable to provide reconciling information with respect to, in the case of Adjusted EBITDA, adjustments for benefit for income taxes, interest expense, depreciation and amortization, other (income) expense, stock-based compensation, non-routine legal expenses, restructuring and other costs and employee retention tax credits, and, in the case of Free Cash Flow, adjustments for purchases of property, plant, and equipment.
Conference Call Details
A conference call to discuss the Company's second quarter results is scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. ET. To participate, please dial (833) 461-5787 or +1 (585) 542-9983 for international callers, conference ID 167441052. The conference call will also be webcast live at https://investors.traeger.com. A replay of the webcast will also be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call on the Company's website at https://investors.traeger.com. A supplemental presentation has also been posted to the Company's website at https://investors.traeger.com.
About Traeger
Traeger Grills, headquartered in Salt Lake City, is the creator and category leader of the wood pellet grill, an outdoor cooking system that ignites all-natural hardwoods to grill, smoke, bake, roast, braise, and barbecue. In 2023, Traeger entered the griddle category, further establishing its leadership position in the outdoor cooking space. Traeger grills are versatile and easy to use, empowering cooks of all skill sets to create delicious meals with flavor that cannot be replicated. Grills are at the core of our platform and are complemented by Traeger wood pellets, rubs, sauces, accessories, and MEATER smart thermometers.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding our anticipated full year fiscal 2026 results, our Project Gravity initiative, our strategy, our upcoming product launches, consumer demand for our products, our new retail distribution partnership with Lowe’s and the anticipated timing and benefits thereof, the expected timing of revenue and Adjusted EBITDA generation during fiscal 2026, and our financial position. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, our realization of the anticipated benefits from Project Gravity and the impact that Project Gravity may have on our business; our history of operating losses; our ability to manage our business through periods of strategic realignment; our ability to expand into additional markets; our ability to maintain and strengthen our brand to generate and maintain ongoing demand for our products; our ability to cost-effectively attract new customers and retain our existing customers; our failure to maintain product quality and product performance at an acceptable cost; U.S. trade policies, tariffs, antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings on our business; the impact of product liability and warranty claims and product recalls; the highly competitive market in which we operate; the use of social media and community ambassadors affecting our reputation or subjecting us to fines or other penalties; issues in relation to sustainability and corporate responsibility matters; any decline in demand from certain retailers; risks associated with our significant international operations; our reliance on a limited number of third-party manufacturers; and the other factors discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in our periodic and current reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. Any such forward-looking statements represent management's estimates as of the date of this press release. While we may elect to update such forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we disclaim any obligation to do so, even if subsequent events cause our views to change.
TRAEGER, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands, except share and per share amounts) | |||||||
| June 30, 2026 |
| December 31, 2025 | ||||
| (unaudited) |
|
| ||||
ASSETS |
|
|
| ||||
Current Assets |
|
|
| ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 59,687 |
|
| $ | 19,624 |
|
Accounts receivable, net |
| 74,363 |
|
|
| 82,122 |
|
Inventories |
| 76,259 |
|
|
| 98,831 |
|
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
| 11,334 |
|
|
| 14,272 |
|
Total current assets |
| 221,643 |
|
|
| 214,849 |
|
Property, plant, and equipment, net |
| 29,124 |
|
|
| 33,703 |
|
Operating lease right-of-use assets |
| 35,766 |
|
|
| 38,201 |
|
Intangible assets, net |
| 366,205 |
|
|
| 387,050 |
|
Other non-current assets |
| 2,002 |
|
|
| 2,173 |
|
Total assets | $ | 654,740 |
|
| $ | 675,976 |
|
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
|
|
| ||||
Current Liabilities |
|
|
| ||||
Accounts payable | $ | 10,872 |
|
| $ | 14,135 |
|
Accrued expenses |
| 50,322 |
|
|
| 62,668 |
|
Current portion of notes payable |
| 250 |
|
|
| 250 |
|
Current portion of operating lease liabilities |
| 1,757 |
|
|
| 2,650 |
|
Other current liabilities |
| 371 |
|
|
| 382 |
|
Total current liabilities |
| 63,572 |
|
|
| 80,085 |
|
Notes payable, net of current portion |
| 400,162 |
|
|
| 399,590 |
|
Operating leases liabilities, net of current portion |
| 22,177 |
|
|
| 23,040 |
|
Deferred tax liability |
| — |
|
|
| 1,861 |
|
Other non-current liabilities |
| 1,540 |
|
|
| 552 |
|
Total liabilities |
| 487,451 |
|
|
| 505,128 |
|
Commitments and contingencies |
|
|
| ||||
Stockholders’ equity: |
|
|
| ||||
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized and no shares issued or outstanding as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 |
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 1,000,000,000 shares authorized |
|
|
| ||||
Issued and outstanding shares - 2,798,124 and 2,741,312 as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 |
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
Additional paid-in capital |
| 977,114 |
|
|
| 974,386 |
|
Accumulated deficit |
| (809,701 | ) |
|
| (804,066 | ) |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) |
| (124 | ) |
|
| 528 |
|
Total stockholders’ equity |
| 167,289 |
|
|
| 170,848 |
|
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 654,740 |
|
| $ | 675,976 |
|
TRAEGER, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (unaudited) (in thousands, except share and per share amounts) | |||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended June 30, |
| Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||
|
| 2026 |
|
|
| 2025 |
|
|
| 2026 |
|
|
| 2025 |
|
Revenue | $ | 120,163 |
|
| $ | 145,483 |
|
| $ | 214,229 |
|
| $ | 288,766 |
|
Cost of revenue |
| 72,745 |
|
|
| 88,483 |
|
|
| 123,796 |
|
|
| 172,307 |
|
Gross profit |
| 47,418 |
|
|
| 57,000 |
|
|
| 90,433 |
|
|
| 116,459 |
|
Operating expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||
Sales and marketing |
| 17,067 |
|
|
| 24,779 |
|
|
| 29,699 |
|
|
| 46,989 |
|
General and administrative |
| 21,791 |
|
|
| 26,032 |
|
|
| 41,204 |
|
|
| 51,051 |
|
Amortization of intangible assets |
| 8,812 |
|
|
| 8,816 |
|
|
| 17,625 |
|
|
| 17,634 |
|
Restructuring and other costs |
| 1,453 |
|
|
| 3,468 |
|
|
| 4,633 |
|
|
| 3,468 |
|
Total operating expense |
| 49,123 |
|
|
| 63,095 |
|
|
| 93,161 |
|
|
| 119,142 |
|
Loss from operations |
| (1,705 | ) |
|
| (6,095 | ) |
|
| (2,728 | ) |
|
| (2,683 | ) |
Other income (expense): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||
Interest expense |
| (8,273 | ) |
|
| (8,091 | ) |
|
| (15,883 | ) |
|
| (15,984 | ) |
Other income, net |
| 506 |
|
|
| 6,411 |
|
|
| 11,791 |
|
|
| 8,514 |
|
Total other expense |
| (7,767 | ) |
|
| (1,680 | ) |
|
| (4,092 | ) |
|
| (7,470 | ) |
Loss before benefit for income taxes |
| (9,472 | ) |
|
| (7,775 | ) |
|
| (6,820 | ) |
|
| (10,153 | ) |
Benefit for income taxes |
| (909 | ) |
|
| (391 | ) |
|
| (1,185 | ) |
|
| (1,991 | ) |
Net loss | $ | (8,563 | ) |
| $ | (7,384 | ) |
| $ | (5,635 | ) |
| $ | (8,162 | ) |
Net loss per share, basic and diluted | $ | (3.12 | ) |
| $ | (2.77 | ) |
| $ | (2.06 | ) |
| $ | (3.11 | ) |
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted |
| 2,748,334 |
|
|
| 2,665,790 |
|
|
| 2,731,664 |
|
|
| 2,626,237 |
|
Other comprehensive income (loss): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | $ | (95 | ) |
| $ | 121 |
|
| $ | (102 | ) |
| $ | (151 | ) |
Amortization of dedesignated cash flow hedge |
| — |
|
|
| (938 | ) |
|
| (550 | ) |
|
| (1,944 | ) |
Total other comprehensive loss |
| (95 | ) |
|
| (817 | ) |
|
| (652 | ) |
|
| (2,095 | ) |
Comprehensive loss | $ | (8,658 | ) |
| $ | (8,201 | ) |
| $ | (6,287 | ) |
| $ | (10,257 | ) |
TRAEGER, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited) (in thousands) | |||||||
| Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||
|
| 2026 |
|
|
| 2025 |
|
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
|
| |||||
Net loss | $ | (5,635 | ) |
| $ | (8,162 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: |
|
|
| ||||
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment |
| 5,325 |
|
|
| 6,556 |
|
Amortization of intangible assets |
| 21,048 |
|
|
| 20,996 |
|
Amortization of deferred financing costs |
| 1,125 |
|
|
| 954 |
|
Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment |
| 105 |
|
|
| (23 | ) |
Stock-based compensation expense |
| 5,283 |
|
|
| 9,145 |
|
Unrealized loss on derivative contracts |
| 1,090 |
|
|
| 1,432 |
|
Amortization of dedesignated cash flow hedge |
| (550 | ) |
|
| (1,944 | ) |
Other non-cash adjustments |
| (1,178 | ) |
|
| 787 |
|
Change in operating assets and liabilities: |
|
|
| ||||
Accounts receivable |
| 7,666 |
|
|
| 9,182 |
|
Inventories |
| 22,571 |
|
|
| (8,428 | ) |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
| 1,848 |
|
|
| 14,477 |
|
Other non-current assets |
| 553 |
|
|
| 84 |
|
Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
| (14,249 | ) |
|
| (47,601 | ) |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
| 45,002 |
|
|
| (2,545 | ) |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
|
|
| ||||
Purchase of property, plant, and equipment |
| (4,022 | ) |
|
| (4,451 | ) |
Capitalization of patent costs |
| (203 | ) |
|
| (246 | ) |
Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment |
| 120 |
|
|
| 47 |
|
Net cash used in investing activities |
| (4,105 | ) |
|
| (4,650 | ) |
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
|
|
| ||||
Proceeds from line of credit |
| — |
|
|
| 43,000 |
|
Repayments of line of credit |
| — |
|
|
| (39,000 | ) |
Repayments of long-term debt |
| (125 | ) |
|
| (125 | ) |
Principal payments of finance lease obligations |
| (204 | ) |
|
| (287 | ) |
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards |
| (505 | ) |
|
| (1,073 | ) |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
| (834 | ) |
|
| 2,515 |
|
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
| 40,063 |
|
|
| (4,680 | ) |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
| 19,624 |
|
|
| 14,981 |
|
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD | $ | 59,687 |
|
| $ | 10,301 |
|
TRAEGER, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited) (in thousands) | ||||||
|
|
|
| |||
(Continued) | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||
|
| 2026 |
|
|
| 2025 |
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: |
|
|
| |||
Cash paid during the period for interest | $ | 15,327 |
|
| $ | 16,996 |
Income taxes paid (received), net of refunds | $ | (73 | ) |
| $ | 1,380 |
NON-CASH FINANCING AND INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
|
|
| |||
Equipment purchased under finance leases | $ | 356 |
|
| $ | 369 |
Property, plant, and equipment included in accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 64 |
|
| $ | 11 |
TRAEGER, INC.
RECONCILIATIONS OF AND OTHER INFORMATION REGARDING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(unaudited)
In addition to our results and measures of performance determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we believe that certain non-GAAP financial measures are useful in evaluating and comparing our financial and operational performance over multiple periods, identifying trends affecting our business, formulating business plans and making strategic decisions.
Each of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income (Loss), Adjusted Net Income (Loss) per share, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted Net Income (Loss) Margin, and Adjusted Gross Margin are key performance measures that our management uses to assess our financial performance and is also used for internal planning and forecasting purposes. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors and other interested parties in analyzing our financial performance because they provide a comparable overview of our operations across historical periods. In addition, we believe that providing each of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income (Loss), together with a reconciliation of Net Loss to each such measure, and providing Adjusted Net Income (Loss) per share, together with a reconciliation of Net Loss per share to such measure, and Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted Net Income (Loss) Margin, and Adjusted Gross Margin, together with a reconciliation of Net Loss Margin and Gross Margin to such measures, helps investors make comparisons between our company and other companies that may have different capital structures, different tax rates, and/or different forms of employee compensation. We also believe that providing Free Cash Flow, together with a reconciliation of Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities to such measure, helps investors assess our liquidity and our ability to generate cash from operations. For example, due to finite-lived intangible assets included on our balance sheet following our corporate reorganization in 2017, we have significant non-cash amortization expense attributable to the nature of our capital structure.
Each of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income (Loss), Adjusted Net Income (Loss) per share, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted Net Income (Loss) Margin, and Adjusted Gross Margin are used by our management team as an additional measure of our performance for purposes of business decision-making, including managing expenditures, and evaluating potential acquisitions. Period-to-period comparisons of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income (Loss), Adjusted Net Income (Loss) per share, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted Net Income (Loss) Margin, and Adjusted Gross Margin help our management identify additional trends in our financial results that may not be shown solely by period-to-period comparisons of Net Loss or Loss from Continuing Operations or Net Loss per share. Period-to-period comparisons of Free Cash Flow help our management identify additional trends in our liquidity that may not be shown solely by period-to-period comparisons of Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities. In addition, we may use Adjusted EBITDA in the incentive compensation programs applicable to some of our employees. Each of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income (Loss), and Adjusted Net Income (Loss) per share has inherent limitations because of the excluded items, and may not be directly comparable to similarly titled metrics used by other companies.
The following table presents a reconciliation of Gross Margin, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP, to Adjusted Gross Margin on a consolidated basis.
| Three Months Ended June 30, |
| Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||
| 2026 |
| 2025 |
| 2026 |
| 2025 | ||||
Gross margin | 39.5 | % |
| 39.2 | % |
| 42.2 | % |
| 40.3 | % |
Less: Impact of IEEPA tariff refund benefit recorded in current period attributable to prior year cost of revenue (1) | — | % |
| — | % |
| (4.2 | )% |
| — | % |
Adjusted gross margin | 39.5 | % |
| 39.2 | % |
| 38.0 | % |
| 40.3 | % |
(1) | During the second quarter of 2026, the Company revised its non-GAAP adjustment for the IEEPA tariff refunds to exclude the portion attributable to the current year cost of revenue. As a result, adjusted gross margin for the three months ended March 31, 2026 has been revised from 32.6% to 36.2%. This change does not affect any previously reported GAAP measure for that period. |
The following table presents a reconciliation of Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP, to Free Cash Flow on a consolidated basis. A reconciliation of Free Cash Flow guidance to Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities on a forward-looking basis cannot be provided without unreasonable efforts, as the Company is unable to provide reconciling information with respect to the impact for the purchases of property, plant and equipment, which is an adjustment to Free Cash Flow.
| Three Months Ended June 30, |
| Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||
|
| 2026 |
|
|
| 2025 |
|
|
| 2026 |
|
|
| 2025 |
|
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $ | 27,106 |
|
| $ | 18,292 |
|
| $ | 45,002 |
|
| $ | (2,545 | ) |
Less: Purchase of property, plant, and equipment |
| (630 | ) |
|
| (2,625 | ) |
|
| (4,022 | ) |
|
| (4,451 | ) |
Free cash flow | $ | 26,476 |
|
| $ | 15,667 |
|
| $ | 40,980 |
|
| $ | (6,996 | ) |
The following table presents a reconciliation of Net Loss, Net Loss Margin and Net Loss per share, the most directly comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP, to Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted Net Income (Loss), Adjusted Net Income (Loss) Margin and Adjusted Net Income (Loss) per share, respectively, on a consolidated basis.
| Three Months Ended June 30, |
| Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||
|
| 2026 |
|
|
| 2025 |
|
|
| 2026 |
|
|
| 2025 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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| (dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts) | ||||||||||||||
Net loss | $ | (8,563 | ) |
| $ | (7,384 | ) |
| $ | (5,635 | ) |
| $ | (8,162 | ) |
Adjustments: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||
Other (income) expense (1) |
| 281 |
|
|
| (2,685 | ) |
|
| 293 |
|
|
| (6,102 | ) |
Stock-based compensation |
| 3,527 |
|
|
| 3,969 |
|
|
| 5,283 |
|
|
| 9,145 |
|
Non-routine legal expenses (2) |
| — |
|
|
| 10 |
|
|
| 3 |
|
|
| 18 |
|
Amortization of acquisition intangibles (3) |
| 8,111 |
|
|
| 8,111 |
|
|
| 16,222 |
|
|
| 16,222 |
|
Restructuring and other costs (4) |
| 1,453 |
|
|
| 3,468 |
|
|
| 4,633 |
|
|
| 3,468 |
|
Employee retention tax credit (5) |
| — |
|
|
| (5,067 | ) |
|
| (11,603 | ) |
|
| (5,067 | ) |
Tax impact of adjusting items (6) |
| (3,362 | ) |
|
| (2,358 | ) |
|
| (3,703 | ) |
|
| (4,892 | ) |
Adjusted net income (loss) | $ | 1,447 |
|
| $ | (1,936 | ) |
| $ | 5,493 |
|
| $ | 4,630 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||
Net loss | $ | (8,563 | ) |
| $ | (7,384 | ) |
| $ | (5,635 | ) |
| $ | (8,162 | ) |
Adjustments: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||
Benefit for income taxes |
| (909 | ) |
|
| (391 | ) |
|
| (1,185 | ) |
|
| (1,991 | ) |
Interest expense |
| 8,273 |
|
|
| 8,091 |
|
|
| 15,883 |
|
|
| 15,984 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
| 13,192 |
|
|
| 13,308 |
|
|
| 26,373 |
|
|
| 27,550 |
|
Other (income) expense (7) |
| 281 |
|
|
| (1,747 | ) |
|
| 843 |
|
|
| (4,158 | ) |
Stock-based compensation |
| 3,527 |
|
|
| 3,969 |
|
|
| 5,283 |
|
|
| 9,145 |
|
Non-routine legal expenses (2) |
| — |
|
|
| 10 |
|
|
| 3 |
|
|
| 18 |
|
Restructuring and other costs (4) |
| 1,453 |
|
|
| 3,468 |
|
|
| 4,633 |
|
|
| 3,468 |
|
Employee retention tax credit (5) |
| — |
|
|
| (5,067 | ) |
|
| (11,603 | ) |
|
| (5,067 | ) |
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 17,254 |
|
| $ | 14,257 |
|
| $ | 34,595 |
|
| $ | 36,787 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||
Revenue | $ | 120,163 |
|
| $ | 145,483 |
|
| $ | 214,229 |
|
| $ | 288,766 |
|
Net loss margin |
| (7.1 | )% |
|
| (5.1 | )% |
|
| (2.6 | )% |
|
| (2.8 | )% |
Adjusted net income (loss) margin |
| 1.2 | % |
|
| (1.3 | )% |
|
| 2.6 | % |
|
| 1.6 | % |
Adjusted EBITDA margin |
| 14.4 | % |
|
| 9.8 | % |
|
| 16.1 | % |
|
| 12.7 | % |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||
Net loss per diluted share | $ | (3.12 | ) |
| $ | (2.77 | ) |
| $ | (2.06 | ) |
| $ | (3.11 | ) |
Adjusted net income (loss) per diluted share | $ | 0.53 |
|
| $ | (0.73 | ) |
| $ | 2.01 |
|
| $ | 1.76 |
|
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted |
| 2,748,334 |
|
|
| 2,665,790 |
|
|
| 2,731,664 |
|
|
| 2,626,237 |
|
(1) |
| Represents and unrealized (gains) losses from foreign currency transactions and derivatives, realized and unrealized (gains) losses on the interest rate swap, including amortization of dedesignated cash flow hedge, and (gains) losses on the disposal of property, plant, and equipment. |
(2) |
| Represents external legal expenses incurred in connection with the defense of a class action lawsuit and intellectual property litigation. |
(3) |
| Represents the amortization expense associated with intangible assets recorded in connection with the 2017 acquisition of Traeger Pellet Grills Holdings LLC. |
(4) |
| Represents costs incurred in connection with Project Gravity primarily related to consulting fees, severance and other personnel costs, and other restructuring related costs. |
(5) |
| Represents the total benefit recorded associated with the refund from the Internal Revenue Service in connection with the Employee Retention Tax Credit. |
(6) |
| Represents the tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments calculated at an estimated blended statutory tax rate of 25.1% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, and 25.7% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025. |
(7) |
| Represents unrealized (gains) losses from foreign currency transactions and derivatives, realized and unrealized (gains) losses on the interest rate swap, and (gains) losses on the disposal of property, plant, and equipment. |
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Original: Traeger Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
Traeger Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
May 11, 2026 4:10 PM
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Raises Adjusted EBITDA and Gross Margin Outlook for Full Year 2026
Reiterates Revenue Guidance as Project Gravity Delivers on Plan
Traeger, Inc. ("Traeger" or the "Company") (NYSE: COOK), creator and category leader of the wood pellet grill, today announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026.
First Quarter 2026 Results
Jeremy Andrus, CEO of Traeger, commented, “We entered the peak selling season with encouraging early demand signals, including year-to-date consumer sell-through tracking slightly above our expectations and continued strong engagement across the Traeger community. We’re leaning into demand creation with increased influencer investment to help translate that momentum into strong retail performance.”
“Innovation remains central to our strategy to expand household penetration, and we’re continuing to refresh our lineup to meet consumers where they are on both features and price. This includes the launch of Westwood and the recently announced Irontop, along with focused programs with our retail partners to convert interest at the point of sale and deliver an elevated consumer experience," continued Mr. Andrus.
“At the same time, Project Gravity remains on track and is helping us sharpen priorities, simplify the business, and improve the durability of our profit model, while creating capacity to invest in brand, innovation and retail execution. Based on our first quarter performance, including the recognition of an IEEPA tariff refund and what we're seeing in the marketplace, we are raising our Adjusted EBITDA and gross margin outlook for the full year while reiterating our revenue guidance. The benefit is fully reflected in our updated outlook, with partial offsets from continued MEATER competitive pressure, macro headwinds, and broader tariff uncertainty, and we expect to provide a more detailed update on the Q2 call," concluded Mr. Andrus.
| __________________________________ |
1 This press release reflects the impact of the 1-for-50 reverse stock split of the Company's common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, effective on March 17, 2026. All share and per share amounts have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split for all periods presented. See our Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 for additional information. Additionally, there were no dilutive securities outstanding as of March 31, 2026. |
Operating Results for the First Quarter
Total revenue decreased by 34.3% to $94.1 million, compared to $143.3 million in the first quarter last year.
Gross profit decreased to $43.0 million, compared to $59.5 million in the first quarter last year. Gross margin was 45.7% in the first quarter, compared to 41.5% in the same period last year. The increase in gross margin rate includes the $12.4 million benefit from the IEEPA tariff refund. Excluding this item, gross margin was 32.6%, down 890 basis points, reflecting timing of trade spend, lower mix of direct import sales, tariff-related costs and MEATER fixed cost deleverage.
Sales and marketing expenses were $12.6 million, compared to $22.2 million in the first quarter last year. The decrease in sales and marketing expense was driven by lower employee-related costs, reductions in discretionary operating overhead, as well as lower demand creation costs and professional service fees, reflecting cost reduction actions associated with Project Gravity.
General and administrative expenses were $19.4 million, compared to $25.0 million in the first quarter last year. The decrease in general and administrative expense was driven by a decrease in stock-based compensation expense, as well as a decrease in employee-related costs.
Restructuring and other costs of $3.2 million were recorded in connection with Project Gravity, which primarily related to consulting fees associated with the execution of these initiatives, as well as severance and other personnel costs.
Net income was $2.9 million in the first quarter, or $1.08 per diluted share, as compared to net loss of $0.8 million in the first quarter of last year, or $0.30 per diluted share.1
Adjusted net income was $4.0 million, or $1.49 per diluted share as compared to adjusted net income of $6.6 million, or $2.54 per diluted share in the first quarter last year.2
Adjusted EBITDA was $17.3 million in the first quarter as compared to $22.5 million in the same period last year.2
__________________________________ |
1 This press release reflects the impact of the 1-for-50 reverse stock split of the Company's common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, effective on March 17, 2026. All share and per share amounts have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split for all periods presented. See our Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 for additional information. Additionally, there were no dilutive securities outstanding as of March 31, 2026 and 2025. |
| 2 Reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures, as well as definitions for the non-GAAP financial measures included in this press release and the reasons for their use, are presented below. |
Balance Sheet
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the first quarter totaled $33.7 million, compared to $19.6 million at December 31, 2025.
Inventory at the end of the first quarter was $87.8 million, compared to $98.8 million at December 31, 2025 and $127.2 million at March 31, 2025.
These improvements reflect continued execution under Project Gravity and support our focus on balance sheet health and liquidity.
Guidance For Full Year Fiscal 2026
This outlook fully reflects the anticipated benefits from Project Gravity in 2026, including approximately $50 million of value capture. Adjusted EBITDA and gross margin guidance reflect the flow-through of the IEEPA tariff refund benefit recognized in Q1, with an offset to account for continued MEATER competitive pressure, macro headwinds, and broader tariff uncertainty. Free Cash Flow guidance does not reflect the impact of the tariff refund given uncertainty around the timing of cash realization.
A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow guidance to Net Income (Loss) and Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities on a forward-looking basis cannot be provided without unreasonable efforts, as the Company is unable to provide reconciling information with respect to, in the case of Adjusted EBITDA, adjustments for benefit for income taxes, interest expense, depreciation and amortization, other (income) expense, stock-based compensation, non-routine legal expenses, restructuring and other costs, employee retention tax credits, and, in the case of Free Cash Flow, adjustments for purchases of property, plant, and equipment.
Conference Call Details
A conference call to discuss the Company's first quarter results is scheduled for Monday, May 11, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. ET. To participate, please dial (833) 461-5787 or +1 (585) 542-9983 for international callers, conference ID 832752707. The conference call will also be webcast live at https://investors.traeger.com. A replay of the webcast will also be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call on the Company's website at https://investors.traeger.com. A supplemental presentation has also been posted to the Company's website at https://investors.traeger.com.
About Traeger
Traeger Grills, headquartered in Salt Lake City, is the creator and category leader of the wood pellet grill, an outdoor cooking system that ignites all-natural hardwoods to grill, smoke, bake, roast, braise, and barbecue. In 2023, Traeger entered the griddle category, further establishing its leadership position in the outdoor cooking space. Traeger grills are versatile and easy to use, empowering cooks of all skill sets to create delicious meals with flavor that cannot be replicated. Grills are at the core of our platform and are complemented by Traeger wood pellets, rubs, sauces, accessories, and MEATER smart thermometers.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding our anticipated full year fiscal 2026 results, our Project Gravity initiative, our strategy, our upcoming product launches, consumer demand for our products, and our financial position. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, our realization of the anticipated benefits from Project Gravity and the impact that Project Gravity may have on our business; our history of operating losses; our ability to manage our business through periods of strategic realignment; our ability to expand into additional markets; our ability to maintain and strengthen our brand to generate and maintain ongoing demand for our products; our ability to cost-effectively attract new customers and retain our existing customers; our failure to maintain product quality and product performance at an acceptable cost; U.S. trade policies, tariffs, antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings on our business; the impact of product liability and warranty claims and product recalls; the highly competitive market in which we operate; the use of social media and community ambassadors affecting our reputation or subjecting us to fines or other penalties; issues in relation to sustainability and corporate responsibility matters; any decline in demand from certain retailers; risks associated with our significant international operations; our reliance on a limited number of third-party manufacturers; and the other factors discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in our periodic and current reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. Any such forward-looking statements represent management's estimates as of the date of this press release. While we may elect to update such forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we disclaim any obligation to do so, even if subsequent events cause our views to change.
TRAEGER, INC. | |||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||||
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts) | |||||||
| March 31, |
| December 31, | ||||
| (unaudited) |
|
| ||||
ASSETS |
|
|
| ||||
Current Assets |
|
|
| ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 33,687 |
|
| $ | 19,624 |
|
Accounts receivable, net |
| 64,354 |
|
|
| 82,122 |
|
Inventories |
| 87,774 |
|
|
| 98,831 |
|
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
| 28,364 |
|
|
| 14,272 |
|
Total current assets |
| 214,179 |
|
|
| 214,849 |
|
Property, plant, and equipment, net |
| 31,931 |
|
|
| 33,703 |
|
Operating lease right-of-use assets |
| 36,978 |
|
|
| 38,201 |
|
Intangible assets, net |
| 376,677 |
|
|
| 387,050 |
|
Other non-current assets |
| 1,885 |
|
|
| 2,173 |
|
Total assets | $ | 661,650 |
|
| $ | 675,976 |
|
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
|
|
| ||||
Current Liabilities |
|
|
| ||||
Accounts payable | $ | 8,941 |
|
| $ | 14,135 |
|
Accrued expenses |
| 51,240 |
|
|
| 62,668 |
|
Current portion of notes payable |
| 250 |
|
|
| 250 |
|
Current portion of operating lease liabilities |
| 2,212 |
|
|
| 2,650 |
|
Other current liabilities |
| 363 |
|
|
| 382 |
|
Total current liabilities |
| 63,006 |
|
|
| 80,085 |
|
Notes payable, net of current portion |
| 399,876 |
|
|
| 399,590 |
|
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion |
| 22,595 |
|
|
| 23,040 |
|
Deferred tax liability |
| 658 |
|
|
| 1,861 |
|
Other non-current liabilities |
| 715 |
|
|
| 552 |
|
Total liabilities |
| 486,850 |
|
|
| 505,128 |
|
Stockholders’ equity: |
|
|
| ||||
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized and no shares issued or outstanding as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 |
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 1,000,000,000 shares authorized |
|
|
| ||||
Issued and outstanding shares - 2,745,361 and 2,741,312 as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 |
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
Additional paid-in capital |
| 975,967 |
|
|
| 974,386 |
|
Accumulated deficit |
| (801,138 | ) |
|
| (804,066 | ) |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) |
| (29 | ) |
|
| 528 |
|
Total stockholders’ equity |
| 174,800 |
|
|
| 170,848 |
|
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 661,650 |
|
| $ | 675,976 |
|
TRAEGER, INC. | |||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) | |||||||
(unaudited) | |||||||
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts) | |||||||
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||
| 2026 |
| 2025 | ||||
Revenue | $ | 94,066 |
|
| $ | 143,283 |
|
Cost of revenue |
| 51,051 |
|
|
| 83,824 |
|
Gross profit |
| 43,015 |
|
|
| 59,459 |
|
Operating expenses: |
|
|
| ||||
Sales and marketing |
| 12,632 |
|
|
| 22,210 |
|
General and administrative |
| 19,413 |
|
|
| 25,019 |
|
Amortization of intangible assets |
| 8,813 |
|
|
| 8,818 |
|
Restructuring and other costs |
| 3,180 |
|
|
| — |
|
Total operating expense |
| 44,038 |
|
|
| 56,047 |
|
Income (loss) from operations |
| (1,023 | ) |
|
| 3,412 |
|
Other income (expense): |
|
|
| ||||
Interest expense |
| (7,610 | ) |
|
| (7,893 | ) |
Other income, net |
| 11,285 |
|
|
| 2,103 |
|
Total other income (expense) |
| 3,675 |
|
|
| (5,790 | ) |
Income (loss) before benefit for income taxes |
| 2,652 |
|
|
| (2,378 | ) |
Benefit for income taxes |
| (276 | ) |
|
| (1,600 | ) |
Net income (loss) | $ | 2,928 |
|
| $ | (778 | ) |
Net income (loss) per share, basic and diluted | $ | 1.08 |
|
| $ | (0.30 | ) |
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted |
| 2,714,306 |
|
|
| 2,585,908 |
|
Other comprehensive loss: |
|
|
| ||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | $ | (7 | ) |
| $ | (272 | ) |
Amortization of dedesignated cash flow hedge |
| (550 | ) |
|
| (1,006 | ) |
Total other comprehensive loss |
| (557 | ) |
|
| (1,278 | ) |
Comprehensive income (loss) | $ | 2,371 |
|
| $ | (2,056 | ) |
TRAEGER, INC. | |||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | |||||||
(unaudited) | |||||||
(in thousands) | |||||||
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||
| 2026 |
| 2025 | ||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
|
| |||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 2,928 |
|
| $ | (778 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) |
|
|
| ||||
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment |
| 2,676 |
|
|
| 3,749 |
|
Amortization of intangible assets |
| 10,505 |
|
|
| 10,492 |
|
Amortization of deferred financing costs |
| 563 |
|
|
| 477 |
|
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment |
| 11 |
|
|
| 14 |
|
Stock-based compensation expense |
| 1,755 |
|
|
| 5,176 |
|
Unrealized loss on derivative contracts |
| 1,040 |
|
|
| 332 |
|
Amortization of dedesignated cash flow hedge |
| (550 | ) |
|
| (1,006 | ) |
Other non-cash adjustments |
| (1,155 | ) |
|
| 398 |
|
Change in operating assets and liabilities: |
|
|
| ||||
Accounts receivable |
| 17,768 |
|
|
| (9,627 | ) |
Inventories |
| 11,057 |
|
|
| (19,869 | ) |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
| (15,133 | ) |
|
| 15,917 |
|
Other non-current assets |
| 373 |
|
|
| 207 |
|
Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
| (13,942 | ) |
|
| (26,319 | ) |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
| 17,896 |
|
|
| (20,837 | ) |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
|
|
| ||||
Purchase of property, plant, and equipment |
| (3,392 | ) |
|
| (1,826 | ) |
Capitalization of patent costs |
| (131 | ) |
|
| (85 | ) |
Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment |
| 33 |
|
|
| 9 |
|
Net cash used in investing activities |
| (3,490 | ) |
|
| (1,902 | ) |
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
|
|
| ||||
Proceeds on line of credit |
| — |
|
|
| 25,000 |
|
Repayments on line of credit |
| — |
|
|
| (5,000 | ) |
Repayments of long-term debt |
| (63 | ) |
|
| (63 | ) |
Principal payments on finance lease obligations |
| (106 | ) |
|
| (145 | ) |
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards |
| (174 | ) |
|
| — |
|
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
| (343 | ) |
|
| 19,792 |
|
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
| 14,063 |
|
|
| (2,947 | ) |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
| 19,624 |
|
|
| 14,981 |
|
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD | $ | 33,687 |
|
| $ | 12,034 |
|
TRAEGER, INC. | |||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | |||||
(unaudited) | |||||
(in thousands) | |||||
(Continued) | Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||
| 2026 |
| 2025 | ||
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: |
|
|
| ||
Cash paid during the period for interest | $ | 7,604 |
| $ | 8,367 |
Income taxes paid, net of refunds | $ | 150 |
| $ | 764 |
NON-CASH FINANCING AND INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
|
|
| ||
Equipment purchased under finance leases | $ | 251 |
| $ | 347 |
Property, plant, and equipment included in accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 61 |
| $ | 944 |
TRAEGER, INC.
RECONCILIATIONS OF AND OTHER INFORMATION REGARDING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(unaudited)
In addition to our results and measures of performance determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we believe that certain non-GAAP financial measures are useful in evaluating and comparing our financial and operational performance and liquidity over multiple periods, identifying trends affecting our business, formulating business plans and making strategic decisions.
Each of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Net Income per share, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted Net Income Margin, and Adjusted Gross Margin are key performance measures that our management uses to assess our financial performance and are also used for internal planning and forecasting purposes. Free Cash Flow is a key liquidity measure that our management uses to assess our ability to generate cash and fund our operations, capital expenditures, and other obligations. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors and other interested parties in analyzing our financial performance (and in the case of free cash flow, our liquidity) because they provide a comparable overview of our operations across historical periods. In addition, we believe that providing each of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income, together with a reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to each such measure, and providing Adjusted Net Income per share, together with a reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) per share to such measure, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted Net Income Margin, and Adjusted Gross Margin, and together with a reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) Margin and Gross Margin to such measures, helps investors make comparisons between our company and other companies that may have different capital structures, different tax rates, and/or different forms of employee compensation. We also believe that providing Free Cash Flow, together with a reconciliation of Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities to such measure, helps investors assess our liquidity and our ability to generate cash from operations. For example, due to finite-lived intangible assets included on our balance sheet following our corporate reorganization in 2017, we have significant non-cash amortization expense attributable to the nature of our capital structure.
Each of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Net Income per share, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted Net Income Margin, and Adjusted Gross Margin are used by our management team as an additional measure of our performance for purposes of business decision-making, including managing expenditures, and evaluating potential acquisitions. Free Cash Flow is used by our management team as an additional measure of liquidity for purposes of business decision-making, including managing expenditures, and evaluating potential acquisitions. Period-to-period comparisons of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Net Income per share, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted Net Income Margin, and Adjusted Gross Margin help our management identify additional trends in our financial results that may not be shown solely by period-to-period comparisons of Net Income (Loss) or Income (Loss) from Operations or Net Income (Loss) per share. Period-to-period comparisons of Free Cash Flow help our management identify additional trends in our liquidity that may not be shown solely by period-to-period comparisons of Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities. In addition, we may use Adjusted EBITDA in the incentive compensation programs applicable to some of our employees. Each of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, and Adjusted Net Income per share has inherent limitations because of the excluded items, and may not be directly comparable to similarly titled metrics used by other companies.
The following table presents a reconciliation of Gross Margin, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP, to Adjusted Gross Margin on a consolidated basis.
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||
| 2026 |
| 2025 | ||
Gross margin | 45.7 | % |
| 41.5 | % |
Less: Impact of IEEPA tariff refund recorded in cost of revenue | (13.1 | )% |
| — | % |
Adjusted gross margin | 32.6 | % |
| 41.5 | % |
The following table presents a reconciliation of Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP, to Free Cash Flow on a consolidated basis. A reconciliation of Free Cash Flow guidance to Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities on a forward-looking basis cannot be provided without unreasonable efforts, as the Company is unable to provide reconciling information with respect to the impact for the purchases of property, plant and equipment, which is an adjustment to Free Cash Flow.
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||
| 2026 |
| 2025 | ||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $ | 17,896 |
|
| $ | (20,837 | ) |
Less: Purchase of property, plant, and equipment |
| (3,392 | ) |
|
| (1,826 | ) |
Free cash flow | $ | 14,504 |
|
| $ | (22,663 | ) |
The following table presents a reconciliation of Net Income (Loss), Income (Loss) from Operations, Net Income (Loss) Margin, Income (Loss) from Operations Margin, and Net Income (Loss) per share, the most directly comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP, to Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted Net Income Margin and Adjusted Net Income per share, respectively, on a condensed consolidated basis.
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||
| 2026 |
| 2025 | ||||
|
|
|
| ||||
| (dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts) | ||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 2,928 |
|
| $ | (778 | ) |
Adjustments: |
|
|
| ||||
Other (income) expense (1) |
| 12 |
|
|
| (3,417 | ) |
Stock-based compensation |
| 1,755 |
|
|
| 5,176 |
|
Non-routine legal expenses (2) |
| 3 |
|
|
| 8 |
|
Amortization of acquisition intangibles (3) |
| 8,111 |
|
|
| 8,112 |
|
Restructuring and other costs (4) |
| 3,180 |
|
|
| — |
|
Employee retention tax credits (5) |
| (11,603 | ) |
|
| — |
|
Tax impact of adjusting items (6) |
| (341 | ) |
|
| (2,534 | ) |
Adjusted net income | $ | 4,045 |
|
| $ | 6,567 |
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 2,928 |
|
| $ | (778 | ) |
Adjustments: |
|
|
| ||||
Benefit for income taxes |
| (276 | ) |
|
| (1,600 | ) |
Interest expense |
| 7,610 |
|
|
| 7,893 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
| 13,181 |
|
|
| 14,242 |
|
Other (income) expense (7) |
| 562 |
|
|
| (2,411 | ) |
Stock-based compensation |
| 1,755 |
|
|
| 5,176 |
|
Non-routine legal expenses (2) |
| 3 |
|
|
| 8 |
|
Restructuring and other costs (4) |
| 3,180 |
|
|
| — |
|
Employee retention tax credits (5) |
| (11,603 | ) |
|
| — |
|
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 17,340 |
|
| $ | 22,530 |
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Revenue | $ | 94,066 |
|
| $ | 143,283 |
|
Net income (loss) margin |
| 3.1 | % |
|
| (0.5 | )% |
Adjusted net income margin |
| 4.3 | % |
|
| 4.6 | % |
Adjusted EBITDA margin |
| 18.4 | % |
|
| 15.7 | % |
|
|
|
| ||||
Net income (loss) per diluted share | $ | 1.08 |
|
| $ | (0.30 | ) |
Adjusted net income per diluted share | $ | 1.49 |
|
| $ | 2.54 |
|
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted |
| 2,714,306 |
|
|
| 2,585,908 |
|
(1) | Represents realized and unrealized (gains) losses on the interest rate swap, including amortization of dedesignated cash flow hedge, (gains) losses on the disposal of property, plant, and equipment, and unrealized (gains) losses from foreign currency transactions and derivatives. | |
(2) | Represents external legal expenses incurred in connection with the defense of a class action lawsuit and intellectual property litigation. | |
(3) | Represents the amortization expense associated with intangible assets recorded in connection with the 2017 acquisition of Traeger Pellet Grills Holdings LLC. | |
(4) | Represents restructuring and other costs in connection with Project Gravity primarily related to consulting fees and severance and other personnel costs. | |
(5) | Represents the total benefit recorded associated with the refund from the Internal Revenue Service in connection with the Employee Retention Tax Credit. | |
(6) | Represents the tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments calculated at an estimated blended statutory tax rate of 24.8% and 25.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. | |
(7) | Represents realized and unrealized (gains) losses on the interest rate swap, (gains) losses on the disposal of property, plant, and equipment, and unrealized (gains) losses from foreign currency transactions and derivatives. |
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Traeger, Inc.
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Media:
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Original: Traeger Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
TRAEGER EXPANDS THE OUTDOOR COOKING EXPERIENCE WITH THE ALL-NEW IRONTOP
April 28, 2026 11:01 AM
PR Newswire (US)
A Griddle Series Built on Traeger's Trusted Quality, Construction and Versatility for Its Growing Flat Top Grills
SALT LAKE CITY, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Traeger, Inc. ("Traeger") (NYSE: COOK), the inventor and category leader of wood-pellet grilling, announced the launch of the Irontop Series, an all-new griddle designed to deliver the performance, engineering, and quality that consumers expect from Traeger – now at a new price point designed to bring Traeger to more backyards. Building on the brand's momentum in outdoor cooking innovation, Irontop expands Traeger's griddle lineup following the successful debut of the award-winning Flatrock in 2023, continuing the company's commitment to transforming the way people cook outdoors.
"Traeger's mission is about more than cooking; it's about creating memorable meals that bring more people together, in more backyards and around more tables," said Jeremy Andrus, CEO of Traeger Grills. "With Irontop, we're lowering the barrier to entry – not the bar – by infusing our innovations from Flatrock into a new class of griddles. It's about welcoming more people into the Traegerhood and expanding what's possible in their outdoor kitchens."
Expanding Outdoor Cooking for Everyone
Irontop now introduces a new entry point into outdoor griddling, strengthening Traeger's portfolio and furthering their mission of bringing people together to create a more flavorful world. As consumer demand for fast, flexible outdoor cooking continues to grow, Irontop meets the moment with rapid heat-up times, precision control, even edge-to-edge heating across the entire cooktop, and durable construction that stands apart from mass-market griddles. Whether it's weekday breakfasts, sizzling fajitas, or searing smash burgers for a crowd, Irontop gives cooks the confidence to take on any dish, any day.
Introducing the Irontop: Better Build for Superior Results
Any Dish, Every Meal
From flapjacks to fried rice to fajitas, Irontop unlocks a wide range of cooking styles that thrive on a high-heat, flat-top surface, making it one of the most versatile tools in the backyard.
Rust-Resistant Coating
A rust-resistant, food-safe griddle coating delivers lasting performance when maintained with simple seasoning and care.
Precision Temperature Control
Irontop delivers true edge-to-edge heat, ensuring consistent performance across the entire cooktop. Traeger pioneered this standard of heat consistency with the Flatrock, and Irontop carries that legacy forward at a more accessible price.
Quality You Can Count On
Engineered with the same commitment to craftsmanship behind Traeger's Flatrock, Irontop features durable construction and premium materials built to last, delivering reliability that outperforms typical entry-level griddles.
Meals in Minutes
Irontop heats up fast, enabling quick, efficient cooking that fits real life whether it's morning, noon, or night.
Heat That Stays Put
Integrated wind guards keep heat exactly where it belongs – even in unpredictable weather – ensuring reliable performance year-round.
Irontop 2-Burner & Irontop 4-Burner - Available in two sizes to accommodate every cook and crowd size, including:
To explore the Irontop and the full Traeger lineup, visit Traeger.com or visit your local Traeger retailer for hands-on demos, expert support, and in-store assembly and delivery options.
ABOUT TRAEGER GRILLS®
Traeger Grills, headquartered in Salt Lake City, is the creator and category leader of the wood pellet grill, an outdoor cooking system that ignites all-natural hardwoods to grill, smoke, bake, roast, braise, and barbecue. After 40 years, Traeger entered the griddle category, further establishing its leadership position in the outdoor cooking space by introducing innovative alternatives to griddle, sear, fry, steam, and more, all in one place. Their wood pellet grills are versatile and easy to use; empowering cooks of all skill sets to create delicious meals with flavor that cannot be replicated. Grills are at the core of Traeger's platform and are complemented by Traeger wood pellets, rubs, sauces, and accessories.
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Traeger Announces Reporting Date for First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
April 27, 2026 10:47 AM
Business Wire
Traeger, Inc. (“Traeger” or the “Company”) (NYSE: COOK), creator and category leader of the wood pellet grill, today announced that it will release its first quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Monday, May 11, 2026. Management will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial results.
Those who wish to participate in the call may do so by dialing (833) 461-5787 or +1 (585) 542-9983 for international callers, conference ID 832752707. To pre-register for the conference call, please visit Traeger First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call. The conference call will also be webcast live at https://investors.traeger.com.
For those unable to participate, a replay of the webcast will be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call on Traeger’s website at https://investors.traeger.com. The replay will be available on Traeger’s website for approximately one year following the call.
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Traeger, Inc.
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Original: Traeger Announces Reporting Date for First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Traeger Announces Reporting Date for First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
April 27, 2026 8:05 AM
Business Wire
Traeger, Inc. (“Traeger” or the “Company”) (NYSE: COOK), creator and category leader of the wood pellet grill, today announced that it will release its first quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Monday, May 11, 2026. Management will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial results.
Those who wish to participate in the call may do so by dialing (833) 461-5787 or +1 (585) 542-9983 for international callers, conference ID 832752707. To pre-register for the conference call, please visit Traeger First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call. The conference call will also be webcast live at https://investors.traeger.com.
For those unable to participate, a replay of the webcast will be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call on Traeger’s website at https://investors.traeger.com. The replay will be available on Traeger’s website for approximately one year following the call.
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Traeger Introduces the All-New Westwood Series: Where Great Flavor Starts
April 14, 2026 11:01 AM
PR Newswire (US)
Westwood Brings Traeger's Signature Wood-Fired Flavor, Ease, and Versatility to a New Entry-Level Grill Engineered with Tech from Traeger's Most Advanced Models
SALT LAKE CITY, April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Traeger, Inc. ("Traeger") (NYSE: COOK), the inventor and global leader of wood-pellet grilling, announced the launch of the Westwood Series, an all-new grill lineup crafted for cooks ready to explore wood-fired cooking. The Westwood Series builds on the advanced engineering and flavor-forward technology that Traeger has continued to refine across its top-of-the-line grills - now infused into a new grill designed for everyday cooking.
"Traeger has always inspired people to gather, connect, and create unforgettable flavor," said Jeremy Andrus, CEO of Traeger Grills. "With the Westwood Series, we're advancing that legacy by bringing top-of-the-line Traeger technology into a new entry-level grill. Westwood is built with the same proven innovation that powers our premium models, giving cooks the confidence to deliver incredible meals from their very first cook."
Great Flavor Starts Here
The Westwood Series brings the unbeatable flavor of real hardwood to any dish, from grilled chicken to smoked ribs or baked pizza. Memorable meals are ready in three easy steps - just set the temp, load the grill, and let Traeger handle the rest.
Wood-Fired Flavor, Made Easy
At the heart of the Westwood experience is Traeger's dedication to making it easy to achieve great meals right from the backyard. Automatic digital temperature control and smart design allow cooks to focus on the moment—not babysitting a grill. Westwood is also a great option for those looking to upgrade their grilling with features like WiFIRE® technology, which lets users monitor and control their grill directly from their phone via the Traeger App—whether they're inside prepping sides or hosting friends.
Versatility for Every Meal
With true grilling, smoking, and baking capabilities, Westwood fits seamlessly into everyday life—from quick weeknight dinners to slow-smoked weekend cookouts. The result: one grill that unlocks endless meal possibilities and makes great flavor achievable for anyone.
Key Features of the Westwood Series:
Westwood & Westwood XL - The new entry-level wood-pellet grills are available in two sizes to accommodate every cook and crowd size, including:
The Westwood Series is available now online and in-store through Traeger retailers. To explore product details, compare models, or find a retailer near you, visit www.traeger.com/westwood.
ABOUT TRAEGER GRILLS®
Traeger Grills, headquartered in Salt Lake City, is the creator and category leader of the wood pellet grill, an outdoor cooking system that ignites all-natural hardwoods to grill, smoke, bake, roast, braise, and barbecue. After 40 years, Traeger entered the griddle category, further establishing its leadership position in the outdoor cooking space by introducing innovative alternatives to griddle, sear, fry, steam, sauté, and more, all in one place. Their wood pellet grills are versatile and easy to use, empowering cooks of all skill sets to create delicious meals with flavor that cannot be replicated. Grills are at the core of Traeger's platform and are complemented by Traeger wood pellets, rubs, sauces, and accessories.
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