ALTG ALTA EQUIPMENT GROUP INC.

BEARISH Impact: 7/10 8-K
Horizon days Filed May 7, 2026 Processed 1mo ago SEC 0001193125-26-211977
8-K Item 2.02: Earnings release
Latest settled — T+20d
ALTG-PA ▲ +0.26% at T+20d
SHORT call ✗ call lost -0.26% · α vs SPY -0.23% · entry $25.22 → $25.29
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Last close $7.05 (close Jun 12) · +72.05% from $25.22 entry (call sign-flipped)
Entry anchored
May 7, 2026
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T+1d
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$25.02
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$25.20
settled 5w ago
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$25.29
settled 10d ago
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Executive Summary

Alta Equipment Group reported Q1 2026 revenue of $410.5M, missing consensus of $424.2M by 3.2%, and a net loss per share of $(0.62). Adjusted EBITDA declined 16.4% to $28.1M, and the company lowered its full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $167.5M-$182.5M, down from $172.5M-$187.5M. The combination of a revenue miss, operating losses, and reduced guidance, along with a recently filed S-3 shelf registration, points to ongoing financial stress.

Key Financial Metrics

Free Cash Flow
$11.5M
Gross Margin
26.63%

Actionable Insight

The lowered guidance and persistent losses increase the likelihood of a dilutive capital raise given the recent S-3 filing. Monitor the earnings call for details on cash flow sustainability, debt reduction plans, and any equity offering. The stock is likely to trade down on the miss and guidance cut.

Key Facts

  • Q1 2026 total revenue $410.5M, down 3.0% YoY vs consensus $424.2M
  • GAAP net loss per share $(0.62) vs $(0.65) in Q1 2025
  • Adjusted EBITDA $28.1M, down 16.4% YoY from $33.6M
  • Full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance lowered to $167.5M-$182.5M from $172.5M-$187.5M
  • Operating cash flow improved to $20.8M from negative $17.5M in prior year period
  • S-3 shelf registration filed May 1, 2026, suggesting potential capital needs

Financial Impact

Revenue shortfall of ~$13.7M vs consensus; Adjusted EBITDA guidance midpoint reduced by $5M

revenueadjusted EBITDAoperating incomenet loss

Risk Factors

  • Continued net losses and high debt load may force equity issuance
  • Lowered EBITDA guidance signals weaker H1 2026 than previously expected
  • Tariff and weather-related headwinds could persist

Market Snapshot

Exchange
NYSE
Sector
Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
8-K Filing (Primary)0001193125-26-211977
Document: altg-20260507.htm0001193125-26-211977
Document: 0001193125-26-211977-index-headers.html0001193125-26-211977
Document: 0001193125-26-211977-index.html0001193125-26-211977
Document: 0001193125-26-211977.txt0001193125-26-211977
8-K Data (Synthetic)0001193125-26-211977
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Jun 11, 2026
3d ago
Institutional Cluster
MIXED ★ 4/10
$6.74 awaiting T+5awaiting T+5$7.05 (+4.60%)
May 13, 2026
4w ago
EFFECT
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$25.06 $25.12▲ +0.23%▲ +1.39%$7.05 (−71.87%)
May 7, 2026
5w ago
8-K
BEARISH ★ 7/10
$25.22 $25.20▲ +0.08%▲ +1.54%$7.05 (+72.05%)
Apr 15, 2026
8w ago
DEFA14A
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$24.92 $25.20▲ +1.12%▲ +0.14%$7.05 (−71.71%)
Apr 3, 2026
10w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$24.58 $24.68▲ +0.40%▼ −3.74%$7.05 (−71.32%)
Apr 3, 2026
10w ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$5.38 $6.25▲ +16.17%▲ +12.04%$7.05 (+31.04%)
Mar 3, 2026
14w ago
Insider Cluster
BULLISH ★ 6/10
$7.29 $6.52▼ −10.56%▼ −10.08%$7.05 (−3.29%)
Mar 3, 2026
14w ago
Insider Cluster
NEUTRAL ★ 4/10
$7.29 $6.52▼ −10.56%▼ −10.08%$7.05 (−3.29%)
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