PLPC PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO

MIXED Impact: 5/10 8-K
Horizon days Filed Apr 29, 2026 Processed 1mo ago SEC 0000080035-26-000015
8-K Item 2.02: Earnings release
Latest settled — T+20d
PLPC ▲ +11.31% at T+20d
NEUTRAL call ✓ call won +11.31% · α vs SPY +6.08% · entry $332.25 → $369.82
Next anchor: T+60d in 6w
Last close $375.42 (close Jun 12) · +12.99% from $332.25 entry
Entry anchored
Apr 29, 2026
via day open
T+1d
+0.45%
call +0.45% · α +0.23%
$333.73
settled 7w ago
T+5d
+3.92%
call +3.92% · α +2.19%
$345.28
settled 6w ago
T+20d
+11.31%
call +11.31% · α +6.08%
$369.82
settled 18d ago
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Executive Summary

Preformed Line Products reported Q1 2026 net sales of $176.3M, up 19% YoY, driven by strong U.S. energy and communications demand. However, diluted EPS fell to $2.14 from $2.33 a year ago, impacted by higher personnel costs and a $1.3M tax charge in France. The mixed result shows robust top-line growth but ongoing margin pressure from tariffs and investments.

Key Financial Metrics

Gross Margin
31.3%

Actionable Insight

Strong revenue growth validates demand for energy and communications products, but margin compression and tax headwinds are pressuring earnings. Watch for tariff developments and cost control measures in upcoming quarters; the stock may trade on revenue momentum vs. profit concerns.

Key Facts

  • Net sales $176.3M, +19% YoY vs $148.5M
  • Diluted EPS $2.14 vs $2.33 in Q1 2025
  • Gross profit margin 31.3%, up 150bp from Q4 2025
  • Net income $10.5M vs $11.6M in Q1 2025
  • Income tax charge of $1.3M related to French subsidiary

Financial Impact

Revenue growth of $27.8M YoY, but net income decline of $1.1M

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Risk Factors

  • Ongoing tariff costs and commodity price volatility
  • Geopolitical uncertainty affecting international operations
  • Potential for further cost inflation or supply chain disruptions

Market Snapshot

Exchange
Nasdaq
Sector
Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction
Analyst Consensus
86% bullish (7 analysts)

Documents Analyzed

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

DocumentAccession Number
8-K Filing (Primary)0000080035-26-000015
Document: plpc-20260429.htm0000080035-26-000015
Document: 0000080035-26-000015-index-headers.html0000080035-26-000015
Document: 0000080035-26-000015-index.html0000080035-26-000015
Document: 0000080035-26-000015.txt0000080035-26-000015
8-K Data (Synthetic)0000080035-26-000015
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Jun 11, 2026
3d ago
Institutional Cluster
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$351.92 awaiting T+20awaiting T+20—$375.42 (+6.68%)
Apr 29, 2026
6w ago
8-K
MIXED ★ 5/10
$332.25 $369.82▲ +11.31%▲ +6.08%$375.42 (+12.99%)
Mar 4, 2026
14w ago
8-K
BULLISH ★ 8/10
$248.84 $302.78▲ +21.68%▲ +25.47%$375.42 (+50.87%)
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