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SEC filingQ1 results reflected deliberate production cuts to clear distribution channel inventory, driving revenue and profit declines, while strong operating cash generation supported investments in production automation and capacity expansion.
Miller Industries reported Q1 2026 results marked by revenue of $180.9 million, down 19.8% from $225.7 million in the prior year quarter. This decline stemmed primarily from lower production levels as the company continued to address inventory buildup in its distribution channel, a strategic move to align supply with demand amid high equipment ownership costs and uncertain customer spending patterns.
Gross profit decreased 24.3% to $25.7 million, yielding a gross margin of 14.2%. The margin contraction reflected the impact of reduced sales volumes on fixed cost absorption, compounded by ongoing supply chain securing efforts to mitigate current and potential future tariffs. Management's focus on cost savings initiatives helped temper the profit erosion, though profitability remained challenged by these market dynamics.
Net income fell sharply 93.1% to $555 thousand from $8.1 million, with diluted EPS declining 92.8% to $0.05 from $0.69. This significant drop was driven by the reversal of fair-value adjustments and amortization of intangible assets related to the Omar's acquisition accounting. These non-cash items highlighted the integration costs of recent M&A activity, even as core operations navigated production adjustments.
Despite profit pressures, cash generation proved resilient. Net cash provided by operating activities surged to $30.7 million from $2.7 million, benefiting from working capital normalization after prior supply chain disruptions. After capital expenditures of $7.9 million, free cash flow stood at $22.8 million. These investments targeted robotics and automation in production processes to enhance efficiency, capacity, sustainability, and safety—key priorities for long-term competitiveness.
Operationally, the Board authorized a plant expansion at the Ooltewah, TN facility in March 2026 to improve flexibility and production capacity. This move signals management's confidence in addressing demand headwinds through enhanced infrastructure, even as external factors like tariff uncertainty and emissions regulations loom. By strategically reducing production in 2025 and into 2026, alongside pricing actions to match the cost environment, Miller positions itself for recovery as channel inventory normalizes and investments yield efficiencies.