H.B. Fuller Reports Increased Sales for Second Quarter

H.B. Fuller has reported net revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 of $950 million, up 5.8% versus the second quarter of fiscal 2025. Pricing increased net revenue by 3.0%, which more than offset slightly lower volume, resulting in a 2.6% organic revenue increase year-on-year. Foreign currency translation and the impact of acquisitions increased net revenue by 3.1% and 0.1%, respectively.
Gross profit in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 was $320 million. Adjusted gross profit was $325 million. Adjusted gross profit margin of 34.2% increased 200 basis points year-on-year. The impact of pricing execution and restructuring savings drove the majority of the year-on-year increase in adjusted gross profit margin.
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 was $68 million. Adjusted net income attributable to H.B. Fuller for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 was $78 million.
“We executed very well in the second quarter, delivering strong year-on-year revenue, EBITDA, and EPS growth, with results above the midpoint of our EBITDA guidance range,” said Celeste Mastin, president and chief executive officer. “Our global sourcing capabilities and swift pricing actions have enabled us to maintain supply continuity and reliably serve our customers through market disruption. These efforts, combined with our Quantum Leap restructuring initiative, have strengthened our competitive position and we remain confident in our ability to deliver strong financial results.”
Mastin continued, “While the external environment remains dynamic, our focus is clear: we are executing on what we can control, leveraging our competitive strengths, and continuing to build a business that is more durable and better positioned to deliver superior long-term growth.”
Looking forward the company updated its previously communicated financial guidance for 2026. It stated that net revenue for fiscal 2026 is still expected to be up mid-single digits; organic revenue is still expected to be up low-single digits and the impact from foreign exchange is still expected to be positive 1% to 2%. Net revenue for the third quarter of 2026 is expected to be up mid-single digits.
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