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Reports Q1 revenue $1.35B, consensus $1.37B. "Our members continued to focus on controlling the controllables in the first quarter of fiscal 2026," said chairman, president, and CEO Jeff Lorenger. "Through focused cost management and benefits of price-cost and productivity, we managed the middle of the income statement and were able to deliver solid first quarter results. This was despite demand softness to begin the year, especially in Workplace Furnishings, amid concerns related to the conflict in the Middle East, the U.S. economy broadly, and the impacts of tariffs specifically. The positive momentum of our on-going strategies, the benefits of our diversified revenue streams, and the merits of our customer-first business model will continue to deliver strong shareholder value."

The Corporation expects second quarter 2026 net sales in legacy Workplace Furnishings to increase at a low single-digit rate year-over-year. Including Steelcase, total Workplace Furnishings net sales are expected to increase approximately 155-160 percent versus the prior-year period. In Residential Building Products, second quarter 2026 net sales are expected to decrease at a low single-digit rate compared to the same period in 2025. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share in the second quarter of 2026 are expected to decline modestly from 2025 levels. The addition of Steelcase is expected to be net neutral to diluted non-GAAP earnings per share in the quarter. The year-over-year non-GAAP earnings pressure is expected to be driven by lower organic volume and continued investment.

The Corporation's outlook for 2026 full-year earnings reflects expectations for mid-teens percent diluted non-GAAP EPS growth, with accelerating double-digit earnings growth in the second half of the year. Productivity, cost management, network optimization initiatives, Steelcase accretion, and price-cost benefits are expected to more than offset operating profit headwinds associated with volume pressure and continued investment. Double-digit diluted non-GAAP EPS growth again next year, with multiple years of elevated earnings growth visibility beyond 2027. The combination of Steelcase accretion and legacy workplace network optimization initiatives are expected to yield total cumulative savings exceeding $70 million (or $0.70 in diluted non-GAAP EPS) in 2027 and more than $150 million (or $1.50 in diluted non-GAAP EPS) when fully mature. The Corporation remains committed to the reduction of debt levels, payment of its longstanding dividend, and continuing to invest in the business to drive future growth. Net financial leverage is expected to return to pre-deal levels in the 1.0-1.5 times range with two years of the deal closing.