NACCO Q2 2026: solar impairment weighs on profits; long-term dragline and lithium growth avenues
Aug 5, 2026, 4:46 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Near-term earnings were pressured by a $12M solar impairment and a net loss, despite strong gross profit growth. This creates a negative bias for NC shares in the next 1–2 quarters, even as long-term catalysts (contract expansion, lithium exposure) could drive upside beyond that horizon. Similar plays have seen mixed reaction until the solar impairment is monetized or offset by new contract wins.
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NACCO reported Q2 2026 revenue of $72.3M with gross profit of $15.2M, up 6% and 123% year over year, respectively, but a $12.0M impairment on solar assets drove a $2.3M operating loss and a net loss of $0.96M ($0.13 per share). Adjusted EBITDA rose 72% to $15.9M. The company remains focused on long-term growth from dragline contracts and lithium-related opportunities, yet expects H2 to be softer due to solar curtailments and inventory write-downs; monetization actions on solar assets are under consideration.
Gross profit rose 123% to $15.2M; revenue up 6% YoY.
Operating loss $2.3M includes $12.0M solar impairment.
Net loss $0.96M, or $0.13 per share; prior-year net income $3.3M.
Adjusted EBITDA $15.9M, up 72% YoY; sequentially down 3%.
Debt $120.1M; total liquidity $114.6M as of 6/30/2026.
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