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Atmus Hikes 2026 Guidance on Koch Filter Acquisition and Record Q2 Sales

Aug 7, 2026, 6:46 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Solid Q2 beat and raised full-year targets coupled with a buyback and stable dividend likely to attract buyers in the near term; the Koch Filter deal provides a path to mid-cycle revenue growth and margin upside, though near-term EBITDA margins reflect integration costs.

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Atmus Filtration Technologies posted a Q2 2026 record $528M in net sales, up 16.4% year-over-year, driven by the Koch Filter acquisition and favorable pricing. The company raised full-year guidance to $1.975–$2.03B in net sales and $2.85–$3.00 in Adjusted EPS, supported by a solid EBITDA framework. Management highlighted ongoing integration costs but also plans to continue capital returns via buybacks and dividends.

Q2 2026 net sales of $528M, up 16.4% YoY, led by Koch Filter.
Adjusted EBITDA $109M, margin 20.7%; Power Solutions margin 20.8%; Industrial 18.9%.
Guidance for 2026 raised: net sales $1.975–$2.03B; adj EPS $2.85–$3.00.
Repurchased $13M of stock this quarter; $49M remaining; quarterly dividend $0.055.
Koch Filter acquisition diversifies/accelerates growth; ongoing integration and separation costs noted.

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