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Littelfuse Posts Strong Financial Performance in Second Quarter

CHICAGO — Littelfuse, Inc. today reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 27, 2026:

“We delivered strong second quarter results, with performance exceeding our expectations reflecting broad-based demand strength and disciplined execution across the portfolio,” said Greg Henderson, Littelfuse President and Chief Executive Officer. “We drove growth across our segments as our teams continued to make progress on our strategic priorities while leveraging our leadership position in safe and efficient electrical energy transfer. We remain focused on scaling our high growth opportunities, partnering with our market leading customers, enhancing operational excellence, and deploying capital with discipline as we execute our long‑term strategy.”

“Looking ahead to the third quarter, we expect approximately 26% total revenue growth versus the prior year, supported by record bookings, continued customer momentum, and contributions from the Basler acquisition. We continue to partner closely with our customers to drive the ongoing evolution to higher power and higher energy density solutions.”

Third Quarter of 2026*

Based on current market conditions, for the third quarter the company expects,

Net sales in the range of $780 – $800 million, adjusted diluted EPS in the range of $4.85 – $5.05 and an adjusted effective tax rate of approximately 23% – 24%.
*Littelfuse provides guidance on a non-GAAP (adjusted) basis. GAAP items excluded from guidance may include the after-tax impact of items including acquisition and integration costs, restructuring, impairment and other charges, certain purchase accounting adjustments, non-operating foreign exchange adjustments and significant and unusual items. These items are uncertain, depend on various factors, and could be material to results computed in accordance with GAAP. Littelfuse is not able to forecast the excluded items in order to provide the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure without unreasonable efforts.

Second Quarter 2026 Segment Performance Highlights

Electronics Segment

Net sales for the second quarter 2026 increased +21%. Organic sales increased +20% driven by improved passive products (+26% organic) sales. Semiconductor product (+15% organic) sales also contributed to growth driven by increased protection and power semiconductor volumes. Favorable FX contributed +1% to growth.
Adjusted EBITDA margin for the second quarter 2026 increased to 26.3% (+470 bps) due to volume leverage, favorable mix, and operational execution in both passive products and semiconductor products.

Transportation Segment

Net sales for the second quarter 2026 increased +2% as organic sales increased +1% while favorable FX contributed +1% to growth. Organic sales growth benefited from improved commercial vehicle sales (+4% organic), which offset lower passenger vehicle organic sales (-2%). Commercial vehicle sales growth benefited from improved truck, construction and agricultural equipment demand. Passenger vehicle sales were impacted by lower global passenger car builds and auto sensor product declines.
Adjusted EBITDA margin for the second quarter 2026 decreased to 18.6% (-190 bps) driven by lower commercial vehicle profitability which more than offset passenger vehicle margin expansion.

Industrial Segment

Net sales for the second quarter 2026 increased +52%. Organic sales increased +16% driven by improved data center, HVAC, industrial automation, and construction demand. The Basler acquisition contributed +36% to growth.
Adjusted EBITDA margin for the second quarter 2026 increased to 22.6% (+50 bps) driven by favorable volume leverage and mix.

Dividend

The company will pay a cash dividend of $0.80 per share on its common stock, a 7% increase from the prior quarter dividend of $0.75 per share. The dividend will be paid on September 3, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 20, 2026.

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