RBC Bearings net sales climb 14.4% in fiscal second quarter
RBC Bearings Inc. reported net sales of $455.3 million increased 14.4% over last year for its second quarter of fiscal 2026.
Aerospace/Defense was up 38.8%, and Industrial inched up 0.7%. Gross margin was 44.1% compared to 43.7% last year; adjusted gross margin as 44.9% compared to 43.7% last year.
Second quarter net income attributable to common stockholders as a percentage of net sales of 13.2% versus 12.2% last year.
Chairman and CEO Dr. Michael J. Hartnett stated, “Our performance during the second quarter achieved a very high standard as demand from many of our core markets reached unprecedented levels. We were well prepared to support the generational expansion taking place in these aerospace and defense markets and are pleased to recognize the outstanding performance reached by our factories and offices. Clearly, we have entered a unique period in our business cycle and look forward to delivering a record year to our shareholders.”
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