RBC Bearings Incorporated, a leading manufacturer in the industrial, defense, and aerospace sectors, has announced its fiscal first quarter 2026 results. The company reported net sales of $436.0 million, marking a 7.3% increase from the previous year. The Aerospace/Defense segment saw a growth of 10.4%, while the Industrial segment grew by 5.5%. The gross margin for the first quarter stood at 44.8%, compared to 45.3% in the previous year. On an adjusted basis, the gross margin was slightly higher at 45.4%. Net income attributable to common stockholders was 15.7% of net sales, an improvement from 13.7% last year. Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of net sales was 32.5%, slightly down from 33.0% the previous year. Looking ahead, RBC Bearings forecasts net sales of approximately $445.0 million to $455.0 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, indicating a growth rate of 11.8% to 14.4%. The company expects its gross margin to be in the range of 44.0% to 44.25%, with SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales anticipated to be between 17.0% and 17.25%.
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