Cadre Holdings, Inc. (CDRE)
NYSEIndustrialsAerospace & DefenseSnapshot 2026-09-04
$29.76-0.40%
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NYSEIndustrialsAerospace & DefenseSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · CDRE
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
A guidance track record builds as the company issues and delivers on guidance.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Achieve full-year net sales between $749 million and $769 million, driven by acquisitions and strong demand in safety equipment markets.
Stated as a priority in 2 of last 2 quarters. Revenue grew from $155.4 million in 2026-Q1 to $207.1 million in 2026-Q2. Management raised full-year 2026 net sales guidance from $736-$758 million to $749-$769 million, reflecting strong demand and acquisitions. The trajectory is delivering growth consistent with stated guidance.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 2 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Industrials names rated neutral grew net income 51% of the time over the next year (vs 60% for the rest of the cohort, n=9249).
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“Raises Guidance to Full Year 2026 Net Sales of $749 to $769 Million”
“For the full year 2026, Cadre expects to generate net sales in the range of $736 million to $758 million”
Achieve adjusted EBITDA between $139 million and $144 million for full-year 2026, improving margin and profitability.
Stated as a priority in 2 of last 2 quarters. Adjusted EBITDA increased from $21.1 million in 2026-Q1 to $42.0 million in 2026-Q2. Management raised full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance from $136-$141 million to $139-$144 million. The trajectory shows improving profitability consistent with guidance.
“Raises Guidance to Full Year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA of $139 to $144 Million”
“Cadre expects to generate adjusted EBITDA in the range of $136 million and $141 million”
Maintain capital expenditures in the range of $10 million to $14 million for the full year 2026 to support growth and operations.
Stated as a priority in 2 of last 2 quarters. Capital expenditures were $3.1 million in 2026-Q1 and $3.3 million in 2026-Q2, totaling $6.4 million for the first half of 2026. Management maintains full-year 2026 capex guidance of $10 million to $14 million. The trajectory is consistent with the stated guidance.
“We expect capital expenditures to be in the range of $10 million to $14 million.”
“We expect capital expenditures to be in the range of $10 million to $14 million”
Pursue targeted acquisitions to expand and strengthen the company's safety equipment platform and market position.
Stated as a priority in 2 of last 2 quarters. Management highlighted recent acquisitions including Alien Gear Holsters and TYR Tactical as part of disciplined M&A strategy. Revenue grew from $130.1 million in 2025-Q1 to $207.1 million in 2026-Q2, partly driven by acquisitions. The trajectory shows active M&A contributing to growth.
“Disciplined M&A remains a core component of our growth strategy, with recent bolt-on acquisition of a recognized holster brand.”
“Since January 2024, Cadre has deployed over $400 million in targeted M&A, including Alien Gear Holsters and TYR Tactical.”
Continue paying a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share to shareholders, subject to Board discretion.
Stated as a priority in 2 of last 2 quarters. The company declared and paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share in both April and July 2026. Dividend per share remained stable at $0.10, consistent with management's stated commitment.
“Declared quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share in July 2026.”
“Declared quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share in April 2026.”
Over the trailing year it converted 2.49x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Industrials names rated robust grew net income 58% of the time over the next year (vs 54% for the rest of the cohort, n=4997).
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, long-term interest rates, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
11 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by M&A activity. Historically, Industrials names rated neutral grew net income 58% of the time over the next year (vs 56% for the rest of the cohort, n=3431).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-09-04.