PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS COMPANY (PLPC)
NASDAQIndustrialsElectrical Equipment & PartsSnapshot 2026-11-04
$285.20-8.45%
Close 2026-11-04 · 1-day change
NASDAQIndustrialsElectrical Equipment & PartsSnapshot 2026-11-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · PLPC
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.
Met or beat guidance 100% of the last 1 guided quarters · 0.0% avg surprise
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Our steadfast commitment to domestic manufacturing continues to provide a strategic advantage, with PLP-USA delivering over $100 million of net sales for the second straight quarter.
Stated in 3 of 3 supplied quarters. Management reported: “Our steadfast commitment to domestic manufacturing continues to provide a strategic advantage, with PLP-USA delivering over $100 million of net sales for the second straight quarter.” “Our steadfast commitment to domestic manufacturing continues to provide a strategic advantage, with PLP-USA delivering exceptional 32% sales growth in the quarter.”
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 strong grew net income 68% of the time over the next year (vs 52% for the rest of the cohort, n=6978).
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“Our steadfast commitment to domestic manufacturing continues to provide a strategic advantage, with PLP-USA delivering over $100 million of net sales for the second straight quarter.”
“Our steadfast commitment to domestic manufacturing continues to provide a strategic advantage, with PLP-USA delivering exceptional 32% sales growth in the quarter.”
“"Our team achieved exceptional sales growth this quarter, propelled by outstanding results from our U.S. manufacturing operations and our ability to meet rising demand.”
The increase in net income was primarily driven by higher sales volumes, favorable product mix, fixed cost leverage and the benefit of price increases enacted in 2025 and early 2026.
Stated in 3 of 3 supplied quarters. Management reported: “The increase in net income was primarily driven by higher sales volumes, favorable product mix, fixed cost leverage and the benefit of price increases enacted in 2025 and early 2026.” “In a very challenging operating environment, I am most encouraged by our 300-basis-point improvement in gross profit margin in Q2 2026 compared to Q1 2026, reflecting the effectiveness of our pricing strategies, supply chain discipline, and ongoing investment in operational efficiency.”
“The increase in net income was primarily driven by higher sales volumes, favorable product mix, fixed cost leverage and the benefit of price increases enacted in 2025 and early 2026.”
“In a very challenging operating environment, I am most encouraged by our 300-basis-point improvement in gross profit margin in Q2 2026 compared to Q1 2026, reflecting the effectiveness of our pricing…”
“However, our impressive 150 basis point increase in gross profit percentage from Q4 2025 shows that we are actively managing these challenges through supply chain optimization, pricing strategies, an…”
That financial strength allows us to do three things at once: invest in our people and facilities, pursue targeted acquisitions, and continue returning capital to shareholders."
Stated in 3 of 3 supplied quarters. Management reported: “That financial strength allows us to do three things at once: invest in our people and facilities, pursue targeted acquisitions, and continue returning capital to shareholders."” “In the second quarter, we welcomed Delta Star, located in Salto, Brazil, to the PLP family.”
“That financial strength allows us to do three things at once: invest in our people and facilities, pursue targeted acquisitions, and continue returning capital to shareholders."”
“In the second quarter, we welcomed Delta Star, located in Salto, Brazil, to the PLP family.”
“Our healthy balance sheet and strong liquidity provide flexibility to pursue strategic acquisitions, while also investing in facility modernization and returning capital to our valued shareholders.”
That financial strength allows us to do three things at once: invest in our people and facilities, pursue targeted acquisitions, and continue returning capital to shareholders."
Stated in 3 of 3 supplied quarters. Management reported: “That financial strength allows us to do three things at once: invest in our people and facilities, pursue targeted acquisitions, and continue returning capital to shareholders."” “Our balance sheet remains a source of strength, providing flexibility to pursue strategic growth opportunities while continuing to invest in our people and facilities.”
“That financial strength allows us to do three things at once: invest in our people and facilities, pursue targeted acquisitions, and continue returning capital to shareholders."”
“Our balance sheet remains a source of strength, providing flexibility to pursue strategic growth opportunities while continuing to invest in our people and facilities.”
“Our healthy balance sheet and strong liquidity provide flexibility to pursue strategic acquisitions, while also investing in facility modernization and returning capital to our valued shareholders.”
Drive sales growth in core energy and communications markets through higher demand, product offerings and investment in sales and engineering resources.
Over the trailing year it converted 0.97x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Industrials names rated neutral grew net income 59% of the time over the next year (vs 54% for the rest of the cohort, n=6652).
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, long-term interest rates, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
6 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by M&A activity. Historically, Industrials names rated stable grew net income 60% of the time over the next year (vs 56% for the rest of the cohort, n=6637).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-11-04.