Commercial Vehicle Group (CVGI) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Q4 2025 revenue was $154.8 million, down 5.2% year-over-year due to softer demand, especially in North America and Global Seating and Trim Systems & Components.

• Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 was $2.3 million, up 155.6% year-over-year, driven by operational efficiencies and lower SG&A expenses.

• Net loss for Q4 was $6.4 million ($0.19/share), a significant improvement from $35 million loss last year, which included a $28.8 million non-cash tax allowance.

• Free cash flow for the year reached $34.0 million, up $21.5 million, enabling net debt reduction of $35.8 million.

• Net leverage improved to 4.1x from 4.7x at the end of 2024.

Financial highlights

• Q4 adjusted gross margin was 10.3%, up 190 basis points year-over-year.

• Q4 adjusted EBITDA margin was 1.5%, up from 0.6% in Q4 2024.

• Full-year revenue was $649 million, down from $723.4 million; adjusted EBITDA was $17.8 million, down from $23.2 million.

• Q4 free cash flow was $8.7 million, up from $0.8 million; full-year free cash flow was $34.0 million.

• Liquidity at year-end was $135.1 million, including $33.3 million in cash and $101.8 million in credit facility availability.

Outlook and guidance

• 2026 net sales guidance: $660–$700 million, with adjusted EBITDA of $24–$30 million and positive free cash flow.

• Net leverage projected to decline further, with continued debt reduction and net leverage target of 2x.

• ACT forecasts Class 8 truck build to rise 4% in 2026 to 260,000 units, decline 5% in 2027, then rebound 30% in 2028.

• Construction end market expected to see low single-digit growth in 2026.