UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
☑
Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026
OR
☐
Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number 001-08524
Myers Industries, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio
34-0778636
(State or other jurisdiction of
(IRS Employer Identification
incorporation or organization)
Number)
1293 South Main Street
Akron, Ohio
44301
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip code)
(330) 253-5592
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each Class
Trading Symbol
Name of Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, without par value
MYE
New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☑ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☑ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
Accelerated filer
Non-Accelerated filer
Smaller reporting company
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☑ .
The number of shares outstanding of the issuer’s common stock, without par value, as of May 1, 2026 was 37,557,322 shares.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I — Financial Information
1
Item 1. Financial Statements
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited)
2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Unaudited)
3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity (Unaudited)
4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
5
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
6
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
18
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
22
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Part II — Other Information
23
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Item 5. Other Information
Item 6. Exhibits
24
Signature
25
Exhibit 31.1
Exhibit 31.2
Exhibit 32.1
Exhibit 101
MYERS INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
For the Quarter Ended March 31,
2026
2025
Net sales
$
164,580
161,667
Cost of sales
108,035
111,448
Gross profit
56,545
50,219
Selling, general and administrative expenses
27,995
29,285
Depreciation and amortization
3,698
3,752
(Gain) loss on disposal of fixed assets
—
(19
)
Operating income
24,852
17,201
Interest expense, net
6,692
7,386
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
18,160
9,815
Income tax expense (benefit)
4,361
2,627
Income from continuing operations
13,799
7,188
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income tax
(15,627
(383
Net income (loss)
(1,828
6,805
Income per common share from continuing operations:
Basic
0.37
0.19
Diluted
Income (loss) per common share from discontinued operations:
(0.42
(0.01
Net income (loss) per common share:
(0.05
0.18
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
(Dollars in thousands)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment
(540
(8
Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swap contracts (1)
825
(1,450
Realized (gain) loss on interest rate swap contracts reclassified to interest expense
377
85
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
662
(1,373
Comprehensive income
(1,166
5,432
(1) Amounts shown net of tax expense (benefit) of $412 and $(480) for the quarters ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
March 31,
December 31,
Assets
Current Assets
Cash
44,592
40,514
Trade accounts receivable, less allowances of $1,328 and $1,060, respectively
106,968
95,435
Other accounts receivable, net
9,153
12,195
Income tax receivable
114
3,783
Inventories, net
65,346
67,559
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
5,031
6,033
Assets held for sale - current
68,828
55,940
Total Current Assets
300,032
281,459
Property, plant, and equipment, net
124,264
127,943
Right of use asset - operating leases
20,971
22,199
Goodwill
241,117
241,284
Intangible assets, net
142,794
146,059
Other
7,556
8,230
Assets held for sale
25,402
Total Assets
836,734
852,576
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable
64,464
51,270
Accrued employee compensation
13,256
16,645
Accrued taxes payable, other than income taxes
2,195
1,975
Accrued interest
245
208
Other current liabilities
29,014
30,894
Operating lease liability - short-term
6,077
5,974
Finance lease liability - short-term
654
645
Long-term debt - current portion
39,447
34,601
Liabilities held for sale - current
26,905
26,801
Total Current Liabilities
182,257
169,013
Long-term debt
291,910
311,210
Operating lease liability - long-term
14,870
16,130
Finance lease liability - long-term
7,180
7,349
Other liabilities
13,500
14,916
Deferred income taxes
38,139
37,727
Liabilities held for sale
2,005
Total Liabilities
547,856
558,350
Shareholders’ Equity
Serial Preferred Shares (authorized 1,000,000 shares; none issued and outstanding)
Common Shares, without par value (authorized 60,000,000 shares; outstanding 37,465,550 and 37,381,741; net of treasury shares of 5,086,907 and 5,170,716, respectively)
23,112
23,041
Additional paid-in capital
327,116
326,213
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(20,466
(21,128
Retained deficit
(40,884
(33,900
Total Shareholders’ Equity
288,878
294,226
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Quarter Ended March 31, 2026
Common Shares
AdditionalPaid-In Capital
AccumulatedOtherComprehensive Income (Loss)
RetainedDeficit
TotalShareholders'Equity
Balance at January 1, 2026
Interest rate swap, net of tax of $412
1,202
Shares issued under incentive plans, net of shares withheld for tax
71
(455
(384
Stock compensation expense
1,358
Declared dividends - $0.135 per share
(5,156
Balance at March 31, 2026
Quarter Ended March 31, 2025
AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncome (Loss)
Balance at January 1, 2025
22,923
325,163
(22,110
(48,464
277,512
Interest rate swap, net of tax of ($480)
(1,365
139
(672
(533
Repurchase of common stock
(47
(961
(1,008
1,101
(5,081
Balance at March 31, 2025
23,015
324,631
(23,483
(46,740
277,423
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
9,165
9,190
Amortization of deferred financing costs
664
540
Non-cash stock-based compensation expense
1,238
977
(2,507
564
Cash flows provided by (used for) working capital
Accounts receivable - trade and other, net
(8,559
(20,734
Inventories
2,072
(6,554
987
433
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
9,861
18,691
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities - continuing operations
26,720
10,276
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities - discontinued operations, net
(516
(145
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
26,204
10,131
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Capital expenditures
(2,774
(8,048
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
415
76
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities - continuing operations
(2,359
(7,972
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities - discontinued operations, net
(213
(35
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities
(2,572
(8,007
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Net borrowings (repayments) on revolving credit facility
13,000
Repayments of Term Loan A
(15,000
(5,000
Payments on finance lease
(160
(154
Cash dividends paid
(5,147
(5,317
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
292
295
Shares withheld for employee taxes on equity awards
(676
(828
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities - continuing operations
(20,691
988
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities - discontinued operations, net
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
Foreign exchange rate effect on cash
408
(32
Net increase (decrease) in cash - continuing operations
4,078
3,260
Cash at January 1 (1)
28,626
Cash at March 31 (1)
31,886
(1) Amounts exclude beginning cash from discontinued operations of $4.5 million and $3.6 million as of January 1, 2026 and 2025, respectively and ending cash from discontinued operations of $3.8 million and $3.4 million as of March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively, as described in Note 3.
(Dollars in thousands, except where otherwise indicated)
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Myers Industries, Inc. and all wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”), and have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information not misleading. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
In the opinion of the Company, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the financial position as of March 31, 2026, and the results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The results of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that will occur for the year ending December 31, 2026.
Segment Realignment and Discontinued Operations
During the first quarter of 2026, and in conjunction with the announced sale of Myers Tire Supply, the Company transitioned to a new internal organizational and reporting structure, consistent with the manner in which the Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM") evaluates performance and makes resource allocation decisions, supporting a single reportable segment. The Company's CODM is the Chief Executive Officer. The reportable segment does not include operating segments that have been aggregated. The reportable segment contains individual business components that have been combined on the basis of common management, customers, products, production processes and other economic characteristics. This change in structure has resulted in a more agile organization and solidified achievement of recent productivity improvements and cost efficiency initiatives. In conjunction with the change the Company has begun reporting on this new single-segment structure effective March 31, 2026.
Historical information also reflects discontinued operations presentation for the Myers Tire Supply business, which met the held for sale criteria as described in Note 3. Accordingly, the accompanying Financial Statements and Supplementary Data have been retrospectively revised to reflect the classification of the Myers Tire Supply business as assets and liabilities held-for-sale and their operating results, net of tax, as discontinued operations.
Change in Accounting Principle
As of January 1, 2026, the Company changed its method of accounting for the classification of shipping and handling costs. Under the new method of accounting, the Company includes shipping and handling costs in Cost of sales, whereas previously, these costs were included in operating costs and expenses within Selling, general and administrative for internal costs and Freight out for external costs.
The Company believes that including these expenses in Cost of sales is preferable, as it better aligns these costs with the related revenue in the gross profit calculation and is consistent with the practices of other industry peers. This change in accounting principle has been applied retrospectively, and the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) reflect the effect of this accounting principle change for all periods presented. This reclassification had no impact on operating income, net income or earnings per common share. The Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Unaudited), Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited), Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Unaudited), and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) were not impacted by this accounting principle change.
The Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) were impacted as follows:
For the Quarter Ended
For the Year Ended
Impact of change - Increase / (Decrease)
March 31, 2025
June 30, 2025
September 30, 2025
December 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
5,649
5,533
5,127
21,658
23,327
(5,649
(5,533
(5,127
(21,658
(23,327
Selling, general and administrative
(2,837
(2,740
(2,615
(10,612
(11,324
Freight out
(2,812
(2,793
(2,512
(11,046
(12,003
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
The Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 has been adjusted to reflect this change in accounting policy. The impact of the adjustment for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 was an increase of $5.3 million to Cost of sales and a corresponding decrease of $2.5 million and $2.8 million to Selling, general and administrative and Freight out, respectively, in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited).
Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses. This ASU is intended to improve the disclosures about an entity's expenses and requires disaggregation of certain expense captions into specified categories to provide more detailed information about the types of expenses commonly presented. For the Company, this ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments within this ASU should be applied prospectively to financial statements issued for reporting periods after the effective date of this update or retrospectively to any or all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.
Fair Value Measurement
The Company follows guidance included in ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, for its financial assets and liabilities, as required. Under ASC 820, the hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value is divided into three levels:
Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, unadjusted quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active or inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data or which reflect the entity’s own assumptions.
The Company has financial instruments, including cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses. The fair value of these financial instruments approximates carrying value due to the nature and relative short maturity of these assets and liabilities.
The fair value of the Company’s revolving credit facility, as defined in Note 11, approximates carrying value due to the floating rates and the relative short maturity (less than 90 days) of any revolving borrowings under this agreement. The carrying value of the unhedged portion of the Company’s term loan, as defined in Note 11, approximates fair value given that the underlying interest rate applied to such amounts outstanding is currently based upon floating market rates and the Company has the ability to repay the outstanding principal at par value at any time under the terms of this agreement.
The Company has also entered into an interest rate swap contract to reduce its exposure to fluctuations in variable interest rates for future interest payments, as defined in Note 11. The Company uses significant other observable market data or assumptions (Level 2 inputs) in determining the fair value of its interest rate swap that market participants would use in pricing similar assets or liabilities, including assumptions about counterparty risk. The fair value estimates reflect an income approach based on the terms of the interest rate swap contract and inputs corroborated by observable market data including interest rate curves. Refer to the derivative instruments section below for further information regarding the fair value measurements for the interest rate swap.
Derivative Instruments
On May 2, 2024, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement to limit its exposure to changes in interest rates on a portion of its floating rate indebtedness. The interest rate swap agreement is designated as a cash flow hedge that qualifies for hedge accounting. The swap has a beginning notional value of $200.0 million, which reduces proportionately with scheduled Term Loan A amortization payments, and has a final maturity date of January 31, 2029. The interest rate swap effectively results in a fixed rate of 4.606% plus the applicable margin for the hedged debt, as described in Note 11. The reset dates and all other critical terms on the term loans perfectly match with the interest rate swap and accordingly there were no amounts excluded from the measurement of hedge effectiveness.
At March 31, 2026, the remaining notional value of the Company's interest rate swap totaled $180.0 million and the net fair value of the Company's interest rate swap contract was estimated to be an unrealized loss of $4.0 million, which is included in the Condensed
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Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Unaudited) within Other current liabilities and Other liabilities (long-term) at $1.5 million and $2.6 million, respectively. Fair value adjustments are recorded as a component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) ('AOCI') in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Unaudited) and balances in AOCI are reclassified into earnings when transactions related to the underlying risk are settled. The pre-tax balance of interest rate swap gain (loss) in AOCI was $1.6 million and $(1.9) million for the quarters ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. As of March 31, 2026, $1.5 million of net interest rate swap losses recorded in AOCI are expected to be reclassified into earnings within the next twelve months; however, the actual amount that will be reclassified will vary based on changes in interest rates.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows:
ForeignCurrency
Interest Rate Swap (1)
Defined BenefitPension Plans
Total
(16,918
(4,210
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
285
Reclassification to (earnings) loss
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)
(17,458
(3,008
(1) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax expense (benefit) of $0.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
Interest Rate Swap (2)
(18,609
(2,400
(1,101
(1,458
(18,617
(3,765
(2) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax expense (benefit) of $(0.5) million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.
Allowance for Credit Losses
Management has established certain requirements that customers must meet before credit is extended. The financial condition of customers is continually monitored and collateral is usually not required. The Company evaluates the collectability of accounts receivable based on a combination of factors. The Company reviews historical trends for credit loss as well as current economic conditions in determining an estimate for its allowance for credit losses. Additionally, in circumstances where the Company is aware of a specific customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations, a specific allowance for credit losses is recorded against amounts due to reduce the net recognized receivable to the amount the Company reasonably expects will be collected.
The changes in the allowance for credit losses included within Trade accounts receivable for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 were as follows:
Balance at January 1
642
769
Provision for expected credit loss, net of recoveries
251
Write-offs and other
(177
(242
Balance at March 31
716
552
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2. Revenue Recognition
The Company’s revenue by major market is as follows:
Industrial
61,268
62,917
Infrastructure
37,600
29,763
Vehicle
23,337
27,034
Consumer
23,747
20,823
Food and beverage
18,628
21,130
Total net sales
Total sales from foreign business units were approximately $11.9 million and $9.4 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
Revenue is recognized when obligations under the terms of a contract with customers are satisfied which generally occurs with the transfer of control of the Company's products. This transfer of control may occur at either the time of shipment from a Company facility, or at the time of delivery to a designated customer location. Obligations under contracts with customers are typically fulfilled within 90 days of receiving a purchase order from a customer, and generally no other future obligations are required to be performed. The Company generally does not enter into any long-term contracts with customers greater than one year. Based on the nature of the Company’s products and customer contracts, no deferred revenue has been recorded, with the exception of cash advances or deposits received from customers prior to transfer of control of the product. These advances are typically fulfilled within the 90-day time frame mentioned above.
Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for transferring the products. Certain contracts with customers include variable consideration, such as rebates or discounts. The Company recognizes estimates of this variable consideration each period, primarily based on the most likely level of consideration to be paid to the customer under the specific terms of the underlying programs. While the Company’s contracts with customers do not generally include explicit rights to return product, the Company will in practice allow returns in the normal course of business and as part of the customer relationship. Expected returns allowances are recognized each period based on an analysis of historical experience, and when physical recovery of the product from returns occurs, an estimated right to return asset is also recorded based on the approximate cost of the product.
Amounts included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Unaudited) related to revenue recognition include:
Statement of FinancialPosition
Classification
Returns, discounts and other allowances
(612
(418
Trade accounts receivable
Right of return asset
127
136
Customer deposits
(2,490
(2,514
Accrued rebates
(2,767
(2,420
Sales, value added, and other taxes collected with revenue from customers are excluded from net sales. The cost for shipments to customers is recognized when control over products has transferred to the customer. Third party costs for shipments to customers are classified as Cost of sales. The Company incurred costs for shipments to customers of $2.8 million for both the quarters ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.
Based on the short-term nature of contracts described above, contract acquisition costs are not significant. These costs, as well as other incidental items that are immaterial in the context of the contract, are recognized as expense as incurred.
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3. Discontinued Operations
In mid-2025, the Company announced it was performing a strategic review of its Myers Tire Supply business. During the first quarter of 2026, the Myers Tire Supply business qualified as discontinued operations based on formal approvals by the Company's Board of Directors related to the divestiture process that resulted from the strategic review. The divestiture of Myers Tire Supply enables the Company to continue its progress on improving profitability of its overall portfolio, while also streamlining and focusing its resources on core manufacturing businesses that align with the Company's overall mission of Products that Protect. The divestiture of the Myers Tire Supply business is expected to be completed in 2026 and represents a strategic shift to exit the distribution industry and automotive aftermarket, which will have a major effect on the Company's operations and financial results. The Myers Tire Supply business includes its domestic and Central American businesses, each of which serve their respective markets with the distribution of equipment, tools and supplies used for the tire servicing and automotive industry.
As of March 31, 2026, the entire Myers Tire Supply business, formerly part of the Company's Distribution segment, has been accounted for as held for sale and as discontinued operations. Accordingly, the Company has classified these assets and liabilities as held for sale in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Unaudited) and the Myers Tire Supply operating results, net of tax, as discontinued operations in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) for all periods presented.
In the first quarter of 2026, in conjunction with bids received during this divestiture process (Level 3 inputs), impairment charges of $19.5 million ($14.8 million, net of tax) were recorded based on expected recoverability of Myers Tire Supply net assets across its markets, including a $14.7 million impairment charge to fully impair goodwill. These impairment charges are included in Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income tax in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited).
The following table summarizes the operating results of the Myers Tire Supply business included in discontinued operations on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited):
42,772
45,083
29,738
31,873
13,583
12,633
509
706
422
Impairment charges
19,530
Operating income (loss)
(20,588
(551
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income tax
(4,961
(168
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The following table provides the major classes of assets and liabilities of the Myers Tire Supply business included in assets held for sale and liabilities held for sale in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Unaudited):
March 31, 2026
3,807
4,536
Accounts receivable, net
33,056
31,848
21,011
18,505
874
1,051
Property, plant and equipment, net
1,155
1,162
14,730
5,102
5,392
6,137
1,433
2,486
2,685
73,628
81,342
Less: Loss recognized on classification as held for sale
(4,800
Total assets held for sale
16,263
19,902
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
8,771
6,899
1,871
Total liabilities held for sale
28,806
Assets held for sale:
Current
Non-current
Liabilities held for sale:
As of March 31, 2026, the Myers Tire Supply business met the held for sale criteria, and the sale is expected to be completed in 2026. As a result, all assets and liabilities during the period are reported as current.
4. Restructuring
On March 6, 2025, the Company announced the launch of a 'Focused Transformation' initiative with a target to implement $20 million of annualized cost savings, primarily in SG&A, by year-end 2025. In conjunction with the program the Company incurred $0.4 million of restructuring charges during the quarter ended March 31, 2025, which was recorded within Selling, general and administrative. Accrued and unpaid restructuring expenses were $0.6 million at December 31, 2025.
On July 31, 2025, the Company announced as part of its Focused Transformation initiatives, a plan to idle two of its rotational molding production facilities and to consolidate that production into other facilities. In conjunction with this initiative the Company incurred $0.7 million of restructuring charges during the quarter ended March 31, 2026, which was recorded within both Cost of sales and Selling, general and administrative. Accrued and unpaid restructuring expenses were not significant at March 31, 2026 or December 31, 2025 and the Company expects to incur up to $10.3 million in restructuring costs to complete the initiative, including costs related to machine moves, asset impairments and costs related to the long-term facility leases.
Charges from other restructuring initiatives to reduce and streamline overhead costs for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 totaled $0.8 million, which was recorded within both Cost of sales and Selling, general and administrative. Accrued and unpaid restructuring expenses were $0.2 million at December 31, 2025.
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5. Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market for last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) inventory and lower of cost or net realizable value for first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) inventory. Approximately 10 percent of inventories are valued using the LIFO method of determining cost. All other inventories are valued using the FIFO method of determining cost. An actual valuation of inventory under the LIFO method can be made only at the end of each year based on inventory levels and costs at that time. Accordingly, interim LIFO calculations must be based on management’s estimates of expected year-end inventory levels and costs. Because these calculations are subject to many factors beyond management’s control, annual results may differ from interim results as they are subject to the final year-end LIFO inventory valuation. No adjustment to the LIFO reserve was recorded for the quarters ended March 31, 2026 or 2025.
Inventories consisted of the following:
Finished and in-process products
32,288
32,785
Raw materials and supplies
33,058
34,774
6. Other Liabilities
The balance in Other current liabilities is comprised of the following:
Customer deposits and accrued rebates
5,257
4,934
Dividends payable
5,492
5,483
Accrued litigation, claims and professional fees
196
2,133
Current portion of environmental reserves
9,305
9,105
Hedge contract liability
1,458
1,960
Other accrued expenses
7,306
7,279
The balance in Other liabilities (long-term) is comprised of the following:
Environmental reserves
7,150
7,415
Supplemental executive retirement plan liability
93
105
2,579
3,691
Other long-term liabilities
3,678
3,705
7. Goodwill and Intangible Assets
In the first quarter of 2026, in conjunction with the announced sale of Myers Tire Supply, the Company realigned its organizational structure into a single-segment, as more fully described in Note 1. As a result of this change the Company reallocated goodwill within its Distribution reporting unit using a relative fair value approach for which it determined the remaining goodwill of the Distribution reporting unit pertained to businesses classified as held for sale, as more fully described in Note 3, and no additional goodwill was reallocated to the remaining reporting units within continuing operations.
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The change in goodwill for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 was as follows:
January 1, 2026
Foreign currency translation
(167
Intangible amortization expense was $3.3 million for both the quarters ended March 31, 2026 and 2025. Intangible assets other than goodwill primarily consist of trade names, customer relationships, patents, non-competition agreements and technology assets established in connection with acquisitions. These intangible assets, other than certain trade names, are amortized over their estimated useful lives. Indefinite-lived trade names had a carrying value of $31.4 million at both March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025.
8. Stockholders' Equity
Net Income (loss) Per Common Share
Net income (loss) per common share, as shown on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited), is determined on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the periods as follows:
Weighted average common shares outstanding basic
37,409,060
37,298,967
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock
298,444
115,043
Weighted average common shares outstanding diluted
37,707,504
37,414,010
The dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock was computed using the treasury stock method. The Company also applied the control number concept in the computation of diluted earnings per share to determine whether potential common stock equivalents are dilutive. The control number used is income from continuing operations. The control number concept requires that the same number of potentially dilutive securities applied in computing diluted earnings per share from continuing operations be applied to all other categories of income or loss, regardless of their anti-dilutive effect on such categories.
Options to purchase 2,095 and 12,164 shares of common stock that were outstanding for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share as the exercise prices of these options were greater than the average market price of common shares, and were therefore anti-dilutive.
9. Stock Compensation
The Company’s 2024 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “2024 Plan”) was adopted by the Board of Directors on February 29, 2024, and approved by shareholders in the annual shareholder meeting on April 25, 2024. The 2024 Plan authorizes the Compensation Committee to issue up to 2,500,000 additional various stock awards including stock options, performance stock units, restricted stock units and other forms of equity-based awards to key employees and directors.
Stock compensation expense was approximately $1.2 million and $1.0 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. These expenses are included in Selling, general and administrative expenses. Changes in expected performance under performance share award arrangements can cause volatility in stock compensation expense. Total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock-based compensation arrangements at March 31, 2026 was approximately $8.7 million, which will be recognized over the next three years, as such compensation is earned. Outstanding options expire, if unexercised, ten years from the date of grant.
10. Contingencies
The Company is a defendant in various lawsuits and a party to various other legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business, some of which are covered in whole or in part by insurance. When a loss arising from these matters is probable and can reasonably be estimated, the most likely amount of the estimated probable loss is recorded, or if a range of probable loss can be estimated and no
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amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount, the minimum amount in the range is recorded. As additional information becomes available, any potential liability related to these matters is assessed and the estimates are revised, if necessary.
Based on current available information, management believes that the ultimate outcome of these matters, including those described below, will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, cash flows or overall trends in our results of operations. However, these matters are subject to inherent uncertainties, and unfavorable rulings could occur. If an unfavorable ruling were to occur, there exists the possibility of a material adverse impact on the financial position and results of operations of the period in which the ruling occurs, or in future periods.
New Idria Mercury Mine
In September 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) informed a subsidiary of the Company, Buckhorn, Inc. (“Buckhorn”) via a notice letter and related documents (the “Notice Letter”) that it considers Buckhorn to be a potentially responsible party (“PRP”) in connection with the New Idria Mercury Mine site (“New Idria Mine”). New Idria Mining & Chemical Company (“NIMCC”), which owned and/or operated the New Idria Mine through 1976, was merged into Buckhorn Metal Products Inc. in 1981, which was subsequently acquired by Myers Industries, Inc. in 1987. As a result of the EPA Notice Letter, Buckhorn and the Company entered into an Administrative Order of Consent (“AOC”) with the EPA for the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study (“RI/FS”) to determine the extent of remediation necessary and the screening of alternatives. The AOC and related Statement of Work (“SOW”) were effective as of November 27, 2018, the date that it was executed by the EPA. The AOC requires a $2 million letter of credit to be provided for the duration of the RI/FS as assurance of Buckhorn's performance obligations.
All reasonably estimable costs related to the environmental remediation are accrued. These costs are comprised primarily of estimates to perform the RI/FS, identification of possible other PRPs, EPA oversight fees, past cost claims made by the EPA, periodic monitoring, and responses to demands issued by the EPA under the AOC. It is possible that adjustments to the aforementioned reserves will be necessary as new information is obtained, including after finalization and EPA approval of the work plan for the RI/FS. Estimates of Buckhorn’s liability are based on current facts, laws, regulations and technology. Estimates of Buckhorn’s environmental liabilities are further subject to uncertainties regarding the nature and extent of site contamination, the range of remediation alternatives available, evolving remediation standards, imprecise engineering evaluation and cost estimates, the extent of remedial actions that may be required, the extent of oversight by the EPA and the number and financial condition of other PRPs that may be named, as well as the extent of their responsibility for the remediation. Beginning in late 2021 and continuing through the current period, Buckhorn and the EPA continue to actively discuss the scope of the activities in the work plan for the RI/FS, resulting in changes to the estimated costs to perform the RI/FS work plan from time to time. Cost estimates will continue to be refined as the work plans for the RI/FS and the ultimate remediation are finalized and as the activities are performed over a period expected to last several years.
In 2022, Buckhorn reached an agreement with respect to certain insurance coverage related to defense costs, which is expected to apply to a substantial portion of the estimated RI/FS costs. Recovery of accrued costs are recorded as a receivable to the extent such recovery is determined to be probable under this agreement. Estimates of cost recoveries will continue to be refined as the RI/FS work plan is finalized and the activities are performed over a period expected to last several years. Buckhorn may also have opportunity for cost recovery under other insurance policies.
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Since October 2011, when the New Idria Mine was added to the Superfund National Priorities List by the EPA, Buckhorn has recognized $28.6 million of cumulative charges, made cumulative payments of $18.5 million and received insurance recoveries of $9.2 million through March 31, 2026. For the quarters ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025, the following undiscounted activity was recorded in connection with the New Idria Mercury Mine:
Beginning reserve balance
12,504
12,425
Changes in estimated environmental liability
1,000
Payments made
(1,424
(706
Ending reserve balance (1)
12,080
11,719
Beginning receivable balance
8,332
8,404
Changes in estimated insurance recovery
600
Insurance recovery reimbursements
(693
(917
Ending receivable balance (2)
8,239
7,487
(1) As of March 31, 2026, Buckhorn has a total ending reserve balance of $12.1 million related to the New Idria Mine, of which $9.0 million is classified in Other current liabilities and $3.1 million in Other liabilities (long-term).
(2) As of March 31, 2026, Buckhorn has a total receivable balance related to the probable insurance recovery of $8.2 million, of which $5.5 million is classified in Other accounts receivable and $2.7 million is classified in Other assets (long-term).
Given the circumstances referred to above, including the fact that the final remediation strategy has not yet been determined, Buckhorn has not accrued for remediation costs in connection with this site as it is unable to estimate the range of a reasonably possible liability for remediation costs.
New Almaden Mine
A number of parties, including the Company and its subsidiary, Buckhorn (as successor to NIMCC), were alleged by trustee agencies of the United States and the State of California to be responsible for natural resource damages due to environmental contamination of areas comprising the historical New Almaden mercury mines located in the Guadalupe River Watershed region in Santa Clara County, California (“County”). In 2005, Buckhorn and the Company, without admitting liability or chain of ownership of NIMCC, resolved the trustees’ claim against them through a consent decree that required them to contribute financially to the implementation by the County of an environmentally beneficial project within the impacted area. Buckhorn and the Company negotiated an agreement with the County ("Cost Sharing Agreement"), whereby Buckhorn and the Company agreed to reimburse one-half of the County’s costs of implementing the project. A detailed estimate was received from the County in 2016, and estimated costs for implementing the project to range between $3.3 million and $4.4 million. In 2022, the County informed the Company that it may begin implementation of the project in 2023 and that costs were expected to be higher. In January 2023, the County informed Buckhorn that the project will commence in 2023 and that it had accepted a bid to complete the project for approximately $9.0 million. The Company and Buckhorn intend to vigorously challenge, under the terms of the Cost Sharing Agreement, their responsibility to share in the entirety of the project cost increases. No costs were incurred related to New Almaden in the quarter ended March 31, 2026 or 2025. As of March 31, 2026, Buckhorn has a total reserve of $4.4 million related to the New Almaden Mine, of which $0.3 million is classified in Other current liabilities and $4.1 million is classified in Other liabilities (long-term).
It is possible that adjustments to the aforementioned reserves will be necessary to reflect new information. In addition, the Company may have claims against and defenses to claims by the County under the 2005 agreement that could reduce or offset its obligation for reimbursement of some of these potential additional costs. With the assistance of environmental consultants, the Company will closely monitor this matter and will continue to assess its reserves as additional information becomes available.
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Other Matters
On March 18, 2025, a lawsuit was filed by Ryan Colvin, individually and on behalf of his minor son, C.C., and Chelsea Conkel, individually, in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona, against Scepter Manufacturing, LLC. The Complaint seeks damages and court costs for harm caused to Plaintiff’s minor son and both parents allegedly arising from the use of a 5-gallon portable fuel container manufactured by Scepter Manufacturing, LLC, and alleges amounts in controversy in excess of $75 thousand. The Company was served the Complaint on June 6, 2025, and filed its Answer on June 16, 2025. The Company cannot assess with any meaningful probability the outcome or the potential damages. Scepter has maintained insurance policies, which it believes will cover a substantial portion of the defense costs incurred in this matter.
On July 9, 2024, Spartan Composites, LLC (“Spartan”) d\b\a FODS (“FODS”) and Spartan Mats, LLC (“Spartan Mat”) (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed suit against Signature Systems Group, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Signature”) in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, asserting certain claims relating to Signature’s manufacture and sale of its DiamondTrack mat, including misappropriation of FODS’ trade secrets under federal and state law, breach of a prior settlement agreement between Signature, FODS and Spartan Mat, and tortious interference with FODS’ prospective business relationships. Signature was acquired by the Company on February 8, 2024, and in connection with the acquisition, the Company obtained insurance policies providing coverage against the inaccuracy or breach of certain of the sellers’ representations and warranties set forth in the acquisition agreement (“RWI Policies”). On November 20, 2025, a jury found in favor of Plaintiffs on several counts of their complaint, including misappropriation of trade secrets and breach of contract, and awarded damages of up to $15 million, plus pre- and post-judgment interest and potential attorney fees. The Company believes the jury’s verdict contains errors that the Company intends to vigorously challenge through post-trial motions and, if necessary, through the appellate process. On January 5, 2026, the court granted Plaintiffs’ post-trial motion for a preliminary injunction preventing Signature from marketing, selling, renting, leasing, or manufacturing its DiamondTrack mat pending final ruling(s). Sales of this mat represented less than 1% of the Company’s 2025 consolidated net sales. On April 30, 2026, the court issued rulings on Plaintiffs’ post-trial motions that reduced Plaintiffs' damages to up to $7 million, plus pre- and post-trial interest and potential attorney fees. The court also ruled that Signature misappropriated, and is permanently enjoined from using, FODS’ prior customer list and FODS’ prior marketing/sales/pricing strategy (the “FODS Trade Secrets”). The court dissolved the preliminary injunction issued on January 5, 2026 relating to Signature’s manufacture and sale of its DiamondTrack mat. Signature expects to file post-trial motions based on Signature’s belief that Plaintiffs failed to prove their claims at trial. After the court rules on Signature’s Post-Trial Motions, both parties may appeal any unfavorable rulings. The Company has not accrued for potential losses in this matter as the Company cannot reasonably estimate any probable loss or range of loss until after the court rules on Signature’s Post-Trial Motions and a final, appealable order is issued. The Company believes that the RWI Policies will cover a substantial portion of ongoing defense costs and any final judgments rendered in the matter.
11. Long-Term Debt and Loan Agreements
Long-term debt consisted of the following:
Amended Loan Agreement - Revolving Credit Facility
Amended Loan Agreement - Term Loan A
336,000
351,000
Less unamortized deferred financing costs
4,643
5,189
331,357
345,811
Less current portion long-term debt
On February 8, 2024, the Company entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Seventh Amended and Restated Loan Agreement (“Amendment No. 1”), which amended the Seventh Amended and Restated Loan Agreement (the "Loan Agreement”) dated September 29, 2022 (collectively, the “Amended Loan Agreement”). Amendment No. 1, among other things, permitted the acquisition of Signature Systems and provided a new 5-year $400 million term loan facility (“Term Loan A”). Term Loan A will amortize in eight quarterly installment payments of $5 million beginning June 30, 2024, quarterly installment payments of $10 million thereafter, and any remaining balance due upon maturity. Term Loan A may be voluntarily prepaid at any time, in whole or in part, without penalty or premium, however, all amounts repaid or prepaid in respect of Term Loan A may not be reborrowed.
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Amendment No. 1 did not change the existing revolving credit facility’s September 29, 2027 maturity date or $250 million borrowing limit, which includes a letter of credit subfacility and swingline subfacility. In connection with Amendment No. 1, the Company incurred deferred financing fees of $9.2 million, of which $8.5 million was related to Term Loan A and included in Long-term debt and Long-term debt - current portion and $0.7 million was related to the Revolving Credit Facility and included in Other assets (long-term). These deferred financing fees are being amortized to Interest expense over their respective terms to maturity. Remaining deferred financing fees on the Revolving Credit Facility were $0.7 million and $0.8 million as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively and remaining unamortized deferred financing costs under the Term Loan A totaled $4.6 million and $5.2 million as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively.
As of March 31, 2026, the Company had $244.7 million available under the Amended Loan Agreement, which is available for the ongoing working capital requirements of the Company and its subsidiaries and for general corporate purposes. The Company had $5.3 million of letters of credit issued related to insurance and other contracts requiring financial assurance in the ordinary course of business. Borrowings under the Amended Loan Agreement bear interest at the Term SOFR, RFR, SONIA, EURIBOR and CORRA-based borrowing rates. Amounts borrowed under the credit facility are secured by pledges to all of the Company's assets (except with respect to certain assets that are customarily excluded for the incurrence of such liens).
The weighted average interest rate on borrowings under the Company’s long-term debt was 7.62% and 7.59% for the quarters ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively, which includes a quarterly facility fee on the used and unused portion, as well as amortization of deferred financing costs.
As of March 31, 2026, the Company was in compliance with all of its debt covenants associated with its Amended Loan Agreement. The most restrictive financial covenants for all of the Company’s debt are a net leverage ratio (defined as net debt divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, as adjusted) and an interest coverage ratio (defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, as adjusted, divided by interest expense).
On May 2, 2024, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement to mitigate the variable interest rate risk of borrowings under the Amended Loan Agreement. The swap has a beginning notional value of $200.0 million, which reduces proportionately with scheduled Term Loan A amortization payments, and has a final maturity date of January 31, 2029. At March 31, 2026, the remaining notional value of the Company's interest rate swap totaled $180.0 million. The swap is designated as a cash flow hedge and effectively results in a fixed rate of 4.606% plus the applicable margin for the hedged debt, as described above and in Note 1.
12. Income Taxes
The Company’s effective tax rate was 24.0% for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, respectively compared to 26.8% for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. The effective income tax rate for both periods was different than the Company’s statutory rate, primarily due to non-deductible expenses and state taxes.
The Company and its subsidiaries file U.S. Federal, state and local, and non-U.S. income tax returns. As of March 31, 2026, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. Federal examination by tax authorities for tax years before 2021. The Company is subject to state and local examinations for tax years of 2021 through 2024. In addition, the Company is subject to non-U.S. income tax examinations for tax years of 2021 through 2024.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the information incorporated by reference contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including information regarding the Company’s financial outlook, future plans, objectives, business prospects and anticipated financial performance. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “will,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” or variations of these words, or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on the Company’s current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, these statements inherently involve a wide range of uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. The Company’s actual actions, results, and financial condition may differ materially from what is expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.
Specific factors that could cause such a difference on our business, financial position, results of operations and/or liquidity include, without limitation, significant increases in the cost of raw materials or disruption in the availability of raw materials; operating in a very competitive business environment; changes in U.S. trade policy, including the imposition of tariffs and the resulting consequences; physical and other risks that could disrupt production; risks associated with our ability to develop and market new products; risks associated with protecting our intellectual property rights, including our unpatented proprietary know-how and trade secrets, or in avoiding claims that we infringed on the intellectual property rights of others; price volatility with our common stock; risks associated with our strategic growth initiatives or the failure to achieve the anticipated benefits of such initiatives; unanticipated downturn in business or inflationary conditions in the U.S. economy or global markets; risks associated with doing business in foreign countries; inability of the Company to maintain access to credit financing; risks associated with equity ownership concentration; claims, litigation and regulatory actions against the Company; changes in laws (including privacy laws), regulations and standards affecting the Company; current and future environmental and other governmental laws and requirements affecting the Company; unforeseen events, including natural disasters, unusual or severe weather events and patterns, public health crises, geopolitical crises, and other catastrophic events; instability in geographies impacted by political events, trade disputes, war, terrorism and other business interruptions; our ability to successfully execute our announced intended divestiture of the Myers Tire Supply business; and other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the SEC, including without limitation, the risk factors disclosed in Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Given these factors, as well as other variables that may affect our operating results, readers should not rely on forward-looking statements, assume that past financial performance will be a reliable indicator of future performance, nor use historical trends to anticipate results or trends in future periods. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date thereof. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or intention to provide updates to the forward-looking statements and the estimates and assumptions associated with them.
Executive Overview
During the first quarter of 2026, in conjunction with the announced sale of Myers Tire Supply, as described in Note 3, the Company transitioned to a new internal organizational and reporting structure. This change in structure has resulted in a more agile organization and solidified achievement of recent productivity improvements and cost efficiency initiatives. In conjunction with the change the Company has begun reporting on a new single-segment structure effective March 31, 2026, as described in Note 1.
The Company designs, manufactures, and markets a variety of plastic, metal and rubber products, including a broad selection of durable plastic reusable products that are manufactured for repeated use during the course of their service life. At the end of their service life, these highly sustainable products can be recovered, recycled, and reprocessed into new products. The Company's products include a broad selection of plastic reusable containers, pallets, small parts bins, bulk shipping containers, storage and organization products, OEM parts, custom plastic products, composite ground protection matting, tire repair and retreading products, consumer fuel containers and tanks for water, fuel and waste handling. Products are primarily injection molded, rotationally molded, compression molded or blow molded. Injection, compression and blow molding primarily use electric power to heat and press resin into molds to form the products. Rotational molding involves multi-axis rotation of molds in natural gas fired ovens to form the resin into our products. The Company also manufactures and sells certain traffic markings, including reflective highway marking tape. The Company conducts its primary operations in the United States, Canada and Europe and serves a wide variety of markets, including industrial manufacturing, food processing, retail/wholesale products distribution, agriculture, recreational vehicles, marine vehicles, healthcare, appliance, bakery, electronics, textiles, construction, infrastructure and consumer, among others. Products are sold both directly to end-users and through distributors.
The Company’s results of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 are discussed below. The current economic environment includes heightened risks from tariffs, inflation, interest rates, banking liquidity, volatile commodity costs, supply chain disruptions and labor availability stemming from the broader economic effects of the international geopolitical climate, including rapidly changing regulations which has increased volatility in global commodity markets, including oil (a component of many plastic resins), energy and agricultural commodities. Some of our businesses have been and may continue to be affected by these broader economic effects, including customer demand for our products, supply chain disruptions, labor availability, tariffs and inflation. The Company believes it is well-positioned to manage through this uncertainty as it has a strong balance sheet with sufficient liquidity and borrowing capacity as well as a diverse product offering and customer base.
As described in Note 3, the Myers Tire Supply business is classified as discontinued operations and all historical information has been adjusted to reflect the discontinued operations presentation.
Results of Operations:
Comparison of the Quarter Ended March 31, 2026 to the Quarter Ended March 31, 2025
The following discussion is of our consolidated results of operations. As described in Note 1, effective January 1, 2026, the Company changed its method of accounting for the classification of shipping and handling costs. Under the new method of accounting, the Company includes shipping and handling costs in Cost of sales, whereas previously, these costs were included in operating costs and expenses within Selling, general and administrative for internal costs and Freight out for external costs. This change has been applied retrospectively to all periods presented in the table below.
Quarter Ended March 31,
(dollars in thousands)
Change
% Change
2,913
1.8
%
(3,413
(3.1
)%
6,326
12.6
(1,290
(4.4
(54
(1.4
19
(100.0
7,651
44.5
Net sales for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 were $164.6 million, an increase of $2.9 million or 1.8% compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2025. Net sales increased due to higher volume of $3.9 million and the effect of favorable currency translation of $0.5 million, partially offset by lower pricing of $1.5 million.
Gross profit increased $6.3 million, or 12.6%, for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2025, due to higher volume, favorable mix, lower material costs and favorable cost productivity, partially offset by lower pricing as described under Net Sales above. Gross margin was 34.4% for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 compared with 31.1% for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.
Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 were $28.0 million, a decrease of $1.3 million or 4.4% compared to the same period in the prior year. Decreases in SG&A expenses for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 were primarily due to $0.9 million of lower salaries and benefits, $0.6 million of lower legal and professional fees, $0.1 million of lower incentive compensation and $1.1 million of lower restructuring costs as described in Note 4, partially offset by $1.0 million of higher variable selling expenses. Environmental matters, as described in Note 10 resulted in a net $0.4 million of charges for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
Depreciation and amortization, exclusive of amounts within Cost of sales, decreased $0.1 million to $3.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 as compared to $3.8 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. The decrease was primarily related to asset disposals in the prior year.
(Gain) loss on disposal of fixed assets was not significant during both the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025.
Net Interest Expense:
Net interest expense
(694
(9.4
Average outstanding borrowings, net
360,556
404,971
(44,415
(11.0
Weighted-average borrowing rate
7.62
7.59
Net interest expense for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 was $6.7 million, a decrease of $0.7 million, or 9.4%, compared with $7.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. The lower net interest expense was due to lower average outstanding borrowings, partially offset by a higher weighted-average borrowing rate for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
Income Taxes:
Income tax expense
Effective tax rate
24.0
26.8
The Company’s effective tax rate was 24.0% and 26.8% for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. The decrease in the effective tax rate is driven by higher fixed non-deductible expenses in the prior year.
Discontinued Operations:
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes was $15.6 million and $0.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. The higher loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes, in the current year was mainly due to impairment charges of $19.5 million ($14.8 million, net of tax) recognized on the classification of assets held for sale, as more fully described in Note 3 and $1.7 million of costs related to the sales process.
Liquidity and Capital Resources:
The Company’s primary sources of liquidity are cash on hand, cash generated from operations and availability under the Amended Loan Agreement (defined below). At March 31, 2026, the Company had $44.6 million of cash, $244.7 million available under the Amended Loan Agreement and outstanding debt of $339.2 million, including the finance lease liability of $7.8 million. Based on this liquidity and borrowing capacity, the Company believes it is well-positioned to manage through the working capital demands and the heightened uncertainty in the current macroeconomic environment. The Company believes that cash on hand, cash flows from operations and available capacity under its Amended Loan Agreement will be sufficient to meet expected business requirements including capital expenditures, dividends, working capital, debt service, and to fund future growth.
Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations, including intercompany cash flows, was $26.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to $10.3 million in the same period in 2025. The increase was primarily due to higher net income from continuing operations in the current period and changes in working capital. In the first quarter of 2026, accounts receivable was a use of $8.6 million, which was more than offset by $9.9 million and $2.1 million provided by accounts payable and inventory, respectively. This compares to the first quarter of 2025, where accounts receivable and inventory were uses of $20.7 million and $6.6 million, respectively, partially offset by $18.7 million provided by accounts payable. The company views changes in working capital to be related to volume and timing. In total, cash generated from working capital was $4.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to cash used for working capital of $8.2 million in the prior year to date period.
Investing Activities
Net cash used for investing activities from continuing operations was $2.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 compared to cash used of $8.0 million for the same period in 2025. Capital expenditures were $2.8 million and $8.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Full year 2026 capital expenditures are expected to be approximately 3.5% of revenue.
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Financing Activities
Cash used by financing activities from continuing operations was $20.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 compared to cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations of $1.0 million for the same period in 2025. Net borrowings (repayments) of the Company's revolving credit facility were $0.0 million and $13.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. The Company also made repayments of the Term Loan A totaling $15.0 million and $5.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Net proceeds from the issuance of common stock in connection with incentive stock option exercises were $0.3 million for both the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and 2025. Cash paid for tax withholdings on vesting of stock compensation totaled $0.7 million and $0.8 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. The Company also used $1.0 million for the repurchase of its common stock, for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. The Company also used cash to pay dividends of $5.1 million and $5.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
Credit Sources
First Amendment to Loan Agreement
On February 8, 2024, the Company entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Seventh Amended and Restated Loan Agreement (“Amendment No. 1”), which amended the Seventh Amended and Restated Loan Agreement (the "Loan Agreement” – see also Note 11) dated September 29, 2022 (collectively, the “Amended Loan Agreement”). Amendment No. 1, among other things, permitted the acquisition of Signature Systems and provided a new 5-year $400 million term loan facility (“Term Loan A”). Term Loan A will amortize in eight quarterly installment payments of $5 million beginning June 30, 2024, quarterly installment payments of $10 million thereafter, and any remaining balance due upon maturity. Term Loan A may be voluntarily prepaid at any time, in whole or in part, without penalty or premium, however, all amounts repaid or prepaid in respect of Term Loan A may not be reborrowed.
Amendment No. 1 did not change the existing revolving credit facility’s September 29, 2027 maturity date or $250 million borrowing limit, which includes a letter of credit subfacility and swingline subfacility. In connection with Amendment No. 1, the Company incurred deferred financing fees of $9.2 million.
On May 2, 2024, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement to mitigate the variable interest rate risk of borrowings under the Amended Loan Agreement. The swap has a beginning notional value of $200.0 million, which reduces proportionately with scheduled Term Loan A amortization payments, and has a final maturity date of January 31, 2029. At March 31, 2026, the remaining notional value of the Company's interest rate swap totaled $180.0 million. The swap is designated as a cash flow hedge and effectively results in a fixed rate of 4.606% plus the applicable margin for the hedged debt, as described in Notes 1 and 11.
As of March 31, 2026, $244.7 million was available under the Amended Loan Agreement, after borrowings and the Company had $5.3 million of letters of credit issued related to insurance and other financing contracts in the ordinary course of business. Borrowings under the Amended Loan Agreement bear interest at the Term SOFR, RFR, SONIA, EURIBOR and CORRA-based borrowing rates.
As of March 31, 2026, the Company was in compliance with all of its debt covenants. The most restrictive financial covenants for all of the Company’s debt are a net leverage ratio (defined as net debt divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, as adjusted) and an interest coverage ratio (defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, as adjusted, divided by interest expense). The ratios as calculated under the terms of the Amended Loan Agreement as of and for the period ended March 31, 2026 are shown in the following table:
Required Level
Actual Level
Interest Coverage Ratio
3.00 to 1 (minimum)
4.67
Net Leverage Ratio
3.25 to 1 (maximum)
2.18
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably expected to have, a material current or future effect on its financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources at March 31, 2026.
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Interest Rate Risk
The Company has certain financing arrangements that require interest payments based on floating interest rates, and to that extent, the Company’s financial results are subject to changes in the market rate of interest. Borrowings under the Amended Loan Agreement bear interest at the Term SOFR, RFR, SONIA, EURIBOR and CORRA-based borrowing rates. Based on current debt levels at March 31, 2026, if market interest rates decrease or increase one percent, the Company’s annual variable interest expense would change by approximately $1.6 million.
The Company has entered into an interest rate swap agreement to mitigate the variable interest rate risk under the Amended Loan Agreement, which effectively results in a fixed rate debt on a portion of its outstanding borrowings. Based on current debt levels at March 31, 2026, if market interest rates decrease or increase one percent, the Company's annual fixed rate interest expense on the fair value of the interest rate swap would change by approximately $4.2 million.
Foreign Currency Exchange Risk
Certain of the Company’s subsidiaries operate in foreign countries and their financial results are subject to exchange rate movements. The Company has operations in Canada and Europe with foreign currency exposure, primarily due to U.S. dollar sales made from businesses in Canada and Europe to customers in the United States. The Company manages its exposure to foreign currency risk by promptly converting funds to U.S. dollars. At March 31, 2026, the Company had no foreign currency arrangements or contracts in place.
Commodity Price Risk
The Company uses certain commodity raw materials, primarily plastic resins, and other commodities, such as natural gas, in its operations. The cost of operations can be affected by changes in the market for these commodities, particularly plastic resins. The Company currently has no derivative contracts to hedge changes in raw material pricing. The Company may from time to time enter into forward buy positions for certain utility costs, which were not material at March 31, 2026. Significant future increases in the cost of plastic resin or other adverse changes in the general economic environment could have a material adverse impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures, as defined under Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Company’s reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
The Company carries out a variety of on-going procedures, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to evaluate the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based on the foregoing, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2026.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
During the quarter ended March 31, 2026, there have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II – Other Information
Certain legal proceedings in which the Company is involved are discussed in Note 10, Contingencies, in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I of this report, and Part I, Item 3 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. The Company’s disclosures relating to legal proceedings in Note 10, Contingencies, in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I of this report are incorporated into Part II of this report by reference. The Company is a defendant in various lawsuits and a party to various other legal proceedings, in the ordinary course of business, some of which are covered in whole or in part by insurance. We believe that the outcome of these lawsuits and other proceedings will not individually or in the aggregate have a future material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
The following table presents information regarding the Company’s stock repurchase plans during the quarter ended March 31, 2026:
Total Number ofShares Purchased
Average Price Paidper Share
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of the Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
Maximum dollar value of Shares that may yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
1/1/2026 to 1/31/2026
2/1/2026 to 2/28/2026
3/1/2026 to 3/31/2026
Securities Trading Plans of Directors and Executive Officers
During the three months ended March 31, 2026, none of our directors or executive officers adopted or terminated any contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of Company securities that was intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) or any “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement.”
3.1
Myers Industries, Inc. Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation. Reference is made to Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 29, 2021.
3.2
Myers Industries, Inc. Amended and Restated Code of Regulations. Reference is made to Exhibit 3.2 to Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 29, 2021.
10.1*
Form of 2026 Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement for Executive Officers under the Myers Industries, Inc. 2024 Long-Term Incentive Plan.* (filed herewith)
10.2*
Form of 2026 Performance Stock Unit Award Agreement for Executive Officers under the Myers Industries, Inc. 2024 Long-Term Incentive Plan.* (filed herewith)
18.1
Preferability Letter of Ernst and Young LLP, dated May 7, 2026 (filed herewith)
31.1
Certification of Aaron M. Schapper, President and Chief Executive Officer of Myers Industries, Inc., pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2
Certification of Samantha Rutty, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Myers Industries, Inc., pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1
Certifications of Aaron M. Schapper, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Samantha Rutty, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, of Myers Industries, Inc., pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101
The following financial information from Myers Industries, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026, formatted in inline XBRL includes: (i) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss), (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity, (v) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
104
Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).
*
Indicates executive compensation plan or arrangement
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
MYERS INDUSTRIES, INC.
May 7, 2026
/s/ Samantha Rutty
Samantha Rutty
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)