Record First Quarter Adjusted EBITDA
The company reported a record first quarter adjusted EBITDA of $36.8 million, which increased by $6.3 million year-over-year, and by $16.2 million or 79% excluding divested businesses.
Strong Backlog and Demand Visibility
The company's backlog remains strong at $4.5 billion, providing 2 to 2.5 years of demand visibility within the specialty vehicles segment.
Specialty Vehicle Segment Growth
Year-over-year revenue growth in the specialty vehicle segment was driven by increases in fire and ambulance groups, with a first quarter record adjusted EBITDA of $35.2 million and a segment margin of 9.5%.
Retail Success at Florida RV SuperShow
Despite a decline in overall show attendance, REV Group's recreational vehicle segment saw notable increases in retail sales across multiple brands at the Florida RV SuperShow.
Share Repurchase Program
The company repurchased approximately 579,000 shares, returning $19.2 million to shareholders, with an additional 425,000 shares purchased after the first quarter, totaling $13.8 million.