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Preformed Line Products

PLPC

Preformed Line Products Company is a global designer and manufacturer of specialized hardware and systems used to construct and maintain overhead and underground networks for energy, telecommunications, and data industries.

Market cap
$1.52B+119%
Revenue$697.1M+15.9%
Net income$34.3M-12.1%
Free cash flow$34.7M-24.0%
EPS (diluted)$6.95-11.9%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

Q2 2026 report

July 29, 2026

Next report

Date not yet announced

Financials

Q1 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$176.3M+18.7%
Gross profit$55.2M+13.5%
Operating income$13.7M+4.5%
Net income$10.5M-8.6%
EPS (diluted)$2.14-8.2%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$69.5M+26.7%
Total debt$43.1M+8.5%
Total equity$473.5M+8.7%
Total assets$661.8M+11.7%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$6.0M+6.9%
CapEx$10.0M-9.0%
Free cash flow-$3.9M+25.8%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$1.52B+119%
Enterprise value$1.5B+121%
P/E44.5×+27.9×
P/S2.2×+1.1×

Profitability

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Gross margin30.9%-1.5pp
Operating margin8%-0.7pp
Net margin4.9%-1.6pp
FCF margin5%-2.6pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity7.5%-1.6pp
Debt / equity0.1×0.0×
Current ratio-0.1×

Segments

By segment

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PLP-USA$94.8M+24.1%
EMEA$34.9M+10.4%
Asia-Pacific$30.6M+22.4%
The Americas$30.1M+23.2%

Competitors

Profile

Preformed Line Products Company is a global designer and manufacturer of specialized hardware and systems used to construct and maintain overhead and underground networks for energy, telecommunications, and data industries. The company's core value proposition centers on technically advanced solutions that support, protect, and terminate cables and wires, ensuring the reliability of critical infrastructure. They are a world leader in helical formed wire technology and provide essential components for power grids, broadband networks, and renewable energy installations.

Competitive position

The company is the world's largest manufacturer of formed wire products and one of four leading global suppliers of outside plant closures.

GeographiesUnited States, International
Customer segmentsUtilities, Telecommunications Companies, Government Agencies, Contractors
Business modelManufacturing, Direct Sales, Value-added Services
SuppliersGalvanized wire suppliers, Stainless steel and aluminum providers, Plastic resin manufacturers, Aluminum casting foundries
CustomersElectric utilities, Broadband providers, Cable operators, Electrical distributors, Value-added resellers
Listed1995
Employees3.5K
CEODennis F. McKenna
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Preformed Line Products's market cap?
Preformed Line Products (PLPC) has a market capitalization of $1.5B and trades on NASDAQ.
What is Preformed Line Products's revenue and profitability?
Preformed Line Products generated $697.1M in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $34.3M, representing a net margin of 4.9%. Gross margin stands at 30.9%, with free cash flow of $34.7M. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Who are Preformed Line Products's competitors?
Preformed Line Products's key competitors include Hubbell Incorporated, Dycom Industries, Inc., RF Industries Ltd, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does Preformed Line Products partner with?
Preformed Line Products's notable partners include IEEE, CIGRE, IEC.
What subsidiaries does Preformed Line Products have?
Preformed Line Products's subsidiaries include PLP-USA.
Where is Preformed Line Products headquartered?
Preformed Line Products is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 3,520 people. It has been publicly traded since 1995.