NN stock: Company raises 2026 outlook after strong Q3
Published on 11/05/2026 at 03:22 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSGrowth And Higher 2026 Targets
- NN reported stronger third-quarter sales and adjusted EBITDA, supported by higher volumes, pricing and operating performance.
- Management lifted its full-year sales, adjusted EBITDA and new-business awards outlook.
- The company is directing investment toward data centers, defense, medical equipment and other high-growth markets.
NN, Inc. reported stronger third-quarter results on October 28, 2026, and raised its full-year outlook again. The precision-components manufacturer said net sales increased 26.2 percent year over year to 131.1 million US dollars for the quarter ended September 30, while adjusted EBITDA rose 49.7 percent to 18.5 million US dollars. The company attributed the gains primarily to higher selling prices, increased volumes, improved mix and higher income from its joint venture in China. The results were reported in a company release carried by GlobeNewswire.
Raised Guidance Highlights Momentum
NN now expects 2026 net sales of 480 million to 500 million US dollars, compared with its previous range of 460 million to 480 million US dollars. Adjusted EBITDA guidance increased to 64 million to 68 million US dollars from 55 million to 65 million US dollars. The company also lifted its new-business awards target to 110 million to 130 million US dollars from 80 million to 100 million US dollars.
At the midpoint, the revised sales outlook implies 16 percent growth from 2025, while the adjusted EBITDA midpoint represents a 35 percent increase. Management said the outlook for the final quarter and 2027 reflects continued profitable growth, although more specific 2027 expectations will follow completion of the company planning process.
Growth Markets Require Investment
NN said its growth program is focused on data centers, defense and medical markets, alongside electric-grid and high-value vehicle systems. The company plans to install more than 50 machines dedicated to data-center work through the first quarter of 2027 and reported a 66 million US dollar pipeline for that market. It also expects more than 150 new programs to launch in 2026, representing approximately 100 million US dollars in peak annual sales.
How NN Makes Precision Components
NN, Inc. is a global diversified industrial company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. It designs and manufactures high-precision components and assemblies using advanced engineering, production capabilities and materials-science expertise. Its main end markets include data centers, electric grids, medical equipment, defense and high-value vehicle systems.
NN, Inc. At A Glance
- Company: NN, Inc.
- Ticker: NNBR
- Reporting period: Third quarter ended September 30, 2026
- Net sales: 131.1 million US dollars
- Adjusted EBITDA: 18.5 million US dollars
- 2026 sales outlook: 480 million to 500 million US dollars
- 2026 adjusted EBITDA outlook: 64 million to 68 million US dollars
Broader market developments can be followed in Current market reports.
The next focus for investors is execution: NN must convert its new programs and targeted investments into additional volume and margin gains while completing its planning for 2027.
