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President and Chief Executive Officer Avner M. Applbaum commented, “In the fourth quarter we delivered improved earnings per share and grew our backlog year-over-year amid a mixed demand environment. During 2025, we focused on optimally positioning the business for future growth through capacity investments and disciplined execution.”

“Looking ahead to 2026, we expect to achieve sales and earnings growth driven by strong Infrastructure demand and additional capacity coming online, while managing Agriculture efficiently through the downcycle. We will continue to prioritize supporting our customers and allocating capital in line with our strategy to drive long-term value for shareholders.”

Fourth Quarter 2025 Highlights(all metrics compared to Fourth Quarter 2024 unless otherwise noted)

Full-Year 2025 Highlights(all metrics compared to Full-Year 2024 unless otherwise noted)

Fourth Quarter 2025 Segment Review(all metrics compared to Fourth Quarter 2024 unless otherwise noted)

Infrastructure(78.6% of Net Sales)

Products and solutions to serve the infrastructure markets of utility, lighting, transportation, telecommunications, and solar, along with coatings services to protect metal products

Sales increased 7.2% to $819.0 million, compared to $763.6 million.

Utility sales grew 21.0% driven by strong market demand, which led to higher pricing and volumes. Sales of other North America infrastructure products remained steady, excluding Solar which decreased following the Company’s decision to exit that market earlier in 2025. International sales declined, reflecting continued Asia-Pacific market softness.

Operating income was $143.7 million or 17.6% of net sales ($149.6 million or 18.3% adjusted¹

Agriculture(21.4% of Net Sales)

Center pivot and linear irrigation equipment components for agricultural markets, including aftermarket parts and tubular products, and advanced technology solutions for precision agriculture

Sales decreased 19.9% to $222.7 million, compared to $278.0 million.

In North America, irrigation equipment sales declined due to continued agriculture market softness. International sales were also lower, primarily due to ongoing market softness in Brazil and lower project sales in the Middle East.

Operating loss was ($3.4) million, compared to operating income of $28.5 million or 10.3% of net sales. The decrease was primarily driven by lower volumes, and $27.5 million of legal and credit loss expense in Brazil.

The Company is introducing its full-year 2026 financial outlook, including projected net sales and diluted EPS, and key assumptions for the year.Introducing Full-Year 2026 Financial Outlook and Key Assumptions

Key Assumptions

A live audio discussion with Avner M. Applbaum, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Thomas Liguori, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will take place on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. CT. The discussion can be accessed by telephone at +1 877.407.6184 or +1 201.389.0877 (no Conference ID needed) or via webcast at the following link:Valmont Industries 4Q and Full Year 2025 Earnings Conference Call Investors valmont.com

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This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on assumptions made by management, considering its experience in the industries where Valmont operates, perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments, and other relevant factors. It is important to note that these statements are not guarantees of future performance or results. They involve risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond Valmont’s control), and assumptions. While management believes these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, numerous factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. These factors include, among other things, risks described in Valmont’s reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the Company’s actual cash flows and net income, future economic and market circumstances, industry conditions, company performance and financial results, operational efficiencies, availability and price of raw materials, availability and market acceptance of new products, product pricing, domestic and international competitive environments, geopolitical risks, and actions and policy changes by domestic and foreign governments, including tariffs. The Company cautions that any forward-looking statements in this release are made as of its publication date and does not undertake to update these statements, except as required by law.Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

The Company’s guidance includes certain non-GAAP financial measures (adjusted diluted earnings per share and adjusted effective tax rate) presented on a forward-looking basis. These measures are typically calculated by excluding the impact of items such as foreign exchange, acquisitions, divestitures, realignment or restructuring expenses, goodwill or intangible asset impairment, changes in tax laws or rates, change in redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interests, and other non-recurring items. Reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are not provided, as the Company cannot do so without unreasonable effort due to the inherent uncertainty and difficulty in predicting the timing and financial impact of such items. For the same reasons, the Company cannot assess the likely significance of unavailable information, which could be material to future results.

The Company uses its website and social media channels, as identified on its website, to distribute company information. Posts on these channels may contain material information. Therefore, investors should monitor these channels alongside the Company’s press releases, SEC filings, and public conference calls and webcasts. The contents of the Company’s website and social media channels are not considered part of this press release.Website and Social Media Disclosure

Management utilizes non-GAAP financial measures to assess the Company’s historical and prospective financial performance, evaluate operational profitability on a consistent basis, factor into executive compensation decisions, and enhance transparency for the investment community. These non-GAAP measures are intended to supplement, not replace, the Company’s reported financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP. It is important to note that other companies may calculate these measures differently, which can limit their usefulness for comparison across organizations.

The following non-GAAP measures may be included in financial releases and other financial communications:

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Key Financial Metrics

Fourth Quarter 2025	GAAP					Adjusted¹
(In thousands, except per-share amounts)	12/27/2025		12/28/2024				12/27/2025		12/28/2024
	Q4 2025		Q4 2024		vs. Q4 2024		Q4 2025		Q4 2024		vs. Q4 2024
Net Sales	$	1,038,260	$	1,037,294	0.1%		$	1,038,260	$	1,037,294	0.1%
Gross Profit		309,421		313,021	-1.2%			309,188		313,021	-1.2%
Gross Profit as a % of Net Sales		29.8%		30.2%				29.8%		30.2%
Operating Income		116,530		119,988	-2.9%			126,727		119,988	5.6%
Operating Income as a % of Net Sales		11.2%		11.6%				12.2%		11.6%
Net Earnings Attributable to VMI²		178,755		77,653	130.2%			97,113		77,653	25.1%
Diluted Earnings per Share		9.05		3.84	135.7%			4.92		3.84	28.1%
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding		19,745		20,197				19,745		20,197


Full Year 2025	GAAP					Adjusted¹
(In thousands, except per-share amounts)	12/27/2025		12/28/2024				12/27/2025		12/28/2024
	FY 2025		FY 2024		vs. FY 2024		FY 2025		FY 2024		vs. FY 2024
Net Sales	$	4,104,102	$	4,075,034	0.7%		$	4,104,102	$	4,075,034	0.7%
Gross Profit		1,239,936		1,241,212	-0.1%			1,241,296		1,241,212	0.0%
Gross Profit as a % of Net Sales		30.2%		30.5%				30.2%		30.5%
Operating Income		415,576		524,584	-20.8%			537,853		524,584	2.5%
Operating Income as a % of Net Sales		10.1%		12.9%				13.1%		12.9%
Net Earnings Attributable to VMI²		334,784		348,259	-3.9%			380,603		348,259	9.3%
Diluted Earnings per Share		16.79		17.19	-2.3%			19.09		17.19	11.1%
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding		19,937		20,261				19,937		20,261

Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc., including changes in redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interests of $10,754 for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 and ($15,489) for the full year of fiscal 2025. ²


Metric	2026 Outlook
Net Sales	$4.2 to $4.4 billion +2.5% to +7%
Infrastructure Net Sales	$3.25 to $3.4 billion +5% to +9%
Agriculture Net Sales	$0.95 to $1.0 billion (6.5%) to +0.5%
Diluted Earnings per Share¹	$20.50 to $23.50 +7% to +23%
Capital Expenditures	$170 to $200 million
Effective Tax Rate	~26.0%

Please see Reg G reconciliation to GAAP measures at end of document¹




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	Thirteen weeks ended							Fifty-two weeks ended
	December 27,				December 28,			December 27,				December 28,
	2025				2024			2025				2024
Net sales	$	1,038,260			$	1,037,294		$	4,104,102			$	4,075,034
Cost of sales		728,839				724,273			2,864,166				2,833,822
Gross profit		309,421				313,021			1,239,936				1,241,212
Selling, general, and administrative expenses		186,385				193,033			717,633				716,628
Impairment of long-lived assets		—				—			91,337				—
Realignment charges		6,506				—			15,390				—
Operating income		116,530				119,988			415,576				524,584
Other income (expenses):
Interest expense		(10,146	)			(12,342	)		(40,542	)			(58,722	)
Interest income		1,639				1,825			8,189				7,183
Gain on deferred compensation investments		857				518			3,587				3,634
Loss on divestitures		—				(4,474	)		—				(4,474	)
Other		193				138			(9,168	)			(3,524	)
Total other expenses		(7,457	)			(14,335	)		(37,934	)			(55,903	)
Earnings before income taxes and equity method investment earnings (loss)		109,073				105,653			377,642				468,681
Income tax expense (benefit)		(59,639	)			27,199			23,864				117,978
Equity method investment earnings (loss)		512				(19	)		(90	)			(79	)
Net earnings		169,224				78,435			353,688				350,624
Earnings attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests		(1,223	)			(782	)		(3,415	)			(2,365	)
Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc.	$	168,001			$	77,653		$	350,273			$	348,259

Weighted average shares outstanding - Basic		19,589				20,031			19,795				20,122
Earnings per share - Basic	$	9.13		¹	$	3.88		$	16.91		¹	$	17.31

Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted		19,745				20,197			19,937				20,261
Earnings per share - Diluted	$	9.05		¹	$	3.84		$	16.79		¹	$	17.19

Cash dividends per share	$	0.68			$	0.60		$	2.72			$	2.40

Basic and diluted earnings per share for the thirteen and fifty-two weeks ended December 27, 2025 included $10,754 and ($15,489) changes in redemption values of redeemable noncontrolling interests, respectively. ¹





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	Thirteen weeks ended						Fifty-two weeks ended
	December 27,			December 28,			December 27,			December 28,
	2025			2024			2025			2024
Infrastructure
Net sales	$	816,587		$	760,848		$	3,089,732		$	2,998,381
Gross profit		245,450			230,383			925,634			903,736
as a percentage of net sales		30.1	%		30.3	%		30.0	%		30.1	%
Selling, general, and administrative expenses		95,605			108,345			398,504			406,596
as a percentage of net sales		11.7	%		14.2	%		12.9	%		13.6	%
Impairment of long-lived assets		—			—			89,356			—
Realignment charges		6,174			—			7,600			—
Operating income		143,671			122,038			430,174			497,140
as a percentage of net sales		17.6	%		16.0	%		13.9	%		16.6	%

Agriculture
Net sales	$	221,673		$	276,446		$	1,014,370		$	1,076,653
Gross profit		63,971			82,638			314,302			337,476
as a percentage of net sales		28.9	%		29.9	%		31.0	%		31.3	%
Selling, general, and administrative expenses		67,372			54,139			217,359			199,140
as a percentage of net sales		30.4	%		19.6	%		21.4	%		18.5	%
Impairment of long-lived assets		—			—			1,981			—
Realignment charges		—			—			2,886			—
Operating income (loss)		(3,401	)		28,499			92,076			138,336
as a percentage of net sales		(1.5	)%		10.3	%		9.1	%		12.8	%

Corporate
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	$	23,408		$	30,549		$	101,770		$	110,892
Realignment charges		332			—			4,904			—
Operating loss		(23,740	)		(30,549	)		(106,674	)		(110,892	)





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	Thirteen weeks ended December 27, 2025
	*Infrastructure*		*Agriculture*		*Intersegment*			*Consolidated*
Geographical Market:
North America	$	665,684	$	115,024	$	(3,464	)	$	777,244
International		153,319		107,697		—			261,016
Total sales	$	819,003	$	222,721	$	(3,464	)	$	1,038,260

Product Line:
Utility	$	424,471	$	—	$	—		$	424,471
Lighting and Transportation		204,640		—		—			204,640
Coatings		92,502		—		(2,416	)		90,086
Telecommunications		73,771		—		—			73,771
Solar		23,619		—		—			23,619
Irrigation Equipment and Parts		—		199,046		(1,048	)		197,998
Technology Products and Services		—		23,675		—			23,675
Total sales	$	819,003	$	222,721	$	(3,464	)	$	1,038,260


	Thirteen weeks ended December 28, 2024
	*Infrastructure*		*Agriculture*		*Intersegment*			*Consolidated*
Geographical Market:
North America	$	597,830	$	129,319	$	(4,209	)	$	722,940
International		165,811		148,665		(122	)		314,354
Total sales	$	763,641	$	277,984	$	(4,331	)	$	1,037,294

Product Line:
Utility	$	350,710	$	—	$	—		$	350,710
Lighting and Transportation		216,130		—		—			216,130
Coatings		87,029		—		(2,671	)		84,358
Telecommunications		74,121		—		—			74,121
Solar		35,651		—		(122	)		35,529
Irrigation Equipment and Parts		—		255,042		(1,538	)		253,504
Technology Products and Services		—		22,942		—			22,942
Total sales	$	763,641	$	277,984	$	(4,331	)	$	1,037,294





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	Fifty-two weeks ended December 27, 2025
	*Infrastructure*		*Agriculture*		*Intersegment*			*Consolidated*
Geographical Market:
North America	$	2,515,602	$	506,316	$	(15,543	)	$	3,006,375
International		583,432		514,434		(139	)		1,097,727
Total sales	$	3,099,034	$	1,020,750	$	(15,682	)	$	4,104,102

Product Line:
Utility	$	1,511,053	$	—	$	—		$	1,511,053
Lighting and Transportation		830,268		—		—			830,268
Coatings		362,209		—		(9,163	)		353,046
Telecommunications		313,882		—		—			313,882
Solar		81,622		—		(139	)		81,483
Irrigation Equipment and Parts		—		926,276		(6,380	)		919,896
Technology Products and Services		—		94,474		—			94,474
Total sales	$	3,099,034	$	1,020,750	$	(15,682	)	$	4,104,102


	Fifty-two weeks ended December 28, 2024
	*Infrastructure*		*Agriculture*		*Intersegment*			*Consolidated*
Geographical Market:
North America	$	2,348,250	$	570,517	$	(17,045	)	$	2,901,722
International		660,326		513,191		(205	)		1,173,312
Total sales	$	3,008,576	$	1,083,708	$	(17,250	)	$	4,075,034

Product Line:
Utility	$	1,368,333	$	—	$	—		$	1,368,333
Lighting and Transportation		884,128		—		—			884,128
Coatings		353,739		—		(9,992	)		343,747
Telecommunications		250,770		—		—			250,770
Solar		151,606		—		(203	)		151,403
Irrigation Equipment and Parts		—		985,840		(7,055	)		978,785
Technology Products and Services		—		97,868		—			97,868
Total sales	$	3,008,576	$	1,083,708	$	(17,250	)	$	4,075,034





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	December 27,		December 28,
	2025		2024
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	187,140	$	164,315
Receivables, net		590,127		654,360
Inventories		566,396		590,263
Contract assets		266,922		187,257
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		109,063		87,197
Total current assets		1,719,648		1,683,392
Property, plant, and equipment, net		673,863		588,972
Goodwill and other non-current assets		975,818		1,057,608
Total assets	$	3,369,329	$	3,329,972

LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS, AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current installments of long-term debt	$	513	$	692
Notes payable to banks		—		1,669
Mandatorily redeemable financial instrument		8,922		—
Accounts payable		359,539		372,197
Accrued expenses		284,751		275,407
Contract liabilities		52,013		126,932
Income taxes payable		12,604		22,509
Dividends payable		13,278		12,019
Total current liabilities		731,620		811,425
Long-term debt, excluding current installments		795,150		729,941
Operating lease liabilities		130,007		134,534
Other non-current liabilities		70,267		60,459
Total liabilities		1,727,044		1,736,359
Redeemable noncontrolling interests		9,498		51,519
Shareholders' equity		1,632,787		1,542,094
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests, and shareholders' equity	$	3,369,329	$	3,329,972





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	Fifty-two weeks ended
	December 27,			December 28,
	2025			2024
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$	353,688		$	350,624
Depreciation and amortization		88,509			95,395
Contribution to defined benefit pension plan		(3,159	)		(19,599	)
Impairment of long-lived assets		91,337			—
Loss on divestitures		—			4,474
Changes in assets and liabilities		(82,424	)		128,232
Other		8,533			13,552
Net cash flows from operating activities		456,484			572,678
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment		(145,035	)		(79,451	)
Proceeds from divestitures, net of cash divested		—			3,830
Other		2,296			(3,257	)
Net cash flows from investing activities		(142,739	)		(78,878	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net repayments on short-term borrowings		(1,652	)		(1,485	)
Proceeds from long-term borrowings		215,785			30,009
Principal repayments on long-term borrowings		(151,563	)		(408,080	)
Dividends paid		(52,481	)		(48,358	)
Purchases of redeemable noncontrolling interests		(101,771	)		(17,745	)
Repurchases of common stock		(198,089	)		(70,069	)
Other		(9,091	)		(6,832	)
Net cash flows from financing activities		(298,862	)		(522,560	)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents		7,942			(9,966	)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents		22,825			(38,726	)
Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of period		164,315			203,041
Cash and cash equivalents—end of period	$	187,140		$	164,315

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	Thirteen weeks ended December 27, 2025
Gross Profit Reconciliation	*Infrastructure*			*Agriculture*			*Corporate*		*Consolidated*
Gross profit - as reported	$	245,450		$	63,971		$	—	$	309,421
Realignment charges		(287	)		54			—		(233	)
Adjusted gross profit	$	245,163		$	64,025		$	—	$	309,188
Net sales - as reported		816,587			221,673			—		1,038,260

Gross profit as a % of net sales		30.1	%		28.9	%		NM		29.8	%
Adjusted gross profit as a % of net sales		30.0	%		28.9	%		NM		29.8	%


	Fifty-two weeks ended December 27, 2025
Gross Profit Reconciliation	*Infrastructure*			*Agriculture*			*Corporate*		*Consolidated*
Gross profit - as reported	$	925,634		$	314,302		$	—	$	1,239,936
Realignment charges		622			54			—		676
Other non-recurring charges¹		—			684			—		684
Adjusted gross profit	$	926,256		$	315,040		$	—	$	1,241,296
Net sales - as reported		3,089,732			1,014,370			—		4,104,102

Gross profit as a % of net sales		30.0	%		31.0	%		NM		30.2	%
Adjusted gross profit as a % of net sales		30.0	%		31.1	%		NM		30.2	%

Other non-recurring charges consist of asset valuation adjustments for a joint venture ag solar business. ¹





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	Thirteen weeks ended December 27, 2025
Operating Income (Loss) Reconciliation	*Infrastructure*			*Agriculture*			*Corporate*			*Consolidated*
Operating income (loss) - as reported	$	143,671		$	(3,401	)	$	(23,740	)	$	116,530
Realignment charges		5,886			54			332			6,272
Other non-recurring charges¹		—			—			3,925			3,925
Adjusted operating income (loss)	$	149,557		$	(3,347	)	$	(19,483	)	$	126,727
Net sales - as reported		816,587			221,673			—			1,038,260

Operating income (loss) as a % of net sales		17.6	%		NM			NM			11.2	%
Adjusted operating income (loss) as a % of net sales		18.3	%		NM			NM			12.2	%


	Fifty-two weeks ended December 27, 2025
Operating Income (Loss) Reconciliation	*Infrastructure*			*Agriculture*			*Corporate*			*Consolidated*
Operating income (loss) - as reported	$	430,174		$	92,076		$	(106,674	)	$	415,576
Impairment of long-lived assets		89,356			1,981			—			91,337
Realignment charges		8,222			2,940			4,904			16,066
Other non-recurring charges¹		7,031			3,918			3,925			14,874
Adjusted operating income (loss)	$	534,783		$	100,915		$	(97,845	)	$	537,853
Net sales - as reported		3,089,732			1,014,370			—			4,104,102

Operating income (loss) as a % of net sales		13.9	%		9.1	%		NM			10.1	%
Adjusted operating income (loss) as a % of net sales		17.3	%		9.9	%		NM			13.1	%

Other non-recurring charges consist of costs to fulfill contractually required payments for system licenses no longer needed, asset valuation adjustments for a joint venture ag solar business, and certain tax advisory professional service fees. ¹





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	Thirteen						Fifty-two
	weeks ended			Diluted			weeks ended			Diluted
	December 27,			earnings			December 27,			earnings
	2025			per share¹			2025			per share¹
Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc. including change in redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interests	$	178,755		$	9.05		$	334,784		$	16.79
Less: Change in redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interests		(10,754	)		(0.54	)		15,489			0.78
Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc. - as reported	$	168,001		$	8.51		$	350,273		$	17.57
Impairment of long-lived assets³		—			—			91,337			4.58
Realignment charges⁴		6,272			0.32			16,066			0.81
Other non-recurring charges⁵		3,925			0.20			14,874			0.75
Total adjustments, pre-tax		10,197			0.52			122,277			6.13
Tax effect of adjustments²		(2,591	)		(0.13	)		(13,453	)		(0.67	)
Non-recurring tax benefit items		(78,494	)		(3.98	)		(78,494	)		(3.94	)
Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc. - adjusted	$	97,113		$	4.92		$	380,603		$	19.09
Average shares outstanding - diluted					19,745						19,937

Diluted earnings per share includes rounding. ¹
The tax effect of adjustments is calculated based on the income tax rate in each applicable jurisdiction. ²
The Company recorded non-cash impairment charges of $71.1 million for goodwill and certain intangible assets in the Solar and Access Systems businesses and recorded $20.2 million for other long-lived assets that will no longer be utilized. ³
The Company took realignment actions resulting in pre-tax charges of $16.1 million, primarily severance related. ⁴
Other non-recurring charges consist of costs to fulfill contractually required payments for system licenses no longer needed, asset valuation adjustments for a joint venture ag solar business, and certain tax advisory professional service fees. ⁵





(Unaudited) VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

	Thirteen weeks ended								Fifty-two weeks ended
	December 27, 2025								December 27, 2025
	Earnings before income taxes and equity method earnings (loss)		Income tax expense (benefit)			Effective tax rate			Earnings before income taxes and equity method earnings (loss)		Income tax expense		Effective tax rate
As reported	$	109,073	$	(59,639	)		(54.7	)%	$	377,642	$	23,864		6.3	%
Impairment of long-lived assets		—		—						91,337		6,744
Realignment charges		6,272		1,610						16,066		3,970
Other non-recurring charges¹		3,925		981						14,874		2,739
Non-recurring tax benefit items		—		78,494						—		78,494
Adjusted	$	119,270	$	21,446			18.0	%	$	499,919	$	115,811		23.2	%

Other non-recurring charges consist of costs to fulfill contractually required payments for system licenses no longer needed, asset valuation adjustments for a joint venture ag solar business, and certain tax advisory professional service fees.¹





(Unaudited) VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

	Four fiscal quarters ended
	December 27,
	2025
Net cash flows from operating activities	$	456,484
Interest expense		40,542
Income tax expense		23,864
Impairment of long-lived assets		(91,337	)
Deferred income taxes		19,196
Redeemable noncontrolling interests		(3,415	)
Net periodic pension cost		(1,052	)
Contribution to defined benefit pension plan		3,159
Changes in assets and liabilities		82,424
Other		(2,369	)
Impairment of long-lived assets		91,337
Realignment charges		16,066
Non-recurring non-cash charges¹		3,918
Adjusted EBITDA	$	638,817

Net earnings attributable to Valmont Industries, Inc.	$	350,273
Interest expense		40,542
Income tax expense		23,864
Depreciation and amortization		88,509
Stock-based compensation		24,308
Impairment of long-lived assets		91,337
Realignment charges		16,066
Non-recurring non-cash charges¹		3,918
Adjusted EBITDA	$	638,817

Non-recurring non-cash charges consist of asset valuation adjustments for a joint venture ag solar business. ¹





(Unaudited) VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

	December 27,
	2025
Interest-bearing debt, excluding origination fees and discounts of $24,892	$	829,477
Less: Cash and cash equivalents in excess of $50,000		137,140
Net indebtedness	$	692,337
Adjusted EBITDA		638,817
Leverage ratio		1.08





(Unaudited) VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

	Fifty-two weeks ended
	December 27,			December 28,
	2025			2024
Net cash flows from operating activities	$	456,484		$	572,678
Net cash flows from investing activities		(142,739	)		(78,878	)
Net cash flows from financing activities		(298,862	)		(522,560	)

Net cash flows from operating activities	$	456,484		$	572,678
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment		(145,035	)		(79,451	)
Free cash flow	$	311,449		$	493,227





(Unaudited) VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

	December 27,		December 28,
	2025		2024
Infrastructure	$	1,548.3	$	1,273.3
Agriculture		105.4		163.4
Total backlog	$	1,653.7	$	1,436.7





(Unaudited) VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

	Fifty-two
	weeks ended
	December 27,
	2025
Operating income	$	415,576
Tax rate		6.3	%
Tax effect on operating income		(26,261	)
After-tax operating income	$	389,315
Average invested capital	$	2,343,300
Return on invested capital		16.6	%

Operating income	$	415,576
Impairment of long-lived assets		91,337
Realignment charges		16,066
Other non-recurring charges¹		14,874
Adjusted operating income	$	537,853
Adjusted effective tax rate		23.2	%
Tax effect on adjusted operating income		(124,599	)
After-tax adjusted operating income	$	413,254
Average invested capital	$	2,343,300
Adjusted return on invested capital		17.6	%

Total assets	$	3,369,329
Less: Defined benefit pension asset		(39,666	)
Less: Accounts payable		(359,539	)
Less: Accrued expenses		(284,751	)
Less: Contract liabilities		(52,013	)
Less: Income taxes payable		(12,604	)
Less: Dividends payable		(13,278	)
Less: Deferred income taxes		(5,316	)
Less: Operating lease liabilities		(130,007	)
Less: Deferred compensation		(29,631	)
Less: Other non-current liabilities		(35,320	)
Total invested capital	$	2,407,204
Beginning invested capital	$	2,279,395
Average invested capital	$	2,343,300

Other non-recurring charges consist of costs to fulfill contractually required payments for system licenses no longer needed, asset valuation adjustments for a joint venture ag solar business, and certain tax advisory professional service fees. ¹

Net sales increased 0.1% to $1.04 billion
Operating income decreased 2.9% to $116.5 million or 11.2% of net sales
Adjusted¹
- Adjusted¹
Diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) increased 135.7% to $9.05
- Diluted EPS included a $3.98 benefit of a lower effective tax rate primarily related to a tax deduction associated with the investment loss in Prospera following the wind-down of that business in 2025
Adjusted¹
Cash and cash equivalents were $187.1 million and net leverage ratio¹
Invested $40.8 million in capital expenditures primarily to support capacity investments for the Utility product line
Deployed $72.9 million to acquire the remaining interest in ConcealFab, a telecom infrastructure and technology solutions company
Returned $85.6 million to shareholders through $72.2 million in share repurchases and $13.4 million in dividends

Net sales increased 0.7% to $4.10 billion
- Increased backlog by $217.0 million or 15.1% to $1.65 billion, driven primarily by continued strength in utility market demand
Operating income decreased 20.8% to $415.6 million or 10.1% of net sales; Adjusted¹
Diluted EPS decreased 2.3% to $16.79; Adjusted¹
Operating cash flow was $456.5 million, or 11.1% of net sales
Invested $145.0 million in capital expenditures and $101.8 million in acquisitions to support future growth
Returned $250.6 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends
Achieved return on invested capital¹¹

Steel cost assumptions are aligned with futures markets as of February 13, 2026
Foreign currency assumptions based on FX rates as of February 13, 2026
This outlook assumes no material change to the current trade or tariff environment

These metrics provide meaningful supplemental insights into the Company’s operating performance by excluding items that are not considered part of core operating results. This approach enhances comparability across reporting periods. Adjustments may include costs or benefits associated with acquisitions, divestitures, expenses related to realignment or restructuring programs, goodwill or intangible asset impairment, significant expenses or benefits from changes in tax laws or rates, cumulative effects of changes in accounting standards, refinancing-related expenses, a loss or a gain from a partial or full settlement of the U.K. defined benefit pension plan obligation, losses from natural disasters, change in redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interests, and other non-recurring items.Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted Gross Margin, Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted Operating Margin, Adjusted Net Earnings, Adjusted Diluted EPS, and Adjusted Effective Tax Rate:
This metric is a key component of a financial ratio included in the covenants of our major debt agreements. It is calculated as net earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation, and other adjustments as outlined in the applicable debt agreements. This metric offers investors and analysts valuable insights into the Company’s core operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA margin is also used to evaluate profitability.Adjusted EBITDA:
This ratio is calculated by taking the sum of interest-bearing debt, minus unrestricted cash in excess of $50.0 million (but not exceeding $500.0 million), and dividing it by Adjusted EBITDA. This is a key financial ratio included in the covenants of our major debt agreements and is calculated on a rolling four-fiscal-quarter basis.Leverage Ratio:
Calculated as net cash provided by operating activities minus capital expenditures, free cash flow serves as an indicator of the Company’s financial strength. However, this measure does not fully reflect the Company’s ability to deploy cash freely, as it has obligations such as debt repayments and other fixed commitments.Free Cash Flow:
This operating measure is used to evaluate future potential sales revenue. An order is included in the backlog upon receipt of a customer purchase order or the execution of a sales order contract. Backlog is particularly relevant to the Infrastructure segment due to the longer-term nature of its projects. However, backlog is not a term defined under U.S. GAAP and does not measure contract profitability. It should not be viewed as the sole indicator of future revenue, as many projects with short lead times book-and-bill within the same reporting period and are not included in the backlog.Backlog:
Defined as financial results adjusted for foreign currency translation impacts by translating current period and prior period activity using the same currency conversion rate. This approach is used for countries whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar.Constant Currency:
Return on invested capital (“ROIC”) and adjusted ROIC are key operating ratios that enable investors to assess our operating performance relative to the investment needed to generate operating profit. ROIC is calculated as after-tax operating income divided by the average of beginning and ending invested capital. Adjusted ROIC is calculated as after-tax adjusted operating income divided by the average of beginning and ending invested capital. Invested capital represents total assets minus total liabilities (excluding interest-bearing debt and redeemable noncontrolling interests).ROIC: