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nVent Electric plc (NVT) - 10-Q Summary for Period Ended June 30, 2026

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 10-Q covers the quarterly period ended June 30, 2026, and the six months ended June 30, 2026. nVent Electric plc is a global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions operating through two segments: Systems Protection and Electrical Connections. The reporting period reflects the full impact of the Thermal Management business divestiture (completed January 2025, reported as discontinued operations) and the integration of the Electrical Products Group acquisition (completed May 2025).

Key Financial Metrics

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Net sales increased 52.8% in Q2 and 53.1% YTD compared to the prior year. This growth was driven by 46.9% organic growth (Q2) and 5.4% acquisition contribution (Q2), primarily from the Electrical Products Group.
• Segment Performance: Systems Protection sales surged 69.6% in Q2, driven by infrastructure vertical growth (data centers) and the acquisition. Electrical Connections sales grew 20.6% in Q2.
• Margin Compression: Gross margins decreased 0.7 percentage points in Q2 and 1.7 points YTD due to inflationary pressures (raw materials, labor), unfavorable product mix, and capacity investments. These were partially offset by tariff reimbursements of approximately $25.8 million (IEEPA tariffs).
• Discontinued Operations: Net income from continuing operations increased significantly, while income from discontinued operations dropped to $0.1 million in Q2 2026 from $2.8 million in Q2 2025, as the prior year included a $435.4 million pre-tax gain on the sale of the Thermal Management business.
• Working Capital: Accounts receivable increased by $276.3 million YTD, driven by sales volume and timing, resulting in a $219.7 million increase in net working capital usage.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

Management Commentary: Management highlights strong demand in the infrastructure vertical, particularly data centers, driven by electrification and AI trends. The company is executing on operational excellence initiatives to offset inflationary costs. A new $500 million share repurchase authorization (2026 Authorization) was approved in May 2026, effective July 2026.

Risks and Uncertainties:

• Inflation and Tariffs: Continued inflationary increases in raw materials, labor, and transportation, alongside potential impacts from global trade policy changes and tariffs.
• Supply Chain: Risks related to the availability and cost of supply chain inputs.
• Integration: Execution risks associated with integrating the Electrical Products Group acquisition.
• Market Conditions: Volatility in currency exchange rates and interest rates.

Unusual Items: The financial results include $25.8 million in reimbursements of tariffs previously remitted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which improved operating income.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Organic vs. Acquired Growth: Verify the sustainability of the 46.9% organic growth rate in Q2, specifically within the infrastructure/data center vertical.
• Margin Trajectory: Monitor the ability to offset inflationary cost increases and tariff impacts to stabilize gross margins, which have compressed YTD.
• Working Capital Efficiency: Assess the trend in accounts receivable days, given the significant $276 million increase in receivables YTD.
• Debt Covenants: Confirm continued compliance with the Senior Credit Facilities covenants (Net Leverage Ratio max 3.75x; Interest Coverage min 3.00x).
• Shareholder Returns: Track the utilization of the new $500 million share repurchase authorization and the consistency of the quarterly dividend ($0.21/share).