---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001628280-26-029903"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "JBTM"
cik: "0001433660"
company_name: "JBT MAREL Corp"
filed_at: "2026-05-04T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-14T23:51:56.449147+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# JBT Marel Q1 revenue $936M (+10% YoY), EPS $0.86, adj. EPS $1.58; reiterates FY2026 outlook

## Summary
- Orders totaled $1.07B, book-to-bill 1.14x; revenue $936M (+10% YoY, ~6% FX benefit).
- GAAP diluted EPS $0.86 vs. ($3.35) loss in Q1 2025; adjusted EPS $1.58 vs. $0.97.
- Adjusted EBITDA $142M (margin 15.2%) vs. $112M (13.2%) a year ago; free cash flow $100M.
- Protein Solutions revenue +22% YoY; margin +500 bps. Prepared Food & Beverage revenue flat; margin -170 bps.
- FY2026 guidance reaffirmed: revenue $3.99B–$4.065B, adj. EPS $8.00–$8.50, adj. EBITDA margin 17.0%–17.5%.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-26-029903
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: JBTM
- cik: 0001433660
- company_name: JBT MAREL Corp
- filed_at: 2026-05-04T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1433660/000162828026029903/0001628280-26-029903-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1433660/000162828026029903/jbt-20260504.htm

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## Key facts
- Earnings Releases
  JBT MAREL Corp reported first quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $936 million, net income $45 million, EPS $0.86.
  - Period: first quarter ended March 31, 2026
  - Revenue: $936 million
  - Net income: $45 million
  - EPS: $0.86
  - Result: reported results
  source text: First quarter 2026 consolidated revenue of $936 million increased 10 percent with approximately 6 percent benefit from foreign exchange translation. The foreign exchange benefit was largely as expected. Net income of $45 million improved $218 million, and net income margin was 4.8 percent. The improvement in net income was primarily driven by lower non-recurring and transaction related costs as well as margin enhancement efforts and lower interest expense. First quarter 2026 consolidated adjusted EBITDA of $142 million improved $30 million, and adjusted EBITDA margin was 15.2 percent. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) was $0.86 compared to a loss per share of $3.35. Adjusted EPS was $1.58 compared to $0.97.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1433660/000162828026029903/0001628280-26-029903-index.htm
- Earnings Releases
  JBT MAREL Corp reported full year 2026 results: revenue $3,990 - $4,065, EPS $4.70 - $5.15. Guidance reaffirmed.
  - Period: full year 2026
  - Revenue: $3,990 - $4,065
  - EPS: $4.70 - $5.15
  - Guidance: reaffirmed
  - Result: guidance update
  source text: JBT Marel is reiterating its full year 2026 guidance, and the below table reflects consolidated guidance. Guidance In millions except EPS and margin FY 2026 Revenue $3,990 - $4,065 Net income margin 6.1% - 6.6% Adjusted EBITDA margin (1) 17.0% - 17.5% GAAP diluted EPS $4.70 - $5.15 Adjusted EPS (1) $8.00 - $8.50
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1433660/000162828026029903/0001628280-26-029903-index.htm

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