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HOLLEY REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2025 RESULTS
THIRD CONSECUTIVE QUARTER OF CORE NET BUSINESS GROWTH
LEVERAGE NOW BELOW 4X, THE LOWEST LEVEL SINCE 2022
Our strategic framework is fueling sustained momentum, with strong operational and financial results capped by our third consecutive quarter of core business growth.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – November 7, 2025 – Holley Performance Brands (NYSE: HLLY), a leader in automotive aftermarket performance solutions, today announced financial results for its third quarter ended September 28, 2025.
Third Quarter Highlights vs. Prior Year Period
Net Sales increased 3.2% to $138.4 million compared to $134.0 million last year
Core business net sales1 for the third quarter of 2025 grew by 6.4% compared to the third quarter of 2024 after excluding non-core business net sales1 of approximately $4.0 million for the third quarter of 2024
Net Loss was $(0.8) million, or $(0.01) per diluted share, compared to $(6.3) million, or $(0.05) per diluted share, last year
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities was $7.4 million compared to Net Cash Used In Operating Activities of $(1.7) million last year
Adjusted Net Income (Loss)2 was $3.3 million compared to $(0.5) million last year
Adjusted EBITDA2 was $27.1 million compared to $22.1 million last year
Free Cash Flow2 was $5.5 million compared to $(2.1) million last year
1Core business net sales represents Net Sales after excluding non-core business net sales. Non-core business net sales are comprised of divestiture sales and strategic product rationalization sales. Divestitures sales relate to divested businesses (Detroit Speed Engineering, Gear FX and Proforged) prior to the divestiture date, and strategic product rationalization sales relate to discontinued stock keeping units (“SKUs”) prior to the SKU discontinuance. Divestiture sales were $2.8 million for the third quarter of 2024, and strategic product rationalization sales were $1.3 million for the third quarter of 2024.
2See “Use and Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.
"We delivered another strong quarter in 2025, underscored by sustained momentum across our all our categories," said Matthew Stevenson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Holley. "We achieved core business net sales growth for the third consecutive quarter. Our focused execution against our strategic framework has supported our transformation efforts and driven strong results in 2025. Year-to-date, our growth has been fueled primarily by strong volume gains of more than 4%, complemented by a ~1% benefit from pricing, reflecting both healthy demand and disciplined execution in the market."
Stevenson continued, "We continue to apply a disciplined approach to our financial strategy. Of note, we generated $5.5 million of Free Cash Flow in the third quarter, more than a $7 million improvement versus last year and prepaid an additional $15 million of debt in the third quarter, and an additional $10 million subsequent to quarter close, bringing the total repayment to $100 million since September 2023. This progress on the financial front has helped lower our leverage ratio to 3.9x at the end of Q3, eclipsing our 4.0x target we set for year-end, and the lowest level since 2022."
"2025 has been a successful year for Holley, so far, and we are looking to build on that and finish the year with momentum as we enter 2026. Given the strong results year-to-date and the effective tariff mitigation efforts throughout the year, we are



increasing our guidance ranges for both revenue and Adjusted EBITDA for the full year. Our strategic framework continues to act as a guide to execute and deliver strong results over the long-term."
Strategic Business Highlights
Achieved core business net sales growth for the third quarter of 2025 of 6.4% compared to the third quarter of 2024. Third consecutive quarter of core business sales growth.
Strategic framework drove ~$27.8M in revenue on key initiatives for the third quarter of 2025.
Expanded growth across 17 brands and all divisions within the quarter.
Continued success with B2B partners, resulting in approximately 7.3% growth in the channel for the third quarter of 2025 compared to the third quarter of 2024.
DTC orders grew 4.2% in the third quarter compared to the same period a year ago, representing the seventh consecutive quarter of DTC growth.
Product innovation and strategic pricing initiatives contributed $11.3 million in revenue for the quarter and $30.1 million year-to-date.

Outlook
For the year ended December 31, 2025, we have refined our full-year guidance, inclusive of the expected net impact of tariffs:
MetricFull Year 2025 Outlook
Net Sales
%YOY1
$590 - $605 million
2.5% to 5.1%1 vs. Core Business
Adjusted EBITDA*$120 - $127 million
Capital Expenditures$10 - $14 million
Depreciation and Amortization Expense$22 - $24 million
Interest Expense (excluding collar revaluation)$45 - $50 million
1) PY Comparison Excludes $12.8 million from Divested Non-Core Businesses and $14.0 million in Clearance Sales of Strategic Product Rationalization
* Holley is not providing reconciliations of forward-looking full year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA outlook because certain information necessary to calculate the most comparable GAAP measure, net income, is unavailable due to the uncertainty and inherent difficulty of predicting the occurrence and the future financial statement impact of certain items. Therefore, as a result of the uncertainty and variability of the nature and amount of future adjustments, which could be significant, Holley is unable to provide these forward-looking reconciliations without unreasonable effort. Accordingly, Holley is relying on the exception provided by Item 10(e)(1)(i)(B) of Regulation S-K to exclude these reconciliations.
Holley notes that its outlook for the year-ended December 31, 2025 may vary due to changes in assumptions or market conditions and other factors described below under “Forward-Looking Statements.”
Conference Call
A conference call and audio webcast has been scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time today to discuss these results. Investors, analysts, and members of the media interested in listening to the live presentation are encouraged to join a webcast of the call available on the investor relations portion of the Company’s website at investor.holley.com. For those that cannot join the webcast, you can participate by dialing 877-407-4019 (Toll Free) or 201-689-8337 (Toll) using the access code of 13754501.
For those unable to participate, a telephone replay recording will be available until Friday, November 14, 2025. To access the replay, please call 877-660-6853 (Toll Free) or 201-612-7415 (Toll) and enter confirmation code 13754501. A web-based archive of the conference call will also be available on the Company’s website.
Additional Financial Information
The Investor Relations page of Holley’s website, investor.holley.com contains a significant amount of financial information about Holley, including our earnings presentation, which can be found under Events & Presentations. Holley encourages investors to visit this website regularly, as information is updated, and new information is posted.



About Holley Performance Brands
Holley Performance Brands (NYSE: HLLY) leads in the design, manufacturing and marketing of high-performance products for automotive enthusiasts. The company owns and manages a portfolio of iconic brands, catering to a diverse community of enthusiasts passionate about the customization and performance of their vehicles. Holley Performance Brands distinguishes itself through a strategic focus on four consumer vertical groupings, including Domestic Muscle, Modern Truck & Off-Road, Euro & Import, and Safety & Racing, ensuring a wide-ranging impact across the automotive aftermarket industry. Renowned for its innovative approach and strategic acquisitions, Holley Performance Brands is committed to enhancing the enthusiast experience and driving growth through innovation. For more information on Holley Performance Brands and its dedication to automotive excellence, visit https://www.holley.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release may be considered “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or Holley’s future financial or operating performance. For example, projections of future revenue and adjusted EBITDA and other metrics, along with statements regarding the impact of organizational changes, are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “will,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “predict,” “or” or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Holley and its management, are inherently uncertain. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: 1) Holley’s ability to execute our business strategy, including monetization of services provided and expansions in and into existing and new lines of business; 2) Holley’s ability to compete effectively in our market; 3) Holley’s ability to successfully design, develop, and market new, effective, and safe products and platforms; 4) Holley’s ability to respond to changes in vehicle ownership and type; 5) Holley’s ability to maintain and strengthen demand for our products; 6) Holley’s ability to grow and effectively manage our growth; 7) Holley’s ability to attract new customers in a cost-effective manner and to expand into additional consumer markets; 8) Holley’s ability to successfully integrate acquisitions or achieve the expected synergies from such acquisitions; 9) Holley’s ability to maintain relationships with customers and suppliers; 10) Holley’s ability to retain our management and key employees; 11) costs related to Holley being a public company; 12) disruptions to Holley’s operations, including as a result of cybersecurity incidents; 13) changes in applicable laws or regulations; 14) the outcome of any legal proceedings that have been or may be instituted against Holley; 15) general economic and political conditions, including the current macroeconomic environment, political tensions, and war (including the conflict in Ukraine, the conflict in the Middle East, and the possible expansion of such conflicts and potential geopolitical consequences); 16) the possibility that Holley may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors, including recent events affecting the financial services industry (such as the closures of certain regional banks); 17) Holley’s estimates of its financial performance (e.g., the successful execution of cost saving initiatives); 18) Holley’s ability to anticipate and manage through disruptions and higher costs in manufacturing, supply chain, logistical operations, and shortages of certain company products in distribution channels; 19) disruptions and costs associated with doing business in certain countries; 20) Holley’s ability to adopt and react to risks posed by new technology; 21) inability to predict how products will ultimately be used; 22) Holley's ability to anticipate and manage through the impact of elevated interest rate levels, which cause the cost of capital to increase, as well as respond to inflationary pressures and trade restrictions, including tariffs; and 23) other risks and uncertainties set forth in the section entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 14, 2025, and disclosed in any subsequent filings with the SEC. Although Holley believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, nothing in this press release should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements or projections set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward looking statements or projections will be achieved. There may be additional risks that Holley presently does not know or that Holley currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Holley undertakes no duty to update these forward-looking statements, except as otherwise required by law.
Investor Relations Contacts:
Anthony Rozmus / Neel Sikka / Jenna Kozlowski
Solebury Strategic Communications
203-428-3324



holley@soleburystrat.com
Media Relations Contacts:
Jordan Moore, jmoore@tinymightyco.com/ Sydney Goggans, sgoggans@tinymightyco.com
Tiny Mighty Communications
615-454-2913
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HOLLEY INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
For the thirteen weeks endedFor the thirty-nine weeks ended
September 28,September 29,VarianceVarianceSeptember 28,September 29,VarianceVariance
20252024($)(%)20252024($)(%)
Net Sales$138,373 $134,038 $4,335 3.2 %$458,078 $462,170 $(4,092)-0.9 %
Cost of Goods Sold78,534 81,732 (3,198)-3.9 %264,593 287,512 (22,919)-8.0 %
Gross Profit59,839 52,306 7,533 14.4 %193,485 174,658 18,827 10.8 %
Selling, General, and Administrative33,466 30,109 3,357 11.1 %103,119 97,675 5,444 5.6 %
Research and Development Costs4,715 4,620 95 2.1 %13,894 13,743 151 1.1 %
Amortization of Intangible Assets3,456 3,436 20 0.6 %10,338 10,307 31 0.3 %
Restructuring Costs1,360 954 406 42.6 %2,178 1,566 612 39.1 %
Write-down of assets held-for-sale7,505 (7,505)-100.0%7,505 (7,505)-100.0 %
Other Operating Expense975 119 856 nm 1,232 213 1,019 nm
Operating Expense43,972 46,743 (2,771)-5.9 %130,761 131,009 (248)-0.2 %
Operating Income15,867 5,563 10,304 185.2 %62,724 43,649 19,075 43.7 %
Change in Fair Value of Warrant Liability3,019 (1,041)4,060 nm 2,939 (7,570)10,509 nm
Change in Fair Value of Earn-Out Liability1,126 (634)1,760 nm 722 (2,341)3,063 nm
Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt0.0 %141 (141)-100.0 %
Interest Expense, Net11,259 15,010 (3,751)-25.0 %40,341 39,192 1,149 2.9 %
Non-Operating Expense15,404 13,335 2,069 15.5 %44,002 29,422 14,580 49.6 %
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes463 (7,772)8,235 -106.0 %18,722 14,227 4,495 31.6 %
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)1,269 (1,484)2,753 nm 5,848 (320)6,168 nm
Net Income (Loss)$(806)$(6,288)$5,482 -87.2 %$12,874 $14,547 $(1,673)-11.5 %
Comprehensive Income:
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment382 386 (4)-1.0 %1,336 244 1,092 447.5 %
Total Comprehensive Income (Loss)$(424)$(5,902)$5,478 -92.8 %$14,210 $14,791 $(581)-3.9 %
Common Share Data:
Basic Net Income per Share$(0.01)$(0.05)$0.05 -87.3 %$0.11 $0.12 $(0.01)-12.1 %
Diluted Net Income per Share$(0.01)$(0.05)$0.05 -87.3 %$0.11 $0.12 $(0.01)-12.0 %
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding - Basic119,406118,6947120.6 %119,140118,3457950.7 %
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted119,406118,6947120.6 %119,811119,1546570.6 %
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HOLLEY INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
As of
September 28,
2025
December 31,
2024
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents$50,723 $56,087 
Accounts receivable49,553 36,123 
Inventory195,657 192,523 
Prepaids and other current assets20,124 12,614 
Total Current Assets316,057 297,347 
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net43,758 40,983 
Goodwill372,340 372,340 
Other Intangibles, Net400,324 386,676 
Other Noncurrent Assets32,635 35,974 
Total Assets$1,165,114 $1,133,320 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Accounts payable$51,231 $44,781 
Accrued liabilities51,681 43,190 
Accrued interest4,316 — 
Current portion of long-term debt6,651 7,201 
Total Current Liabilities113,879 95,172 
Long-Term Debt, Net of Current Portion528,856 545,385 
Warrant Liability3,752 813 
Earn-out Liability1,870 1,148 
Deferred Taxes43,606 37,391 
Other Noncurrent Liabilities33,414 32,259 
Total Liabilities725,377 712,168 
Common Stock12 12 
Additional Paid-In Capital381,932 377,557 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss174 (1,162)
Retained Earnings57,619 44,745 
Total Stockholders’ Equity439,737 421,152 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity$1,165,114 $1,133,320 



HOLLEY INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
For the thirteen weeks endedFor the thirty-nine weeks ended
September 28,
2025
September 29,
2024
September 28,
2025
September 29,
2024
Operating Activities
Net Income (Loss)$(806)$(6,288)$12,874 $14,547 
Adjustments to Reconcile to Net Cash18,641 12,241 42,490 26,832 
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities(10,405)(7,701)(15,297)1,394 
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities7,430 (1,748)40,067 42,773 
Investing Activities
Capital Expenditures, Net of Dispositions(5,510)(311)(26,408)(2,727)
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities(5,510)(311)(26,408)(2,727)
Financing Activities
Net Change in Debt(15,017)(227)(18,625)(28,832)
Payments from Stock-Based Award Activities— (45)(850)(1,482)
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities(15,017)(272)(19,475)(30,314)
Effect of Foreign Currency Rate Fluctuations on Cash(22)452 (62)
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents(13,119)(2,329)(5,364)9,670 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Beginning of Period63,842 53,080 56,087 41,081 
End of Period$50,723 $50,751 $50,723 $50,751 



We present certain information with respect to EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Bank-adjusted EBITDA Leverage Ratio, Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted Gross Margin, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Diluted EPS and Free Cash Flow as supplemental measures of our operating performance and believe that such non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors in evaluating our financial performance and in comparing our financial results between periods because they exclude the impact of certain items that we do not consider indicative of our ongoing operating performance. We believe that the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures enhances the usefulness of our financial information by presenting measures that management uses internally to establish forecasts, budgets, and operational goals to manage and monitor our business. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures help to depict a more realistic representation of the performance of our underlying business, enabling us to evaluate and plan more effectively for the future.
EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Bank-adjusted EBITDA Leverage Ratio, Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted Gross Margin, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Diluted EPS and Free Cash Flow are not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and may be different from non-GAAP and other financial measures used by other companies. These measures should not be considered as measures of financial performance under GAAP, and the items excluded from or included in these metrics are significant components in understanding and assessing our financial performance. These metrics should not be considered as alternatives to net income, gross profit, net cash provided by operating activities, or any other performance measures, as applicable, derived in accordance with GAAP.
We define EBITDA as earnings before depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, interest expense, and income tax expense. We define Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA adjusted to exclude, to the extent applicable, restructuring costs, which includes operational restructuring and integration activities, termination related benefits, facilities relocation, and executive transition costs; changes in the fair value of the warrant liability; changes in the fair value of the earn-out liability; equity-based compensation expense; gain or loss on the early extinguishment of debt; notable items that we do not believe are reflective of our underlying operating performance, including litigation settlements and certain costs incurred for advisory services related to identifying performance initiatives; and other expenses or gains, which includes gains or losses from disposal of fixed assets, franchise taxes, and gains or losses from foreign currency transactions. We define Adjusted EBITDA Margin as Adjusted EBITDA divided by net sales.



HOLLEY INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
USE AND RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
For the thirteen weeks endedFor the thirty-nine weeks ended
September 28,
2025
September 29,
2024
September 28,
2025
September 29,
2024
Net Income (Loss)$(806)$(6,288)$12,874 $14,547 
Adjustments:
Interest Expense, Net11,259 15,010 40,341 39,192 
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)1,269 (1,484)5,848 (320)
Depreciation2,669 2,231 7,183 7,364 
Amortization3,456 3,436 10,338 10,307 
EBITDA17,847 12,905 76,584 71,090 
Restructuring Costs1,360 954 2,178 1,566 
Change in Fair Value of Warrant Liability3,019 (1,041)2,939 (7,570)
Change in Fair Value of Earn-Out Liability1,126 (634)722 (2,341)
Write-down of Assets Held for Sale7,505 7,505 
Equity-Based Compensation Expense2,322 1,521 5,225 4,283 
Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt141 
Notable Items457 785 1,941 6,479 
Other Expense975 119 1,232 213 
Adjusted EBITDA$27,106 $22,114 $90,821 $81,366 
Net Sales$138,373 $134,038 $458,078 $462,170 
Net Income Margin(0.6%)(4.7%)2.8%3.1%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin19.6%16.5%19.8%17.6%



We define the Bank-adjusted EBITDA Leverage Ratio as Net Debt divided by our Bank-adjusted EBITDA for the trailing twelve-month ("TTM") period, as defined under our Credit Agreement entered into in November 2021, as amended, which is used in calculating covenant compliance.
TTM September 28, 2025December 31, 2024
Net Loss$(24,908)$(23,235)
Adjustments:
Interest Expense, Net51,838 50,690 
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)3,143 (3,025)
Depreciation10,370 10,551 
Amortization13,915 13,884 
EBITDA54,358 48,865 
Restructuring Costs1,984 1,372 
Change in Fair Value of Warrant Liability2,939 (7,570)
Change in Fair Value of Earn-Out Liability730 (2,333)
Equity-Based Compensation Expense6,112 5,170 
Impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets7,695 7,695 
Impairment of goodwill40,906 40,906 
Loss on Sale of Assets1,729 9,234 
Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt— 141 
Notable Items2,565 7,100 
Other Expense (Income)934 (86)
Adjusted EBITDA119,952 110,494 
Additional Permitted Charges6,046 12,261 
Adjusted EBITDA per Credit Agreement$125,998 $122,755 
Total Debt$542,938 $561,840 
Less: Permitted Cash and Cash Equivalents50,000 50,000 
Net Indebtedness per Credit Agreement$492,938 $511,840 
Bank-adjusted EBITDA Leverage Ratio3.91 x4.17 x



We define Adjusted Net Income as earnings excluding the after-tax effect of changes in the fair value of the warrant liability, changes in the fair value of the earn-out liability, write-downs of assets held-for-sale, and gain or loss on the early extinguishment of debt. We define Adjusted Diluted EPS as Adjusted Net Income on a per share basis. Management uses these measures to focus on on-going operations and believes that it is useful to investors because it enables them to perform meaningful comparisons of past and present consolidated operating results. We believe that using this information, along with net income and net income per diluted share, provides for a more complete analysis of the results of operations.
For the thirteen weeks endedFor the thirty-nine weeks ended
September 28,
2025
September 29,
2024
September 28,
2025
September 29,
2024
Net Income (Loss)$(806)$(6,288)$12,874 $14,547 
Special items:
Adjust for: Change in Fair Value of Warrant Liability3,019 (1,041)2,939 (7,570)
Adjust for: Change in Fair Value of Earn-Out Liability1,126 (634)722 (2,341)
Adjust for: Write-down of assets held for sale— 7,505 — 7,505 
Adjust for: Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt— — — 141 
Adjusted Net Income$3,339 $(458)$16,535 $12,282 
For the thirteen weeks endedFor the thirty-nine weeks ended
September 28,
2025
September 29,
2024
September 28,
2025
September 29,
2024
Net Income (Loss) per Diluted Share$(0.01)$(0.05)$0.11 $0.12 
Special items:
Adjust for: Change in Fair Value of Warrant Liability0.03 (0.01)0.02 (0.06)
Adjust for: Change in Fair Value of Earn-Out Liability0.01 (0.01)0.01 (0.02)
Adjust for: Write-down of assets held for sale— 0.06 — 0.06 
Adjusted Diluted EPS$0.03 $(0.01)$0.14 $0.10 



We define Free Cash Flow as net cash provided by operating activities minus cash payments for capital expenditures, net of dispositions. Management believes providing Free Cash Flow is useful for investors to understand our performance and results of cash generation after making capital investments required to support ongoing business operations.
For the thirteen weeks endedFor the thirty-nine weeks ended
September 28,
2025
September 29,
2024
September 28,
2025
September 29,
2024
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities$7,430 $(1,748)$40,067 $42,773 
Capital Expenditures, Net of Dispositions(2,145)(1,727)(9,953)(4,372)
Proceeds from the disposal of fixed assets205 1,416 205 1,645 
Free Cash Flow$5,490 $(2,059)$30,319 $40,046