Westrock Coffee Company Reports First Quarter 2026 Results and Reaffirms 2026 Outlook

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westrock Coffee Company (Nasdaq: WEST) (“Westrock Coffee” or the “Company”) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. First Quarter Highlights1 Consolidated Results Net sales were $308.8 million, an increase of 44.4% Gross profit was $45.8 million, an increase of 57.4% Net loss was $8.5 million, compared to a net loss of $27.2 million in the prior year period Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA2 was $26.0 million, more than tripling the Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of $8.2 million in the prior year period, as all five production lines at the Conway, Arkansas extract and ready-to-drink facility have been fully commercialized Capital expenditures of $7.1 million, down from $41.3 million in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting a structural shift in the Company’s capital intensity Segment Results Beverage Solutions Net sales were $239.3 million, an increase of 45.9% Segment Adjusted EBITDA3 was $23.3 million, an increase of 142.9% Sustainable Sourcing & Traceability Net sales were $69.5 million, an increase of 39.8% Segment Adjusted EBITDA3 was $6.5 million compared to $1.9 million for the prior year period Commenting on our results, Scott T. Ford, CEO and Co-founder stated, "I am pleased to report that our first quarter delivered strong results across every dimension of our business, and that this is the fourth consecutive quarter of year-over-year Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA growth. However, the real story of the quarter is that the platform we spent three years building is now attracting the demand we envisioned, with brands coming to us not for a single SKU, but for the full spectrum of beverage partnerships across all categories.” Financial Outlook The Company is reaffirming its 2026 guidance for Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of $90.0 million to $100.0 million, which was provided in its earnings release dated March 10, 2026. Conference Call Details Westrock Coffee will host a conference call and webcast at 4:30 p.m. ET today to discuss this release. To participate in the live earnings call and question and answer session, please register HERE and dial-in information will be provided directly to you. The live audio webcast will be accessible in the “Events and Presentations” section of the Company’s Investor Relations website at https://investors.westrockcoffee.com. An archived replay of the webcast will be available shortly after the live event has concluded and will be available for a minimum of 14 days. About Westrock Coffee Westrock Coffee is an integrated beverage solutions platform serving the world's largest brands across packaged coffee, tea, ready-to-drink coffee, energy, and functional beverage categories. With our global manufacturing and sourcing footprint, the Company formulates, manufactures, and packages beverages in cans, glass, multi-serve bottles, single-serve capsules, bulk extract, and concentrates, backed by a digitally traceable supply chain. With operations spanning 10 countries, Westrock partners with brands across retail, foodservice, convenience, CPG, and hospitality to bring beverage programs to market at scale. Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended from time to time. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as "believe," "may," "will," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "expect," "should," "would," "plan," "predict," "potential," "seem," "seek," "future," "outlook," and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, our 2026 financial outlook, the plans, objectives, expectations, and intentions of Westrock Coffee, and other statements that are not historical facts. These statements are based on information available to Westrock Coffee as of the date hereof and Westrock Coffee is not under any duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this communication to conform these statements to actual results. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this communication, and on the current expectations of the management of Westrock Coffee as of the date hereof and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as and should not be relied on by an investor, or others, as a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction, or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Westrock Coffee. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political, and legal conditions; our inability to secure an adequate supply of key raw materials, including green coffee and tea, or a disruption in our supply chain, including from tariffs or trade restrictions or global conflicts (including the ongoing conflicts in Europe, the Middle East and Latin America); risks relating to the uncertainty of the projected financial information with respect to Westrock Coffee; risks related to the rollout of Westrock Coffee's business and the timing of expected business milestones; our inability to successfully commercialize customers at our Conway, Arkansas facility, and generate positive operating cash flows within the anticipated time frame; the effects of competition and industry consolidation on Westrock Coffee's business; the ability of Westrock Coffee to issue equity or equity-linked securities or obtain, refinance or extend the maturities of debt financing in the future; Westrock Coffee’s future level of indebtedness, which may reduce funds available for other business purposes and reduce the Company’s operational flexibility; Westrock Coffee’s inability to comply with the financial covenants in our credit agreement; the risk that Westrock Coffee fails to attract, motivate or retain qualified personnel; the risk that Westrock Coffee fails to fully realize the potential benefits of acquisitions or joint ventures or has difficulty successfully integrating acquired companies; the loss of significant customers or delays in bringing their products to market; litigation or legal disputes, which could lead us to incur significant liabilities and costs or harm our reputation; the risk of incurring additional costs if Westrock Coffee no longer qualifies as an emerging growth company (as defined in the JOBS Act); and those factors discussed in Westrock Coffee’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, which was filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 10, 2026, in Part I, Item 1A “Risk Factors” and other documents Westrock Coffee has filed, or will file, with the SEC. If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that Westrock Coffee does not presently know, or that Westrock Coffee currently believes are immaterial, that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, the forward-looking statements reflect Westrock Coffee's expectations, plans, or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this communication. Westrock Coffee anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause Westrock Coffee's assessments to change. However, while Westrock Coffee may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Westrock Coffee specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as a representation of Westrock Coffee's assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this communication. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements. Contacts Media: [email protected] Investor Contact: [email protected] Westrock Coffee Company Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Thousands, except par value) March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025 ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 28,110 $ 49,875 Restricted cash 13,931 21,164 Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $3,181 and $2,750, respectively 83,174 94,099 Inventories 180,797 199,802 Derivative assets 23,506 15,049 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 14,498 16,370 Total current assets 344,016 396,359 Property, plant and equipment, net 472,486 483,606 Goodwill 116,111 116,111 Intangible assets, net 105,203 107,141 Operating lease right-of-use assets 62,675 60,310 Other long-term assets 15,310 12,451 Total Assets $ 1,115,801 $ 1,175,978 LIABILITIES, CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED SHARES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) Current maturities of long-term debt $ 20,688 $ 19,281 Short-term debt 60,380 82,640 Accounts payable 85,245 91,175 Supply chain finance program 99,769 96,594 Derivative liabilities 14,935 28,600 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 72,915 95,340 Total current liabilities 353,932 413,630 Long-term debt, net 375,414 360,703 Convertible notes payable - related party, net 60,877 60,839 Deferred income taxes 10,988 10,160 Operating lease liabilities 60,537 58,146 Other long-term liabilities 865 865 Total liabilities 862,613 904,343 Commitments and contingencies Series A Convertible Preferred Shares, $0.01 par value, 24,000 shares authorized, 23,511 shares and 23,511 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively, $11.50 liquidation value 273,417 273,503 Shareholders' Equity (Deficit) Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 26,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding — — Common stock, $0.01 par value, 300,000 shares authorized, 97,541 shares and 96,866 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively 976 969 Additional paid-in-capital 545,438 544,567 Accumulated deficit (542,903 ) (534,370 ) Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (23,740 ) (13,034 ) Total shareholders' equity (deficit) (20,229 ) (1,868 ) Total Liabilities, Convertible Preferred Shares and Shareholders' Equity (Deficit) $ 1,115,801 $ 1,175,978 Westrock Coffee Company Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31, (Thousands, except per share data) 2026 2025 Net sales $ 308,825 $ 213,796 Costs of sales 263,057 184,723 Gross profit 45,768 29,073 Selling, general and administrative expense 37,846 40,344 Transaction, restructuring and integration expense 3,668 1,791 Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment 1,096 7 Total operating expenses 42,610 42,142 Income (loss) from operations 3,158 (13,069 ) Other (income) expense Interest expense 13,527 12,599 Other, net (489 ) (278 ) Loss before income taxes and equity in earnings from unconsolidated entities (9,880 ) (25,390 ) Income tax expense (benefit) 1,964 1,828 Equity in (earnings) loss from unconsolidated entities (3,311 ) — Net loss $ (8,533 ) $ (27,218 ) Amortization (accretion) of Series A Convertible Preferred Shares 86 86 Net loss attributable to common shareholders $ (8,447 ) $ (27,132 ) (Loss) earnings per common share: Basic $ (0.09 ) $ (0.29 ) Diluted $ (0.09 ) $ (0.29 ) Weighted-average number of shares outstanding: Basic 97,013 94,298 Diluted 97,013 94,298 Westrock Coffee Company Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31, (Thousands) 2026 2025 Cash flows from operating activities: Net loss $ (8,533 ) $ (27,218 ) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 16,564 11,755 Equity-based compensation 1,731 3,331 Provision for credit losses 507 (166 ) Amortization of deferred financing fees included in interest expense 1,316 893 Write-off of unamortized deferred financing fees — 137 Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment 1,096 7 Mark-to-market adjustments (5,082 ) (2,073 ) Foreign currency transactions — (141 ) Deferred income tax expense (benefit) 918 1,828 Equity in (earnings) loss from unconsolidated entities (3,311 ) — Other 312 449 Change in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable 6,146 14,553 Inventories 18,301 (27,329 ) Derivative assets and liabilities (27,149 ) (3,589 ) Prepaid expense and other assets 3,704 1,567 Accounts payable (8,046 ) 899 Accrued liabilities and other (10,237 ) 2,976 Net cash used in operating activities (11,763 ) (22,121 ) Cash flows from investing activities: Additions to property, plant and equipment (7,099 ) (41,291 ) Additions to intangible assets (23 ) (20 ) Proceeds from sale of equity method investments and non-marketable securities — 500 Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 233 26 Proceeds from deferred purchase price of sold trade receivables 4,273 — Net cash used in investing activities (2,616 ) (40,785 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Payments on debt (39,701 ) (34,064 ) Proceeds from debt 33,220 80,073 Payments on supply chain financing program (49,697 ) (32,844 ) Proceeds from supply chain financing program 52,872 49,369 Payment of debt issuance costs (973 ) (2,176 ) Net proceeds from (repayments of) repurchase agreements (4,733 ) 13,473 Net change in unremitted cash collections from servicing factored receivables (4,665 ) — Payment for taxes for net share settlement of equity awards (939 ) (1,549 ) Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (14,616 ) 72,282 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (3 ) (52 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash (28,998 ) 9,324 Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 71,039 35,564 Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $ 42,041 $ 44,888 The total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at March 31, 2026 and 2025 is as follows: (Thousands) March 31, 2026 March 31, 2025 Cash and cash equivalents $ 28,110 $ 35,904 Restricted cash 13,931 8,984 Total $ 42,041 $ 44,888 Westrock Coffee Company Summary of Segment Results (Unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31, (Thousands) 2026 2025 Beverage Solutions Net sales $ 239,322 $ 164,079 Segment Adjusted EBITDA1 23,274 9,583 Sustainable Sourcing & Traceability Net sales2 $ 69,503 $ 49,717 Segment Adjusted EBITDA1 6,460 1,928 _______________________________ 1 - Segment Adjusted EBITDA is a segment performance measure, which is required by U.S. GAAP to be disclosed in accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification 280, Segment Reporting. Segment Adjusted EBITDA is defined consistently with Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA, except that it excludes scale-up costs related to our Conway Facility. Refer to the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information regarding our segments and a reconciliation of Segment Adjusted EBITDA to loss before income taxes and equity in earnings from unconsolidated entities. 2 - Net of intersegment revenues. Westrock Coffee Company Calculation of Beverage Solutions Credit Agreement Secured Net Leverage Ratio (Unaudited) (Thousands, except leverage ratio) Trailing Twelve-Months Beverage Solutions Segment Adjusted EBITDA $ 82,172 Permissible credit agreement adjustments(1) 12,527 Trailing Twelve-Months Credit Agreement Adjusted EBITDA $ 94,699 End of period: Term loan facility $ 142,188 Delayed draw term loan facility 44,375 Revolving credit facility 165,000 Letters of credit outstanding 1,980 Secured debt 353,543 Beverage Solutions unrestricted cash and cash equivalents (26,771 ) Secured net debt $ 326,772 Beverage Solutions Credit Agreement secured net leverage ratio 3.45x _______________________________ 1 – Consists primarily of pro forma run-rate impact of cost savings initiatives, as permitted by the Credit Agreement. The Company is required to maintain compliance with, among other things, a secured net leverage ratio under the terms of its credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) among the Company, Westrock Beverage Solutions, LLC, as the borrower, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, collateral agent, and swingline lender, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as sustainability structuring agent, and each issuing bank and lender party thereto. The secured net leverage ratio is calculated as secured net debt divided by Adjusted EBITDA for the trailing twelve-month period, each as defined in the Credit Agreement, and is applicable only to our Beverage Solutions segment. Management believes that our secured net leverage ratio provides useful information to investors and other users of our financial data regarding the Company’s compliance with its material financial covenants. Failure to comply with the covenants in the Credit Agreement or make payments when due could result in an event of default, which, if not cured or waived, could accelerate our repayment obligations under the Credit Agreement and could result in a default and acceleration under other agreements containing cross-default provisions. Under these circumstances, we might not have sufficient funds or other resources to satisfy all of our obligations. As of the date of this press release, the Company is in compliance with its financial covenants. Westrock Coffee Company Reconciliation of Net (Loss) Income to Non-GAAP Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA (Unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31, (Thousands) 2026 2025 Net loss $ (8,533 ) $ (27,218 ) Interest expense 13,527 12,599 Income tax expense (benefit) 1,964 1,828 Depreciation and amortization 16,564 11,755 EBITDA 23,522 (1,036 ) Transaction, restructuring and integration expense 3,668 1,791 Equity-based compensation 1,731 3,331 Conway extract and ready-to-drink facility pre-production costs 278 4,449 Mark-to-market adjustments (5,082 ) (2,073 ) Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment 1,096 7 Other 755 1,755 Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA $ 25,968 $ 8,224 Non-GAAP Financial Measures We refer to EBITDA and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA in our analysis of our results of operations, which are not required by, or presented in accordance with, accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). While we believe that net (loss) income, as defined by GAAP, is the most appropriate earnings measure, we also believe that EBITDA and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA are important non-GAAP supplemental measures of operating performance as they contribute to a meaningful evaluation of the Company’s future operating performance and comparisons to the Company’s past operating performance. The Company believes that providing these non-GAAP financial measures helps investors evaluate the Company’s operating performance, profitability and business trends in a way that is consistent with how management evaluates such performance. We define “EBITDA” as net (loss) income, as defined by GAAP, before interest expense, provision for income taxes and depreciation and amortization. We define “Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA” as EBITDA before equity-based compensation expense and the impact, which may be recurring in nature, of transaction, restructuring and integration related costs, impairment charges, changes in the fair value of warrant liabilities, non-cash mark-to-market adjustments, certain non-capitalizable costs necessary to place the Conway facility into commercial production, the write off of unamortized deferred financing costs, costs incurred as a result of the early repayment of debt, gains or losses on dispositions, and other similar or infrequent items (although we may not have had such charges in the periods presented). We believe EBITDA and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA are important supplemental measures to net (loss) income because they provide additional information to evaluate our operating performance on an unleveraged basis. Since EBITDA and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA are not measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, they should be viewed in addition to, and not be considered as alternatives for, net (loss) income determined in accordance with GAAP. Further, our computations of EBITDA and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to that reported by other companies that define EBITDA and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA differently than we do. _______________________________ 1 Unless otherwise indicated, all comparisons are to the prior year period. 2 Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. The definition of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA is included under the section titled “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and a reconciliation of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable GAAP measure is provided in the tables that accompany this release. 3 Segment Adjusted EBITDA is a segment performance measure, which is required by U.S. GAAP to be disclosed in accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification 280, Segment Reporting. Segment Adjusted EBITDA is defined consistently with Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA, except that it excludes scale-up costs related to our Conway Facility. Source: Westrock Coffee Company