Cadre Holdings Raises Quarterly Dividend 5.3% to $0.10 Per Share
Cadre Holdings, Inc., a global manufacturer of safety equipment for law enforcement and military markets, increased its quarterly dividend to $0.10 per share, up from $0.095. The payment was made February 13.
Cadre Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CDRE), a global manufacturer and distributor of safety equipment for law enforcement, first responder, military and nuclear markets, raised its quarterly cash dividend by 5.3% to $0.10 per share, the company announced January 20, 2026. The increase brings the annualized dividend to $0.40 per share, up from $0.38 per share previously. Read more dividend announcements.
The dividend was paid February 13, 2026 to shareholders of record as of January 30, 2026. On an absolute basis, the increase amounts to $0.02 per share annually.
| Dividend Details | |
|---|---|
| Amount | $0.10 per share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Annualized Rate | $0.40 per share |
| Record Date | January 30, 2026 |
| Payment Date | February 13, 2026 |
| Previous Quarterly Amount | $0.095 per share |
Full Year 2025 Financial Performance
The Jacksonville, Florida-based company reported net sales of $610.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, with net income of $44.1 million, or $1.02 per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA reached a record $111.7 million for the third consecutive year, representing an 18.3% margin.
Fourth quarter net sales totaled $167.2 million, with net income of $11.7 million, or $0.27 per diluted share. Fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA came in at $34.4 million, a 20.6% margin.
Gross profit margin expanded to 42.5% for the full year 2025, up 140 basis points year-over-year. Fourth quarter gross margin was 43.4%.
Capital Position and Recent Acquisition
Cash and cash equivalents stood at $122.9 million as of December 31, 2025, down $2.0 million from $124.9 million a year earlier. Total debt increased to $307.3 million from $223.2 million, bringing net debt to $184.4 million.
On January 30, 2026, Cadre completed its acquisition of TYR Tactical, LLC, a manufacturer of tactical gear and equipment for military and law enforcement agencies. The company said the acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings and adjusted EBITDA margins.
2026 Outlook
Cadre expects full year 2026 net sales between $736 million and $758 million, representing 22% growth year-over-year at the midpoint. Adjusted EBITDA is projected in the range of $136 million to $141 million, reflecting 24% growth at the midpoint. Capital expenditures are expected between $10 million and $14 million.