# RB Global Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

- **Published:** 2026-08-05
- **Edition:** National
- **Source:** Construction Equipment Guide
- **Authors:** RB Global Inc
- **URL:** https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/rb-global-reports-second-quarter-2026-results/71951
- **Tags:** Auctions, Business News, RB Global

## Summary
RB Global reported strong Q2 2026 results with 11 percent growth in total revenue to $1.3 billion and a 31 percent rise in net income to $143.6 million. Growth was driven by automotive, acquisitions, and cost discipline.

## Article

RB Global Inc. reported the following results for the three months ended June 30, 2026.

"We delivered another solid quarter, reflecting our growth strategy, the durability of our marketplace, and the commitment of our teams," said Jim Kessler, cheif operating officer of RB Global. "Our acquisition of BigIron advances that strategy by strengthening our position in the highly attractive U.S. agriculture market, expanding our customer reach, and creating additional opportunities to generate long-term value for shareholders."

"Our second-quarter performance demonstrates the strength of our operating model and disciplined execution across the business," said Eric J. Guerin, chief financial officer. "Growth in automotive, contributions from acquisitions and ongoing cost discipline supported earnings growth in the quarter."

Second quarter financial highlights include:

• Total gross transaction value ("GTV") increased 11 percent year over year to $4.7 billion.

• Total revenue increased 11 percent year over year to $1.3 billion.

• Service revenue increased five percent year over year to $933.4 million.

• Inventory sales revenue increased 28 percent year over year to $383.7 million.

• Net income increased 31 percent year over year to $143.6 million.

• Net income available to common stockholders increased 33 percent year over year to $132.0 million.

• Diluted earnings per share available to common stockholders increased 34 percent to $0.71 per share.

• Diluted adjusted earnings per share available to common stockholders increased six percent year over year to $1.13 per share.

• Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) increased six percent year over year to $387.2 million.

• During the second quarter, the company repurchased and retired approximately 1.5 million common shares for total proceeds of $150 million.

• On July 21, 2026, the company increased its quarterly cash dividend from $0.31 to $0.33 per common share.

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