PLPC on Nasdaq
PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO
American water company based in Cleveland, incorporated in Ohio2
In its 2026 annual report the company says: “The Company provides formed wire solutions, connectors, fiber optic and copper splice closures, solar hardware mounting applications, and electric vehicle charging station foundations. The Company’s goal is to continue to achieve profitable growth as a leader in the research, innovation, development, manufacture and marketing of technically advanced products and services primarily related to the energy and communications markets. The Company serves a worldwide market through strategically located domestic and international manufacturing facilities.”6 Its shares trade on Nasdaq under the symbol PLPC.2
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Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
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- TickerPLPC on Nasdaq2
- IndustryWater, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction2
- HeadquartersCleveland, United States2
- Incorporated inOH3
- Business addressP.O. Box 91129, Cleveland, Oh 441013
- Filer categoryAccelerated filer3
- Legal formCorporation (For-Profit)2
- LEI549300EYH53XDJID20982
- StatusActive2
- LEI statusLapsed (not renewed)2
- Registered addressC/O COGENCY GLOBAL, INC., 43026 Hilliard, United States2
- Registered withCorporation Database (Ohio Secretary of State), 2035882
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Preformed Line Products Company together with its subsidiaries (the “Company” or “PLP”) is an international designer and manufacturer of products and systems employed in the construction and maintenance of overhead, ground-mounted and underground networks for energy, telecommunication, cable, data communication and other similar industries. The Company’s primary products support, protect, connect, terminate and secure cables and wires. The Company provides formed wire solutions, connectors, fiber optic and copper splice closures, solar hardware mounting applications, and electric vehicle charging station foundations. The Company’s goal is to continue to achieve profitable growth as a leader in the research, innovation, development, manufacture and marketing of technically advanced products and services primarily related to the energy and communications markets.6 From its latest annual report
Financials
From the company’s reports to the SEC. Every number links to the filing it came from.
Key numbers, fiscal 2025
What sells
Revenue by product, business segment and region, as the company reports it to the SEC.
Business segments
Plp Usa brought in 46% of the revenue PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO broke down this way in fiscal 2025.
Business segments by year
| Business segments | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plp Usa | $378.6M | $266.7M | $312.6M |
| EMEA | $110.7M | $133.6M | $139.2M |
| Asia Pacific | $102.9M | $108.5M | $114.8M |
| Americas | $86.1M | $90.3M | $108.8M |
Where the money goes
Where each dollar of revenue went, fiscal 2025
- Cost of revenue69¢$460.8M
- Other costs24¢$162.9M
- Income tax2¢$10.3M
- Profit5¢$35.3M
Out of $669.3M in revenue.7
Where each dollar of operating cash went, fiscal 2025
- Capital spending55¢$40.1M
- Dividends paid6¢$4.1M
- Share buybacks1¢$1.0M
- Kept or used elsewhere38¢$28.2M
Out of $73.5M of cash from operations.7
Financial statements
Every line of the income statement as filed: the last 3 fiscal years, latest first.7
| Period ending | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | $669.3M | $593.7M | $669.7M |
| Cost of products sold | $460.8M | $403.9M | $434.8M |
| GROSS PROFIT | $208.5M | $189.8M | $234.8M |
| Selling | $52.0M | $48.7M | $51.1M |
| General and administrative | $75.2M | $67.5M | $74.6M |
| Research and engineering | $23.7M | $21.9M | $22.5M |
| Other operating expense, net | $2.5M | $932.0K | $2.5M |
| Total costs and expenses | $153.4M | $139.1M | $150.7M |
| OPERATING INCOME | $55.1M | $50.8M | $84.2M |
| Interest income | $2.3M | $2.6M | $1.8M |
| Interest expense | -$1.3M | -$2.2M | -$3.9M |
| Pension termination expense | -$11.7M | $0 | $0 |
| Other income (expense), net | $1.1M | -$339.0K | $284.0K |
| Total other income (expense) | -$9.5M | $13.0K | -$1.8M |
| INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES | $45.6M | $50.8M | $82.3M |
| Income tax expense | $10.3M | $13.7M | $19.0M |
| NET INCOME | $35.3M | $37.1M | $63.3M |
| Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | -$24.0K | -$17.0K | -$5.0K |
| NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS COMPANY SHAREHOLDERS | $35.3M | $37.1M | $63.3M |
| Basic (in shares) | 4.9M shares | 4.9M shares | 4.9M shares |
| Diluted (in shares) | 4.9M shares | 4.9M shares | 5.0M shares |
| Basic (in dollars per share) | $7.17 | $7.56 | $12.87 |
| Diluted (in dollars per share) | $7.14 | $7.50 | $12.68 |
No quarter-by-quarter statement was filed.
Every line of the balance sheet as filed: the last 4 fiscal years (annual) or 4 quarters (quarterly), latest first.7
| Period ending | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $83.4M | $57.2M | $53.6M | $37.2M |
| Accounts receivable, net | $113.2M | $111.4M | ||
| Inventories, net | $148.7M | $129.9M | ||
| Prepaid expenses | $13.0M | $11.7M | ||
| Other current assets | $5.2M | $5.5M | ||
| TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | $363.5M | $315.8M | ||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | $222.8M | $195.1M | ||
| Operating lease, right-of-use assets | $9.7M | $10.1M | ||
| Goodwill | $30.7M | $26.7M | $29.5M | |
| Other intangible assets, net | $10.1M | $9.7M | ||
| Deferred income taxes | $7.5M | $6.5M | ||
| Other assets | $9.4M | $10.0M | ||
| TOTAL ASSETS | $653.6M | $573.9M | ||
| Trade accounts payable | $49.5M | $42.0M | ||
| Notes payable to banks | $1.2M | $7.8M | ||
| Operating lease liabilities, current | $1.7M | $1.6M | ||
| Current portion of long-term debt | $5.4M | $2.4M | ||
| Accrued compensation and other benefits | $29.2M | $25.9M | ||
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities | $22.4M | $25.5M | ||
| Dividends payable | $1.3M | $1.3M | ||
| Income taxes payable | $4.0M | $2.0M | ||
| TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | $114.7M | $108.4M | ||
| Long-term debt, less current portion | $32.9M | $18.4M | ||
| Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent | $6.0M | $6.5M | ||
| Deferred income taxes | $5.7M | $3.8M | ||
| Other noncurrent liabilities | $18.8M | $14.5M | ||
| Common shares $2 par value per share, 15,000,000 shares authorized, 4,907,787 and 4,913,621 issued and outstanding, at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively | $13.9M | $13.8M | ||
| Common shares issued to rabbi trust, 222,506 and 222,887 shares at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively | -$9.6M | -$9.6M | ||
| Deferred compensation liability | $9.6M | $9.6M | ||
| Paid-in capital | $67.2M | $65.1M | ||
| Retained earnings | $584.4M | $553.2M | ||
| Treasury shares, at cost, 2,021,940 and 1,961,772 shares at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively | -$136.6M | -$126.8M | ||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | -$53.4M | -$82.9M | ||
| TOTAL PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS COMPANY SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | $475.5M | $422.3M | ||
| Noncontrolling interest | $33.0K | $9.0K | ||
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | $475.6M | $422.3M | $416.2M | $358.6M |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | $653.6M | $573.9M | ||
| Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $2.00 | $2.00 | ||
| Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 15.0M shares | 15.0M shares | ||
| Common stock, shares issued (in shares) | 4.9M shares | 4.9M shares | ||
| Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) | 4.9M shares | 4.9M shares | ||
| Common stock, shares issued to rabbi trust (in shares) | 222.5K shares | 222.9K shares | ||
| Treasury shares (in shares) | 2.0M shares | 2.0M shares |
| Period ending | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $83.4M | $57.2M | $53.6M | $37.2M |
| Accounts receivable, net | $113.2M | $111.4M | ||
| Inventories, net | $148.7M | $129.9M | ||
| Prepaid expenses | $13.0M | $11.7M | ||
| Other current assets | $5.2M | $5.5M | ||
| TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | $363.5M | $315.8M | ||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | $222.8M | $195.1M | ||
| Operating lease, right-of-use assets | $9.7M | $10.1M | ||
| Goodwill | $30.7M | $26.7M | $29.5M | |
| Other intangible assets, net | $10.1M | $9.7M | ||
| Deferred income taxes | $7.5M | $6.5M | ||
| Other assets | $9.4M | $10.0M | ||
| TOTAL ASSETS | $653.6M | $573.9M | ||
| Trade accounts payable | $49.5M | $42.0M | ||
| Notes payable to banks | $1.2M | $7.8M | ||
| Operating lease liabilities, current | $1.7M | $1.6M | ||
| Current portion of long-term debt | $5.4M | $2.4M | ||
| Accrued compensation and other benefits | $29.2M | $25.9M | ||
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities | $22.4M | $25.5M | ||
| Dividends payable | $1.3M | $1.3M | ||
| Income taxes payable | $4.0M | $2.0M | ||
| TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | $114.7M | $108.4M | ||
| Long-term debt, less current portion | $32.9M | $18.4M | ||
| Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent | $6.0M | $6.5M | ||
| Deferred income taxes | $5.7M | $3.8M | ||
| Other noncurrent liabilities | $18.8M | $14.5M | ||
| Common shares $2 par value per share, 15,000,000 shares authorized, 4,907,787 and 4,913,621 issued and outstanding, at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively | $13.9M | $13.8M | ||
| Common shares issued to rabbi trust, 222,506 and 222,887 shares at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively | -$9.6M | -$9.6M | ||
| Deferred compensation liability | $9.6M | $9.6M | ||
| Paid-in capital | $67.2M | $65.1M | ||
| Retained earnings | $584.4M | $553.2M | ||
| Treasury shares, at cost, 2,021,940 and 1,961,772 shares at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively | -$136.6M | -$126.8M | ||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | -$53.4M | -$82.9M | ||
| TOTAL PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS COMPANY SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | $475.5M | $422.3M | ||
| Noncontrolling interest | $33.0K | $9.0K | ||
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | $475.6M | $422.3M | $416.2M | $358.6M |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | $653.6M | $573.9M | ||
| Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $2.00 | $2.00 | ||
| Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 15.0M shares | 15.0M shares | ||
| Common stock, shares issued (in shares) | 4.9M shares | 4.9M shares | ||
| Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) | 4.9M shares | 4.9M shares | ||
| Common stock, shares issued to rabbi trust (in shares) | 222.5K shares | 222.9K shares | ||
| Treasury shares (in shares) | 2.0M shares | 2.0M shares |
Cash flow is reported year to date, not quarter by quarter, so there are no separate quarterly figures.
Every line of the cash flow as filed: the last 3 fiscal years, latest first.7
| Period ending | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net income | $35.3M | $37.1M | $63.3M |
| Depreciation and amortization | $23.0M | $20.8M | $18.9M |
| Provision for accounts receivable allowances | -$119.0K | -$875.0K | $3.4M |
| Provision for inventory reserves | $3.1M | $4.5M | $8.1M |
| Deferred income taxes | -$1.2M | $1.1M | -$2.2M |
| Share-based compensation expense | $5.0M | $3.4M | $4.9M |
| Pension termination expense | $11.7M | $0 | $0 |
| Loss (gain) on sale of property and equipment | $8.0K | -$1.7M | -$2.5M |
| Other, net | $413.0K | $828.0K | $435.0K |
| Accounts receivable | $7.0M | -$8.7M | $17.0M |
| Inventories | -$11.9M | $6.8M | -$5.0M |
| Prepaid expenses | $4.0M | -$4.0M | $6.0M |
| Trade accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $10.0K | $8.6M | $2.3M |
| Accrued income and other taxes | -$1.3M | $590.0K | -$937.0K |
| Contributions to company pension plan | -$2.9M | $0 | -$1.5M |
| Other, net | $1.4M | -$938.0K | -$4.6M |
| NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES | $73.5M | $67.5M | $107.6M |
| Capital expenditures | -$40.1M | -$14.7M | -$35.3M |
| Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment | $273.0K | $3.5M | $2.6M |
| Proceeds from sale of investments | $1.7M | $2.0M | $0 |
| Purchases of investments | -$451.0K | -$3.2M | $0 |
| Acquisition of businesses, net of cash | -$4.7M | $0 | -$12.1M |
| NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES | -$43.4M | -$12.4M | -$44.8M |
| (Payments) proceeds of notes payable to banks | -$6.7M | $860.0K | -$11.1M |
| Proceeds from long-term debt | $22.2M | $96.4M | $169.2M |
| Payments of long-term debt | -$6.6M | -$130.1M | -$186.2M |
| Dividends paid | -$4.1M | -$4.1M | -$4.1M |
| Proceeds from issuance of common shares | $1.9M | $214.0K | $2.2M |
| Stock incentive plan payments | -$4.7M | $0 | $0 |
| Purchase of common shares for treasury | -$1.0M | -$226.0K | -$728.0K |
| Purchase of common shares for treasury from related parties | -$8.7M | -$8.4M | -$18.2M |
| Other | -$1.5M | -$2.5M | $0 |
| NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES | -$9.2M | -$47.8M | -$48.9M |
| Effects of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $5.3M | -$3.7M | $2.4M |
| Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $26.1M | $3.6M | $16.4M |
No quarter-by-quarter statement was filed.
Corporate structure
PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO sits at the top of its group. 5 entities, 5 countries on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.
Major holders of PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO
- WASATCH ADVISORS LP Filed SCHEDULE 13G/A on PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO, latest Oct 9, 2026 (2 filings since Jul 17, 2026)
- DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP Filed SCHEDULE 13G/A on PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO, latest Jul 14, 2026 (5 filings since Feb 8, 2022)
- ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LP Filed SCHEDULE 13G/A on PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO, latest Jul 16, 2025 (6 filings since Jan 31, 2022)
- KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION/OH Filed SC 13G/A on PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO, latest Nov 7, 2024 (3 filings since Jan 7, 2022)
- Randall M. Ruhlman Filed SC 13D/A on PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO, latest Aug 30, 2024 (2 filings since Sep 16, 2022)
- Robert G. Ruhlman Filed SC 13D/A on PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO, latest Aug 30, 2024 (2 filings since Sep 16, 2022)
- Third Restatement of Barbara P. Ruhlman Trust Agreement, dated November 20, 2008 Filed SC 13D/A on PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO, latest Aug 30, 2024 (2 filings since Sep 16, 2022)
- Barbara P Ruhlman Revocable Trust dated 9/21/16 Filed SC 13D/A on PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO, latest Aug 2, 2022 (2 filings since Jan 14, 2022)
- PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO Cleveland, Ohio, United States
- MICOS TELCOM 100% · Kralice na Hané, Czechia
- APRESA – PLP Subsidiary · Spain
- PT Preformed Line Products Subsidiary · Indonesia
- Republic of Subsidiary · South Africa
Built from parent and subsidiary links from GLEIF, the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (CC0); subsidiaries listed in Exhibit 21 of annual reports filed with the SEC; major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.
What it owns
What PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO reports owning in its annual reports to the SEC: buildings, land and equipment, real estate and locations, investments, intangible assets and inventory, at the end of its latest fiscal year and a year before.
Property and equipment
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property and equipment, before depreciation | $461.0M7 Dec 31, 2025 | $408.9M7 Dec 31, 2024 | +12.7% |
| Accumulated depreciation | $238.3M7 Dec 31, 2025 | $213.8M7 Dec 31, 2024 | +11.4% |
| Property and equipment, net | $222.8M7 Dec 31, 2025 | $195.1M7 Dec 31, 2024 | +14.2% |
| Operating-lease assets (leased space) | $9.7M7 Dec 31, 2025 | $10.1M7 Dec 31, 2024 | −4.0% |
Intangibles and goodwill
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill | $30.7M7 Dec 31, 2025 | $26.7M7 Dec 31, 2024 | +15.0% |
| Indefinite-lived intangibles (excluding goodwill) | $07 Dec 31, 2025 | $011 Dec 31, 2024 | |
| Finite-lived intangibles, gross | $34.3M7 Dec 31, 2025 | $31.3M7 Dec 31, 2024 | +9.5% |
| Accumulated amortization | $24.2M7 Dec 31, 2025 | $21.7M7 Dec 31, 2024 | +11.6% |
Inventory
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inventory, total | $148.7M7 Dec 31, 2025 | $129.9M7 Dec 31, 2024 | +14.5% |
| Raw materials | $96.0M7 Dec 31, 2025 | $75.1M7 Dec 31, 2024 | +27.7% |
| Work in process | $16.6M7 Dec 31, 2025 | $12.2M7 Dec 31, 2024 | +35.7% |
| Finished goods | $55.4M7 Dec 31, 2025 | $52.8M7 Dec 31, 2024 | +5.0% |
Properties, in its own words
Our corporate headquarters is located in Mayfield Village, Ohio, and, at December 31, 2025, the Company maintained 26 manufacturing plants. We also maintain various sales, research and engineering, administrative offices and distribution centers throughout the world. None of these manufacturing plants, administrative offices or distribution centers are individually material to
our operations. The facilities are situated in 3 states within the United States and in 19 other countries. We own the majority of our manufacturing plants, and our leased properties consist of manufacturing plants, research and engineering, sales, administrative offices and distribution centers.
The rest of Item 2
We believe that our properties have been adequately maintained, are in good condition generally and are suitable and adequate for our business as presently conducted. The extent to which we utilize our properties varies by property and aligns with manufacturing needs. Most of our manufacturing facilities remain capable of handling volume increases.
Item 2 of the 10-K filed Mar 5, 2026.6
Leadership
Who has led PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
Chief executive
Chief financial officer
- Chief executive officerRobert G. Ruhlman Mar 6, 2008 to Mar 3, 202515
- ChairRobert G. Ruhlman Aug 30, 2024 to now16
- PresidentJon Ryan Ruhlman Jan 3, 2024 to now17
- PresidentRobert G. Ruhlman Dec 10, 2008 to Mar 3, 202518
- Chief financial officerAndrew S. Klaus Apr 21, 2020 to now19
- Chief financial officerRobert G. Ruhlman Aug 16, 2012 to Aug 16, 201220
Board members and other officers (25)
- VP, US ManufacturingAssaad A. Morcos Mar 3, 2025 to now21
- VP of Asia Pacific RegionWilliam Koh Feb 2, 2024 to now22
- VP-Research & EngineeringJohn J. Olenik Jan 8, 2020 to now23
- VP-Finance & TreasurerMichael A. Weisbarth May 17, 2017 to Feb 7, 202024
- V.P.-Marketing & Bus. Develop.Jon Ryan Ruhlman Aug 25, 2016 to Aug 23, 202325
- V.P. Global CommunicationsJohn M. Hofstetter May 1, 2012 to now26
- Vice President - FinanceEric R. Graef Sep 2, 2008 to Feb 7, 201727
- V.P. - Human ResourcesJ. Cecil Curlee Jr. Sep 2, 2008 to Feb 8, 201928
- V.P. - Research & EngineeringC. Sunkle David Jan 4, 2007 to Jan 6, 202129
- SecretaryCaroline A. Saylor Jan 4, 2007 to Mar 24, 201430
- VP - International OperationsWilliam H. Haag Iii. May 23, 2007 to Aug 11, 202331
- Vice President - ManufacturingMichael A. Fout May 24, 2007 to Jan 8, 200832
- Board memberC. Sunkle David Jan 6, 2021 to now33
- Board memberMaegan Adams Ruhlman Aug 31, 2016 to now34
- Board memberMatthew D. Frymier Aug 31, 2016 to now35
- Board memberJon Ryan Ruhlman Aug 10, 2015 to now36
- Board memberRichard R. Gascoigne Feb 24, 2009 to now37
- Board memberGlen E. Corlett Nov 10, 2009 to now38
- Board memberMichael E. Gibbons Feb 27, 2008 to now39
- Board memberR. Steven Kestner Feb 27, 2008 to now40
- Board memberRobert G. Ruhlman Mar 6, 2008 to Mar 3, 202515
- Board memberRandall M. Ruhlman Dec 10, 2008 to Aug 18, 201441
- Board memberFrank B. Carr Nov 20, 2007 to Nov 20, 200742
- Board memberBarbara P. Ruhlman Feb 13, 2006 to May 17, 201343
- General counselCaroline A. Saylor Feb 26, 2015 to now44
Subsidiaries and ownership
Subsidiaries (GLEIF)
- MICOS TELCOM 100%5
Subsidiaries (Exhibit 21)
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Timeline
- Jul 29, 20268-K Results of operations; Regulation FD disclosure45
- Jul 27, 20268-K Other events46
- May 4, 20268-K Shareholder vote47
- Apr 29, 20268-K Results of operations; Regulation FD disclosure48
- Mar 4, 20268-K Results of operations; Regulation FD disclosure49
- Dec 11, 20258-K Regulation FD disclosure50
- Oct 29, 20258-K Results of operations; Regulation FD disclosure51
- Sep 29, 20258-K Executive or director change52
- Jul 30, 20258-K Results of operations; Regulation FD disclosure53
- Jul 22, 20258-K Entered a material agreement; New debt or obligation54
- May 13, 20258-K Shareholder vote55
- May 1, 20258-K Results of operations; Regulation FD disclosure56
- Mar 6, 2008New chief executive Robert G. Ruhlman becomes CEO15
- Aug 21, 1947Founded PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO is founded2
Calendar
Coming up
- Nov 4, 2026Reports results for the quarter ending Sep/202657
When it reported results
- Jul 29, 2026Reported quarterly or annual results45
- Apr 29, 2026Reported quarterly or annual results48
- Mar 4, 2026Reported quarterly or annual results49
- Oct 29, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results51
- Jul 30, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results53
- May 1, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results56
- Mar 13, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results58
- Oct 30, 2024Reported quarterly or annual results59
Upcoming dates from Nasdaq's calendar; past results from the company's 8-K filings (Item 2.02). The full markets calendar
Filings
322 filings to the SEC since October 2021: 5 annual reports, 15 quarterly reports, 34 major events, 225 insider forms, 24 large holders, 19 other. The latest 20:
- Oct 9, 2026SCHEDULE 13G/A EDGAR
- Sep 9, 20264 EDGAR
- Aug 19, 2026144 EDGAR
- Aug 6, 20264 EDGAR
- Aug 4, 20264 EDGAR
- Aug 4, 20264 EDGAR
- Aug 4, 20264 EDGAR
- Aug 4, 20264 EDGAR
- Jul 30, 202610-Q EDGAR
- Jul 29, 20268-K EDGAR
- Jul 27, 20268-K EDGAR
- Jul 17, 2026SCHEDULE 13G EDGAR
- Jul 14, 2026SCHEDULE 13G/A EDGAR
- Jun 12, 20264 EDGAR
- Jun 11, 20264 EDGAR
- Jun 10, 20264 EDGAR
- Jun 10, 20264 EDGAR
- Jun 10, 20264 EDGAR
- Jun 9, 20264 EDGAR
- May 4, 20268-K EDGAR
The 322 filings since October 2021 can be filtered by form type and year here when JavaScript is on.
Every filing from the last five years, summarized. The full record is on SEC EDGAR.
Insider trades
19 open-market trades by officers, directors and large owners since October 2021: 10 buys and 9 sales. Grants, option exercises and gifts are left out.
| Date | Who | Trade | Shares | Price | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | RUHLMAN RANDALL M10% owner | Sale | 5,000 | $407.78 | $2.0M | Form 4 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | RUHLMAN RANDALL M10% owner | Sale | 142 | $400.04 | $56.8K | Form 4 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | CORLETT GLEN EDirector | Sale | 2,000 | $457.02 | $914.0K | Form 4 |
| Aug 21, 2023 | Ruhlman Jon RyanPresident | Sale | 2,000 | $168.78 | $337.6K | Form 4 |
| May 16, 2023 | GIBBONS MICHAEL EDirector | Sale | 3,660 | $145.86 | $533.9K | Form 4 |
| Apr 21, 2023 | GIBBONS MICHAEL EDirector | Buy | 12 | $127.69 | $1.5K | Form 4 |
| Jan 30, 2023 | GIBBONS MICHAEL EDirector | Buy | 17 | $87.50 | $1.5K | Form 4 |
| Oct 21, 2022 | GIBBONS MICHAEL EDirector | Buy | 19 | $74.03 | $1.4K | Form 4 |
| Sep 14, 2022 | Barbara P Ruhlman Revocable Trust dated 9/21/1610% owner | Sale | 810,400 | $44.40 | $36.0M | Form 4 |
| Sep 14, 2022 | RUHLMAN ROBERT GExecutive Chairman | Buy | 810,400 | $44.40 | $36.0M | Form 4 |
| Sep 14, 2022 | RUHLMAN ROBERT GExecutive Chairman | Sale | 810,400 | $44.40 | $36.0M | Form 4 |
| Sep 14, 2022 | Wensink Katherine E.10% owner | Buy | 810,400 | $44.40 | $36.0M | Form 4 |
| Sep 14, 2022 | Wensink Katherine E.10% owner | Sale | 810,400 | $44.40 | $36.0M | Form 4 |
| Sep 14, 2022 | RUHLMAN RANDALL M10% owner | Buy | 810,400 | $44.40 | $36.0M | Form 4 |
| Sep 14, 2022 | RUHLMAN RANDALL M10% owner | Sale | 810,400 | $44.40 | $36.0M | Form 4 |
| Jul 22, 2022 | GIBBONS MICHAEL EDirector | Buy | 24 | $61.05 | $1.5K | Form 4 |
| Apr 21, 2022 | GIBBONS MICHAEL EDirector | Buy | 23 | $63.42 | $1.5K | Form 4 |
| Jan 20, 2022 | GIBBONS MICHAEL EDirector | Buy | 21 | $60.74 | $1.3K | Form 4 |
| Oct 20, 2021 | GIBBONS MICHAEL EDirector | Buy | 19 | $67.09 | $1.3K | Form 4 |
From Forms 4 filed with the SEC.
Major holders
Investors who own more than 5% of the shares must tell the SEC: a 13D if they may seek to influence the company, a 13G if they hold passively.
- WASATCH ADVISORS LPSCHEDULE 13G/A, 2 filings Jul 17, 2026 to Oct 9, 202660
- DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LPSCHEDULE 13G/A, 5 filings Feb 8, 2022 to Jul 14, 202661
- ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LPSCHEDULE 13G/A, 6 filings Jan 31, 2022 to Jul 16, 202562
- KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION/OHSC 13G/A, 3 filings Jan 7, 2022 to Nov 7, 202463
- Randall M. RuhlmanSC 13D/A, 2 filings Sep 16, 2022 to Aug 30, 202464
- Robert G. RuhlmanSC 13D/A, 2 filings Sep 16, 2022 to Aug 30, 202465
- Third Restatement of Barbara P. Ruhlman Trust Agreement, dated November 20, 2008SC 13D/A, 2 filings Sep 16, 2022 to Aug 30, 202466
- Barbara P Ruhlman Revocable Trust dated 9/21/16SC 13D/A, 2 filings Jan 14, 2022 to Aug 2, 202267
Executive pay
What the company paid its top executives, from the summary compensation table in its proxy statement. Total pay includes salary, bonus, stock and option awards and other pay, as the company valued them.
| Year | Executive | Age | Salary | Total pay |
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| 2025 | Robert G. Ruhlman | $1.0M | $5.0M68 | |
| 2025 | Dennis F. McKenna | $725.0K | $3.3M68 | |
| 2025 | J. Ryan Ruhlman | $560.0K | $2.0M68 | |
| 2025 | Andrew S. Klaus | $460.0K | $1.6M68 | |
| 2025 | John M. Hofstetter | $410.0K | $1.3M68 | |
| 2024 | Executive Chairman | $1.0M | $4.7M68 | |
| 2024 | Chief Executive Officer | $685.0K | $3.0M68 | |
| 2024 | President | $520.0K | $1.7M68 | |
| 2024 | Chief Financial Officer | $460.0K | $1.5M68 | |
| 2024 | Executive VP - U.S. Operations | $410.0K | $1.3M68 | |
| 2023 | Executive Chairman | $1.0M | $4.9M68 | |
| 2023 | Chief Executive Officer | $600.0K | $1.9M68 | |
| 2023 | Chief Financial Officer | $400.0K | $1.8M68 | |
| 2023 | President | $438.6K | $1.4M68 | |
| 2023 | Executive VP - U.S. Operations | $380.0K | $1.2M68 |
Held by these funds
The largest holders among investment managers' 13F reports for the quarter ending Jun 30, 2026, the top 25 of 100. Change is in shares since the quarter before.
13F reports cover disclosed long positions in U.S. stocks only.
SEC filer profile
How PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, from its EDGAR record and the cover page of its latest annual report.
- Name on EDGARPREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO1
- CIK0000080035
- Employer ID (EIN)34-06768956
- Filer statusAccelerated filer not an emerging growth company; not a smaller reporting company; not a shell company6
- Incorporated inOhio6
- Fiscal year endsDecember 311
- Industry code (SIC)1623 Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction1
- SEC reviewing officeOffice of Real Estate & Construction, Division of Corporation Finance1
- Business addressP.O. Box 91129, Cleveland, OH 441011
- Mailing address660 Beta Drive, Cleveland, OH 441431
- Phone440-461-52001
- Shares outstanding4,888,701 as of Jul 17, 202613
- Public float$402.6M as of Jun 30, 20256
- AuditorErnst & Young LLP, Cleveland, Ohio PCAOB ID 42; it also attests to the company’s internal control over financial reporting6
- On EDGAR sinceApr 30, 20011
- Filings1,308 in all: 4 (783), 8-K (172), 10-Q (76), SC 13G/A (58), 3 (26), DEF 14A (26), 10-K (25), 4/A (24)1
All 33 form types
SC 13D/A (23), ARS (18), SC 13G (11), UPLOAD (10), SD (8), CORRESP (6), S-8 (6), 3/A (5), SCHEDULE 13G/A (5), 11-K (4), 10-12G/A (3), S-8 POS (3), 144 (2), NT 10-Q (2), SC 13D (2), 10-12G (1), 10-K/A (1), 10-Q/A (1), 5 (1), 8-K/A (1), DEFA14A (1), NT 10-K (1), PRE 14A (1), PX14A6G (1), SCHEDULE 13G (1)
- Latest filingsAnnual report (10-K) Mar 5, 2026
Quarterly report (10-Q) Jul 30, 2026
Proxy statement (DEF 14A) Mar 20, 2026
Latest 8-K (8-K) Jul 29, 2026
Securities registered for trading
| Class | Symbol | Exchange |
|---|---|---|
| Common Shares, $2 par value per share | PLPC | NASDAQ |
From the cover page of the 10-K filed Mar 5, 2026 (Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act).6
Risk factors and legal proceedings
The risks PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO names in Item 1A of its 10-K filed Mar 5, 2026: 17 risks under these headings, as written.6
- Industry and Economic Risks
- Due to the Company’s dependency on the energy and communication industries, the Company is susceptible to negative trends relating to those industries that could adversely affect the Company’s operating results.
- The intense competition in the Company’s markets, particularly communication, may lead to a reduction in sales and earnings.
- Competitors’ introduction of products embodying new technologies or the emergence of new industry standards can render existing products or products under development obsolete or unmarketable and result in lost sales.
- Price increases or delayed or decreased availability of raw materials could result in lower earnings.
- The Company’s international operations subject the Company to additional business risks that may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, operating results and financial condition.
- The Company's financial condition and results could be adversely affected by its level of debt and changes in interest rates.
- Natural disasters, severe weather, climate change concerns, public health concerns, epidemics or pandemics could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, operating results and financial condition.
- Business, Operations and Human Capital Risks
- The Company’s business could suffer if the Company fails to offer quality products and a high level of customer service, as well as develop and successfully introduce new and enhanced products that meet the changing needs of the Company’s customers.
- The Company may not be able to successfully integrate businesses that it may acquire in the future or complete acquisitions on satisfactory terms, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, operating results and financial condition.
- The Company may have interruptions in or lose business due to the uncertainty of the global economy, including due to the lack of available funding for the Company’s customers.
The other 7 risks
- The Company employs information technology systems to support its business, and any material breach, interruption or failure may adversely impact the Company’s business.
- The Company depends on maintaining a skilled workforce, and any interruption in the workforce could negatively impact the Company’s operating results and financial condition.
- A material disruption or unforeseen difficulties with any of our manufacturing facilities could negatively impact our operating results and financial condition.
- The Company’s stock price is subject to volatility.
- Legal, Tax and Regulatory Risks
- The Company may be adversely impacted by laws, regulations, and litigation.
- The Company may not be able to successfully manage its intellectual property and may be subject to infringement claims.
- Tax matters, including changes in tax rates, disagreements with taxing authorities and imposition of new taxes could impact the Company’s operating results and financial condition.
Legal proceedings
Information regarding the Company’s current legal proceedings is presented in Note 4 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
The opening of Item 3, Legal Proceedings.6
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- 35SEC EDGARMatthew D. Frymier, Board member
- 36SEC EDGARJon Ryan Ruhlman, Board member
- 37SEC EDGARRichard R. Gascoigne, Board member
- 38SEC EDGARGlen E. Corlett, Board member
- 39SEC EDGARMichael E. Gibbons, Board member
- 40SEC EDGARR. Steven Kestner, Board member
- 41SEC EDGARRandall M. Ruhlman, Board member
- 42SEC EDGARFrank B. Carr, Board member
- 43SEC EDGARBarbara P. Ruhlman, Board member
- 44SEC EDGARCaroline A. Saylor, General counsel
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