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Dec 31, 2024

Allient Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Allient reported lower revenue but improved gross and operating margins in Q4 2024.

Key Takeaways

Allient reported Q4 2024 revenue of $122.0 million, a 13% decline year-over-year. Despite the lower revenue, gross margin improved to 31.5%, and adjusted EPS came in at $0.31. The company saw a 15% sequential increase in orders, driven by power quality and defense demand. Net income was $3.0 million, down from $4.3 million in the prior year.

Q4 2024 revenue declined 13% year-over-year to $122.0 million.

Gross margin improved to 31.5%, despite lower revenue.

Net income was $3.0 million, with diluted EPS of $0.18 and adjusted EPS of $0.31.

Orders increased 15% sequentially, reflecting strengthening demand in power quality and defense.

Total Revenue
$122M
Previous year: $141M
-13.5%
EPS
$0.31
Previous year: $0.55
-43.6%
Gross Margin
31.5%
Previous year: 31.5%
+0.0%
Operating Margin
5.3%
Previous year: 5%
+6.0%
Order Growth
15%
Gross Profit
$38.4M
Previous year: $41.3M
-7.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$36.1M
Previous year: $31.9M
+13.2%
Free Cash Flow
$9.61M
Previous year: $14.2M
-32.1%
Total Assets
$576M
Previous year: $598M
-3.6%

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Forward Guidance

Allient expects continued cost savings initiatives and demand improvements in key segments to drive stronger financial performance in 2025.

Positive Outlook

  • Orders increased 15% sequentially, indicating strengthening demand.
  • Gross margin improvement reflects operational efficiencies.
  • Simplify to Accelerate NOW program delivered $10 million in annualized savings.
  • Company aims to achieve additional $6-$7 million in annual cost savings in 2025.
  • New initiatives, such as the Machining Center of Excellence, are expected to enhance long-term efficiency.

Challenges Ahead

  • Revenue declined 13% year-over-year due to demand softness.
  • Vehicle market sales dropped 46% due to lower powersports demand.
  • Net income declined year-over-year, despite cost-saving efforts.
  • Order backlog decreased sequentially, reflecting temporary order softness.
  • Uncertainty in near-term order patterns due to customer inventory adjustments.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income