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Jan 31

ABM Q1 2025 Earnings Report

ABM reported modest revenue growth in Q1 2025, with strong performance in Technical Solutions and Aviation offsetting slight declines in other segments.

Key Takeaways

ABM delivered a steady Q1 2025, with revenue rising 2.2% year-over-year to $2.11 billion. Net income declined slightly to $43.6 million due to higher corporate investments and legal settlements. Adjusted EBITDA improved to $120.6 million, reflecting margin stability at 5.9%. Technical Solutions led segment performance with a 21.9% revenue increase, driven by expansion in microgrid services.

Total revenue increased 2.2% YoY to $2.11 billion.

Net income declined 2.4% YoY to $43.6 million.

Adjusted EBITDA grew 3.3% YoY to $120.6 million.

Technical Solutions revenue surged 21.9% YoY to $202.3 million.

Total Revenue
$2.11B
Previous year: $2.07B
+2.2%
EPS
$0.87
Previous year: $0.86
+1.2%
Adjusted EBITDA
$121M
Previous year: $117M
+3.3%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
5.9%
Previous year: 5.9%
+0.0%
Gross Profit
$247M
Previous year: $229M
+7.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$59M
Previous year: $58M
+1.7%
Free Cash Flow
-$123M
Previous year: -$13.7M
+797.1%
Total Assets
$5.22B
Previous year: $4.96B
+5.3%

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Forward Guidance

ABM raised its lower-end guidance for adjusted EPS in fiscal 2025, now projecting a range of $3.65 to $3.80. The company expects adjusted EBITDA margins to remain stable at 6.3% to 6.5%.

Positive Outlook

  • Adjusted EPS outlook raised to $3.65-$3.80 for fiscal 2025.
  • Stable adjusted EBITDA margin forecast of 6.3%-6.5%.
  • Continued expansion in microgrid and energy solutions.
  • Healthy market demand in Aviation and Education segments.
  • Strong sales pipeline and improving commercial real estate trends.

Challenges Ahead

  • Higher corporate investments impacting profitability.
  • Legal settlement costs affecting net income.
  • Temporary cash flow disruptions due to ERP system transition.
  • Debt levels remain elevated, with a leverage ratio of 2.9x.
  • Macroeconomic uncertainties may impact facility management demand.