ACCO Brands reported first quarter net sales of $317.4 million, which was within their outlook, and exceeded adjusted EPS expectations. The company saw strong operational performance with gross margin expansion and lower SG&A expense, despite a net loss of $13.2 million.
Net sales were $317.4 million, aligning with the company's outlook.
Gross margins expanded by 60 basis points, indicating improved operational efficiency.
Adjusted loss per share was $0.02, outperforming expectations.
Net debt decreased by $35 million year over year, with a consolidated leverage ratio of 3.65x at quarter-end.
Due to increased market uncertainties driven by global trade dynamics, ACCO Brands is not providing a full-year 2025 outlook for sales, adjusted EPS, and free cash flow until more clarity is gained. For the second quarter, the company expects reported sales to be down in a range of 8.0% to 12.0% and adjusted EPS within a range of $0.28 to $0.32.
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