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Dec 31, 2024

Applied Industrial Technologies Q2 2025 Earnings Report

Applied Industrial Technologies reported mixed results with increased EPS and EBITDA despite a slight decrease in net sales.

Key Takeaways

Applied Industrial Technologies reported a slight decrease in net sales by 0.4% year-over-year to $1.1 billion for the fiscal 2025 second quarter. However, the company's net income increased to $93.3 million, or $2.39 per share, and EBITDA rose to $135.1 million. The company is raising its fiscal year 2025 guidance to reflect the second quarter performance and the recent Hydradyne acquisition.

Net sales decreased 0.4% year-over-year to $1.1 billion, with a 3.4% decrease on an organic daily basis.

Net income increased to $93.3 million, or $2.39 per share, up 6.7% compared to the prior-year adjusted EPS.

EBITDA increased 3.3% year-over-year to $135.1 million.

Fiscal year 2025 guidance is raised to reflect Q2 performance and the Hydradyne acquisition, with EPS projected at $9.65 to $10.05 and sales growth of 1% to 3%.

Total Revenue
$1.07B
Previous year: $1.08B
-0.4%
EPS
$2.39
Previous year: $2.24
+6.7%
Gross Profit
$328M
Previous year: $317M
+3.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$303M
Previous year: $413M
-26.5%
Free Cash Flow
$89.9M
Previous year: $96.2M
-6.5%
Total Assets
$3.04B
Previous year: $2.78B
+9.4%

Applied Industrial Technologies

Applied Industrial Technologies

Forward Guidance

Applied Industrial Technologies is raising its fiscal 2025 guidance, projecting EPS of $9.65 to $10.05 and sales growth of 1% to 3%.

Positive Outlook

  • Updated guidance reflects second quarter performance.
  • Guidance incorporates initial estimated contribution from the recent Hydradyne acquisition.
  • Improving industrial macro indicators are expected to drive a growth inflection in end-market demand.
  • Order momentum and business funnels are building across the technology vertical.
  • Ongoing self-help margin opportunities and balance sheet capacity support the ability to accelerate sales and earnings growth.

Challenges Ahead

  • Guidance assumes industrial activity remains muted near term due to economic policy uncertainty.
  • A more gradual pace to interest rate cuts is expected.
  • January sales are trending down by a mid single-digit percent on an organic basis over prior-year levels.
  • Guidance incorporates ongoing economic uncertainty and potential margin pressures on muted sales trends near term.
  • Guidance includes ongoing inflationary headwinds and growth investments.