Brady Q1 2025 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Brady Corporation reported a 13.6% increase in sales for the quarter, driven by organic growth and acquisitions. Adjusted EPS increased by 12.0% to $1.12, and the company maintains a strong balance sheet with a net cash position.
Sales increased by 13.6% with organic sales up by 3.6%.
Adjusted EPS grew by 12.0% to $1.12 compared to the same quarter last year.
The acquisition of Gravotech was completed, enhancing the identification product portfolio.
The company remains in a net cash position of $29.0 million despite investments in acquisitions.
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Forward Guidance
The Company’s Adjusted Diluted EPS* guidance for the year ending July 31, 2025 remains unchanged at $4.40 to $4.70 per share, and the Company’s GAAP earnings per diluted Class A Nonvoting Common Share guidance for the year ending July 31, 2025 was updated for amortization and other acquisition-related charges to $4.02 to $4.32 per share.
Positive Outlook
- Adjusted Diluted EPS guidance remains unchanged at $4.40 to $4.70 per share.
- Full-year income tax rate is expected to be approximately 20 percent.
- Depreciation and amortization expense is projected to be approximately $40 million.
- Capital expenditures are estimated to be approximately $35 million.
- Fiscal 2025 guidance assumes continued economic growth.
Challenges Ahead
- Guidance is based on foreign currency exchange rates as of October 31, 2024.
- Increased cost of raw materials and labor as well as material shortages and supply chain disruptions
- Decreased demand for our products
- Our ability to compete effectively or to successfully execute our strategy
- Our ability to develop technologically advanced products that meet customer demands