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Donaldson
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Jan 31

Donaldson Q2 2025 Earnings Report

Donaldson reported a slight revenue decline with steady margins and improved adjusted EPS.

Key Takeaways

Donaldson Company, Inc. reported Q2 FY25 revenue of $870 million, down 0.8% year-over-year, with adjusted EPS rising 2.5% to $0.83. Operating margin declined slightly due to restructuring charges, but adjusted operating margin improved. Aftermarket, Aerospace & Defense, and Life Sciences segments showed growth, while Off-Road and On-Road declined. The company reaffirmed its FY25 guidance with expectations of record EPS.

Revenue declined by 0.8% year-over-year to $870 million, impacted by currency headwinds.

Adjusted EPS increased by 2.5% to $0.83, while GAAP EPS declined to $0.79.

Operating margin declined to 14.4%, but adjusted operating margin improved to 15.2%.

Aftermarket, Aerospace & Defense, and Life Sciences segments showed strong growth.

Total Revenue
$870M
Previous year: $877M
-0.8%
EPS
$0.83
Previous year: $0.81
+2.5%
Operating Margin
14.4%
Previous year: 14.8%
-2.7%
Gross Margin
35.2%
Previous year: 35.2%
+0.0%
Effective Tax Rate
23.2%
Previous year: 23.5%
-1.3%
Gross Profit
$306M
Previous year: $309M
-0.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$189M
Previous year: $194M
-2.4%
Free Cash Flow
$71.5M
Previous year: $65.7M
+8.8%
Total Assets
$2.96B
Previous year: $2.78B
+6.4%

Donaldson Revenue

Donaldson EPS

Donaldson Revenue by Segment

Donaldson Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

Donaldson expects record EPS for FY25, with adjusted EPS between $3.60 and $3.68. Revenue growth is projected between 0% and 4%, with margin expansion and disciplined cost management.

Positive Outlook

  • Full-year adjusted EPS expected between $3.60 and $3.68.
  • Revenue expected to grow between 0% and 4%.
  • Aftermarket sales projected to increase due to OEM demand.
  • Aerospace & Defense sales expected to rise high-single digits.
  • Operating margin forecasted to improve to 15.6%-16.0%.

Challenges Ahead

  • Currency translation expected to create a 1% revenue headwind.
  • Off-Road sales projected to decline mid-single digits.
  • On-Road sales forecasted to decrease in low-double digits.
  • Interest expense estimated to increase to $21 million.
  • Free cash flow conversion expected between 85% and 95%, lower than historical levels.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income