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ESAB
🇺🇸 NYSE:ESAB
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Dec 31, 2024

ESAB Q4 2024 Earnings Report

ESAB reported a decline in total sales but maintained strong margins and completed a strategic acquisition.

Key Takeaways

ESAB Corporation posted Q4 2024 sales of $671 million, reflecting a 3% decline year-over-year. Net income from continuing operations stood at $72 million, with an adjusted EPS of $1.28. The company completed the acquisition of SUMIG to expand its automation portfolio and anticipates modest organic growth in 2025.

Total sales declined 3% year-over-year to $671 million.

Net income from continuing operations reached $72 million.

Adjusted EPS came in at $1.28.

Acquisition of SUMIG strengthens ESAB’s light-industrial automation segment.

Total Revenue
$671M
Previous year: $689M
-2.7%
EPS
$1.28
Previous year: $1.13
+13.3%
Total Core Sales Growth
-3%
0
Americas Core Sales Growth
-8.2%
Previous year: -1.5%
+446.7%
EMEA & APAC Core Sales Growth
1.7%
Previous year: 1.4%
+21.4%
Gross Profit
$258M
Previous year: $243M
+6.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$249M
Previous year: $102M
+144.5%
Free Cash Flow
$105M
Previous year: $103M
+2.0%
Total Assets
$4.03B
Previous year: $3.83B
+5.4%

ESAB Revenue

ESAB EPS

ESAB Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

ESAB expects 2025 organic growth of 0.0% to 2.0%, with total core sales growth between -2.0% and 0.0%. Adjusted EPS is projected to range between $5.10 and $5.25.

Positive Outlook

  • Projected organic sales growth of up to 2.0%.
  • Expected adjusted EPS of $5.10 to $5.25.
  • Continued margin expansion with improved operational efficiency.
  • Acquisition of Bavaria expected to strengthen consumables portfolio.
  • Strong balance sheet supports future growth initiatives.

Challenges Ahead

  • Total core sales may decline by up to 2.0%.
  • Currency headwinds expected to impact revenue by ~3.5%.
  • Uncertain macroeconomic conditions pose a risk to demand.
  • Potential disruptions from supply chain challenges.
  • Competitive pressures in key industrial markets.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income