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Dec 31, 2024

Federal Signal Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Federal Signal reported growth in net sales, operating income, and adjusted EPS.

Key Takeaways

Federal Signal reported a record Q4 2024 with a 5% increase in net sales, 11% rise in operating income, and 18% growth in adjusted EPS compared to the prior year.

Net sales increased by 5% to $472 million.

Operating income rose by 11% to $70.1 million.

Adjusted EPS increased by 18% to $0.87.

Net income for the quarter was $50 million.

Total Revenue
$472M
Previous year: $448M
+5.3%
EPS
$0.87
Previous year: $0.74
+17.6%
Total Orders
446M
Previous year: 465M
-4.1%
Backlog
1B
Previous year: 1.03B
-2.9%
Gross Profit
$133M
Previous year: $118M
+12.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$91M
Previous year: $61M
+49.2%
Free Cash Flow
$91M
Previous year: $94.5M
-3.7%
Total Assets
$1.77B
Previous year: $1.62B
+8.9%

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Forward Guidance

Federal Signal expects record performance for 2025, with projected net sales of $2.02 to $2.10 billion and adjusted EPS between $3.60 to $3.90.

Positive Outlook

  • Strong demand for dump truck bodies.
  • Increased demand for road-marking products.
  • High visibility into 2026 from current backlog.
  • Double-digit improvement in pre-tax earnings expected.
  • EBITDA margin projected to be in the upper range of target.

Challenges Ahead

  • Recent decline in orders for sewer cleaners.
  • Extended lead times for street sweepers.
  • Inflationary pressures on costs.
  • Supply chain challenges continue.
  • Potential impact from geopolitical uncertainties.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income