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Mar 31

Fortrea Q1 2025 Earnings Report

reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025

Key Takeaways

Fortrea reported a net loss of $562.9 million in the first quarter of 2025, primarily due to a non-cash goodwill impairment charge. Despite this, the company's adjusted EBITDA increased to $30.3 million from $27.1 million in the same period last year, and revenue was $651.3 million.

Fortrea's revenue for Q1 2025 was $651.3 million, a decrease from $662.1 million in Q1 2024.

The company reported a significant GAAP net loss of $562.9 million, including a $488.8 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge.

Adjusted EBITDA saw an improvement, reaching $30.3 million in Q1 2025 compared to $27.1 million in the prior year's quarter.

GAAP diluted loss per share was $6.25, while adjusted diluted EPS was $0.02 for the quarter.

Total Revenue
$651M
Previous year: $662M
-1.6%
EPS
$0.02
Previous year: -$0.04
-150.0%
Adjusted EBITDA
$30.3M
Previous year: $27.1M
+11.8%
Book-to-bill ratio
1.02
Backlog
$7.72B
Gross Profit
$97M
Previous year: $86.1M
+12.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$102M
Previous year: $92.8M
+9.5%
Free Cash Flow
-$127M
Previous year: -$34.9M
+264.2%
Total Assets
$3.12B
Previous year: $4.25B
-26.6%

Fortrea

Fortrea

Forward Guidance

Fortrea reiterated its full-year 2025 guidance, expecting revenues between $2,450 million and $2,550 million and adjusted EBITDA between $170 million and $200 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Reiterated full-year 2025 revenue guidance.
  • Reiterated full-year 2025 adjusted EBITDA guidance.
  • Guidance assumes stable foreign currency exchange rates.
  • Focus on disciplined execution of strategy.
  • Strengthening business model to improve efficiency.

Challenges Ahead

  • Guidance is subject to various risks and uncertainties.
  • Duration and results of the CEO search are uncertain.
  • Ability to successfully implement business strategies is not guaranteed.
  • Risks associated with international operations and currency fluctuations.
  • Risk of delays, terminations, or reductions in net new business awards.