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Mar 28

L3Harris Q1 2025 Earnings Report

L3Harris reported solid performance in Q1 2025 with increased EPS and margin improvements.

Key Takeaways

L3Harris delivered a strong first quarter marked by higher earnings, improved margins, and continued capital returns to shareholders. Operational efficiency and divestiture impacts played a notable role in shaping the results.

Revenue reached $5.132 billion, slightly down due to divestitures.

GAAP EPS increased 38% to $2.04; Non-GAAP EPS rose to $2.41.

Net income improved to $386 million, aided by higher operating income and lower interest expenses.

Repurchased $569 million in shares and increased dividend for the 24th consecutive year.

Total Revenue
$5.13B
Previous year: $5.21B
-1.5%
EPS
$2.41
Previous year: $3.06
-21.2%
Adj. Op. Margin
15.6%
Previous year: 15.1%
+3.3%
GAAP Op. Margin
10.2%
Previous year: 7.3%
+39.7%
Effective Tax Rate
15.9%
Previous year: 1.7%
+835.3%
Gross Profit
$1.35B
Previous year: $1.15B
+17.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$517M
Previous year: $477M
+8.4%
Free Cash Flow
-$72M
Previous year: -$219M
-67.1%
Total Assets
$41.2B
Previous year: $41.8B
-1.4%

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L3Harris Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

L3Harris updated its 2025 guidance to reflect the divestiture of its commercial aviation business and continued operational momentum.

Positive Outlook

  • Increased dividend for the 24th consecutive year.
  • Higher expected revenue for Aerojet Rocketdyne (~$2.8B).
  • Improved margin outlook for Communication Systems (~25%).
  • Updated EPS guidance range: $10.30 - $10.50 (7% growth).
  • Maintained $2.4B–$2.5B free cash flow outlook.

Challenges Ahead

  • Lower revenue guidance due to CAS divestiture (~$525M impact).
  • Reduced Integrated Mission Systems forecast (~$6.3B vs. prior $7.0B–$7.2B).
  • Margins lowered slightly in IMS (high 11% vs. low 12%).
  • Space & Airborne Systems expected to have low 12% margin.
  • Portfolio realignment to impact segment comparisons.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income