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Sep 30, 2024

ADS Q2 2025 Earnings Report

ADS's financial performance remained stable with slight revenue growth and managed profitability amidst market fluctuations.

Key Takeaways

Advanced Drainage Systems reported flat net sales of $782.6 million compared to the prior year, with net income decreasing by 4.3% to $131.2 million. The company maintained a robust Adjusted EBITDA margin of 31.4% despite headwinds from unfavorable pricing and material costs and significant storm events.

Net sales were $782.6 million, consistent with the prior year.

Net income decreased 4.3% to $131.2 million.

Adjusted EBITDA remained flat at $245.6 million.

The company acquired Orenco Systems, Inc. to expand in the wastewater treatment space.

Total Revenue
$783M
Previous year: $780M
+0.3%
EPS
$1.7
Previous year: $1.71
-0.6%
Gross Profit
$294M
Previous year: $303M
-2.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$613M
Previous year: $470M
+30.3%
Free Cash Flow
$112M
Previous year: $174M
-35.5%
Total Assets
$3.54B
Previous year: $3.14B
+12.7%

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Forward Guidance

The company updated its financial targets for fiscal 2025 based on current visibility, backlog, and business trends.

Positive Outlook

  • Net sales are expected to be in the range of $2.900 billion to $2.975 billion.
  • Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $880 million to $920 million.
  • The company is focused on organic capital investments.
  • Strategic M&A activities are a key focus.
  • The acquisition of Orenco Systems will accelerate growth in the advanced wastewater treatment space.

Challenges Ahead

  • The guidance reflects year-to-date performance.
  • The guidance reflects the impact from weather.
  • The guidance reflects recent and forward-looking trends in underlying core markets.
  • Continued choppiness in the non-residential end market impacted revenue from both pipe and allied products
  • Significant storm events had a negative short-term impact

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income