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Mar 31

Zurn Elkay Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Zurn Elkay delivered a solid Q1 2025 with steady core sales growth and improved margins.

Key Takeaways

The company posted a strong start to 2025 with core sales growth of 5%, improved adjusted EBITDA margin, and significant shareholder returns. Operating and net income rose year-over-year.

Net sales reached $388,800,000, a 4% increase year-over-year.

Adjusted EPS improved to $0.31, up from $0.29 last year.

Adjusted EBITDA margin increased by 110 basis points to 25.2%.

Zurn Elkay repurchased $77,000,000 worth of shares during the quarter.

Total Revenue
$389M
Previous year: $374M
+4.0%
EPS
$0.31
Previous year: $0.29
+6.9%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
25.2%
Previous year: 24.1%
+4.6%
Net Debt Leverage Ratio
0.9
Gross Profit
$181M
Previous year: $170M
+6.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$145M
Previous year: $157M
-7.9%
Free Cash Flow
$38.6M
Previous year: $50.2M
-23.1%
Total Assets
$2.61B
Previous year: $2.66B
-2.1%

Zurn Elkay

Zurn Elkay

Forward Guidance

The company expects core sales growth in the low to mid-single digits for Q2 2025 and reaffirms its full-year outlook.

Positive Outlook

  • Adjusted EBITDA margin expected between 25.5% and 26.0%
  • Q2 forecast aligns with full-year guidance
  • Stable tariff expectations factored into outlook
  • Continued momentum from Q1 performance
  • Focus on operational efficiencies to sustain margin improvements

Challenges Ahead

  • Tariff and trade environment remains volatile
  • Foreign currency exchange rates impacted Q1 sales by 1%
  • Softness in macroeconomic conditions may affect future demand
  • Discretionary cash use for share buybacks may reduce flexibility
  • Sustainability initiatives may face timing and cost hurdles