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Air Liquide SA (AIQUF) (H1 2025) Earnings Call Highlights: Resilient Growth Amidst Challenges
Sales Growth: Sales grew by 2% on a comparable basis. Gas and Services OIR Margin Improvement: Improved by 130 basis points, excluding energy patrol effect. Efficiencies: Achieved EUR287 million, a 23% increase compared to H1 2024. Recurring ROCE: Improved to 11% despite increased investments. Investment Backlog: Reached a record high of EUR4.6 billion. Group Sales: Up 1.8% on a comparable basis for the first half. Order Intake: Reached EUR3,642 million, up 41% versus last year. Americas Sales Growth: Increased by 3% on a comparable basis. Healthcare Growth: Vigorous growth at 11.2% in the Americas. Operating Margin Improvement: Group operating margin improved by 100 basis points. Net Profit Growth: 8% excluding FX, with recurring net profit up 10.3%. Net Debt: EUR9.8 billion as of June 2025. Gearing: Stable at around 33.5% adjusted for dividend payment seasonality. Investment Opportunities: EUR4.1 billion as of June 2025. Investment Decisions: Recorded EUR2.3 billion for the first semester. Sales Contribution from Start-up and Ramp-up: Achieved EUR1.157 million in H1. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 2 Warning Signs with BOM:532388. Release Date: July 29, 2025 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Positive Points Air Liquide SA (AIQUF) achieved a 2% sales growth on a comparable basis, demonstrating resilience in a challenging macroeconomic environment. The company reported a record gas and services operating income return (OIR) margin improvement of 130 basis points, excluding energy patrol effects. Air Liquide SA (AIQUF) delivered record efficiencies, reaching EUR287 million, a 23% increase compared to the first half of 2024. The company's recurring return on capital employed (ROCE) improved to 11%, despite increased investments. Air Liquide SA (AIQUF) has a solid investment backlog of EUR4.6 billion, securing future growth with projects already under construction. Negative Points The company faced challenges in the electronics sector, with a decrease in sales of equipment and installation compared to a record level last year. In Asia, merchant sales were generally soft, and pricing remained low due to neutral inflation. The inflationary environment remains a concern, particularly in China, where pricing is neutral. The company experienced a EUR190 million EBIT loss in the Non-gases & Services business, impacted by disposals in engineering. There is uncertainty in the regulatory environment for energy transition projects, which can lead to customer hesitation on major investment decisions. Q & A Highlights Q: Can you discuss Air Liquide's current leverage and plans for future M&A activities? A: Jerome Pelletan, CFO, stated that Air Liquide's gearing is stable at 33.5%, providing a strong balance sheet to support future investments. The company is focused on industrial projects and may consider acquisitions if they align with strategic growth opportunities. If investment opportunities are limited, they may return more cash to shareholders. Q: What are the plans for the remaining 40% capacity of the ELYgator project? A: Emilie Mouren Renouard, Group VP, explained that the ELYgator project will supply renewable hydrogen to TotalEnergies and other industries in the area. The project is connected to a pipeline network, offering flexibility to serve various customers, including mobility and transport markets. Q: Regarding the electronics investment in Dresden, will this fulfill anticipated needs, and how is it recorded in the results? A: Emilie Mouren Renouard, Group VP, confirmed that the EUR250 million investment in Dresden is the largest for electronics in Europe and enhances Air Liquide's position in the semiconductor market. EUR124 million of this investment is already included in the backlog. Q: How has the US legislative environment impacted Air Liquide's hydrogen projects? A: Adam Peters, CEO of North America, noted that the recent legislative changes, including the 45v tax credit, provide a favorable environment for low-carbon hydrogen projects. This clarity is expected to accelerate project developments, including potential collaborations with companies like Chevron. Q: What is the expected impact of European Union subsidies on the ELYgator project? A: Emilie Mouren Renouard, Group VP, mentioned that the ELYgator project benefits from European and Dutch government funding, covering 30% to 50% of the CapEx, which supports the project's financial viability. Q: Can you provide an update on Air Liquide's carbon capture projects for cement plants? A: Emilie Mouren Renouard, Group VP, stated that cement industry players are actively pursuing decarbonization, with projects depending on regulatory frameworks and funding. Air Liquide is working closely with these players to develop viable carbon capture solutions. Q: How is Air Liquide's comparable growth progressing, and what is the outlook for the second half of the year? A: CEO Francois Jackow expects similar top-line momentum for the rest of the year, with resilient sales across geographies and business lines. While there are positive signs in electronics and US policy effects, the company remains cautious due to ongoing uncertainties. Q: Will Air Liquide revisit its margin targets given the current performance? A: CEO Francois Jackow indicated that while it's early to update guidance, the company is confident in achieving its 200 basis points margin improvement target for 2025 and 2026, driven by ongoing transformation initiatives. For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. This article first appeared on GuruFocus.
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24-07-2025
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HONEYWELL REPORTS SECOND QUARTER RESULTS; UPDATES 2025 GUIDANCE
Sales of $10.4 Billion, Reported Sales Up 8%, Organic1 Sales Up 5%, Exceeding High End of Previous Guidance Earnings Per Share of $2.45 and Adjusted Earnings Per Share1 of $2.75, Exceeding High End of Previous Guidance Company Raises Full-Year Organic Growth and Adjusted Earnings Per Share Guidance Closed $2.2 Billion Acquisition of Sundyne, Announced £1.8 Billion Acquisition of Johnson Matthey's Catalyst Technologies Business, and Completed $1.3 Billion Sale of PPE Business Announced Evaluation of Strategic Alternatives for Productivity Solutions and Services and Warehouse and Workflow Solutions Businesses, Concluding Comprehensive Portfolio Review Initiated in Early 2024 by Chairman and CEO Vimal Kapur Separations Progressing Successfully with Solstice Advanced Materials Spin Date Targeted for Fourth Quarter of 2025 CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) today announced results for the second quarter that met or exceeded the company's guidance. The company also raised its full-year organic growth and adjusted earnings per share guidance ranges and reiterated its free cash flow guidance range. The company reported second-quarter year-over-year sales growth of 8% and organic1 sales growth of 5%, led by double-digit organic sales growth in defense and space and UOP. Operating income increased 7% and segment profit1 increased 8% to $2.4 billion led by growth in Building Automation. Operating margin contracted 30 basis points to 20.4% and segment margin contracted 10 basis points to 22.9%, meeting previous guidance. Earnings per share for the second quarter was $2.45, up 4% year over year, and adjusted earnings per share1 was $2.75, up 10% year over year. Operating cash flow was $1.3 billion, down 4% year over year, and free cash flow1 was $1.0 billion, down 9% year over year. "Honeywell delivered outstanding results in the second quarter with both organic growth and adjusted earnings per share exceeding guidance despite the unpredictable macroeconomic backdrop," said Vimal Kapur, chairman and chief executive officer of Honeywell. "With Building Automation leading the way, three out of four segments grew sales at better than 5% in the quarter, demonstrating the power of our Accelerator operating system to adapt quickly and drive growth even as business conditions change. During the quarter, we also saw promising results from our increased focus on new product innovation, which further supported the growth of our record backlog. In parallel, we continued to take a balanced approach to capital deployment, including selectively pursuing attractive M&A opportunities, such as the bolt-on acquisition of Johnson Matthey's Catalyst Technologies business and the strategic tuck-in of Li-ion Tamer." Kapur added, "With the announcement of our review of strategic alternatives for our Productivity Solutions and Services and Warehouse and Workflow Solutions businesses, this month also marked the conclusion of the in-depth portfolio review that I initiated early in my tenure as CEO to simplify and optimize Honeywell's businesses. As we prepare to separate into three industry-leading public companies, we are confident that our efforts to shape our portfolio have positioned Honeywell to deliver significant value for customers, employees, and shareholders." As a result of the company's second-quarter performance and management's outlook for the remainder of the year, Honeywell updated its full-year sales, segment margin2, and adjusted earnings per share2,3 guidance. Full-year sales are now expected to be $40.8 billion to $41.3 billion with organic1 sales growth in the range of 4% to 5%. Segment margin2 is expected to be in the range of 23.0% to 23.2%, with segment margin2 expansion of 40 to 60 basis points year over year. Adjusted earnings per share2,3 is now expected to be in the range of $10.45 to $10.65, up 20 cents at the midpoint from the prior guidance range. Operating cash flow is still expected to be in the range of $6.7 billion to $7.1 billion, with free cash flow1 in the range of $5.4 billion to $5.8 billion. Excluding the impact of the Bombardier agreement signed in the fourth quarter of 2024, the company expects organic sales growth of 3% to 4%, segment margin down 30 to 10 basis points year over year, and adjusted earnings per share up 1% to 3% year over year. Guidance now includes the impact of the Sundyne acquisition, which closed in June, and the sale of the company's Personal Protective Equipment business, which closed in May. A summary of the company's full-year guidance changes can be found in Table 1. Portfolio Transformation In February, Honeywell announced that its Board of Directors concluded its comprehensive portfolio review and decided to pursue a separation of its Automation and Aerospace businesses. The planned separation, coupled with the previously announced plan to spin advanced materials (now expected in the fourth quarter of 2025), will result in three publicly-listed industry leaders and is intended to be fully completed in the second half of 2026. To oversee the transformation processes, Honeywell formed dedicated separation management offices to ensure that its business leaders remain focused on managing day-to-day operations. During the second quarter, Honeywell continued to optimize its portfolio and judiciously deploy shareholder capital ahead of the planned separation, including repurchasing $1.7 billion of its shares. In May, the company closed the sale of its personal protective equipment business for $1.3 billion, and in July it announced a review of strategic alternatives for its productivity solutions and services and warehouse and workflow solutions businesses. In addition, Honeywell announced the acquisition of Johnson Matthey's Catalyst Technologies business in May for £1.8 billion, closed the acquisition of Sundyne in June for $2.2 billion, and completed the strategic tuck-in acquisition of Li-ion Tamer in July. With these latest transactions, Honeywell has now announced $13.5 billion of acquisitions since December 2023 and exceeded its commitment, unveiled at its 2023 Investor Day, to deploy at least $25 billion toward high-return capital expenditures, dividends, opportunistic share repurchases, and accretive acquisitions through 2025. Second-Quarter Performance Honeywell sales for the second quarter were up 8% year over year on a reported basis and 5% on an organic1 basis year over year. The second-quarter financial results can be found in Tables 2 and 3. Aerospace Technologies sales for the second quarter increased 6% organically1 from the prior year, driven by continued strength in both defense and space and commercial aftermarket. Defense and space grew 13% year over year, aided by an elevated global demand environment. Commercial aftermarket sales increased 7%, led by growth in air transport and ongoing supply chain unlock. Backlog grew 16% from the previous year, supported by strong double-digit growth in orders. Segment margin contracted 170 basis points to 25.5% as commercial excellence and productivity actions were more than offset by cost inflation and the impact of acquisitions. Industrial Automation sales for the second quarter were flat on an organic1 basis. Process solutions increased 1% year over year, led by a return to growth in smart energy. Sensing and safety technologies sales increased 4% year over year, driven by a third consecutive quarter of growth in sensing on sustained demand for healthcare sensors. Sales in warehouse and workflow solutions declined 4% year over year due to timing of large project execution. Productivity solutions and services sales decreased 7% year over year, largely as a result of challenging demand in Europe. Segment margin expanded 20 basis points year over year to 19.2% as productivity actions and commercial excellence more than offset cost pressures. Building Automation sales for the second quarter increased 8% organically year over year. Building products grew 9% with strength across fire, security, and building management systems. Building solutions improved 5% led by growth in the Middle East. Orders grew both year over year and sequentially, led by strength in products. Segment margin expanded 90 basis points from the prior year to 26.2%, driven by volume leverage and benefit from the access solutions acquisition. Energy and Sustainability Solutions sales for the second quarter increased 6% organically year over year. UOP grew 16%, driven by strong petrochemical catalyst shipments, higher licensing sales volumes in gas processing, and strong backlog conversion in sustainability projects. Advanced materials sales increased 1% in the quarter, as strength in specialty chemicals and materials more than offset the continuation of challenging prior year comparisons in fluorine products in the first half of the year. Segment margin contracted 110 basis points to 24.1% as pressure from a customer settlement and cost inflation were partially offset by volume leverage and the margin-accretive LNG acquisition. Conference Call Details Honeywell will discuss its second-quarter results and full-year 2025 guidance during an investor conference call starting at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time today. A live webcast of the investor call as well as related presentation materials will be available through the Investor Relations section of the company's website ( A replay of the webcast will be available for 30 days following the presentation. TABLE 1: FULL-YEAR 2025 GUIDANCE2Previous GuidanceCurrent Guidance Sales$39.6B - $40.5B$40.8B - $41.3B Organic1 Growth2% - 5%4% - 5% Segment Margin23.2% - 23.5%23.0% - 23.2% ExpansionUp 60 - 90 bpsUp 40 - 60 bps Adjusted Earnings Per Share3$10.20 - $10.50$10.45 - $10.65 Adjusted Earnings Growth33% - 6%6% - 8% Operating Cash Flow$6.7B - $7.1B$6.7B - $7.1B Free Cash Flow1$5.4B - $5.8B$5.4B - $5.8B TABLE 2: SUMMARY OF HONEYWELL FINANCIAL RESULTS(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)2Q 20252Q 2024Change Sales$10,352$9,5778 % Organic1 Growth5 % Operating Income$2,114$1,9787 % Operating Income Margin20.4 %20.7 %-30 bps Segment Profit1$2,366$2,1998 % Segment Margin122.9 %23.0 %-10 bps Earnings Per Share$2.45$2.364 % Adjusted Earnings Per Share1$2.75$2.4910 % Operating Cash Flow$1,319$1,371(4 %) Free Cash Flow1$1,016$1,112(9 %) TABLE 3: SUMMARY OF SEGMENT FINANCIAL RESULTS(Dollars in millions)AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES2Q 20252Q 2024Change Sales$4,307$3,89111 % Organic1 Growth6 % Segment Profit$1,098$1,0604 % Segment Margin25.5 %27.2 %-170 bps INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION Sales$2,380$2,506(5 %) Organic1 Growth— % Segment Profit$456$477(4 %) Segment Margin19.2 %19.0 %20 bps BUILDING AUTOMATION Sales$1,826$1,57116 % Organic1 Growth8 % Segment Profit$479$39721 % Segment Margin26.2 %25.3 %90 bps ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS Sales$1,837$1,60415 % Organic1 Growth6 % Segment Profit$443$4059 % Segment Margin24.1 %25.2 %-110 bps1See additional information at the end of this release regarding non-GAAP financial measures. 2Segment margin and adjusted EPS are non-GAAP financial measures. Management cannot reliably predict or estimate, without unreasonable effort, the impact and timing on future operating results arising from items excluded from segment margin or adjusted EPS. We therefore, do not present a guidance range, or a reconciliation to, the nearest GAAP financial measures of operating margin or EPS. 3Adjusted EPS and adjusted EPS V% guidance excludes items identified in the non-GAAP reconciliation of adjusted EPS at the end of this release, and any potential future one-time items that we cannot reliably predict or estimate such as pension mark-to-market. About HoneywellHoneywell is an integrated operating company serving a broad range of industries and geographies around the world. Our business is aligned with three powerful megatrends - automation, the future of aviation, and energy transition - underpinned by our Honeywell Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Connected Enterprise integrated software platform. As a trusted partner, we help organizations solve the world's toughest, most complex challenges, providing actionable solutions and innovations that help make the world smarter, safer, and more sustainable. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit Honeywell uses our Investor Relations website, as a means of disclosing information which may be of interest or material to our investors and for complying with disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor our Investor Relations website, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, webcasts, and social media. We describe many of the trends and other factors that drive our business and future results in this release. Such discussions contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), including statements related to the proposed spin-off of the Company's Advanced Materials business into Solstice Advanced Materials, a standalone, publicly traded company, the proposed separation of Automation and Aerospace Technologies, and the evaluation of strategic alternatives for the Productivity Solutions and Services and Warehouse and Workflow Solutions businesses. Forward-looking statements are those that address activities, events, or developments that we or our management intend, expect, project, believe, or anticipate will or may occur in the future. They are based on management's assumptions and assessments in light of past experience and trends, current economic and industry conditions, expected future developments, and other relevant factors, many of which are difficult to predict and outside of our control, including Honeywell's current expectations, estimates, and projections regarding the proposed spin-off of the Company's Advanced Materials business into Solstice Advanced Materials, a standalone, publicly traded company, the proposed separation of Automation and Aerospace Technologies, and the evaluation of strategic alternatives for the Productivity Solutions and Services and Warehouse and Workflow Solutions businesses. They are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results, developments, and business decisions may differ significantly from those envisaged by our forward-looking statements, including the consummation of the spin-off of the Advanced Materials business into Solstice Advanced Materials, the proposed separation of Automation and Aerospace Technologies, and the evaluation of strategic alternatives for the Productivity Solutions and Services and Warehouse and Workflow Solutions businesses, and the anticipated benefits of each. We do not undertake to update or revise any of our forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable securities law. Our forward-looking statements are also subject to material risks and uncertainties, including ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical risks, such as changes in or application of trade and tax laws and policies, including the impacts of tariffs and other trade barriers and restrictions, lower GDP growth or recession in the U.S. or globally, supply chain disruptions, capital markets volatility, inflation, and certain regional conflicts, which can affect our performance in both the near and long term. In addition, no assurance can be given that any plan, initiative, projection, goal, commitment, expectation, or prospect set forth in this release can or will be achieved. These forward-looking statements should be considered in light of the information included in this release, our Form 10-K, and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking plans described herein are not final and may be modified or abandoned at any time. This release contains financial measures presented on a non-GAAP basis. Honeywell's non-GAAP financial measures used in this release are as follows: Segment profit, on an overall Honeywell basis; Segment profit margin, on an overall Honeywell basis; Organic sales growth; Free cash flow; and Adjusted earnings per share. Management believes that, when considered together with reported amounts, these measures are useful to investors and management in understanding our ongoing operations and in the analysis of ongoing operating trends. These measures should be considered in addition to, and not as replacements for, the most comparable GAAP measure. Certain measures presented on a non-GAAP basis represent the impact of adjusting items net of tax. The tax-effect for adjusting items is determined individually and on a case-by-case basis. Refer to the Appendix attached to this release for reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures. Honeywell International Inc. Consolidated Statement of Operations (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,2025202420252024 Product sales $ 7,119$ 6,477$ 13,764$ 12,740 Service sales 3,2333,1006,4105,942 Net sales 10,3529,57720,17418,682 Costs, expenses and otherCost of products sold 4,5484,2478,7998,282 Cost of services sold 1,7811,6093,5673,157 Total Cost of products and services sold 6,3295,85612,36611,439 Research and development expenses 481382920742 Selling, general and administrative expenses 1,4281,3612,7892,663 Impairment of assets held for sale ——15— Other (income) expense (87)(246)(287)(477) Interest and other financial charges 330250616470 Total costs, expenses and other 8,4817,60316,41914,837 Income before taxes 1,8711,9743,7553,845 Tax expense 302414719810 Net income 1,5691,5603,0363,035 Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest (1)161728 Net income attributable to Honeywell $ 1,570$ 1,544$ 3,019$ 3,007 Earnings per share of common stock - basic $ 2.46$ 2.37$ 4.70$ 4.62 Earnings per share of common stock - assuming dilution $ 2.45$ 2.36$ 4.67$ 4.59 Weighted average number of shares outstanding - basic 637.5650.2642.8651.3 Weighted average number of shares outstanding - assuming dilution 640.9654.2646.3655.5 Honeywell International Inc. Segment Data (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions) Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30, Net sales 2025202420252024 Aerospace Technologies $ 4,307$ 3,891$ 8,479$ 7,560 Industrial Automation 2,3802,5064,7584,984 Building Automation 1,8261,5713,5182,997 Energy and Sustainability Solutions 1,8371,6043,3983,129 Corporate and All Other 252112 Total Net sales $ 10,352$ 9,577$ 20,174$ 18,682 Reconciliation of Segment Profit to Income Before Taxes Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30, Segment profit 2025202420252024 Aerospace Technologies $ 1,098$ 1,060$ 2,197$ 2,095 Industrial Automation 456477880951 Building Automation 479397919747 Energy and Sustainability Solutions 443405789708 Corporate and All Other (110)(140)(161)(208) Total Segment profit 2,3662,1994,6244,293 Interest and other financial charges (330)(250)(616)(470) Interest income1 79110169215 Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles2 (133)(85)(269)(155) Impairment of assets held for sale ——(15)— Stock compensation expense3 (57)(55)(118)(108) Pension ongoing income4 85140240285 Pension mark-to-market expense ——(14)— Other postretirement income4 44810 Repositioning and other charges5,6 (39)(44)(84)(137) Other expense7 (104)(45)(170)(88) Income before taxes $ 1,871$ 1,974$ 3,755$ 3,8451Amounts included in Other (income) expense. 2Amounts included in Cost of products and services sold. 3Amounts included in Selling, general and administrative expenses. 4Amounts included in Cost of products and services sold (service cost component), Selling, general and administrative expenses (service cost component), Research and development expenses (service cost component), and Other (income) expense (non-service cost component). 5Amounts included in Cost of products and services sold, Selling, general and administrative expenses, and Other (income) expense. 6Includes repositioning, asbestos, and environmental expenses. 7Amounts include the other components of Other (income) expense not included within other categories in this reconciliation. Equity income of affiliated companies is included in segment profit. Honeywell International Inc. Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions) June 30, 2025December 31, 2024 ASSETSCurrent assetsCash and cash equivalents $ 10,349$ 10,567 Short-term investments 328386 Accounts receivable, less allowances of $331 and $314, respectively 8,8237,819 Inventories 7,0136,442 Assets held for sale —1,365 Other current assets 1,4541,329 Total current assets 27,96727,908 Investments and long-term receivables 1,4271,394 Property, plant and equipment—net 6,4056,194 Goodwill 23,80421,825 Other intangible assets—net 7,3566,656 Insurance recoveries for asbestos-related liabilities 166171 Deferred income taxes 229238 Other assets 11,06510,810 Total assets $ 78,419$ 75,196 LIABILITIESCurrent liabilitiesAccounts payable $ 7,111$ 6,880 Commercial paper and other short-term borrowings 6,2714,273 Current maturities of long-term debt 741,347 Accrued liabilities 8,1638,348 Liabilities held for sale —408 Total current liabilities 21,61921,256 Long-term debt 30,16725,479 Deferred income taxes 1,8941,787 Postretirement benefit obligations other than pensions 109112 Asbestos-related liabilities 1,2431,325 Other liabilities 6,7336,076 Redeemable noncontrolling interest 77 Shareowners' equity 16,64719,154 Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and shareowners' equity $ 78,419$ 75,196 Honeywell International Inc. Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions) Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,2025202420252024 Cash flows from operating activitiesNet income $ 1,569$ 1,560$ 3,036$ 3,035 Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest (1)161728 Net income attributable to Honeywell 1,5701,5443,0193,007 Adjustments to reconcile net income attributable to Honeywell to net cash provided by operating activitiesDepreciation 198163372329 Amortization 206146406271 Loss on sale of non-strategic businesses and assets 30—14— Impairment of assets held for sale ——15— Repositioning and other charges 394484137 Net payments for repositioning and other charges (91)(87)(195)(211) Pension and other postretirement income (89)(144)(234)(295) Pension and other postretirement benefit payments (7)(7)(12)(15) Stock compensation expense 5755118108 Deferred income taxes (12)(39)(31)(36) Other (113)(28)(309)(186) Changes in assets and liabilities, net of the effects of acquisitions and divestituresAccounts receivable (494)(202)(918)(149) Inventories (323)63(504)(77) Other current assets (185)(113)(150)(50) Accounts payable 353(42)204(423) Accrued liabilities 553227430(338) Income taxes (373)(209)(393)(253) Net cash provided by operating activities 1,3191,3711,9161,819 Cash flows from investing activitiesCapital expenditures (303)(259)(554)(492) Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment ——23— Increase in investments (330)(230)(681)(468) Decrease in investments 415237753392 (Payments) receipts from settlements of derivative contracts (290)33(415)76 Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired (2,158)(4,913)(2,163)(4,913) Proceeds from sale of business, net of cash transferred 1,157—1,157— Net cash used for investing activities (1,509)(5,132)(1,880)(5,405) Cash flows from financing activitiesProceeds from issuance of commercial paper and other short-term borrowings 7,0084,77011,8636,993 Payments of commercial paper and other short-term borrowings (6,577)(2,019)(9,990)(4,489) Proceeds from issuance of common stock 5616598309 Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 3,989—4,0355,710 Payments of long-term debt (1,265)(32)(1,309)(605) Repurchases of common stock (1,702)(529)(3,604)(1,200) Cash dividends paid (747)(743)(1,479)(1,446) Other (3)(10)(35)26 Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities 7591,602(421)5,298 Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 123(21)167(61) Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents 692(2,180)(218)1,651 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 9,65711,75610,5677,925 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 10,349$ 9,576$ 10,349$ 9,576 Appendix Non-GAAP Financial Measures The following information provides definitions and reconciliations of certain non-GAAP financial measures presented in this press release to which this reconciliation is attached to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Management believes that, when considered together with reported amounts, these measures are useful to investors and management in understanding our ongoing operations and in the analysis of ongoing operating trends. These measures should be considered in addition to, and not as replacements for, the most comparable GAAP measure. Certain measures presented on a non-GAAP basis represent the impact of adjusting items net of tax. The tax-effect for adjusting items is determined individually and on a case-by-case basis. Other companies may calculate these non-GAAP measures differently, limiting the usefulness of these measures for comparative purposes. Management does not consider these non-GAAP measures in isolation or as an alternative to financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP. The principal limitations of these non-GAAP financial measures are that they exclude significant expenses and income that are required by GAAP to be recognized in the consolidated financial statements. In addition, they are subject to inherent limitations as they reflect the exercise of judgments by management about which expenses and income are excluded or included in determining these non-GAAP financial measures. Investors are urged to review the reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate Honeywell's business. Honeywell International Inc. Reconciliation of Organic Sales Percent Change (Unaudited) Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 HoneywellReported sales percent change 8 % Less: Foreign currency translation — % Less: Acquisitions, divestitures and other, net 3 % Organic sales percent change 5 % Aerospace TechnologiesReported sales percent change 11 % Less: Foreign currency translation — % Less: Acquisitions, divestitures and other, net 5 % Organic sales percent change 6 % Industrial AutomationReported sales percent change (5) % Less: Foreign currency translation 1 % Less: Acquisitions, divestitures and other, net (6) % Organic sales percent change — % Building AutomationReported sales percent change 16 % Less: Foreign currency translation — % Less: Acquisitions, divestitures and other, net 8 % Organic sales percent change 8 % Energy and Sustainability SolutionsReported sales percent change 15 % Less: Foreign currency translation 2 % Less: Acquisitions, divestitures and other, net 7 % Organic sales percent change 6 % We define organic sales percentage as the year-over-year change in reported sales relative to the comparable period, excluding the impact on sales from foreign currency translation and acquisitions, net of divestitures, for the first 12 months following the transaction date. We believe this measure is useful to investors and management in understanding our ongoing operations and in analysis of ongoing operating trends. A quantitative reconciliation of reported sales percent change to organic sales percent change has not been provided for the forward-looking measure of organic sales percent change because management cannot reliably predict or estimate, without unreasonable effort, the fluctuations in global currency markets that impact foreign currency translation, nor is it reasonable for management to predict the timing, occurrence and impact of acquisition and divestiture transactions, all of which could significantly impact our reported sales percent change. Honeywell International Inc. Reconciliation of Operating Income to Segment Profit, Calculation of Operating Income and Segment Profit Margins (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions) Three Months Ended June 30,Twelve Months Ended December 31,202520242024 Operating income $ 2,114$ 1,978$ 7,441 Stock compensation expense1 5755194 Repositioning, Other2,3 5458292 Pension and other postretirement service costs4 151665 Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles5 13385415 Acquisition-related costs6 (7)725 Indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment1 ——48 Impairment of assets held for sale ——219 Segment profit $ 2,366$ 2,199$ 8,699 Operating income $ 2,114$ 1,978$ 7,441 ÷ Net sales $ 10,352$ 9,577$ 38,498 Operating income margin % 20.4 %20.7 %19.3 % Segment profit $ 2,366$ 2,199$ 8,699 ÷ Net sales $ 10,352$ 9,577$ 38,498 Segment profit margin % 22.9 %23.0 %22.6 %1Included in Selling, general and administrative expenses. 2Includes repositioning, asbestos, environmental expenses, equity income adjustment, and other charges. 3Included in Cost of products and services sold and Selling, general and administrative expenses. 4Included in Cost of products and services sold, Research and development expenses, and Selling, general and administrative expenses. 5Included in Cost of products and services sold. 6Included in Other (income) expense. Includes acquisition-related fair value adjustments to inventory and third-party transaction and integration costs. We define operating income as net sales less total cost of products and services sold, research and development expenses, impairment of assets held for sale, and selling, general and administrative expenses. We define segment profit, on an overall Honeywell basis, as operating income, excluding stock compensation expense, pension and other postretirement service costs, amortization of acquisition-related intangibles, certain acquisition- and divestiture-related costs and impairments, and repositioning and other charges. We define segment profit margin, on an overall Honeywell basis, as segment profit divided by net sales. We believe these measures are useful to investors and management in understanding our ongoing operations and in analysis of ongoing operating trends. A quantitative reconciliation of operating income to segment profit, on an overall Honeywell basis, has not been provided for all forward-looking measures of segment profit and segment profit margin included herein. Management cannot reliably predict or estimate, without unreasonable effort, the impact and timing on future operating results arising from items excluded from segment profit, particularly pension mark-to-market expense as it is dependent on macroeconomic factors, such as interest rates and the return generated on invested pension plan assets. The information that is unavailable to provide a quantitative reconciliation could have a significant impact on our reported financial results. To the extent quantitative information becomes available without unreasonable effort in the future, and closer to the period to which the forward-looking measures pertain, a reconciliation of operating income to segment profit will be included within future filings. Acquisition amortization and acquisition- and divestiture-related costs are significantly impacted by the timing, size, and number of acquisitions or divestitures we complete and are not on a predictable cycle and we make no comment as to when or whether any future acquisitions or divestitures may occur. We believe excluding these costs provides investors with a more meaningful comparison of operating performance over time and with both acquisitive and other peer companies. Honeywell International Inc. Reconciliation of Earnings per Share to Adjusted Earnings per Share (Unaudited) Three Months Ended June 30,Twelve Months Ended December 31,2025202420242025(E) Earnings per share of common stock - diluted1 $ 2.45$ 2.36$ 8.71$9.62 - $9.82 Pension mark-to-market expense2 ——0.14No Forecast Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles3 0.160.100.490.75 Acquisition-related costs4 —0.030.090.02 Divestiture-related costs5 0.10—0.04No Forecast Russian-related charges6 ——0.03— Indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment7 ——0.06— Impairment of assets held for sale8 ——0.330.02 Loss on sale of business9 0.04——0.04 Adjusted earnings per share of common stock - diluted $ 2.75$ 2.49$ 9.89$10.45 - $10.651For the three months ended June 30, 2025, and 2024, adjusted earnings per share utilizes weighted average shares of approximately 640.9 million and 654.2 million, respectively. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, adjusted earnings per share utilizes weighted average shares of approximately 655.3 million. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, expected earnings per share utilizes weighted average shares of approximately 643 million. 2For the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, pension mark-to-market expense was $95 million, net of tax benefit of $31 million. 3For the three months ended June 30, 2025, and 2024, acquisition-related intangibles amortization includes approximately $101 million and $66 million, net of tax benefit of approximately $32 million and $19 million, respectively. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, acquisition-related intangibles amortization includes $324 million, net of tax benefit of approximately $91 million. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, expected acquisition-related intangibles amortization includes approximately $480 million, net of tax benefit of approximately $120 million. 4For the three months ended June 30, 2025, the adjustment for acquisition-related costs, which is principally comprised of third-party transaction and integration costs and acquisition-related fair value adjustments to inventory, was approximately a $1 million benefit, net of tax expense of approximately $1 million. For the three months ended June 30, 2024, the adjustment for acquisition-related costs, which is principally comprised of third-party transaction and integration costs and acquisition-related fair value adjustments to inventory, was approximately $22 million, net of tax benefit of approximately $7 million. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, the adjustment for acquisition-related costs, which is principally comprised of third-party transaction and integration costs and acquisition-related fair value adjustments to inventory, was approximately $59 million, net of tax benefit of approximately $16 million. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, the expected adjustment for acquisition-related costs, which is principally comprised of third-party transaction and integration costs and acquisition-related fair value adjustments to inventory, is approximately $10 million, net of tax benefit of approximately $5 million. 5For the three months ended June 30, 2025, the adjustment for divestiture-related costs, which is principally comprised of third-party transaction and separation costs, was approximately $62 million, net of tax benefit of approximately $19 million. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, the adjustment for divestiture-related costs, which is principally comprised of third-party transaction costs, was approximately $23 million, net of tax benefit of approximately $6 million. 6For the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, the adjustment for Russian-related charges was a $17 million expense, without tax benefit, due to the settlement of a contractual dispute with a Russian entity associated with the Company's suspension and wind down activities in Russia. 7For the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, the impairment charge of indefinite-lived intangible assets associated with the personal protective equipment business was $37 million, net of tax benefit of $11 million. 8For the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, the impairment charge of assets held for sale was $219 million, without tax benefit. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, the expected impairment charge of assets held for sale is $15 million, without tax benefit. 9For the three months ended June 30, 2025, the adjustment for loss on sale of the personal protective equipment business was $28 million, net of tax benefit of $2 million, due to the loss on sale of the personal protective equipment business. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, the expected adjustment for loss on sale of the personal protective equipment business is $28 million, net of tax benefit of $2 million, due to the loss on sale of the personal protective equipment business. We define adjusted earnings per share as diluted earnings per share adjusted to exclude various charges as listed above. We believe adjusted earnings per share is a measure that is useful to investors and management in understanding our ongoing operations and in analysis of ongoing operating trends. For forward-looking information, management cannot reliably predict or estimate, without unreasonable effort, the pension mark-to-market expense or the divestiture-related costs. The pension mark-to-market expense is dependent on macroeconomic factors, such as interest rates and the return generated on invested pension plan assets. The divestiture-related costs are subject to detailed development and execution of separation restructuring plans for the announced separation of Automation and Aerospace Technologies. We therefore do not include an estimate for the pension mark-to-market expense or divestiture-related costs. Based on economic and industry conditions, future developments, and other relevant factors, these assumptions are subject to change. Acquisition amortization and acquisition- and divestiture-related costs are significantly impacted by the timing, size, and number of acquisitions or divestitures we complete and are not on a predictable cycle and we make no comment as to when or whether any future acquisitions or divestitures may occur. We believe excluding these costs provides investors with a more meaningful comparison of operating performance over time and with both acquisitive and other peer companies. Honeywell International Inc. Reconciliation of Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions) Three Months Ended June 30, 2025Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 Cash provided by operating activities $ 1,319$ 1,371 Capital expenditures (303)(259) Free cash flow $ 1,016$ 1,112 We define free cash flow as cash provided by operating activities less cash for capital expenditures. We believe that free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure that is useful to investors and management as a measure of cash generated by operations that will be used to repay scheduled debt maturities and can be used to invest in future growth through new business development activities or acquisitions, pay dividends, repurchase stock, or repay debt obligations prior to their maturities. This measure can also be used to evaluate our ability to generate cash flow from operations and the impact that this cash flow has on our liquidity. Honeywell International Inc. Reconciliation of Expected Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Expected Free Cash Flow (Unaudited) (Dollars in billions) Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2025(E) Cash provided by operating activities ~$6.7 - $7.1 Capital expenditures ~(1.3) Free cash flow ~$5.4 - $5.8 We define free cash flow as cash provided by operating activities less cash for capital expenditures. We believe that free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure that is useful to investors and management as a measure of cash generated by operations that will be used to repay scheduled debt maturities and can be used to invest in future growth through new business development activities or acquisitions, pay dividends, repurchase stock, or repay debt obligations prior to their maturities. This measure can also be used to evaluate our ability to generate cash flow from operations and the impact that this cash flow has on our liquidity. Contacts:Media Investor Relations Stacey Jones Sean Meakim (980) 378-6258 (704) 627-6200 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Honeywell Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Reuters
24-07-2025
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- Reuters
Reckitt's quarterly sales beat expectations on emerging market boost
July 24 (Reuters) - Consumer goods company Reckitt (RKT.L), opens new tab topped second-quarter like-for-like net sales growth expectations on Thursday, helped by strength in emerging markets. The maker of Durex condoms and Lysol cleaning products reported the total group's like-for-like net revenue growth of 1.9% for the quarter, compared with 1.7% expected in a company-compiled consensus. Reckitt raised its 2025 like-for-like net revenue growth forecast for its core business to above 4%, from between 3% and 4% expected earlier. Reckitt posted operating profit of 1.71 billion pounds ($2.32 billion) for the six months ended June 30, above analysts' average expectations of 1.66 billion pounds. "We delivered excellent growth in Emerging Markets and navigated a challenging consumer environment in our Developed Markets," CEO Kris Licht said in a statement. ($1 = 0.7368 pounds)
Yahoo
24-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Refrigerated goods, beverages lead private brand growth, report finds
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23-07-2025
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Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating Challenges with ...
Revenue: $18.2 billion for the second quarter, comparable year-over-year and up sequentially from the first quarter. Sales Growth: Excluding charges, sales increased in the mid-single-digit range. Segment Operating Profit: $570 million, impacted by $1.6 billion in charges related to Skunk Works and Sikorsky. Net Losses: $1.8 billion in total charges across several legacy programs. Earnings Per Share (EPS): $1.46, reduced by $5.83 due to program losses and tax items. Free Cash Flow: Usage of $150 million in the second quarter. Shareholder Returns: $1.3 billion returned through dividends and share repurchases. F-35 Deliveries: 50 aircraft delivered in the quarter, with a total of 97 so far this year. Guidance: 2025 sales guidance reaffirmed at $73.75 billion to $74.75 billion. Backlog: $167 billion, with significant awards expected in the second half of the year. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 2 Warning Signs with LMT. Release Date: July 22, 2025 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Positive Points Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:LMT) reported $18 billion in sales for the second quarter, demonstrating strong revenue generation. The company invested $800 million in infrastructure and innovation, indicating a commitment to future growth. Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:LMT) returned $1.3 billion to shareholders, showcasing a strong commitment to shareholder value. The F-35 program remains on track with 97 deliveries so far this year, highlighting operational efficiency. Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:LMT) demonstrated the effectiveness of its systems in recent combat operations, reinforcing its role in national security. Negative Points Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:LMT) recognized $1.8 billion in losses across several legacy programs, impacting financial performance. The company faced significant charges related to the Aeronautics Classified Program and other legacy programs, indicating ongoing challenges. US government sanctions affected the Turkish Utility Helicopter Program, resulting in a $95 million loss. The Canadian Maritime Helicopter Program incurred a $570 million loss due to revised cost and sales estimates. The IRS asserts that Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:LMT) owes $4.6 billion in additional income tax, creating potential financial uncertainty. Q & A Highlights Q: Why should investors feel comfortable that Lockheed Martin has derisked the problem programs, particularly the Aero Classified one? What changes have been made? A: James Taiclet, CEO, explained that with Evan Scott's succession as CFO, a new program review team was formed with wider expertise and higher-level management scrutiny. This team reassessed cost trends and reevaluated program assumptions, leading to additional charges. The programs will continue to be monitored with robust oversight, and there is a policy in place to avoid must-win programs, ensuring no outsized future risks. Q: Why did it take a billion dollars of charges to change the way you're reviewing the Aero Classified program? How does the $1.8 billion in charges affect cash flow? A: James Taiclet noted that the charges were due to new discoveries of cost risks and anomalies in the development phase. Evan Scott added that $500 million of cash usage is expected this year, stepping down to $400 million next year, with a line of sight to when it turns positive. Q: Can you explain the reduction in the F-35 units in the administration's FY26 request and how easy it is to swap out relinquished DoD slots with export customers? A: James Taiclet stated that the House Appropriations Committee increased the number of F-35s from 47 to 69, and the Senate marked it up to 57. Historically, appropriations committees have the final say, and there is hope for greater demand by the end of the budget process. Evan Scott added that the backlog remains strong, allowing flexibility in production planning. Q: What is the $4.6 billion tax liability related to, and how will it impact free cash flow? A: Evan Scott explained that the IRS's position on a tax accounting method change is being contested, with Lockheed Martin standing by its approach. A $100 million P&L charge was taken for interest. For 2026, a $1 billion pension contribution is assumed, with various factors impacting cash flow, including reach-forward charges and tax benefits. Q: Can you discuss the F-35's role in modern warfare and its priority for the DoD today? A: James Taiclet emphasized the F-35's critical role in modern warfare, citing its orchestration capabilities and combat-proven status. Despite budget cuts, the F-35 remains essential, and Lockheed Martin is focused on bridging capabilities to the next generation while maintaining strong international demand. For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
