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15-05-2025
- Automotive
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ITT Q1 Earnings Call: Orders, Backlog, and New Product Launches Highlight Flat Sales
Engineered components manufacturer for critical industries ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) beat Wall Street's revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, but sales were flat year on year at $913 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.45 per share was 1% above analysts' consensus estimates. Is now the time to buy ITT? Find out in our full research report (it's free). Revenue: $913 million vs analyst estimates of $907.8 million (flat year on year, 0.6% beat) Adjusted EPS: $1.45 vs analyst estimates of $1.44 (1% beat) Adjusted EBITDA: $196.5 million vs analyst estimates of $193.4 million (21.5% margin, 1.6% beat) Management reiterated its full-year Adjusted EPS guidance of $6.30 at the midpoint Operating Margin: 16.5%, in line with the same quarter last year Free Cash Flow Margin: 8.4%, up from 3.3% in the same quarter last year Organic Revenue was flat year on year (9.5% in the same quarter last year) Market Capitalization: $11.84 billion ITT's first quarter results were shaped by a sharp rise in orders and backlog, balancing a flat year-over-year sales performance. Management highlighted continued momentum from recent acquisitions, particularly kSARIA and Svanehøj, which drove strong new project awards and contributed to a record order book. CEO Luca Savi emphasized operational execution and ongoing productivity initiatives, noting that pricing actions and cost control offset volume declines in auto and aerospace segments. Additionally, ITT generated record free cash flow as working capital improved. Looking ahead, management reiterated its adjusted EPS guidance for the year, citing confidence in margin expansion driven by price realization, productivity gains, and contributions from new products such as the VIDAR industrial motor. CFO Emmanuel Caprais acknowledged persistent macroeconomic uncertainty in the second half but stated that further actions—such as cost reductions and pricing adjustments—were already planned to address tariff-related headwinds. Savi maintained, 'We continue to expand our margin with more opportunities still to capture,' signaling a disciplined approach to execution despite a fluid environment. ITT's leadership attributed the flat sales in Q1 to market softness in auto and aerospace but pointed to strong order activity and successful integration of acquisitions as critical positives. Management focused on operational performance, margin expansion, and new product innovation as key themes impacting the quarter. Record Orders and Backlog: Orders exceeded $1 billion, supported by kSARIA and Svanehøj acquisitions, resulting in a 21% year-over-year backlog increase. Management cited large project wins, particularly in Industrial Process (IP), as evidence of market share gains and robust demand across energy and marine markets. Acquisition Performance: The kSARIA acquisition drove nearly 40% order growth in Connect & Control Technologies (CCT), while Svanehøj's marine pump orders grew 70%. These deals were highlighted as enhancing ITT's presence in defense, marine, and industrial sectors. Margin Expansion Despite Headwinds: Margins improved across all major segments, with operational productivity and price actions more than offsetting cost inflation, M&A-related dilution, and unfavorable foreign currency effects. Management emphasized that price realization, particularly in CCT, was a significant contributor. VIDAR Product Launch: The introduction of the VIDAR industrial motor—a drop-in replacement designed to improve pumping efficiency—was cited as a strategic move to enter a $6 billion addressable market, with initial customer pilots demonstrating substantial energy and cost savings. Capital Deployment and Share Buybacks: ITT repurchased $100 million in shares during Q1 and an additional $300 million after quarter-end, reducing share count by 4%. Management stated that these actions were not a function of reduced M&A opportunities but reflected confidence in future outlook and ongoing capital allocation discipline. Management's outlook for the remainder of the year centers on the execution of its order backlog, continued integration of recent acquisitions, and successful mitigation of tariff-related costs. The company's guidance assumes steady project conversion and ongoing margin expansion, with attention to external risks. Order Backlog Conversion: The large backlog in Industrial Process and CCT is expected to support revenue growth through project execution, especially in energy and marine applications, even if short-cycle order activity moderates. Tariff Mitigation and Pricing Actions: Management plans to offset $50–$60 million in anticipated tariff costs through a mix of price increases, cost controls, and sourcing flexibility. The company expects these actions to prevent a net impact on earnings, though there may be some margin timing effects. New Product and Market Expansion: The ramp-up of new products like VIDAR and further investments in regions such as Saudi Arabia and India are expected to contribute incremental growth, with management citing ongoing pilots and market share gains as supporting factors. Scott Davis (Melius Research): Asked if the surge in orders was due to customers accelerating purchases ahead of price increases; management clarified that most project orders were long in development, with no evidence of pre-buying. Mike Halloran (Baird): Sought details on the resilience of the business model and guidance bridge; management highlighted backlog strength and confidence in project execution, while acknowledging a cautious outlook for the second half. Vlad Bystricky (Citigroup): Inquired about exposure to oil price volatility in Saudi projects; management reported continued order growth and no change in customer tone, attributing success to high on-time delivery and execution. Jeff Hammond (KeyBanc): Pressed for specifics on tariff mitigation and price increases; management explained that most cost increases would be offset by commercial actions and sourcing adjustments, particularly in CCT and IP segments. Joe Ritchie (Goldman Sachs): Asked about the VIDAR launch and its integration with existing sales channels; management described VIDAR as a separate business unit with some cross-selling incentives but distinct from core pump operations. In the coming quarters, the StockStory team will focus on (1) the pace and margin quality of backlog conversion, especially in Industrial Process and CCT; (2) the effectiveness of tariff mitigation strategies and their actual versus expected impact on profitability; and (3) early customer adoption and revenue contribution from the VIDAR motor launch. Additional scrutiny will be given to the ongoing integration of recent acquisitions, as well as any signs of changing demand in end-markets such as automotive, aerospace, and energy. ITT currently trades at a forward P/E ratio of 22.9×. Should you load up, cash out, or stay put? See for yourself in our free research report. Market indices reached historic highs following Donald Trump's presidential victory in November 2024, but the outlook for 2025 is clouded by new trade policies that could impact business confidence and growth. While this has caused many investors to adopt a "fearful" wait-and-see approach, we're leaning into our best ideas that can grow regardless of the political or macroeconomic climate. Take advantage of Mr. Market by checking out our Top 9 Market-Beating Stocks. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 176% over the last five years. 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15-05-2025
- Business
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ITT Hosts 2025 Capital Markets Day; Announces New Long-Term Targets, Driving to Over $12 of EPS by 2030
STAMFORD, Conn., May 15, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 15, 2025-- ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) will host its 2025 Capital Markets Day today beginning at 1 p.m. ET in New York. Chief Executive Officer and President Luca Savi, Chief Financial Officer Emmanuel Caprais and members of ITT's extended leadership team will deliver a series of presentations covering the company's differentiation through execution, innovation and M&A. In connection with its Capital Markets Day, the company also announced new 2030 long-term financial targets. ITT expects to deliver the following financial results, all compared to actual results for the year ended Dec. 31, 2024: More than 5% average annual organic revenue growth and approximately 10% total including expected contributions from acquisitions ~23% adjusted operating margin on a consolidated basis, an expansion of more than 500 basis points versus 2024 More than $11 of adjusted earnings per share (EPS) from existing businesses Additionally, ITT expects to deploy between $500-700 million per year to accretive acquisitions which the company estimates would contribute an additional $0.75 to $1.00 of EPS toward more than $12 in total by 2030 14% to 15% free cash flow margin "Since our last capital markets day in 2022, ITT has created significant value for our shareholders through organic growth and margin expansion. This organic value creation is a strength of our ITTers around the world. It is in our DNA and this will continue as there is still much room for further growth and margin expansion. After surpassing our targets announced in 2022 two years early, today we introduce our new 2030 long-term targets, demonstrating incremental value we expect to generate both from existing businesses and M&A. We are already realizing benefits from the Svanehøj and kSARIA acquisitions whilst we continue to shift our portfolio to high growth and high margin businesses. All our people and the leaders you will hear from today are delivering these results consistently and differentiating ITT in the market, day in and day out through execution, innovation and M&A. We believe this will take ITT to a new level of growth, profitability and cash performance," said ITT's Chief Executive Officer and President Luca Savi. As part of the in-person event, the company is hosting interactive technology demonstrations led by its business leaders. The demonstrations include Svanehøj cryogenic fuel pumps, kSARIA interconnect solutions for leading defense applications and VIDAR, among others. VIDAR is a recently launched revolutionary industrial motor that improves efficiency and reduces operating costs and emissions from rotating equipment in harsh environments due to its embedded variable frequency drive. Presentation materials, which may include material information that has not been previously disclosed, and registration information for the live webcast, along with webcast replay information after the event, can be found at About ITT ITT is a diversified leading manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and customized technology solutions for the transportation, industrial, and energy markets. Building on its heritage of innovation, ITT partners with its customers to deliver enduring solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life. ITT is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, with employees in more than 35 countries and sales in approximately 125 countries. For more information, visit ITT-E View source version on Contacts Media: Phil Terrigno+1 Investors: Mark Macaluso+1 Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
15-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
ITT Hosts 2025 Capital Markets Day; Announces New Long-Term Targets, Driving to Over $12 of EPS by 2030
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ITT) will host its 2025 Capital Markets Day today beginning at 1 p.m. ET in New York. Chief Executive Officer and President Luca Savi, Chief Financial Officer Emmanuel Caprais and members of ITT's extended leadership team will deliver a series of presentations covering the company's differentiation through execution, innovation and M&A. In connection with its Capital Markets Day, the company also announced new 2030 long-term financial targets. ITT expects to deliver the following financial results, all compared to actual results for the year ended Dec. 31, 2024: More than 5% average annual organic revenue growth and approximately 10% total including expected contributions from acquisitions ~23% adjusted operating margin on a consolidated basis, an expansion of more than 500 basis points versus 2024 More than $11 of adjusted earnings per share (EPS) from existing businesses Additionally, ITT expects to deploy between $500-700 million per year to accretive acquisitions which the company estimates would contribute an additional $0.75 to $1.00 of EPS toward more than $12 in total by 2030 14% to 15% free cash flow margin 'Since our last capital markets day in 2022, ITT has created significant value for our shareholders through organic growth and margin expansion. This organic value creation is a strength of our ITTers around the world. It is in our DNA and this will continue as there is still much room for further growth and margin expansion. After surpassing our targets announced in 2022 two years early, today we introduce our new 2030 long-term targets, demonstrating incremental value we expect to generate both from existing businesses and M&A. We are already realizing benefits from the Svanehøj and kSARIA acquisitions whilst we continue to shift our portfolio to high growth and high margin businesses. All our people and the leaders you will hear from today are delivering these results consistently and differentiating ITT in the market, day in and day out through execution, innovation and M&A. We believe this will take ITT to a new level of growth, profitability and cash performance,' said ITT's Chief Executive Officer and President Luca Savi. As part of the in-person event, the company is hosting interactive technology demonstrations led by its business leaders. The demonstrations include Svanehøj cryogenic fuel pumps, kSARIA interconnect solutions for leading defense applications and VIDAR, among others. VIDAR is a recently launched revolutionary industrial motor that improves efficiency and reduces operating costs and emissions from rotating equipment in harsh environments due to its embedded variable frequency drive. Presentation materials, which may include material information that has not been previously disclosed, and registration information for the live webcast, along with webcast replay information after the event, can be found at ITT is a diversified leading manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and customized technology solutions for the transportation, industrial, and energy markets. Building on its heritage of innovation, ITT partners with its customers to deliver enduring solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life. ITT is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, with employees in more than 35 countries and sales in approximately 125 countries. For more information, visit ITT-E
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Automotive
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ITT Launches VIDAR, A Revolutionary Industrial Smart Motor That Lowers Operating Costs and Drastically Reduces Energy Usage, CO2 Emissions
STAMFORD, Conn., March 18, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 18, 2025-- ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) today announced the launch of VIDAR, a first of its kind compact smart motor with embedded variable speed intelligence that lowers energy usage and CO2 emissions, reduces costs and increases equipment lifespan for industrial pumps and fans deployed in harsh environments. VIDAR, previously marketed publicly as the Embedded Motor Drive (EMD), represents ITT's entry point into a $6 billion total addressable market for industrial motors. Each year, roughly $300 billion is spent globally to move fluids for critical applications including food and beverage processing, energy production, water purification and chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing, among others. However, approximately 85% of industrial pumps and fans rely on outdated fixed speed motors and mechanical controls, resulting in excess energy usage and low reliability. Current solutions on the market, including variable frequency drives (VFDs), require costly installation and are space prohibitive in severe, cramped industrial settings. VIDAR is here to provide a much-needed solution. The innovation is an industrial motor with advanced variable frequency technology in a package that is 60% smaller than current market offerings. VIDAR's precise motor speed control ensures the customer's rotating equipment is running at desired flow rates, while also reducing energy and maintenance costs and equipment downtime. ITT's highly engineered design enables it to seamlessly replace an existing conventional motor as a 'drop-in' replacement, eliminating the need for special wiring, expensive VFDs or additional clean room enclosures. "VIDAR is a game-changing innovation. With it, we are entering a new addressable market for industrial motors. The opportunity for sustainable value creation ahead of us is significant. We are proud of the work that Dan and his team in Syracuse, New York have done over the past six years to make VIDAR a reality, and I cannot wait to see this technology succeed for our customers, for ITT and for our shareholders," said ITT's Chief Executive Officer and President Luca Savi. VIDAR's performance capabilities were evaluated and assessed through thousands of hours of rigorous testing in a variety of harsh industrial environments. In one example, replacing a single fixed-speed motor on an industrial pump with VIDAR enabled the control valve to open at 100%, up from 35%, slowing down the pump to about 75% of its maximum speed. This decreased power consumption by 52% and is equivalent to powering 30 average U.S. homes for an entire year – all while delivering the same flow as before. "VIDAR's innovative design unlocks energy and cost savings potential by addressing common barriers to efficiency and reliability that have impacted the industry in the past," said Dan Kernan, Vice President and General Manager, VIDAR. "VIDAR makes the advantage of adjustable speed over fixed speed motors available to more customers of pumps, fans, and fluid process systems through a simplified, combined solution that's easy to install and simple to operate." The first shipments of VIDAR are expected to occur in Q3 2025, and the company expects shipments to increase considerably beginning in 2026. For more information about VIDAR, please visit About VIDAR VIDAR is an innovative leader in the design and manufacturing of advanced energy-efficient motors for industrial fluid delivery systems. Specializing in the integration of variable-speed intelligence directly into motor technology, VIDAR provides sustainable solutions that significantly reduce energy consumption and operational costs. Committed to transforming industrial performance, VIDAR motors offer enhanced efficiency, reliability, and space-saving design. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, VIDAR currently serves industries across North America and is actively expanding its platform to drive energy savings and advance environmental sustainability on a global scale. About ITT ITT is a diversified leading manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and customized technology solutions for the transportation, industrial, and energy markets. Building on its heritage of innovation, ITT partners with its customers to deliver enduring solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life. ITT is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, with employees in more than 35 countries and sales in approximately 125 countries. For more information, visit ITT-E View source version on Contacts Media: Phil Terrigno+1 Investors: Mark Macaluso+1 Sign in to access your portfolio
