Financial Performance - Record revenue reached $2.3 billion, a 5.4% increase[10, 15] - Organic revenue growth was 5%[10] - Adjusted EBITDA was $124.2 million[10] - Adjusted EPS reached $0.88[10] - Free cash flow was $112.7 million, a significant increase from the previous year[10] Segment Performance - Business & Industry revenue increased by 2.3% to $1,048.8 million[23, 24] - Aviation revenue increased by 7.3% to $296.7 million[25] - Manufacturing & Distribution revenue increased by 7.7% to $417.4 million[28] - Education revenue increased by 1.6% to $233.7 million[29, 30] - Technical Solutions revenue increased by 16% to $298.7 million[14, 32] Fiscal Year 2026 Outlook - The company anticipates organic revenue growth of 3%-4%[39] - Total revenue growth is projected to be 4%-5%[39] - Adjusted EPS is expected to be in the range of $3.85-$4.15[39]

Financial Performance - Fourth quarter revenue reached a record $2.3 billion, an increase of 5.4% year-over-year, with organic growth contributing 4.8%[4] - Net income for the quarter was $34.8 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $(11.7) million, or $(0.19) per share in the prior year[7] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $124.2 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 5.6%, compared to $125.6 million and 6.0% in the prior year[9] - Full year fiscal 2025 revenue was $8.7 billion, a 4.6% increase over the prior year, driven by 3.8% organic growth and 0.8% from acquisitions[12] - Revenues for the three months ended October 31, 2025, were $2,295.3 million, representing a 5.4% increase from $2,177.3 million in the same period of 2024[33] - For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2025, total revenues reached $8,745.9 million, up 4.6% from $8,359.4 million in 2024[34] - Total revenues for the three months ended October 31, 2025, increased by 5.4% to $2,295.3 million compared to $2,177.3 million in the same period of 2024[38] - For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2025, total revenues increased by 4.6% to $8,745.9 million from $8,359.4 million in 2024[39] Profitability - Operating profit for the same period was $68.4 million, a significant increase from $19.2 million in the prior year, indicating a notable improvement in operational efficiency[33] - The company reported an operating profit of $311.7 million for the fiscal year 2025, a 47.0% increase from $212.0 million in 2024[34] - Net income for the fiscal year 2025 was $162.4 million, a 99.6% increase from $81.4 million in 2024[39] - The segment operating margin for the three months ended October 31, 2025, improved to 8.2%, up from 7.9% in the same period of the previous year[38] - The company incurred $27.9 million in items impacting comparability for the three months ended October 31, 2025, compared to $77.5 million in the same period of 2024[41] Cash Flow and Investments - Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended October 31, 2025, was $133.4 million, significantly higher than $30.3 million in the same period of 2024[36] - Free cash flow for the three months ended October 31, 2025, reached $112.7 million, compared to $15.5 million in the same period of 2024[42] - Total cash used in investing activities for the fiscal year 2025 was $115.6 million, a decrease from $171.9 million in 2024, indicating a more conservative investment approach[36] - The company reported additions to property, plant, and equipment of $20.7 million for the three months ended October 31, 2025, up from $14.8 million in 2024[42] Shareholder Returns - The Board approved a 9% increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.29 per common share, marking the 58th consecutive year of annual dividend increases[19] - The company declared dividends of $0.265 per common share for the three months ended October 31, 2025, compared to $0.225 in the same period of 2024[33] - The company repurchased $73.0 million of common stock in the fourth quarter and $121.3 million for the full year, reducing outstanding shares by 4%[4] Debt and Liquidity - The company ended the quarter with total indebtedness of $1.6 billion and a leverage ratio of 2.7x, with available liquidity of $681.6 million[17] - Current liabilities decreased to $1,305.7 million in 2025 from $1,348.4 million in 2024, reflecting improved financial management[37] - Interest expense for the fiscal year 2025 was $96.4 million, up from $85.0 million in 2024, reflecting increased borrowing costs[34] Future Outlook - For fiscal 2026, adjusted EPS is projected to be in the range of $3.85 to $4.15, excluding any potential prior year self-insurance adjustments[20] - Organic revenue growth for fiscal 2026 is expected to be between 3% to 4%, with an additional point of growth anticipated from the WGNSTAR acquisition[20] Operational Efficiency - The company incurred costs associated with restructuring programs aimed at improving operational efficiency[44] - Discrete transformational costs for developing technological needs amounted to significant investments in new systems and tools[45] - The company revised its non-GAAP financial measures to include prior year self-insurance adjustments for better comparability[43] Taxation - The tax impact for FY2025 was calculated using a federal and state statutory rate of 27.72%[47]

Excluding prior year self-insurance adjustments, organic growth, adjusted EPS and adjusted EBITDA exceed management expectationsFourth quarter revenue was a record $2.3 billion, an increase of 5.4% over the prior year, with organic growth of 4.8% contributing meaningfully to overall performanceNet income for the quarter totaled $34.8 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, improving from a net loss of $(11.7) million, or $(0.19) per share, a year agoAdjusted diluted EPS was $0.88, which includes a $(0.26) impa ...

Core Insights - ABM has announced a definitive agreement to acquire WGNSTAR for approximately $275 million, enhancing its position in the semiconductor and technology manufacturing markets [1][5][6] - WGNSTAR operates in the U.S. and Ireland, providing managed workforce solutions and equipment support services, generating over half of its revenue from integrated workforce programs [2][3] - The acquisition is expected to significantly expand ABM's semiconductor solutions portfolio to approximately $325 million in annual revenue, positioning it among the largest integrated service providers in North America [3][6] Transaction Overview - The acquisition will be funded through cash on hand and existing credit facilities, with the transaction expected to close in ABM's second fiscal quarter of 2026 [7] - WGNSTAR is projected to generate annual revenue of approximately $135 million in calendar 2025, with an anticipated annual growth rate of about 10% [5][6] - The acquisition is expected to be modestly dilutive to adjusted EPS in fiscal 2026 but accretive in fiscal 2027, driven by growth and synergy realization [6] Strategic Rationale - The growth potential in WGNSTAR's core services is significant, with a multi-billion-dollar addressable market that is currently underutilized [3] - The acquisition aligns with U.S. semiconductor onshoring initiatives and is supported by CHIPS Act incentives and record levels of private investment [3] - ABM aims to leverage WGNSTAR's expertise in semiconductor operations to meet the increasing demand for domestic semiconductor production [4]

ABM Industries Incorporated (NYSE:ABM) will release earnings results for the fourth quarter before the opening bell on Wednesday, Dec. 17.Analysts expect the New York-based company to report quarterly earnings at $1.09 per share, up from 90 cents per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for ABM's quarterly revenue is $2.27 billion, compared to $2.18 billion a year earlier, according to data from Benzinga Pro.On Oct. 30, ABM announced the appointment of Barry Hytinen to its Board of Directors ...

ABM Industries Incorporated (NYSE:ABM) will release earnings results for the fourth quarter before the opening bell on Wednesday, Dec. 17.Analysts expect the New York-based company to report quarterly earnings at $1.09 per share, up from 90 cents per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for ABM's quarterly revenue is $2.27 billion, compared to $2.18 billion a year earlier, according to data from Benzinga Pro.On Oct. 30, ABM announced the appointment of Barry Hytinen to its Board of Directors ...

Wall Street analysts expect ABM Industries (ABM) to post quarterly earnings of $1.10 per share in its upcoming report, which indicates a year-over-year increase of 22.2%. Revenues are expected to be $2.27 billion, up 4.2% from the year-ago quarter.The current level reflects no revision in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter over the past 30 days. This demonstrates how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reappraised their initial projections over this period.Before a company reveals its ...

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Group 1 - ABM Industries has good growth prospects due to healthy order booking and a solid backlog, providing clear visibility for growth in the coming quarters [1] - The end-markets for ABM Industries are also experiencing positive trends, which should further support the company's growth [1] Group 2 - The analyst has extensive experience in investment and research, focusing on medium-term investing strategies that aim to unlock value or capitalize on downside catalysts [1] - The analyst's sector preferences include industrial, consumer, and technology sectors, where they typically have higher conviction when investing [1]

Core Viewpoint - Aben Gold Corp. has entered into an option agreement with Kingfisher Metals Corp. for Kingfisher to acquire a 100% interest in the Forrest Kerr Project over a three-year period, involving a total commitment of CAD $2.7 million in cash and shares [1][2]. Agreement Details - The option agreement allows Kingfisher to earn 100% interest in the Forrest Kerr Project by making cash payments and issuing shares totaling CAD $2.7 million over three years [2]. - The cash payments and share issuance schedule is as follows: - On Closing Date: CAD $150,000 cash and CAD $500,000 in shares - Within 6 months: CAD $150,000 cash and CAD $500,000 in shares - Within 12 months: CAD $200,000 cash and CAD $500,000 in shares - Within 36 months: CAD $700,000 cash [3]. Project and Company Background - The Forrest Kerr Project consists of 50 mineral claims covering approximately 20,197 hectares located in the Golden Triangle of British Columbia [1]. - Kingfisher Metals Corp. is focused on copper-gold exploration in the Golden Triangle and has consolidated a significant land position in the region, including the 933 km² HWY 37 Project and the 202 km² Forrest Kerr Project [5]. - Aben Gold Corp. aims to enhance shareholder value through new discoveries and development of exploration projects in favorable jurisdictions, with its flagship project being the 7,400-hectare Justin Gold Project in Yukon [7].