Core Insights - Adient reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 69 cents for Q2 fiscal 2025, an increase from 54 cents in the same period last year, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 36 cents [1] - The company generated net sales of $3.61 billion, a 4% decrease year over year, but above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.47 billion [1] Segment Performance - The Americas segment achieved revenues of $1.70 billion, up 2.3% year over year, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.59 billion, with adjusted EBITDA of $94 million, an increase from $80 million in the prior-year quarter [3] - The EMEA segment reported revenues of $1.23 billion, down 10.1% year over year, but exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.16 billion, with adjusted EBITDA of $50 million, down from $57 million in the previous year [4] - The Asia segment's revenues were $707 million, a decline from $742 million in the same quarter last year, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $736 million, with adjusted EBITDA slightly down to $110 million from $112 million [4] Financial Position - As of March 31, 2025, Adient had cash and cash equivalents of $754 million, down from $945 million as of September 30, 2024, with long-term debt at $2.39 billion [5] - Capital expenditures totaled $109 million, compared to $124 million in the prior-year quarter [5] Guidance Updates - Adient maintains its fiscal 2025 revenue guidance at $13.9 billion and adjusted EBITDA at $850 million, with equity income projected at $80 million [6] - Free cash flow is now expected to be between $150 million and $170 million, down from a previous estimate of $180 million, with capital expenditures estimated at $285 million [7]

Financial Performance - Adient recorded net sales of $3,611 million for Q2 2025, a decrease of $139 million or 3.7% compared to Q2 2024, primarily due to lower production volumes in EMEA and China [114]. - Gross profit for Q2 2025 was $261 million, representing 7.2% of net sales, an increase from $230 million or 6.1% of net sales in Q2 2024, driven by favorable pricing adjustments [118]. - Net loss attributable to Adient was $335 million in Q2 2025, compared to a net loss of $70 million in Q2 2024, largely due to a non-cash goodwill impairment charge [133]. - Comprehensive loss attributable to Adient was $229 million in Q2 2025, an increase from $168 million in Q2 2024, primarily due to a higher net loss from the goodwill impairment [137]. - For the first six months of fiscal 2025, net loss attributable to Adient was $335 million, compared to a net loss of $50 million in the same period of fiscal 2024 [136]. - Comprehensive loss attributable to Adient was $454 million in the first six months of fiscal 2025, a significant increase from a loss of $10 million in the same period of fiscal 2024, primarily due to a non-cash goodwill impairment of $284 million in the EMEA reporting unit [138]. Segment Performance - Net sales for the Americas segment increased by 2% to $1,699 million in Q2 2025 compared to $1,660 million in Q2 2024, driven by favorable pricing adjustments and higher production volumes [150]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the Americas segment rose by 18% to $94 million in Q2 2025, up from $80 million in Q2 2024, reflecting improved pricing and production performance [150]. - EMEA segment net sales decreased by 10% to $1,231 million in Q2 2025, down from $1,370 million in Q2 2024, primarily due to lower production volumes and unfavorable currency impacts [154]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the EMEA segment fell by 12% to $50 million in Q2 2025, compared to $57 million in Q2 2024, impacted by lower production volumes and unfavorable product mix [154]. - Asia segment net sales decreased by 5% to $707 million in Q2 2025, down from $742 million in Q2 2024, due to lower production volumes in China [158]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the Asia segment declined by 2% to $110 million in Q2 2025, compared to $112 million in Q2 2024, affected by unfavorable production volumes and mix [158]. Costs and Expenses - Selling, general and administrative expenses rose by 25% to $144 million in Q2 2025, compared to $115 million in Q2 2024, largely due to third-party consulting costs [116]. - Cost of sales decreased by $170 million, or 5%, while gross profit increased by $31 million, or 13%, in Q2 2025 compared to Q2 2024 [120]. - For the first six months of fiscal 2025, cost of sales decreased by $305 million, or 4%, and gross profit increased by $1 million, less than 1%, compared to the same period in fiscal 2024 [121]. - SG&A expenses increased by $29 million, or 25%, in Q2 2025 compared to Q2 2024, primarily due to higher net engineering and administrative spending [122]. - Restructuring and impairment costs rose by $226 million in Q2 2025, mainly due to a $333 million impairment charge related to EMEA's goodwill [124]. Impairment and Goodwill - A non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $333 million was recognized in EMEA as of March 31, 2025, significantly impacting net loss attributable to Adient, which totaled $335 million for Q2 2025 [111][118]. - Adient recorded a non-cash goodwill impairment of $333 million in the EMEA reporting unit as of March 31, 2025, with no goodwill remaining in that unit [181]. - The Americas and Asia reporting units maintained goodwill of $604 million and $1,180 million, respectively, as of March 31, 2025 [182]. - The fair value of reporting units showed significant declines, with differences between fair values and carrying values exceeding 10% [181]. - An impairment charge of $10 million was recorded for the investment in Adient Aerospace during the first six months of fiscal 2025 [186]. Cash Flow and Financing - Cash provided by operating activities was $64 million for the six months ended March 31, 2025, a decrease from $122 million in the same period of 2024 [167]. - Working capital decreased by $25 million to $383 million as of March 31, 2025, primarily due to a decrease in cash and cash equivalents [171]. - The ABL Credit Facility provides a revolving line of credit up to $1,250 million, with $843 million available as of March 31, 2025 [163]. - Adient's Term Loan B Agreement had an outstanding balance of $629 million as of March 31, 2025, with a reduced applicable margin of 2.25% [164]. - During the first six months of fiscal 2025, Adient repurchased 1,227,329 ordinary shares at an average price of $20.37, totaling $25 million [175]. - Cash used by investing activities was $78 million for the six months ended March 31, 2025, down from $113 million in the same period of 2024 [168]. Market Conditions and Outlook - The company faces uncertainties in the automotive industry, including weakening consumer demand and tariff impacts, which may affect future production volumes [110]. - The company continues to face uncertainties in the automotive industry, including weakening consumer demand and pricing pressures due to overcapacity in the EMEA region [141]. - Adient's results for Q2 fiscal 2025 were in line with internal expectations, but uncertainties remain regarding future vehicle production [183]. - The company expects enhanced profitability and cash flows driven by efficiency actions and strategic portfolio reviews [183]. - Adient continues to monitor economic conditions and will test for impairment annually or upon identifying triggering events [182].

Group 1 - Adient reported $3.61 billion in revenue for the quarter ended March 2025, a year-over-year decline of 3.7% [1] - The EPS for the same period was $0.69, compared to $0.54 a year ago, indicating a significant increase [1] - The reported revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.47 billion, resulting in a surprise of +4.07% [1] Group 2 - Adient's EPS surprise was +91.67%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.36 [1] - The company's shares returned +22.2% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +10.6% change [3] - Adient currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term [3] Group 3 - Net Sales in the Americas reached $1.70 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $1.59 billion, representing a +2.4% change year-over-year [4] - Net Sales in Asia were reported at $707 million, below the average estimate of $735.50 million, reflecting a -4.7% change year-over-year [4] - Net Sales in EMEA amounted to $1.23 billion, surpassing the average estimate of $1.16 billion, but showing a -10.2% change year-over-year [4]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 was $233 million, up 3% year on year, with EBITDA margins expanding by 40 basis points to 6.5% [28][29] - Consolidated sales were approximately $3.6 billion, a decrease of $139 million compared to Q2 fiscal year 2024, primarily due to lower customer volumes and foreign exchange impacts [30][31] - Free cash flow for Q2 was an outflow of $90 million, consistent with internal expectations reflecting normal seasonality [37] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the Americas, sales increased due to favorable comparisons with the previous year, while EMEA and Asia saw declines in sales [30][31] - Adjusted EBITDA in the Americas improved by $15 million, driven by favorable commercial actions and lower input costs [34] - EMEA experienced a year-over-year decline in volume mix, negatively impacting results by $9 million, but business performance improved due to restructuring benefits [35][36] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company outperformed industry volumes in the Americas, while EMEA faced headwinds from weaker market demand [30][31] - In Asia, sales in China underperformed due to lower volumes from traditional luxury OEM customers, but overall performance outside China remained strong [31][32] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on mitigating tariff impacts through resourcefulness and leveraging its global footprint to create value for customers [11][15] - Adient aims to capitalize on growth opportunities by localizing production and optimizing its supply chain to reduce tariff exposure [15][16] - The company is committed to driving operational excellence and innovation, with a focus on product development and automation [23][24] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to manage tariff impacts and maintain strong business performance despite macroeconomic uncertainties [25][26] - The outlook for the second half of fiscal year 2025 remains positive, with expectations for continued operational improvements and manageable volume headwinds [41][43] - Management reiterated guidance for fiscal year 2025, assuming no significant changes to current tariff policies [43][44] Other Important Information - A non-cash goodwill impairment of $333 million was recorded in the EMEA reporting unit due to a significant decline in market value [27][21] - The company ended the quarter with a strong cash balance of $754 million and total liquidity of $1.6 billion [39][40] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you clarify the status of tariff recoveries? - Management indicated that 75% of the tariff exposure has been resolved, with ongoing negotiations and cost offsets for the remaining 25% [54][56] Question: How is the EMEA region performing? - Management noted that while there are still challenges, recent restructuring actions have led to improved business performance, though variability is expected [57][58] Question: What is the outlook for margins and cost efficiency? - Management expects to see improvements in margins over time, particularly as lower-margin businesses roll off and new higher-margin products are introduced [60][70] Question: What is the company's approach to capital allocation? - The company will take a measured approach to capital allocation, focusing on investments in the business while considering share repurchases based on cash generation and market conditions [78][80] Question: Can you comment on potential acquisitions? - Management refrained from commenting on specific M&A transactions but emphasized that any acquisition would need to add value for shareholders and customers [86][88]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 was $233 million, up 3% year-on-year, with EBITDA margins expanding by 40 basis points to 6.5% [30][31] - Consolidated sales decreased to approximately $3.6 billion, a decline of $139 million compared to Q2 fiscal year 2024, primarily due to lower customer volumes and foreign exchange impacts [32][33] - Free cash flow for Q2 was an outflow of $90 million, consistent with internal expectations reflecting normal seasonality [39] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the Americas, sales increased due to favorable comparisons with the previous year, driven by key customer programs reaching full run rates [33][34] - EMEA experienced lower production volumes but began to see improvements from restructuring efforts, with a recorded non-cash goodwill impairment of $333 million due to market value declines [22][30] - Asia's performance was flat year-on-year, with expectations for growth driven by new business with local OEMs [23][34] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Americas outperformed industry volumes, while EMEA faced headwinds from weaker market demand [33][34] - In Asia, sales in China underperformed due to lower volumes from traditional luxury OEM customers, but new customer launches outside China are expected to drive growth [33][34] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on mitigating tariff impacts through resourcefulness and leveraging its global footprint to create value for customers [13][17] - Adient aims to capitalize on growth opportunities by focusing on more profitable business and investing in innovation and efficiency measures [10][17] - The company is committed to maintaining operational excellence and solid execution to navigate macroeconomic volatility [9][28] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to manage tariff exposure and emphasized the importance of USMCA compliance [15][17] - The outlook for the second half of fiscal year 2025 remains positive, with expectations for continued strong business performance despite potential volume headwinds from tariffs [45][46] - Management highlighted the resilience of the operating model and the ability to mitigate external pressures [30][31] Other Important Information - Adient received multiple awards for supplier excellence, including recognition from GM and Toyota for quality and performance [11][12] - The company has a strong cash balance of $754 million and total liquidity of $1.6 billion, with no near-term debt maturities [41][42] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you clarify the progress on tariffs and the roadmap for recovery? - Management indicated that the roadmap includes ongoing price negotiations and cost offsets, with 75% of the gross position already resolved [57][58] Question: How is the EMEA region performing relative to expectations? - Management noted that while EMEA showed positive business performance, it is still subject to variability and should not be seen as a trend [60][62] Question: What is the outlook for margins and cost efficiency actions? - Management expects significant opportunities for margin improvement, particularly in the Americas, while cautioning that EMEA may not see inflection until 2026 [71][74] Question: How are FX assumptions impacting guidance? - Management maintained previous FX assumptions due to volatility, indicating potential translational upside if rates hold [77][78] Question: What is the current mindset on capital allocation? - Management reiterated a measured approach to capital allocation, focusing on investments in the business and potential share repurchases based on cash generation and market clarity [80][82]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 was $233 million, up 3% year-on-year, with EBITDA margins expanding by 40 basis points to 6.5% [29][30] - Consolidated sales decreased to approximately $3.6 billion, a decline of $139 million compared to Q2 FY2024, primarily due to lower customer volumes and foreign exchange impacts [31][32] - Free cash flow for Q2 was an outflow of $90 million, consistent with internal expectations reflecting normal seasonality [39] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the Americas, sales increased due to favorable comparisons with the previous year, driven by key customer programs reaching full run rates [31][32] - EMEA experienced lower production volumes but began to see improvements from restructuring benefits, with a recorded non-cash goodwill impairment of $333 million due to market value declines [20][29] - Asia's performance was flat year-on-year, with expectations of temporary pressure on China revenue, but new business with local OEMs is anticipated to drive growth [21][32] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Americas outperformed industry volumes, while EMEA faced headwinds from weaker market demand [31][32] - In Asia, sales in China underperformed due to lower volumes from traditional luxury OEM customers, but the company continues to outperform the industry outside of China [32] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on mitigating tariff impacts through resourcefulness and leveraging its global footprint to create value for customers [12][16] - Adient aims to drive operational excellence and invest in innovation, automation, and efficiency measures to enhance profitability [8][10] - The company is committed to maintaining a strong balance sheet and liquidity while navigating macroeconomic challenges [41][44] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to manage tariff exposures and emphasized the importance of customer relationships and operational flexibility [12][16] - The outlook for the second half of FY2025 remains positive, with expectations of continued strong business performance despite potential volume headwinds from tariffs [43][45] - Management reiterated guidance for FY2025 revenue and adjusted EBITDA, assuming no significant changes in tariff policies [44][45] Other Important Information - The company received multiple awards for supplier excellence, including recognition from GM and Toyota for quality and performance [10] - Adient's strong cash position includes $754 million in cash and $1.6 billion in total liquidity as of March 31, 2025 [41][42] Q&A Session Summary Question: Progress on tariff resolution and roadmap - Management indicated that the 75% resolved portion includes agreements for price recoveries, while the roadmap involves ongoing negotiations and cost offsets [57][58] Question: EMEA performance and expectations - Management noted that while EMEA showed positive performance, it is still subject to variability and should not be seen as a trend [60][62] Question: Direct tariff exposure and compliance - Management clarified that 95% of parts produced in Mexico and Canada are USMCA compliant, thus not subject to tariffs, and discussed the implications of Annex One [66][67] Question: Margin outlook and efficiency actions - Management expressed confidence in achieving higher margins through ongoing efficiency improvements and restructuring efforts [71][72] Question: Capital allocation strategy - Management reiterated a measured approach to capital allocation, focusing on investments in the business and potential share repurchases based on cash generation and market clarity [81][84]

Core Viewpoint - Adient reported quarterly earnings of $0.69 per share, significantly exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.36 per share, marking an earnings surprise of 91.67% [1][2] Financial Performance - The company posted revenues of $3.61 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.07%, although this represents a decline from year-ago revenues of $3.75 billion [2] - Over the last four quarters, Adient has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times and topped consensus revenue estimates three times as well [2] Stock Performance - Adient shares have declined approximately 26.6% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's decline of 4.7% [3] - The current Zacks Rank for Adient is 3 (Hold), indicating that shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future [6] Future Outlook - The consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.38 on revenues of $3.47 billion, while the estimate for the current fiscal year is $1.63 on revenues of $13.81 billion [7] - The outlook for the automotive industry, particularly the Automotive - Original Equipment sector, is currently in the bottom 25% of Zacks industries, which may impact Adient's stock performance [8]

Financial Performance - Adient's Q2 FY25 consolidated revenue was approximately $3.6 billion, a decrease of 4% year-over-year[11, 36] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 FY25 was $233 million, an increase of $6 million year-over-year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 6.5%, up 40 bps year-over-year[11, 36, 40] - Free cash flow for Q2 FY25 was negative $90 million[11, 43] - The company maintains a strong cash balance of $754 million as of March 31, 2025[11] - Gross debt and net debt were approximately $2.4 billion and $1.6 billion, respectively[11] Tariff Mitigation - Adient estimates approximately monthly tariff exposure of $8 million, with the largest exposure concentrated from goods coming from China[14, 15, 17] - The company has mitigated over 75% of tariff risk and is actively working to close the gap with customers, targeting 100% recovery/cost offsets[16, 17, 21] - Approximately 95% of Adient's parts produced in Mexico and Canada and shipped to the U S are USMCA compliant, representing about $100 million monthly imports[17] Regional Performance - Americas sales outperformed the market by 700 bps due to favorable volume/mix and slow ramping launches on high-volume customer programs last year[39] - EMEA sales were mostly in line with the broader market[39] - Sales in China underperformed industry production primarily due to production declines from traditional luxury OEMs[39] - Growth in the rest of Asia outpaced the broader market by 300 bps, driven by new customer launches in H2FY24 reaching full production volumes[39] Outlook - Adient maintains its FY25 revenue and adjusted EBITDA outlook, expecting positive momentum from H1 to carry into H2, excluding potential tariff-related volume impacts[12, 58] - Free cash flow is now forecast between $150 million and $170 million, influenced by the timing of customer recoveries and potential acceleration of European restructuring cash costs[59]

Financial Performance - Q2 FY2025 revenue was $3.611 billion, a decrease of 4% compared to Q2 FY2024, primarily due to lower customer volume in Europe[2] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 FY2025 was $233 million, up 3% year-over-year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 6.5%, an increase of 40 basis points from Q2 FY2024[3] - The company reported a GAAP net loss of $335 million for Q2 FY2025, including a $333 million non-cash goodwill impairment[7] - In Q2 FY2025, adjusted EPS was $0.69, reflecting an 18% increase compared to the prior year[2] - Net loss attributable to Adient for Q1 2025 was $335 million, compared to a net loss of $70 million in Q1 2024, indicating a significant decline in profitability[21] - The company’s diluted loss per share for Q1 2025 was $(3.99), compared to $(0.77) in Q1 2024, reflecting worsening financial performance[30] - Net loss for Q1 2025 was $313 million, compared to a net loss of $49 million in Q1 2024, representing a significant increase in losses[33] - Adjusted net income attributable to Adient was $58 million in Q1 2025, compared to $49 million in Q1 2024, showing an 18.4% increase[34] Revenue Outlook - Adient maintains its FY2025 revenue outlook at approximately $13.9 billion and adjusted EBITDA at around $850 million, with no changes from previous guidance[14] Cash Flow and Debt - Adient's cash and cash equivalents totaled $754 million as of March 31, 2025, with gross debt at approximately $2.4 billion[11] - Cash provided by operating activities was negative at $(45) million for Q1 2025, a decline from positive cash flow of $81 million in Q1 2024[25] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $754 million as of March 31, 2025, down from $945 million as of September 30, 2024[23] - Net debt as of March 31, 2025, was $1,642 million, an increase from $1,460 million as of September 30, 2024[40] - The net leverage ratio increased to 1.90 as of March 31, 2025, compared to 1.66 as of September 30, 2024[40] Segment Performance - The Americas segment reported adjusted EBITDA of $94 million in Q2 FY2025, up from $80 million in Q2 FY2024, driven by positive volume and mix[8] - The Americas segment reported net sales of $1,699 million, while EMEA and Asia reported $1,231 million and $707 million, respectively[28] Operational Challenges - Restructuring and impairment costs surged to $351 million in Q1 2025, compared to $125 million in Q1 2024, highlighting increased operational challenges[21] - The company recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $333 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025[41] Investments and Awards - Adient's China Technical Center expansion in Chongqing represents a significant investment in long-term growth and product innovation[4] - The company received multiple awards, including the Best Supplier Award for ESG Management from Hyundai Motor Group, highlighting its commitment to operational excellence[6]

Core Viewpoint - Adient reported its second quarter 2025 financial results, highlighting a significant net loss primarily due to a non-cash goodwill impairment, while maintaining its revenue and adjusted EBITDA outlook for the fiscal year [6]. Financial Performance - The company recorded a GAAP net loss of $335 million and a diluted EPS of $(3.99), which included a non-cash goodwill impairment of $333 million [6]. - Adjusted EPS for the quarter was $0.69, with an adjusted EBITDA of $233 million, showing year-over-year improvement despite revenue challenges [6]. - As of March 31, 2025, gross debt and net debt were approximately $2.4 billion and $1.6 billion, respectively, with cash and cash equivalents amounting to $754 million [6]. Debt Management - Adient successfully refinanced $795 million of senior unsecured notes due in 2026 during the quarter, extending its average maturity profile from 4.0 years to 6.1 years, eliminating near-term maturities [6]. Outlook - The company maintains its fiscal year 2025 revenue and adjusted EBITDA outlook, expecting positive momentum from the first half to carry into the second half, excluding potential impacts from tariffs [6]. Company Overview - Adient is a global leader in automotive seating, employing over 70,000 people across 29 countries and operating more than 200 manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide [4]. - The company produces automotive seating for all major OEMs, covering the entire seat-making process from research and design to engineering and manufacturing [4].