Allison Transmission Holdings (ALSN) shares have gained 32.1% over the past six months, outperforming the Zacks Auto, Tires and Trucks sector’s appreciation of 18% and the Zacks Automotive – Original Equipment industry’s return of 0.1%. The S&P 500 index has appreciated 11.1% in the same time frame. ALSN’s strong fundamentals and growth prospects make it a compelling buy.ALSN is poised to capitalize on growing defense budgets, rising infrastructure spending and increasing demand for specialized vehicle tran ...

Financial Performance - Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2024, were $3,225 million, an increase of 6% compared to $3,035 million in 2023[197]. - Net income for 2024 was $731 million, representing 23% of net sales, compared to $673 million, or 22% of net sales in 2023[196]. - Adjusted EBITDA for 2024 was $1,165 million, with an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 36.1%[190]. - Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $1,529 million, an increase of 4% from $1,470 million in 2023, driven by $80 million in price increases and $62 million in increased net sales[200]. - Basic earnings per share attributable to common stockholders increased to $8.40 in 2024 from $7.48 in 2023[275]. - The company reported a comprehensive income of $711 million for 2024, compared to $664 million in 2023[275]. Sales and Revenue Breakdown - North America On-Highway net sales increased by $223 million, or 15%, driven by demand for Class 8 vocational and medium-duty trucks[197]. - Defense end market net sales rose by $46 million, or 28%, due to increased demand for Tracked vehicle applications[197]. - Global Off-Highway net sales decreased by $62 million, or 37%, primarily due to lower demand from the energy sector in North America[197]. - Revenue from North America On-Highway increased to $1,752 million in 2024, up 14.6% from $1,529 million in 2023[344]. - Defense revenue rose to $212 million in 2024, a 27.7% increase compared to $166 million in 2023[344]. Costs and Expenses - Cost of sales for 2024 was $1,696 million, an increase of 8% from $1,565 million in 2023, driven by higher direct material and manufacturing expenses[198]. - Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by 6% to $337 million in 2024 from $357 million in 2023, primarily due to lower intangible amortization expenses[201]. - Engineering expenses increased by 3% to $200 million in 2024, up from $194 million in 2023, mainly due to increased spending on product initiatives[202]. - Net interest expense decreased by 17% to $89 million in 2024 from $107 million in 2023, attributed to higher interest income and lower interest expense due to a $101 million principal repayment[203]. Cash Flow and Investments - Cash flows from operating activities generated $801 million in 2024, an increase from $784 million in 2023, driven by higher gross profit and lower cash interest payments[218]. - Cash used for investing activities rose to $147 million in 2024 from $129 million in 2023, primarily due to increased capital expenditures[219]. - Cash used for financing activities increased to $427 million in 2024 from $332 million in 2023, mainly due to higher long-term debt payments[220]. - The company repurchased approximately $254 million of its common stock in 2024, with $519 million remaining available under the Repurchase Program[215]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of December 31, 2024, were $5,336 million, compared to $5,025 million in 2023, marking a 6.2% increase[273]. - Total liabilities decreased to $3,685 million in 2024 from $3,792 million in 2023, a reduction of 2.8%[273]. - The balance of stockholders' equity at December 31, 2024, was $1.651 billion, up from $1.233 billion in 2023[281]. - As of December 31, 2024, the total long-term debt of the Company is $2,414 million, a decrease from $2,518 million in 2023[372]. Market and Economic Factors - A 10% increase or decrease in the Chinese Yuan Renminbi, Euro, Indian Rupee, and Japanese Yen would change the company's earnings by an estimated $5 million per year[252]. - Approximately 65% of the company's cost of sales consists of purchased components, with significant exposure to fluctuations in aluminum and steel prices[253]. - A 10% variation in aluminum prices would change earnings by approximately $8 million per year, while a similar variation in steel prices would change earnings by approximately $13 million per year[254]. Employee and Labor Relations - The UAW Local 933 ratified a new four-year collective bargaining agreement, leading to increased labor costs[177]. - Stock-based compensation increased to $26 million in 2024 from $22 million in 2023[281]. - Dividends on common stock were $1.00 per share in 2024, compared to $0.92 per share in 2023[281]. Company Overview - Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. is the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions[283]. - The company operates a global distribution network with approximately 1,600 independent distributor and dealer locations[176]. - The company has been headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana since its founding in 1915[283].

Allison Transmission Holdings (ALSN) delivered fourth-quarter 2024 earnings of $2.01 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.93 and rose 5.2% year over year. Record quarterly revenues of $796 million grew 2.7% from the year-ago period's level and outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $791 million.See the Zacks Earnings Calendar to stay ahead of market-making news.Segmental PerformanceAllison segregates revenues in terms of end markets served, which are as follows:In the reported quarter, ...

Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ALSN) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 11, 2025 5:00 PM ET Corporate Participants Jacalyn Bolles - Executive Director, Treasury and Investor Relations David Graziosi - Chair and Chief Executive Officer Frederick Bohley - Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Conference Call Participants Tami Zakaria - JP Morgan Tim Thein - Raymond James Kyle Menges - Citigroup Rob Wertheimer - Melius Research Ian Zaffino - Oppenheimer & Company Ang ...

Q4 2024 Earnings Release February 11th, 2025 Allison Transmission's business is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, which may cause future results of operations to vary significantly from those presented herein. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are discussed in Allison Transmission's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. 2 Non-GAAP Financial Information We use Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of net sales to measure ou ...

Core Insights - Allison Transmission (ALSN) reported quarterly earnings of $2.01 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.93 per share, and showing an increase from $1.91 per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of 4.15% [1] - The company achieved revenues of $796 million for the quarter ended December 2024, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.60% and up from $775 million year-over-year [2] - The stock has gained approximately 5.6% since the beginning of the year, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 3.1% [3] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $2.23 on revenues of $843.14 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $9.22 on revenues of $3.43 billion [7] - The estimate revisions trend for Allison Transmission is favorable, leading to a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) for the stock, indicating expected outperformance in the near future [6] Industry Context - The Automotive - Original Equipment industry, to which Allison Transmission belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 37% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges ahead [8] - Magna (MGA), another company in the same industry, is expected to report quarterly earnings of $1.46 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 9.8%, although its consensus EPS estimate has been revised 1.5% lower recently [9]

Exhibit 99.1 Allison Transmission Announces Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results * Record fourth quarter net sales of $796 million, leading to all-time high full year net sales of $3.2 billion * Record full year diluted EPS of $8.31, up 12% year over year INDIANAPOLIS, February 11, 2025 – Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ALSN) today reported all-time high full year net sales of $3.2 billion, increasing 6 percent from 2023. Diluted EPS for the year increased 12 percent year over year to ...

Record fourth quarter net sales of $796 million, leading to all-time high full year net sales of $3.2 billion Record full year diluted EPS of $8.31, up 12% year over yearINDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ALSN) today reported all-time high full year net sales of $3.2 billion, increasing 6 percent from 2023. Diluted EPS for the year increased 12 percent year over year to a record $8.31.David S. Graziosi, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Allison Transmis ...

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Allison Transmission today announced that the company will continue its partnership with HST Otomotiv, Allison's licensed manufacturer in Turkey, on a phase two contract to provide the Allison X1100-5A4 cross-drive transmission for the Next Generation T-155 Firtina 155 mm Self-Propelled Howitzer for the Turkish Armed Forces. This agreement builds upon the success of Phase 1 and is one of several growth opportunities expected to drive $100 million of incremental an ...

The upcoming report from Allison Transmission (ALSN) is expected to reveal quarterly earnings of $1.93 per share, indicating an increase of 1.1% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $791.22 million, representing an increase of 2.1% year over year.The current level reflects an upward revision of 1.2% 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 t ...