Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for the third quarter declined by 5% due to soft residential and commercial end markets, despite growth initiatives and share gains [5][10] - Operating cash flow was $301 million, lower than the previous year due to elevated finished goods inventory levels [6][14] - Adjusted EPS reached a record of $6.98, marking a 4% year-over-year increase [6][10] - The company adjusted its full-year outlook to reflect an anticipated sales decline of 1% and expects adjusted EPS in the range of $22.75 [7][15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Home Comfort Solutions (HCS) segment profit margin expanded by 30 basis points, but revenues declined by 12% due to a weak summer selling season and inventory rebalancing [6][11] - Building Climate Solutions (BCS) segment saw impressive results with a 10% revenue growth and profit margins expanding by 330 basis points, driven by growth initiatives [6][12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The residential market faced a 23% decline in unit sales volumes, contributing to the overall revenue decline in the HCS segment [11][15] - The BCS segment maintained volume levels through share gains in emergency replacement products despite industry shipment declines [12][15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on four growth vectors: heat pump penetration, emergency replacement share gains, higher attachment rates for parts and services, and market expansion through joint ventures [7][8] - Recent acquisitions, including AES Industries, Durodyne, and SUPCO, are expected to enhance the attachment rates for parts and accessories, contributing to future growth [8][9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the challenges posed by destocking, higher interest rates, and shifting consumer patterns but expressed confidence in a rebound in 2026 [18][19] - The company anticipates that channel inventory will normalize and expects lower interest rates to positively impact new and existing home sales [18][19] Other Important Information - The company is revising its full-year 2025 guidance to reflect deeper inventory destocking trends and continued macroeconomic weakness [15][16] - Free cash flow guidance for the year is adjusted to approximately $550 million, reflecting elevated inventory levels [14][15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you put the residential volume declines into perspective? - Management noted that total sales in Q3 saw a 10% decline in sell-through and a 20% decline in sell-in, with destocking occurring on both contractor and dealer sides [27][29] Question: What are the key assumptions for fourth quarter margins? - The primary factor affecting margins is the pullback on manufacturing to right-size inventory levels, leading to reduced absorption benefits [32] Question: When will inventory levels normalize? - Management expects destocking to continue into Q2 of next year, with inventory levels returning to normal by that time [46][48] Question: What is the outlook for the emergency replacement market share? - The company is optimistic about significant growth potential in the emergency replacement market, expecting multi-year growth [41] Question: How will pricing be approached moving into next year? - Management indicated that pricing will likely be used to offset inflation, with expectations of maintaining pricing discipline across the industry [56][58] Question: What is the expected impact of the recent acquisitions? - The acquisitions are expected to contribute approximately $0.30 - $0.40 in accretion to EPS in 2026, with strong EBITDA margins anticipated [75][76]

Core Insights - Lennox International (LII) reported revenue of $1.43 billion for the quarter ended September 2025, a year-over-year decline of 4.8% [1] - The company's EPS for the same period was $6.98, compared to $6.68 a year ago, indicating an EPS surprise of +4.33% [1] - The reported revenue fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.47 billion, resulting in a surprise of -2.66% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Net Sales for Building Climate Solutions were $513.9 million, exceeding the average estimate of $488.88 million by 15 analysts, representing a year-over-year increase of +10.4% [4] - Net Sales for Home Comfort Solutions were $912.9 million, below the average estimate of $1.02 billion, reflecting a year-over-year decline of -11.6% [4] - Segment Profit for Building Climate Solutions was $134 million, surpassing the average estimate of $118.82 million [4] - Segment Profit for Home Comfort Solutions was $202.9 million, which was lower than the estimated $228.57 million [4] - The Corporate and other segment reported a loss of $-26.7 million, compared to the average estimate of $-29.29 million [4] Stock Performance - Lennox shares have returned +3.5% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.1% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q3 2025 declined by 5% due to weak residential and commercial end markets, despite growth initiatives [5][11] - Operating cash flow was $301 million, lower than the previous year due to elevated finished goods inventory levels [6][14] - Adjusted EPS reached a record of $6.98, marking a 4% year-over-year increase [6][11] - Full-year revenue outlook adjusted to a decline of 1%, with adjusted EPS expected in the range of $22.75 to $23.25 [7][17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Home Comfort Solutions (HCS) segment revenue declined by 12%, with a 23% drop in unit sales volumes attributed to a weak summer selling season and inventory rebalancing [6][12] - Building Climate Solutions (BCS) segment saw a 10% revenue growth and a 330 basis point expansion in profit margins, driven by share gains in emergency replacement and business development in refrigeration [6][13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The residential market faced significant challenges, with total sales down approximately 10% in sell-through and 20% in sell-in [25][26] - The company anticipates that channel inventory will normalize by Q2 2026, as contractors reduce excess inventory [34][39] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on four growth vectors: heat pump penetration, emergency replacement share gains, higher attachment rates for parts and services, and market expansion through joint ventures [7][9] - Recent acquisitions, including Durodyne and SUPCO, are expected to enhance the parts and accessories portfolio and provide cost synergies [8][9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the challenging environment due to destocking, higher interest rates, and shifting consumer patterns but expressed confidence in a rebound in 2026 [19][20] - The company expects to gain market share through new product introductions and joint ventures, despite some anticipated headwinds [20][21] Other Important Information - Free cash flow guidance for 2025 revised to approximately $550 million, reflecting elevated inventory levels [14][17] - The company has repurchased approximately $350 million in shares year-to-date, with $1 billion remaining under the current authorization [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide more context on residential volume declines? - Total sales in Q3 saw a 10% decline in sell-through and 20% in sell-in, with destocking occurring on both contractor and dealer sides [25][26] Question: What are the expectations for fourth quarter margins? - The primary factor for margin decline in Q4 is the pullback on manufacturing to right-size inventory levels [29] Question: When will inventory levels normalize? - Destocking is expected to continue into Q2 of next year, with contractors reducing excess inventory [34][39] Question: What is the outlook for the BCS segment? - Emergency replacement market share is expected to grow significantly, with nearly 100% growth observed in the quarter [35] Question: How will pricing be approached moving into next year? - The company expects pricing to offset inflation, similar to past trends, with a focus on maintaining pricing discipline [47][48] Question: What is the expected impact of the new commercial plant on productivity? - The new Saltillo plant is expected to deliver $10 million in productivity, contributing positively to the bottom line [91]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q3 2025 declined by 5% due to soft residential and commercial end markets, despite growth initiatives and share gains [5][11] - Adjusted earnings per share reached a record of $6.98, reflecting a 4% year-over-year increase [6] - Segment margin was reported at 21.7%, a record for the third quarter [5] - Operating cash flow was $300 million, lower than the previous year due to elevated finished goods inventory levels [5] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Home Comfort Solutions (HCS) segment revenues declined by 12%, primarily due to a 23% drop in unit sales volumes [12][13] - Building Climate Solutions (BCS) segment saw impressive results with a 10% revenue growth and profit margins expanding by 330 basis points [6][14] - HCS segment profit margin expanded by 30 basis points due to cost actions [6] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The residential industry faced a weak summer selling season, impacting contractor and distributor inventory levels [6][13] - BCS maintained volume levels through share gains in emergency replacement products despite industry shipment declines [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on four growth vectors: heat pump penetration, emergency replacement share gains, higher attachment rates for parts and services, and market expansion through joint ventures [7][9] - Recent acquisitions, including AES Industries, Durodyne, and Subco, are expected to enhance parts and accessories attachment rates and provide cost synergies [8][10] - The company is committed to maintaining operational discipline and investing in digital tools and distribution network enhancements to support future growth [23][25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the challenges posed by destocking, higher interest rates, and shifting consumer patterns but expressed confidence in a rebound in 2026 [20][21] - Anticipated normalization of channel inventory and recovery in new and existing home sales as interest rates decline [21][22] - The company expects to see pent-up demand as units repaired instead of replaced will eventually require replacement [88] Other Important Information - Full-year revenue is now expected to decline by 1%, a revision from previous guidance of 3% growth [17] - Free cash flow guidance for 2025 has been adjusted to approximately $550 million, reflecting elevated inventory levels [15][17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide more perspective on residential volume declines? - Total sales in Q3 saw a 10% decline in sell-through and 20% in sell-in, with destocking occurring on both contractor and dealer sides [30][31] Question: What are the key assumptions for fourth-quarter margins? - The primary factor for margin decline is the pullback on manufacturing to right-size inventory levels [35] Question: When will inventory levels normalize? - Destocking is expected to continue into Q2 of next year, with contractors reducing inventory levels due to improved lead times [41][48] Question: What is the outlook for the emergency replacement market share? - The company anticipates significant growth potential in emergency replacement, with nearly 100% growth observed in the quarter [42] Question: How will pricing be approached moving into next year? - The company expects pricing to offset inflation, similar to past trends, with a focus on maintaining pricing discipline [60] Question: What is the expected impact of the new commercial plant on efficiency? - The new Saltillo plant is expected to deliver significant productivity improvements, contributing positively to margins [124]

Financial Performance - Revenue decreased by 5% year-over-year to $1.4 billion[8] - Segment profit increased by 2% year-over-year to $310 million[8] - Adjusted EPS increased by 4% year-over-year to $6.98[8] - Operating cash flow was $301 million, a decrease of $151 million year-over-year[8] Segment Results - Home Comfort Solutions revenue decreased by 12% to $913 million[18], and segment profit decreased to $203 million[18] - Building Climate Solutions revenue increased by 10% to $514 million[23], and segment profit increased to $134 million[23] Guidance and Outlook - Full year adjusted EPS guidance is $22.75 - $23.25[8] - 2025 Capital Expenditures are expected to be approximately $150 million[34] - Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio is 0.8x[8] Strategic Initiatives - The company is focused on ROI-focused investments for growth[32] - Share repurchases year-to-date totaled approximately $350 million[33] - The company acquired Duro Dyne and Supco for approximately $550 million[10]

Core Insights - Lennox International (LII) reported quarterly earnings of $6.98 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6.69 per share, and showing an increase from $6.68 per share a year ago [1][2] - The company posted revenues of $1.43 billion for the quarter ended September 2025, which was below the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.66% and a decrease from $1.5 billion year-over-year [3] - The stock has underperformed the market, losing approximately 9.9% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 14.5% [4] Earnings Performance - The earnings surprise for the recent quarter was +4.33%, and the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates in all four of the last quarters [2] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $5.34, with expected revenues of $1.32 billion, and for the current fiscal year, the estimate is $23.03 on revenues of $5.34 billion [8] Industry Context - Lennox operates within the Zacks Building Products - Air Conditioner and Heating industry, which is currently ranked in the bottom 20% of over 250 Zacks industries [9] - The performance of Lennox's stock may be influenced by the overall outlook for the industry, as research indicates that the top 50% of Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by more than 2 to 1 [9] Future Outlook - The estimate revisions trend for Lennox was unfavorable prior to the earnings release, resulting in a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell) for the stock, indicating expected underperformance in the near future [7] - The upcoming earnings report for Comfort Systems (FIX), a competitor in the same industry, is anticipated to show a year-over-year earnings increase of +51.6% [10]

Core Viewpoint - Lennox International Inc. has lowered its adjusted earnings and revenue growth guidance for the full-year 2025 due to ongoing industry volume pressures and consumer confidence trends [1]. Financial Guidance - For fiscal 2025, the company now projects adjusted earnings in a range of $22.75 to $23.25 per share, reflecting a revenue decline of about 1 percent [1]. - Previously, the company had expected adjusted earnings in a range of $23.25 to $24.25 per share with a revenue growth of about 3 percent [2]. Analyst Expectations - Analysts polled expect the company to report earnings of $23.30 per share on a revenue growth of 0.54 percent, translating to approximately $5.37 billion for the year [3].

Revenue Performance - Revenue for Q3 2025 was $1.4 billion, a decline of 5% year-over-year[2] - Home Comfort Solutions segment revenue decreased by 12% to $913 million, with segment profit down 10% to $203 million[10] - Building Climate Solutions segment revenue grew by 10% to $514 million, with segment profit increasing by 27% to $134 million[11] - Full-year 2025 guidance was updated to reflect an expected revenue decline of approximately 1% and adjusted earnings per share in the range of $22.75 to $23.25[3] Profitability - Operating income increased by 2% to $310 million, with an operating profit margin of 21.7%, up 150 basis points[6] - Adjusted diluted earnings per share rose by 4% to $6.98, compared to $6.68 in the prior-year quarter[8] - Segment profit margins for Home Comfort Solutions improved by 30 basis points despite lower sales volumes[10] - Segment profit margins for Building Climate Solutions expanded by 330 basis points, supported by cost control initiatives and pricing strategies[4] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Operating cash flow for the quarter was $301 million, down from $452 million in the prior-year quarter[9] - Free cash flow for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was $263.2 million, compared to $511.8 million in 2024, indicating a decline of 48.5%[33] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period dropped to $52.9 million from $243.1 million, a decrease of 78.2%[29] - The company reported a net cash provided by operating activities of $351.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, down from $613.3 million in 2024, a decrease of 42.7%[29] Assets and Liabilities - As of September 30, 2025, total assets increased to $3,524.6 million from $3,471.8 million as of December 31, 2024, reflecting a growth of 1.5%[27] - Total current liabilities decreased to $1,129.8 million in 2025 from $1,313.3 million in 2024, a reduction of 13.9%[27] - Total stockholders' equity increased to $1,070.1 million in 2025 from $850.2 million in 2024, marking a growth of 25.9%[27] - Inventories rose to $991.5 million in 2025, up from $704.8 million in 2024, reflecting an increase of 40.7%[27] Debt and Interest - The company incurred interest payments of $39.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $44.7 million in 2024, a decrease of 11.2%[29] - The company’s long-term debt slightly increased to $838.2 million in 2025 from $833.1 million in 2024, a marginal rise of 0.6%[27] Strategic Initiatives - The recent acquisition of DuroDyne and Supco is expected to enhance the parts and accessories portfolio[3]

Core Insights - Lennox reported a revenue of $1.4 billion for Q3 2025, a decline of 5% year-over-year, while operating income increased by 2% to $310 million, resulting in a GAAP diluted earnings per share of $6.98, up 4% from the previous year [1][2][7]. Financial Performance - Revenue decreased by 5% to $1.4 billion, primarily due to unfavorable sales volumes [2][5]. - Operating income rose by 2% to $310 million, with an operating profit margin of 21.7%, an increase of 150 basis points [5][6]. - Net income was $246 million, or $6.98 per share, compared to $239 million, or $6.68 per share, in the prior-year quarter [7][10]. Segment Analysis - Home Comfort Solutions segment revenue fell by 12% to $913 million, with segment profit decreasing by 10% to $203 million, despite a margin increase of 30 basis points to 22.2% [9][10]. - Building Climate Solutions segment achieved a 10% revenue growth to $514 million, with segment profit increasing by 27% to $134 million, and margin improvement of 330 basis points to 26.1% [10][11]. Guidance and Outlook - The company updated its full-year guidance, expecting a revenue decline of approximately 1% and adjusted earnings per share in the range of $22.75 to $23.25 [3][11]. - The CEO highlighted that 2025 is a transitional year influenced by refrigerant transitions and macroeconomic challenges, but the company is positioned for success in 2026 and beyond [3][4]. Cash Flow and Capital Expenditures - Operating cash flow was $301 million, down from $452 million in the prior-year quarter, attributed to elevated finished goods inventory levels [8][10]. - Net capital expenditures were $35 million, compared to $40 million in the prior-year quarter, with $37 million of shares repurchased during the quarter [8][10].

Core Insights - Lennox International, Inc. has completed the acquisition of the HVAC Division of NSI Industries for approximately $550 million, which includes the Duro Dyne and Supco brands, enhancing its HVAC portfolio [1][3] - NSI Industries will focus on its core electrical manufacturing business, pivoting away from HVAC [2][4] - The acquisition is seen as a strategic fit, allowing Lennox to expand its manufacturing and distribution capabilities in the HVAC sector [4][5] Company Developments - The acquisition strengthens Lennox's presence in the HVAC components sector, particularly in the North American market [3][4] - NSI's HVAC President expressed enthusiasm about joining Lennox, emphasizing a commitment to operational excellence and product innovation [4] - Sentinel Capital Partners, the seller, aims to maximize long-term value through strategic repositioning of assets [5] Industry Trends - The HVAC industry is experiencing consolidation as companies seek to achieve scale to meet the demand for energy-efficient systems and enhance supply chain resilience [6]