Core Insights - Sensata reported revenue of $911.26 million for Q1 2025, a year-over-year decline of 9.5%, with EPS of $0.78 compared to $0.89 a year ago [1] - The revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $879.52 million by 3.61%, and the EPS also surpassed the consensus estimate of $0.72 by 8.33% [1] Revenue Breakdown - Sensing Solutions generated net revenue of $260.84 million, exceeding the average estimate of $245.61 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 1.2% [4] - Performance Sensing reported net revenue of $650.42 million, surpassing the estimated $635.90 million, but showing a year-over-year decline of 8.8% [4] Segment Profit Analysis - Segment profit for Sensing Solutions was $76.07 million, higher than the estimated $69.39 million [4] - Segment profit for Performance Sensing reached $142.88 million, exceeding the average estimate of $137.69 million [4] Stock Performance - Sensata's shares returned +3.9% over the past month, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite increased by +11.3% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3]

Core Viewpoint - Sensata reported quarterly earnings of $0.78 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.72 per share, but down from $0.89 per share a year ago, indicating a mixed performance despite beating expectations [1][2]. Financial Performance - The company achieved revenues of $911.26 million for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.61%, but down from $1.01 billion year-over-year [3]. - Sensata's earnings surprise was 8.33%, and it has surpassed consensus EPS estimates only once in the last four quarters [2]. Stock Performance and Outlook - Sensata shares have declined approximately 20.8% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's decline of 4.3% [4]. - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.80, with expected revenues of $920.78 million, and for the current fiscal year, the EPS estimate is $3.16 on revenues of $3.61 billion [8]. Industry Context - The Instruments - Control industry, to which Sensata belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 31% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges ahead [9]. - The performance of Sensata's stock may be influenced by the overall outlook for the industry, as historical data indicates that the top 50% of Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by more than 2 to 1 [9].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported revenue of $911 million for Q1 2025, down from $1,070 million in Q1 2024, but approximately flat year-over-year when adjusting for divestitures [24] - Adjusted operating income was $167 million, representing a margin of 18.3%, a decrease of about 40 basis points year-over-year [25] - Adjusted earnings per share for Q1 2025 was $0.78, compared to $0.89 in Q1 2024, exceeding the midpoint of guidance by $0.07 or about 10% [26] - Free cash flow conversion improved by 26 percentage points year-over-year to 74% in Q1 2025 [30] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sensing Solutions revenue was $261 million in Q1 2025, up 3% year-over-year, marking the first year-over-year growth since Q2 2023 [27] - Performance Sensing reported revenue of $650 million in Q1 2025, a decrease of about 9% year-over-year [28] - Adjusted operating margin for Sensing Solutions was 29.2%, up from 28% in Q1 2024, while Performance Sensing's margin was 22%, down from 23.7% in Q1 2024 [27][28] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North America accounts for approximately 40% of global revenue, with 70% of that production sourced from Mexico [19] - The company has mitigated over 95% of gross tariff exposure in its auto and HVR business through various actions [21] - The global automotive production estimates were revised downward by 1.6 million units for the remainder of 2025, primarily affecting North America [37] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on three strategic imperatives: improving operational performance, optimizing capital allocation, and returning to growth [9] - A standardized production system is being implemented to enhance consistency across factories [12] - The company aims to increase free cash flow conversion and has repurchased approximately $100 million worth of shares [15][30] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the company's ability to navigate the volatile tariff environment and emphasized the importance of operational excellence [8][42] - The company anticipates a revenue impact of $20 million to $30 million per quarter in Q3 and Q4 due to production cuts [47][71] - Management remains confident in the growth potential of its product innovation, particularly in the HVAC and electrification sectors [17][18] Other Important Information - A ransomware incident in early April temporarily impacted operations, but normal business operations have since resumed [21] - The company has approved a second-quarter dividend at the same rate of $0.12 per share [30] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of production cuts on revenue - Management indicated that the anticipated revenue impact of $20 million to $30 million per quarter is primarily due to production cuts in North America [47][48] Question: Growth in Sensing Solutions - Management clarified that the growth in Sensing Solutions was not significantly impacted by tariff-related demand pull-forward [49][50] Question: Size and scope of wins in Asia - Management described recent wins in China and Japan as small to medium-sized, with potential for growth [56][59] Question: EBIT margin expectations - Management expects EBIT margins to remain in the low 19% range for the year, with potential for expansion in the second half [60][64] Question: Tariff negotiations status - Management reported that approximately 95% of tariff exposure has been mitigated through negotiations with customers [82][83] Question: Outlook for heavy truck and industrial markets - Management noted a solid outlook for the industrial business, while the heavy truck market has shown weakness due to tariffs and regulatory changes [104][105] Question: Customer project timelines - Management observed both delays and accelerations in customer projects depending on the region, particularly in electrification [107][108]

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q _________________________________________________________________________________ (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025 OR TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-34652 SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES HOL ...

[First Quarter 2025 Financial Results](index=1&type=section&id=First%20Quarter%202025%20Financial%20Results) [Executive Summary](index=1&type=section&id=Executive%20Summary) Sensata's Q1 2025 results surpassed guidance, demonstrating initial success from strategic focus on operational performance and growth - First-quarter financial results exceeded the high end of the company's guidance ranges[2](index=2&type=chunk) - The company is focused on three key pillars: improving operational performance, optimizing capital allocation, and returning to growth[2](index=2&type=chunk) [Operating Results - First Quarter](index=1&type=section&id=Operating%20Results%20-%20First%20Quarter) Sensata's Q1 2025 revenue declined 9.5% to $911.3 million, with adjusted EPS falling 12.4% to $0.78, while generating $86.6 million in free cash flow Q1 2025 vs. Q1 2024 Financial Performance | Metric | Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 | Change | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue | $911.3M | $1,006.7M | -$95.5M | -9.5% | | Operating Income | $122.2M | $144.8M | -$22.6M | -15.6% | | Adjusted Operating Income | $166.5M | $188.5M | -$22.0M | -11.7% | | EPS | $0.47 | $0.50 | -$0.03 | -6.0% | | Adjusted EPS | $0.78 | $0.89 | -$0.11 | -12.4% | - Generated free cash flow of **$86.6 million** in the first quarter of 2025[5](index=5&type=chunk) - Ended the quarter with **$588.1 million** of cash on hand[5](index=5&type=chunk) [Shareholder Returns](index=2&type=section&id=Shareholder%20Returns) In Q1 2025, Sensata returned $118.4 million to shareholders through $100.5 million in share repurchases and $17.9 million in dividends - Total capital returned to shareholders in Q1 2025 was approximately **$118.4 million**[7](index=7&type=chunk) - Share repurchases amounted to **$100.5 million**[7](index=7&type=chunk) - Quarterly dividends paid totaled **$17.9 million**, at **$0.12 per share**[7](index=7&type=chunk) [Business Outlook](index=2&type=section&id=Business%20Outlook) [Second Quarter 2025 Guidance](index=2&type=section&id=Second%20Quarter%202025%20Guidance) Sensata forecasts Q2 2025 revenue of $910 million-$940 million and adjusted EPS of $0.80-$0.86, with tariff recovery having no net income impact Q2 2025 Guidance | Metric | Q2-25 Guidance Range | Q1-25 Actual | Q/Q Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue | $910M - $940M | $911.3M | 0% - 3% | | Adjusted Operating Income | $169M - $177M | $166.5M | 1% - 6% | | Adj. Operating Margin | 18.6% - 18.8% | 18.3% | 30 bps - 50 bps | | Adjusted Net Income | $117M - $125M | $116.6M | 0% - 7% | | Adjusted EPS | $0.80 - $0.86 | $0.78 | 3% - 10% | - Guidance includes approximately **$20 million** in revenue related to expected tariff recovery from customers, which is expected to be offset by an equal amount of tariff expense[12](index=12&type=chunk) [Segment and Business Performance](index=9&type=section&id=Segment%20and%20Business%20Performance) [Segment Performance](index=9&type=section&id=Segment%20Performance) In Q1 2025, Performance Sensing revenue declined to $650.4 million, while Sensing Solutions revenue grew to $260.8 million with expanded operating margin Segment Performance (Q1 2025 vs Q1 2024) | Segment | Revenue (Q1 2025) | Revenue (Q1 2024) | Operating Income (Q1 2025) | Operating Income (Q1 2024) | Operating Margin (Q1 2025) | Operating Margin (Q1 2024) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Performance Sensing | $650.4M | $713.3M | $142.9M | $169.0M | 22.0% | 23.7% | | Sensing Solutions | $260.8M | $257.8M | $76.1M | $72.3M | 29.2% | 28.0% | | Other | $0 | $35.6M | $0 | $6.8M | 0.0% | 19.1% | [Revenue by Business, Geography, and End Market](index=9&type=section&id=Revenue%20by%20Business%2C%20Geography%2C%20and%20End%20Market) Q1 2025 revenue mix: Performance Sensing 71.4%, Americas 40.9%, and Automotive 58.3% as the largest end market contributor Revenue Mix (% of Total Revenue) | Category | Sub-Category | Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Business** | Performance Sensing | 71.4% | 70.9% | | | Sensing Solutions | 28.6% | 25.6% | | **Geography** | Americas | 40.9% | 42.6% | | | Europe | 27.7% | 28.3% | | | Asia/Rest of World | 31.4% | 29.1% | | **End Market** | Automotive | 58.3% | 55.9% | | | Heavy vehicle and off-road | 17.0% | 18.8% | | | Industrial | 15.2% | 13.4% | | | Aerospace | 5.2% | 4.6% | [Financial Statements (Unaudited)](index=6&type=section&id=Financial%20Statements%20%28Unaudited%29) [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations](index=6&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Operations) Q1 2025 net revenue decreased to $911.3 million from $1,006.7 million, resulting in lower operating income of $122.2 million and net income of $69.9 million Q1 2025 Statement of Operations Highlights (in thousands) | Line Item | Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net revenue | $911,255 | $1,006,709 | | Total operating costs and expenses | $789,059 | $861,917 | | Operating income | $122,196 | $144,792 | | Income before taxes | $90,641 | $98,591 | | Net income | $69,919 | $76,021 | | Diluted EPS | $0.47 | $0.50 | [Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=7&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) As of March 31, 2025, total assets were $7.18 billion, with $588.1 million cash, total liabilities $4.33 billion, and shareholders' equity at $2.85 billion Balance Sheet Highlights (in thousands) | Line Item | March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cash and cash equivalents | $588,139 | $593,670 | | Total current assets | $2,098,227 | $2,027,239 | | Total assets | $7,177,138 | $7,143,264 | | Total current liabilities | $793,594 | $711,358 | | Long-term debt, net | $3,177,278 | $3,176,098 | | Total liabilities | $4,328,504 | $4,252,821 | | Total shareholders' equity | $2,848,634 | $2,890,443 | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=8&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) Q1 2025 net cash from operations increased to $119.2 million, with $119.1 million used in financing activities, leading to a $5.5 million net cash decrease Q1 2025 Cash Flow Highlights (in thousands) | Line Item | Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash provided by operating activities | $119,199 | $106,487 | | Net cash used in investing activities | ($6,874) | ($42,130) | | Net cash used in financing activities | ($119,147) | ($107,948) | | Net change in cash and cash equivalents | ($5,531) | ($47,745) | | Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $588,139 | $460,359 | [Supplemental Information](index=2&type=section&id=Supplemental%20Information) [Non-GAAP Reconciliations and Definitions](index=2&type=section&id=Non-GAAP%20Reconciliations%20and%20Definitions) This section reconciles non-GAAP measures like adjusted net income ($116.6 million) and free cash flow, with a net leverage ratio of 3.1x for Q1 2025 Q1 2025 GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation Highlights | Metric | GAAP | Adjustments | Non-GAAP (Adjusted) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Operating Income | $122.2M | $44.3M | $166.5M | | Net Income | $69.9M | $46.7M | $116.6M | | Diluted EPS | $0.47 | $0.31 | $0.78 | Free Cash Flow (in thousands) | Line Item | Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash provided by operating activities | $119,199 | $106,487 | | Additions to PP&E and software | ($32,575) | ($42,130) | | Free cash flow | $86,624 | $64,357 | Leverage Ratios | Metric | March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Debt | $2,634.6M | $2,629.7M | | Adjusted EBITDA (LTM) | $859.8M | $882.8M | | Net leverage ratio | 3.1x | 3.0x | [Conference Call and Webcast](index=2&type=section&id=Conference%20Call%20and%20Webcast) Sensata will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss Q1 2025 results and Q2 outlook, with a webcast available online - A conference call is scheduled for **4:30 p.m. Eastern Time** to discuss Q1 2025 results and Q2 2025 outlook[10](index=10&type=chunk) - A live webcast and a replay of the call will be made available on the investor relations page of Sensata's website[10](index=10&type=chunk) [Safe Harbor Statement](index=5&type=section&id=Safe%20Harbor%20Statement) This statement warns investors about forward-looking statements subject to risks like market instability and trade tariffs, advising review of SEC filings - The report includes forward-looking statements concerning future financial and operating results, business outlook, and strategic initiatives[25](index=25&type=chunk) - These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including global market instability, supplier interruptions, trade tariffs, and competition[26](index=26&type=chunk) - Investors are advised to consider risk factors detailed in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and other SEC filings[27](index=27&type=chunk)

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Core Viewpoint - Sensata Technologies is facing significant internal and competitive challenges, exacerbated by a difficult macroeconomic environment impacting its end markets [1] Group 1: Company Challenges - The company has experienced painful and frustrating delays in improvement due to its own internal issues [1] - Competitive challenges have intensified, making recovery more difficult for Sensata Technologies [1] Group 2: Market Environment - The macroeconomic environment across Sensata's end markets has become increasingly challenging, further complicating the company's situation [1]