American Axle & Manufacturing (US:AXL)2025-11-07 13:00Financial Performance - AAM's sales for Q3 2025 were $1.51 billion, a slight increase from $1.50 billion in Q3 2024[5] - Net income for Q3 2025 was $9.2 million, or 0.6% of sales, compared to $10.0 million, or 0.7% of sales in Q3 2024[6] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2025 was $194.7 million, representing 12.9% of sales, up from $174.4 million, or 11.6% of sales in Q3 2024[7] - Adjusted free cash flow for Q3 2025 was $98.1 million, an increase from $74.6 million in Q3 2024[8] - Net sales for Q3 2025 were $1,505.3 million, slightly up from $1,504.9 million in Q3 2024, while net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, decreased to $4,452.8 million from $4,744.1 million in the same period of 2024[26] - Gross profit for Q3 2025 increased to $189.0 million, compared to $171.3 million in Q3 2024, while gross profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, decreased to $563.6 million from $587.1 million in 2024[26] - Operating income for Q3 2025 was $48.4 million, up from $41.7 million in Q3 2024, but down from $146.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $205.2 million in 2024[26] - Net income for Q3 2025 was $9.2 million, a slight decrease from $10.0 million in Q3 2024, while net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, increased to $55.6 million from $48.7 million in 2024[26] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2025 was $194.7 million, compared to $174.4 million in Q3 2024, while for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, it decreased to $574.2 million from $588.4 million in 2024[32] - Free cash flow for Q3 2025 was $79.5 million, up from $70.7 million in Q3 2024, while for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, it decreased to $105.7 million from $139.8 million in 2024[37] Financial Outlook - AAM's updated financial outlook for FY 2025 targets sales between $5.8 billion and $5.9 billion, up from the previous range of $5.75 billion to $5.95 billion[18] - The company is targeting Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $710 million to $745 million for FY 2025, compared to the prior range of $695 million to $745 million[18] - AAM expects Adjusted free cash flow for FY 2025 to be between $180 million and $210 million, slightly adjusted from the previous range of $175 million to $215 million[18] - The company targets full year 2025 adjusted EBITDA in the range of $710 million to $745 million, indicating a focus on improving operational efficiency[42] - Full year 2025 targeted free cash flow is projected to be between $115 million and $145 million, highlighting the company's cash generation capabilities[42] - Adjusted free cash flow for 2025 is expected to be between $180 million and $210 million, reflecting the company's commitment to managing cash flow effectively[42] Asset and Liability Management - Total assets as of September 30, 2025, increased to $5,343.2 million from $5,059.9 million as of December 31, 2024[28] - Total liabilities as of September 30, 2025, rose to $4,624.8 million from $4,497.1 million as of December 31, 2024[28] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of Q3 2025 were $714.1 million, an increase from $552.9 million at the end of 2024[28] Segment Performance - Driveline segment sales for Q3 2025 were $1,051.1 million, a slight increase from $1,042.8 million in Q3 2024, while Metal Forming segment sales decreased to $595.0 million from $596.5 million[39] - Segment adjusted EBITDA for the Driveline segment was $156.8 million in Q3 2025, up from $135.7 million in Q3 2024, indicating strong performance in this area[39] - Total segment adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2025 was $194.7 million, compared to $174.4 million in Q3 2024, representing an increase of about 11.8%[39] Strategic Initiatives - AAM continues to progress towards its combination with Dowlais, enhancing its position as a global supplier[5] - The company emphasizes the importance of non-GAAP financial measures for operational planning and decision-making[13] - The company is focused on strategic initiatives to enhance market position and operational performance, including ongoing investments in new technologies and market expansion efforts[42] Restructuring and Costs - The company reported restructuring-related costs of $45 million and acquisition-related costs of $55 million for the full year 2025, which will impact overall profitability[42] Sales Trends - The company experienced a decline in total sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, with total sales of $4,860.2 million compared to $5,167.4 million in 2024, a decrease of approximately 5.9%[39] - Total net external sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, were $4,452.8 million, down from $4,744.1 million in the same period of 2024, reflecting a decrease of approximately 6.1%[39]