IDEX Q1 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Sales Increase Year Over Year

Core Viewpoint - IDEX Corporation reported first-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of $1.75 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.64, but down 7% from $1.88 per share in the prior year [1]. Revenue Details - IDEX's net sales reached $814.3 million, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $811 million, reflecting a 2% year-over-year increase. Organic sales decreased by 1%, while acquisitions/divestitures contributed positively by 4%, and foreign currency translation negatively impacted sales by 1% [1]. - The Fluid & Metering Technologies segment reported net sales of $290.5 million, down 7% year over year, with organic sales decreasing by 4% [2]. - The Health & Science Technologies segment achieved net sales of $341.5 million, up 10% year over year, despite a 1% decline in organic sales [3]. - The Fire & Safety/Diversified Products segment's net sales totaled $184.3 million, increasing by 4% year over year, with organic sales rising by 5% [4]. Margin Profile - IDEX's cost of sales increased by 0.5% year over year to $445.4 million, while gross profit rose by 3.2% to $368.9 million, resulting in a gross margin of 45.3%, up from 44.6% in the previous year [5]. - Operating income fell by 11.9% year over year to $142.0 million, with an operating margin of 17.4%, down 270 basis points [6]. Balance Sheet and Cash Flow - At the end of the first quarter, IDEX had cash and cash equivalents of $594.1 million, down from $620.8 million at the end of the previous quarter. Long-term borrowings decreased to $1.84 billion from $1.9 billion [7]. - The company generated net cash of $105.7 million from operating activities, a decrease of 32.5% year over year. Free cash flow was $91.4 million, down 33.1% year over year, while capital expenditures were $14.3 million [8]. Outlook - For the second quarter, IDEX anticipates adjusted earnings in the range of $1.95 - $2.05 per share, with organic sales expected to increase by 0-2% year over year [10]. - For the full year 2025, the company reaffirmed its guidance, projecting adjusted earnings between $8.10-$8.45 per share, an increase from $7.89 per share in 2024, with organic sales expected to rise by 1-3% [11].