DMC Global Reports First Quarter Financial Results

Core Insights - DMC Global Inc. reported a solid start to 2025 with a 5% sequential increase in consolidated sales and a 39% sequential rise in consolidated adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 [1][9]. Financial Performance - Total net sales for Q1 2025 were $159.3 million, reflecting a 5% increase from Q4 2024 but a 5% decrease compared to Q1 2024 [9][11]. - Adjusted net income attributable to DMC was $2.2 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, down 48% year-on-year [9][11]. - Adjusted EBITDA attributable to DMC was $14.4 million, a 39% increase sequentially but a 14% decrease year-on-year [9][11]. Segment Performance Arcadia - Arcadia's sales reached $65.6 million, up 9% sequentially and 6% year-on-year, driven by increased sales in commercial products [2][12]. - Adjusted EBITDA for Arcadia was $5.6 million, up 149% sequentially and 58% year-on-year [2][12]. DynaEnergetics - DynaEnergetics reported sales of $65.6 million, a 3% sequential increase but a 16% decline year-on-year due to pricing adjustments and lower unit sales [3][13]. - Adjusted EBITDA for DynaEnergetics was $7.4 million, up 45% sequentially but down 30% year-on-year [3][13]. NobelClad - NobelClad's sales were flat sequentially at $28.2 million, with a 5% increase year-on-year [5][32]. - Adjusted EBITDA for NobelClad was $5.4 million, down 7% sequentially and 8% year-on-year [5][32]. Operational Initiatives - DMC has focused on operational improvements, including a major automation initiative at DynaEnergetics' manufacturing center to enhance production capacity [4][7]. - The company has emphasized cost control and a return to core operations amid a volatile macroeconomic environment [2][6]. Guidance - For Q2 2025, DMC expects sales between $149 million and $157 million, with adjusted EBITDA anticipated between $10 million and $13 million [8][10]. - The guidance reflects anticipated lower project billings at Arcadia and ongoing macroeconomic challenges impacting demand [8][10].