Regal Beloit(US:RRX) Prnewswireยท2025-05-05 20:34Core Insights - Regal Rexnord Corporation reported a strong start to 2025, with all segments exceeding guidance, achieving positive organic growth, and increasing free cash flow by 32% [2][3][8] - The company anticipates achieving tariff cost neutrality in 2025 and margin neutrality by mid-2026, despite macroeconomic uncertainties due to recent shifts in U.S. trade policy [2][3][8] Financial Performance - The company reported GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.86 and adjusted diluted earnings per share of $2.15, representing a 7.5% increase year-over-year [8][19] - Free cash flow for the first quarter was $85.5 million, up 32.4% compared to the previous year [8] - Net sales for the first quarter were $1,418.1 million, down 8.4% year-over-year, but up 0.7% on an organic basis [8][21] Segment Performance - The Automation & Motion Control segment had net sales of $396.3 million, a decrease of 1.0%, but an increase of 0.4% on an organic basis, driven by growth in aerospace and defense [9][21] - The Industrial Powertrain Solutions segment reported net sales of $612.7 million, down 4.8%, reflecting declines in metals and mining markets [9][21] - The Power Efficiency Solutions segment achieved net sales of $409.1 million, an increase of 6.2%, primarily due to growth in the North American residential HVAC market [9][21] Guidance - The company updated its annual guidance for 2025 GAAP diluted earnings per share to a range of $4.49 to $5.29, while reaffirming adjusted diluted earnings per share guidance of $9.60 to $10.40 [3][19] - Mitigation actions are expected to neutralize the impact of current tariffs on 2025 adjusted earnings per share [3][19] Cash Flow and Debt Management - The company paid down $164 million of gross debt in the first quarter, resulting in a net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of approximately 3.6x [8][19] - Cash from operating activities was reported at $102.3 million for the quarter [8][19]