Adient Q2 Earnings Surpass Expectations, FCF View Lowered

Core Insights - Adient reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 69 cents for Q2 fiscal 2025, an increase from 54 cents in the same period last year, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 36 cents [1] - The company generated net sales of $3.61 billion, a 4% decrease year over year, but above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.47 billion [1] Segment Performance - The Americas segment achieved revenues of $1.70 billion, up 2.3% year over year, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.59 billion, with adjusted EBITDA of $94 million, an increase from $80 million in the prior-year quarter [3] - The EMEA segment reported revenues of $1.23 billion, down 10.1% year over year, but exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.16 billion, with adjusted EBITDA of $50 million, down from $57 million in the previous year [4] - The Asia segment's revenues were $707 million, a decline from $742 million in the same quarter last year, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $736 million, with adjusted EBITDA slightly down to $110 million from $112 million [4] Financial Position - As of March 31, 2025, Adient had cash and cash equivalents of $754 million, down from $945 million as of September 30, 2024, with long-term debt at $2.39 billion [5] - Capital expenditures totaled $109 million, compared to $124 million in the prior-year quarter [5] Guidance Updates - Adient maintains its fiscal 2025 revenue guidance at $13.9 billion and adjusted EBITDA at $850 million, with equity income projected at $80 million [6] - Free cash flow is now expected to be between $150 million and $170 million, down from a previous estimate of $180 million, with capital expenditures estimated at $285 million [7]