ABM Stock Price Decreases 12% Since Reporting Q2 Earnings Miss

Core Insights - ABM reported mixed results for Q2 fiscal 2025, with earnings per share (EPS) missing estimates while revenues exceeded expectations [1][2][8] - The stock has declined 12.3% since the results were released on June 6 due to disappointing earnings and weak EPS guidance [1][8] - For fiscal 2025, ABM expects adjusted EPS in the range of $3.65-$3.80, with the midpoint lower than the consensus estimate [1][8] Financial Performance - ABM's EPS was 86 cents, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.2% and declining 1.2% year over year [2][8] - Total revenues reached $2.1 billion, surpassing estimates by 2.2% and increasing 4.6% from the previous year [2][8] - Adjusted EBITDA was $125.9 million, up 4% from the year-ago quarter, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 6.2% [6] Segment Performance - Business & Industry segment revenues increased 2.6% year over year to $1 billion, supported by healthy office leasing activity [3] - Manufacturing & Distribution segment revenues rose 2.4% to $398.1 million, benefiting from strong industrial activity and new business [3] - Aviation segment revenues grew 9.2% to $260.1 million, driven by robust domestic air travel [4] - Technical solutions segment revenues increased 19.3% to $210.2 million, supported by strong demand in data centers [5] Balance Sheet and Cash Flow - At the end of Q2 fiscal 2025, ABM had cash and cash equivalents of $58.7 million, slightly down from $59 million in the previous quarter [7] - Long-term debt remained flat at $1.5 billion, and net cash utilized by operating activities was $32.3 million for the quarter [7] - Free cash flow for the quarter was $15.2 million [7]