Bel Fuse (US:BELFA) Globenewswire·2025-07-24 20:15Core Insights - Bel Fuse Inc. reported strong preliminary financial results for Q2 and the first half of 2025, exceeding expectations due to improved shipment times and inventory management [2][3] - The company experienced growth in defense and commercial aerospace sectors, alongside a recovery in networking and distribution sales after a prolonged period of inventory destocking [2][3] Financial Performance - Q2 2025 net sales reached $168.3 million, a 26.3% increase from $133.2 million in Q2 2024 [7] - Gross profit margin for Q2 2025 was 38.7%, down from 40.1% in Q2 2024 [7] - GAAP net earnings attributable to Bel shareholders were $26.9 million, compared to $18.8 million in Q2 2024 [7] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 was $35.2 million, representing 20.9% of sales, compared to $27.7 million or 20.8% of sales in Q2 2024 [7][22] Future Guidance - For Q3 2025, the company anticipates net sales between $165 million and $180 million, with gross margins projected at 37% to 39% [3] - The optimistic outlook is supported by strong bookings in Q2 and expected sequential growth in the second half of the year [3] Product Group Performance - Power Solutions and Protection sales increased by 48.2% to $86.8 million in Q2 2025, with a gross margin of 41.9% [20] - Connectivity Solutions saw a slight increase of 2.4% in sales to $59.2 million, with a gross margin of 39.2% [20] - Magnetic Solutions experienced a 32.5% increase in sales to $22.3 million, with a gross margin of 28.7% [20] Operational Highlights - The company reported minimal impact from tariffs, with only $2.2 million in low-margin sales during Q2 [3] - Bel Fuse's strategic approach has been validated by its ability to deliver solid results amid market uncertainties [3]