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Exco Results for Third Quarter Ended June 30, 2025
GlobeNewswire News Roomยท2025-07-30 21:02

Core Viewpoint - Exco Technologies Limited reported a decline in sales and net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2025, attributing challenges to market conditions, customer delays, and trade uncertainties while maintaining a focus on strategic initiatives for long-term growth [1][2][14]. Financial Performance - Consolidated sales for Q3 2025 were $154.9 million, down 4% from $161.8 million in Q3 2024 [2][5]. - Net income for the period was $5.4 million, a decrease of 34% from $8.2 million in the same quarter last year, with earnings per share (EPS) of $0.14 compared to $0.21 [2][7]. - EBITDA for Q3 totaled $14.7 million, down 34% from $22.3 million in the prior year, with an EBITDA margin of 9.5% [11]. Segment Performance - The Automotive Solutions segment reported sales of $80.8 million, a decrease of $2.1 million from the previous year, impacted by customer delays and unfavorable vehicle mix [3]. - The Casting and Extrusion segment saw sales of $74.0 million, down 6% year-over-year, with demand for die-cast tooling weakened due to OEMs postponing product launches [4][9]. Cash Flow and Dividends - Free Cash Flow for the quarter was $20.1 million, an increase from $15.9 million in the prior year [12]. - A quarterly dividend of $0.105 per common share was announced, to be paid on September 29, 2025 [1][5]. Strategic Outlook - The company has withdrawn its Fiscal 2026 revenue, EBITDA, and EPS targets due to uncertainties surrounding global trade policies and tariffs [14]. - Exco remains optimistic about long-term growth driven by strategic initiatives, including greenfield investments and new program launches [14][16]. - The company expects to benefit from reshoring trends and compliance with USMCA rules, positioning itself favorably against non-compliant suppliers [15][16].