Fortune Brands (FBIN) Q2 EPS Falls 14%

Core Insights - Fortune Brands Innovations reported Q2 2025 earnings that exceeded analyst forecasts, with non-GAAP EPS at $1.00 compared to the $0.96 consensus, and GAAP revenue at $1.20 billion versus the $1.19 billion estimate, despite a year-over-year decline in key metrics [1][2] - The company experienced a 14% decline in non-GAAP EPS and a 3% drop in GAAP revenue compared to the previous year, indicating ongoing business challenges [1][2] Financial Performance - Non-GAAP EPS for Q2 2025 was $1.00, down 14% from $1.16 in Q2 2024 [2] - GAAP revenue reached $1.20 billion, a 3% decrease from $1.24 billion in Q2 2024 [2] - Operating margin (non-GAAP) narrowed to 16.5%, down 0.9 percentage points from 17.4% in the prior year [2] - GAAP EPS was reported at $0.83, reflecting a 22% decline from $1.06 in Q2 2024 [2] - Free cash flow (GAAP) was $119 million [2] Business Overview and Strategic Focus - Fortune Brands Innovations specializes in branded products for water solutions, outdoor living, and security, with a portfolio that includes Moen, Larson, Thermatru, Master Lock, SentrySafe, and Yale [3] - The company emphasizes digital transformation, supply chain control, strong retailer partnerships, and ESG commitments as key business priorities [4] Segment Performance - The Water Innovations segment reported net sales of $647 million, a 2% decrease, but a 4% increase when excluding the impact of the China market [5] - The Outdoors segment saw revenue decline 3% to $379 million, with operating margins slipping by 350 basis points [6] - The Security segment experienced a 7% revenue decline to $178 million, with a 410 basis point drop in operating margin [7] Tariff and Restructuring Impact - The company faced increased restructuring charges of $13.7 million, up 251% from the prior year, due to plant consolidations and supply chain reconfiguration [8] - Management is working to mitigate the impact of tariffs, particularly in the Water and Security segments, with expectations for further effects into 2026 [8] Outlook and Guidance - The company updated its FY2025 guidance, expecting net sales to be flat to down 2% and adjusted EPS in the range of $3.75 to $3.95 [9] - Segment forecasts indicate a decline in Water Innovations revenue by 1% to 3%, Outdoors to be flat to up 2%, and Security to be down 1% to up 2% [9] - Management anticipates a 2% to 4% decline in global home product markets for the year [9]