Hyster-Yale(US:HY) Prnewswireยท2025-08-05 20:52Consolidated Financial Results - Hyster-Yale, Inc. reported Q2 2025 revenues of $956.6 million, a decrease of 18% compared to Q2 2024's $1,168.1 million, but an increase of 5% from Q1 2025's $910.4 million [2][54] - The company experienced an operating loss of $8.5 million in Q2 2025, a significant decline from an operating profit of $95.6 million in Q2 2024 and a decrease from a profit of $21.3 million in Q1 2025 [2][54] - Net income for Q2 2025 was a loss of $13.9 million, down 122% from a profit of $63.3 million in Q2 2024 and a decline from a profit of $8.6 million in Q1 2025 [2][54] Lift Truck Business Performance - Lift Truck revenues were $904.2 million in Q2 2025, down 19% year-over-year from $1,118.0 million in Q2 2024, but up 5% from $864.4 million in Q1 2025 [3][4] - The decline in year-over-year revenues was attributed to lower volumes across all product lines due to economic uncertainty affecting customer order patterns [4][25] - The Americas segment saw a 20% decrease in revenues to $707.5 million compared to Q2 2024, while EMEA revenues fell by 21% to $148.3 million [3][8] Gross and Operating Profit Analysis - Gross profit for Q2 2025 was $146.8 million, down 38% from $236.9 million in Q2 2024, and down 8% from $158.8 million in Q1 2025 [6][54] - The operating loss for the Lift Truck business was $10.9 million in Q2 2025, a decline of 112% from a profit of $91.6 million in Q2 2024 [6][54] - Adjusted operating profit for Q2 2025 was $4.8 million, a decrease of 95% from $91.6 million in Q2 2024 [6][54] Liquidity and Capital Structure - The company renewed a $300 million revolving credit facility in Q2 2025, improving covenant flexibility and extending the maturity date to June 2030 [7][16] - As of June 30, 2025, total debt was $473.2 million, down from $501.9 million a year earlier, with cash holdings of $66.9 million [15][56] - The net debt position improved year-over-year to $406.3 million, reflecting effective cash generation and debt reduction strategies [15][17] Market Outlook and Strategic Initiatives - The company anticipates continued challenges in the lift truck market due to economic uncertainty and tariff impacts, with a focus on maintaining operational efficiency and cost discipline [20][36] - Management is implementing price adjustments to mitigate tariff-related costs, with expectations for product margins to remain above targeted levels despite competitive pressures [31][30] - The company is committed to long-term growth through strategic initiatives in product development and operational optimization, aiming for significant annualized income benefits starting in 2027 [32][44]