Frontdoor (FTDR) Q2 Revenue Up 14%

Core Insights - Frontdoor reported strong Q2 2025 results with non-GAAP EPS of $1.63, exceeding analyst expectations of $1.44, and GAAP revenue of $617 million, surpassing the estimate of $602.6 million [1][2] - Year-over-year, both profit and sales increased at a double-digit pace, with GAAP revenue rising 14% and net income growing 21% to $111 million [1][2][8] - The company achieved a record gross margin of 58%, up 1.5 percentage points from the previous year, supported by effective cost management and favorable weather conditions [2][7] Financial Performance - Q2 2025 diluted EPS (Non-GAAP) was $1.63, a 28% increase from $1.27 in Q2 2024 [2] - Revenue for Q2 2025 reached $617 million, a 14% increase from $542 million in Q2 2024 [2] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $199 million, reflecting a 26% increase from $158 million in the prior year [2] Business Operations - Frontdoor provides home warranties and services through brands like American Home Shield and 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty, focusing on household systems and appliances [3] - The company’s strategy includes maintaining leadership in the home warranty sector, growing its renewing customer base, and expanding into non-warranty offerings [4] - The fastest-growing segment, "Other Revenue," increased by 63%, driven by new HVAC programs and smart water shutoff solutions [6] Customer Metrics - The total number of home warranty contracts rose to 2.09 million, a 7% increase from the previous year, with customer retention improving to 79.7% [8] - Direct-to-consumer first-year sales increased by 12%, indicating strong momentum from marketing efforts [5] Future Outlook - Management raised its full-year 2025 revenue guidance to $2.055 to $2.075 billion, with expectations for gross profit margin between 55-56% and adjusted EBITDA of $530-550 million [9] - For Q3 2025, revenue is anticipated to be between $605-615 million, with adjusted EBITDA of $180-190 million [9] - The company plans to return up to $250 million to shareholders through share repurchases, increasing its buyback target [9]