Gentherm Reports 2025 Third Quarter Results

Core Insights - Gentherm achieved record quarterly revenue of $387 million and strong year-to-date operating cash flow of $88 million [1][5] - The company secured $745 million in new automotive business awards during the quarter, contributing to a projected total of over $2 billion for the year [2][5] - Full-year revenue guidance for 2025 has been raised, with product revenues now expected to be between $1.47 billion and $1.49 billion [4] Financial Performance - Product revenues increased by 4.1% year-over-year, from $371.5 million to $386.9 million, with automotive revenues rising by 2.5% [5][21] - Gross margin decreased to 24.6% from 25.5% in the prior year, primarily due to higher material costs and one-time adjustments [5][21] - Net income for the quarter was $14.9 million, down from $16.0 million in the previous year, while adjusted EBITDA was $49.0 million, or 12.7% of revenue [5][21] Strategic Initiatives - The company is expanding into adjacent markets, including a partnership with a global furniture brand to supply comfort solutions, with production expected to start in Q1 2026 [4][5] - Operational excellence initiatives are contributing to strong cash generation, with year-to-date cash flow from operations reaching $87.8 million, up from $73.1 million in the prior year [5][21] Guidance and Outlook - Revised guidance for 2025 includes an adjusted EBITDA margin rate of 11.9% to 12.3% and capital expenditures reduced to $45 million to $55 million [4] - The company remains focused on executing its strategic priorities and positioning itself for long-term value creation [4][2]