Hillman Reports Record Third Quarter 2025 Results

Core Insights - Hillman Solutions Corp. reported record financial results for the third quarter of 2025, achieving the highest Net Sales and Adjusted EBITDA in its 61-year history [4][7] - The company has updated its full-year 2025 guidance, maintaining its Net Sales forecast while increasing its Adjusted EBITDA guidance [5][6] Financial Performance - Net sales increased by 8.0% to $424.9 million compared to $393.3 million in the same quarter last year [7] - Net income rose to $23.2 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, up from $7.4 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, in the prior year quarter [7] - Adjusted EBITDA reached a record $88.0 million, compared to $64.8 million in the prior year quarter [7] Guidance and Projections - The updated guidance for FY 2025 includes Net Sales of $1.535 to $1.575 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $270 to $275 million [6] - Year-end leverage is expected to remain at 2.4x [6] Balance Sheet and Liquidity - As of September 27, 2025, gross debt was $709.5 million, down from $718.6 million at the end of 2024 [7] - Net debt improved to $671.8 million from $674.0 million at the end of 2024 [7] - Liquidity available totaled $276.9 million, consisting of $239.2 million in available borrowing and $37.7 million in cash [7] Shareholder Actions - The company repurchased approximately 325.6 thousand shares of its common stock at an average price of $9.72 per share, totaling $3.2 million [7]