Mativ Announces Third Quarter 2025 Results

Core Insights - Mativ Holdings, Inc. reported strong financial results for Q3 2025, achieving significant improvements in adjusted EBITDA margin and free cash flow compared to previous periods [3][4][7]. Financial Performance - Filtration & Advanced Materials (FAM) Segment: - Net sales reached $198.3 million, a 4.6% increase year-over-year [4][29]. - GAAP operating profit was $11.4 million with a margin of 5.7%, down from 10.5% in the prior year [4][29]. - Adjusted EBITDA was $36.9 million, reflecting a margin of 18.6%, slightly down from 19.3% [4][29]. - Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions (SAS) Segment: - Net sales were $315.4 million, a 2.1% increase year-over-year [6][29]. - GAAP operating profit surged to $28.4 million with a margin of 9.0%, up from 3.3% [6][29]. - Adjusted EBITDA increased to $48.3 million, with a margin of 15.3%, up from 13.3% [6][29]. - Overall Financial Results: - Total consolidated net sales for Q3 2025 were $513.7 million, a 3.0% increase from $498.5 million in Q3 2024 [7][29]. - The company reported a GAAP loss of $3.2 million, with an adjusted EPS of $0.39 [7][29]. Cash Flow and Debt - Cash from operating activities for the year-to-date 2025 was $114.5 million, with free cash flow of $66.7 million, representing increases of 94% and 179% respectively compared to the prior year [7][12]. - Total debt stood at $1,028.9 million as of September 30, 2025, with cash and cash equivalents of $97.1 million, resulting in net debt of $931.8 million [12][26]. Strategic Initiatives - The company emphasized its commitment to strategic priorities and operational goals, indicating a renewed focus on customer commitments and shareholder value [3][4]. - Mativ's management highlighted the importance of disciplined pricing and cost management as key drivers of performance improvements [3][4]. Dividend and Share Repurchases - Mativ announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share, payable on December 19, 2025 [13]. - No share repurchases were conducted during the third quarter [13]. Conference Call - A conference call to discuss Q3 2025 results is scheduled for November 6, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time [14]. Company Overview - Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials, focusing on innovative solutions across various applications [15]. - The company operates in two main segments: Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, targeting premium applications in diverse and growing categories [15].