NFI Announces Third Quarter Results

Core Insights - NFI Group Inc. reported significant improvements in deliveries, revenue, free cash flow, adjusted EBITDA, and liquidity, with a total backlog of $13.2 billion [1][5][15]. Financial Performance - Deliveries reached 1,114 equivalent units (EUs), a 12.1% increase from 994 EUs in Q3 2024 [3][5]. - Revenue for Q3 2025 was $879.9 million, representing a 23.7% year-over-year increase from $711.3 million in Q3 2024 [3][5]. - The company recorded a net loss of $140.9 million, compared to a net loss of $15.0 million in Q3 2024, primarily due to warranty provisions related to a battery recall [3][5]. - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 52.1% year-over-year to $80.9 million [3][5]. - Free cash flow was $14.8 million, up from $2.0 million in Q3 2024 [3][5]. Operational Highlights - The backlog increased by 7.0% year-over-year, with 5,774 firm EUs and 9,832 EUs as options, indicating strong future demand [5][15]. - The company’s liquidity improved significantly to $386.0 million, a 169.0% increase from Q3 2024 [5][15]. - Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) rose to 9.1%, up from 5.3% in Q3 2024 [5][15]. Market and Strategic Outlook - NFI's strategy focuses on providing a broad range of propulsion-agnostic buses and coaches, positioning the company well to meet diverse customer needs [15][16]. - The company anticipates continued revenue and margin growth, expecting to achieve its highest quarterly adjusted EBITDA performance in Q4 2025 [15][21]. - Management has narrowed its 2025 guidance, reflecting year-to-date performance and expected fourth-quarter results [19][20]. Challenges and Risks - The company initiated a voluntary recall affecting approximately 700 battery-electric buses, leading to a warranty provision of $229.9 million for full battery replacements [7][8]. - Tariff impacts on imports of steel and aluminum are being actively managed, with a new 10% tariff on buses and coaches expected to affect pricing [24][25].