Core Insights - Vontier reported strong financial performance for 2025, with organic sales growth of nearly 4% and an 11% increase in EPS, alongside over $460 million in adjusted free cash flow, representing about 15% of annual sales [1][5] Financial Performance - Adjusted EPS for Q4 was $0.86, reflecting an 8% year-over-year increase and aligning with the high end of guidance, while adjusted operating profit margin stood at 21.3% [2] - Total sales for Q4 reached $809 million, with a core growth of 5%, driven by high single-digit gains in both Mobility Technologies and Environmental and Fueling segments [2][5] - Vontier ended 2025 with a net leverage ratio of 2.3x, down from 2.6x at the beginning of the year, and plans to repay $200 million of a $500 million bond maturity with cash on hand [14] Segment Performance - Mobility Technologies experienced an 8.5% growth in Q4, with Invenco's revenue base nearing $650 million and achieving 22% organic growth, supported by new product launches [4][7] - Environmental and Fueling Solutions (EFS) reported high single-digit growth in dispenser sales and double-digit growth in Environmental Solutions, with segment margins expanding to over 29% [6][7] - Repair Solutions showed signs of stabilization, with a 2% sales decline in Q4 but sequential sales growth and recovery in higher-ticket categories [10] Strategic Initiatives - The company is focusing on a unified payment platform to reduce customer certification costs and enhance recurring revenue, which includes a $4 million one-time inventory reserve impacting Mobility margins [3][11][12] - Vontier is simplifying its operations to improve efficiency, with expected incremental cost savings of $15 million in 2026 [15] Guidance and Outlook - For 2026, Vontier projects sales between $3.1 billion and $3.15 billion, implying about 3% core growth, with adjusted EPS guidance of $3.30 to $3.35, representing high single-digit growth year-over-year [16][17] - The company anticipates adjusted free cash flow conversion to be around 95%, equating to roughly 15% of sales [18]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported total sales of $809 million for Q4 2025, reflecting a core growth of 5% and an adjusted EPS of $0.86, which is an 8% increase year-over-year [13][4] - For the full year, organic sales grew nearly 4% and EPS finished up 11% [4][5] - Adjusted free cash flow for 2025 was over $460 million, equating to about 15% of annual sales [4][13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Environmental and Fueling Solutions (EFS) segment delivered 6% core growth for the full year, with dispenser sales increasing high single digits in Q4 [14] - Mobility Technologies saw core sales increase by 8.5% in Q4, with Invenco achieving a revenue base of nearly $650 million, up 22% organically [15][8] - Repair Solutions experienced a sequential sales increase in Q4, although overall sales declined 2% due to lower volumes [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The convenience retail end market is growing at a mid-single-digit CAGR, driven by strategic investments in food service and technology [9] - The fueling market has shown broad-based growth, with sustained high levels of capital investment in fueling equipment, particularly in North America [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on a connected mobility strategy that enables profitable growth and innovation [5] - Simplification efforts are expected to yield $15 million in incremental cost savings, enhancing operational efficiency [6][18] - The unified payment solution is a strategic priority, addressing payment complexity and driving additional revenue opportunities [11][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in entering 2026 with strong momentum and a healthy balance sheet, expecting core growth of about 3% for the full year [18][24] - The company anticipates attractive operating margin expansion of 80 basis points at the midpoint for 2026 [18] - Management highlighted the importance of innovation and product vitality in driving customer engagement and commercial momentum [24] Other Important Information - The company ended the year with nearly $500 million in cash and a net leverage ratio of 2.3 times [17] - Share repurchases totaled $300 million for the year, equating to over 5% of shares outstanding [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on Mobility Tech growth - Management noted that innovation-driven growth in Mobility Tech exceeded expectations, with better uptake on new products like FlexPay 6 and iNFX [30] Question: Longevity of retail fueling cycle - Management expressed confidence in the retail fueling cycle, citing strong demand from convenience store customers and ongoing capital investments [35][38] Question: Q1 core growth expectations across segments - Management expects EFS to grow in the low single-digit range, Mobility Technologies to be flattish, and Repair Solutions to remain relatively flat [42] Question: Impact of one-time inventory adjustment on margins - The inventory adjustment at Invenco was $4 million, impacting margins by approximately 130 basis points for Q4 [58] Question: Outlook for Repair Solutions growth - Management indicated a healthy backdrop for repair, with potential upside from improving trends and macroeconomic factors [60]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported total sales of $809 million for Q4 2025, with a core growth of 5% and adjusted EPS of $0.86, reflecting an 8% year-over-year increase [13][4] - For the full year, organic sales grew nearly 4% and EPS finished up 11% [4][5] - Adjusted free cash flow for 2025 was over $460 million, equating to about 15% of annual sales [4][13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Environmental and Fueling Solutions (EFS) segment achieved 6% core growth for the full year, with dispenser sales increasing high single digits in Q4 [14] - Mobility Technologies saw core sales increase by 8.5% in Q4, with Invenco's revenue base up 22% organically [15][8] - Repair Solutions experienced a sequential sales increase in Q4, although overall sales declined 2% due to lower volumes [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The convenience retail end market is growing at a mid-single-digit CAGR, driven by strategic investments in food service and technology [9] - The U.S. convenience store count remained relatively flat year-over-year, while the number of fueling sites grew approximately 1% [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on a connected mobility strategy that enables profitable growth and innovation [5] - Simplification efforts are expected to yield $15 million in incremental cost savings [6] - The company aims to leverage integrated solutions to capitalize on digitalization and energy expansion trends [6] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in entering 2026 on firm footing, with strong leadership positions in resilient end markets [23] - The company anticipates core growth of about 3% for 2026, supported by low to mid-single-digit growth in EFS and mid-single-digit growth in Mobility Technologies [18] - Management highlighted the importance of innovation and product vitality in driving customer engagement and commercial momentum [24] Other Important Information - The company ended the year with nearly $500 million in cash and a net leverage ratio of 2.3 times [17] - Adjusted free cash flow conversion is expected to be about 95% for 2026, equating to roughly 15% of sales [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide more color on MobilityTech's growth? - Management noted that innovation-driven growth in MobilityTech was strong, with better uptake on new products like FlexPay 6 and NFX [30] Question: What is the outlook for EFS and the retail fueling cycle? - Management expressed confidence in the retail fueling cycle, citing strong capital investment and positive feedback from convenience store customers [35] Question: How do you expect the various segments to perform in Q1? - EFS is expected to grow in the low single-digit range, while Mobility Technologies and Repair Solutions are anticipated to be relatively flat [42] Question: What impact did the Invenco inventory adjustment have on margins? - The inventory adjustment of $4 million impacted Invenco's margins by approximately 130 basis points [58] Question: What is the outlook for the repair solutions segment? - Management indicated that the repair market is healthy, with opportunities for growth in diagnostics and productivity tools [60]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported total sales of $809 million for Q4 2025, reflecting a core growth of 5% and an adjusted EPS of $0.86, which is an 8% increase year-over-year [14][15] - For the full year, organic sales grew nearly 4% and EPS finished up 11% [4][5] - Adjusted free cash flow for 2025 was over $460 million, equating to about 15% of annual sales [4][15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Environmental and Fueling Solutions (EFS) segment delivered 6% core growth for the full year, with dispenser sales increasing high single digits in Q4 [16] - Mobility Technologies saw core sales increase by 8.5% in Q4, with Invenco achieving a revenue base of nearly $650 million, up 22% organically [9][17] - Repair Solutions experienced a sequential sales increase in Q4, although overall sales declined by 2% due to lower volumes [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The fueling market has shown a broad-based growth with a 6% organic CAGR over the last two years, driven by increased capital investment in fueling equipment, particularly in North America [8] - Environmental sales finished the year with growth in the low teens, supported by strong upgrade activity for connected automatic tank gauges [9] - The convenience retail end market is growing at a mid-single-digit CAGR, fueled by strategic investments in food service and technology [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on a connected mobility strategy that enables profitable growth and innovation across its portfolio [5] - Simplification efforts are expected to yield $15 million in incremental cost savings, enhancing operational efficiency [6][20] - The unified payment solution is a strategic priority, addressing payment complexity and driving additional revenue opportunities for customers [12][13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in entering 2026 with strong momentum and a healthier portfolio, expecting core growth of about 3% and operating margin expansion of 80 basis points [6][20] - The company anticipates challenges in the first half of 2026 due to tougher comparisons but expects stronger growth in the second half [22] - Management highlighted the importance of innovation and product vitality in driving customer engagement and commercial momentum [25] Other Important Information - The company ended the year with nearly $500 million in cash and a net leverage ratio of 2.3 times, down from 2.6 times at the start of the year [19] - Share repurchases totaled $300 million for the year, equating to over 5% of shares outstanding [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on MobilityTech growth - Management noted that innovation-driven growth in MobilityTech exceeded expectations, with strong uptake on new products like FlexPay 6 and NFX [29][31] - There was a $4 million inventory reserve adjustment at Invenco due to legacy inventory prior to acquisition [33] Question: Longevity of retail fueling cycle - Management expressed confidence in the retail fueling cycle, citing positive feedback from convenience store customers and ongoing capital investments [35][37] Question: Q1 core growth expectations across segments - EFS is expected to grow in the low single-digit range, while Mobility Technologies and Repair Solutions are anticipated to be relatively flat [42] Question: Operating margins and cost drivers - Q1 margins are expected to be flat year-over-year, with significant savings from simplification efforts ramping up in the second half of the year [44][46] Question: Dynamics of payment terminals - Management clarified that their payment terminals are not below average products; they provide significant advantages in managing payment complexity and lifecycle costs [70][72]