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Garrett Gears Up to Report Q2 Results: Here's What to Expect
ZACKS· 2025-07-18 13:50
Core Insights - Garrett Motion Inc. (GTX) is expected to report second-quarter 2025 results on July 24, with earnings per share (EPS) estimated at 37 cents and revenues at $918 million, indicating a year-over-year growth of 32.14% in EPS and a 3.15% increase in revenues [1][2][7] Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, GTX reported an adjusted EPS of 30 cents, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 29 cents, and net sales of $878 million, exceeding the estimate of $843 million, although the top line fell 4% year-over-year [2][4] - The adjusted EBIT margin improved to 14.9% in Q1 2025 from 13.2% in Q1 2024, reflecting the benefits of strategic cost-saving measures [4] Market Demand and Growth - The company is experiencing increased demand for turbocharged range-extended electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids, securing new contracts in China and North America [3] - New commercial vehicle program wins in Europe and China are also contributing to the company's growth [3] Capital Expenditure - GTX anticipates capital expenditure to be 2.8% of sales in 2025, up from 2.6% in 2024, which may impact cash flow in the short term despite supporting long-term growth [4][7] Earnings Prediction - The current Earnings ESP for GTX is 0.00%, indicating no expected earnings beat, although it holds a Zacks Rank of 2 [5][6]
RECOMMENDED CASH AND SHARE COMBINATION OF DOWLAIS GROUP PLC WITH AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING HOLDINGS, INC.
Prnewswire· 2025-07-15 20:15
Transaction Update: AAM Stockholders Approve Proposed CombinationDETROIT, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. ("AAM"), (NYSE: AXL) today announced that at a special meeting (the "Special Meeting") of its stockholders ("AAM Stockholders") held in connection with AAM's recommended offer to acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Dowlais Group plc ("Dowlais"), (the "Combination"), AAM Stockholders approved all proposals related to the Combination as de ...
Strattec: One Part At A Time
Seeking Alpha· 2025-07-12 09:46
Group 1 - The article highlights Strattec Security Corporation (STRT) as an undercovered stock that may have been overlooked by investors [1] - The author expresses a potential interest in initiating a long position in STRT through stock or options purchase within the next 72 hours [1]
Yield Generators: 3 Stocks Enhancing Shareholder Value
MarketBeat· 2025-07-09 13:20
Core Viewpoint - Several companies are enhancing shareholder value through dividends, buybacks, and debt paydown, which can lower risk and potentially increase stock value [1][2]. Group 1: Thor Industries - Thor Industries announced a $400 million buyback program, representing approximately 8.1% of its market capitalization [2][3]. - The company has repurchased over 340,000 shares, spending over $29 million from June 6 to June 23, indicating a belief that its shares are undervalued [3]. - Thor Industries has a dividend yield of 2.2%, contributing to its overall yield generation strategy [3]. Group 2: Fair Isaac - Fair Isaac announced a $1 billion buyback program, which is about 2.2% of its market capitalization of approximately $45 billion [4][5]. - The company has increased its buyback spending to nearly $300 million per quarter over the last 12 months, suggesting a view that its shares are undervalued [5][6]. - As of July 3, Fair Isaac's stock was trading around 21% below its all-time high, with a consensus price target implying over 24% upside potential [6]. Group 3: Dana - Dana plans to reduce its debt significantly by using $2.4 billion from the sale of its off-highway business, targeting a $2 billion debt paydown, which equates to a 77% debt paydown yield [8][9]. - The company intends to allocate $1 billion for dividends and buybacks through 2027, representing over 38% of its market capitalization [9]. - Dana's current dividend yield is 2.2%, and it aims to utilize multiple pathways to generate shareholder value [9][10].
雷迪克: 2025年半年度业绩预告
Zheng Quan Zhi Xing· 2025-07-09 10:17
Performance Forecast - The company expects a net profit attributable to shareholders of listed companies to increase by 40.48% to 58.53% compared to the same period last year, with an estimated profit of 58.75 million yuan [1] - The net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses is projected to rise by 44.40% to 64.79%, with an estimated profit range of 75.12 million to 85.73 million yuan [2] Reasons for Performance Change - The company has successfully obtained supplier qualifications from several major domestic automakers, including Great Wall, Changan, SAIC, GAC, Geely, Xiaopeng, Leap Motor, Jiangling, and Dongfeng, leading to a gradual conversion of various designated projects into increased orders [2] - The overall order volume is robust, and the pre-reserved production capacity at the Ward plant has been released, resulting in an efficient match between orders and production capacity, indicating a positive trend in the main business development [2]
东吴证券:首次覆盖林泰新材给予买入评级
Zheng Quan Zhi Xing· 2025-07-06 23:34
Core Viewpoint - Lin Tai New Materials is positioned as the only domestic brand in the wet paper-based friction plate market for passenger vehicles, with significant growth driven by the increase in hybrid vehicle production and capacity release [2][5]. Group 1: Company Overview - Lin Tai New Materials (stock code: 920106.BJ) was established in 2015 and specializes in the development of wet paper-based friction plates, breaking the foreign monopoly in the passenger vehicle sector [2]. - The company has established partnerships with major domestic automakers such as SAIC, Geely, BYD, and others, and is beginning to enter the supply chains of international companies like Magna [2]. - The projected net profit for the company from 2021 to 2024 is expected to be 0.16 billion, 0.25 billion, 0.49 billion, and 0.81 billion respectively, with a compound annual growth rate of 50% [2]. Group 2: Market Dynamics - The passenger vehicle market in China is expected to see steady growth, with production and sales projected to reach 31.28 million and 31.44 million units in 2024, representing year-on-year increases of 3.7% and 4.5% respectively [3]. - The market share of hybrid vehicles is forecasted to rise from 17% in 2023 to 55% by 2035, driving demand for passenger vehicle friction plates [3]. - The market for passenger vehicle friction plates is expected to grow to 6.6 billion in 2025 and further to 7.4 billion by 2035 [3]. Group 3: Competitive Position - Lin Tai New Materials is currently the only domestic company capable of competing with large foreign enterprises in the wet paper-based friction plate sector, with no significant differences in core technical indicators and product lifespan compared to foreign counterparts [3]. - The company’s products offer better cost performance compared to similar products from foreign companies [3]. Group 4: Capacity and Expansion - The company achieved a capacity utilization rate of 101.77% for its automatic transmission wet paper-based friction plates in the first half of 2024, with future capacity expected to reach 52 million and 45 million plates for wet paper-based friction plates and dual plates respectively [3]. - Lin Tai New Materials is actively expanding into overseas markets, with a DCT project passing Magna's mass production audit, which is expected to enhance the company's capabilities in management, quality control, and brand building [4]. - The company is also developing wet paper-based friction plates for commercial vehicles and engineering machinery, having entered partnerships with major domestic manufacturers [4]. Group 5: Financial Projections - The projected net profit for Lin Tai New Materials from 2025 to 2027 is estimated at 1.50 billion, 2.15 billion, and 3.23 billion respectively, with corresponding price-to-earnings ratios of 40.30, 28.21, and 18.73 [5].
LKQ Corporation to Release Second Quarter 2025 Results on Thursday, July 24, 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-06-26 14:00
ANTIOCH, Tenn., June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) will release its second quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Conference Call Details LKQ will host a conference call and webcast on July 24, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time (7:00 a.m. Central Time) with members of senior management to discuss the Company's results. To access the investor conference call, please dial (833) 470-1428. International access to the call may be obtained by dialing (404) 975-4839. T ...
Standard Motor Products: The Ride Isn't Over
Seeking Alpha· 2025-06-26 07:52
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Standard Motor Products, Inc. Named One of America's Greatest Workplaces 2025
Prnewswire· 2025-06-16 14:09
Company Recognition - Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) has been recognized as one of Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces 2025 and also named one of America's Greatest Workplaces in Manufacturing [1][2] Employee Satisfaction Metrics - The recognition is based on a large-scale employee survey that evaluated ten categories including mental wellbeing, job security, work-life balance, working environment, company image, community, sustainability and awareness, compensation and benefits, training and career progression, and corporate culture [3] - Over 400,000 interviews were conducted and nearly 5 million company reviews were analyzed to compile the list [3] Company Overview - SMP has over 100 years of experience as a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of premium replacement parts in the automotive aftermarket [5] - The company sells products primarily to retailers, warehouse distributors, original equipment manufacturers, and original equipment service part operations across various regions including the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Mexico, and other Latin American countries [5]
American Axle & Manufacturing (AXL) 2025 Conference Transcript
2025-06-11 18:25
American Axle & Manufacturing (AXL) 2025 Conference June 11, 2025 01:25 PM ET Speaker0 All right. Welcome back. Next up, we have American Axle. I'm joined by Matt Geralondo, VP of Strategy and David Lim, Head of IR. Quick background on American Axle. It's a global tier one supplier of driveline and also metal forming products for primarily the light vehicle market, but also commercial vehicles. Of particular note, the company is currently in the process of acquiring a big acquisition of Bel Air in The UK, w ...