The Timken Company (TKR) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 30, 2025 11:00 AM ET Speaker0 Good morning. My name is Emily, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to Timken's First Quarter Earnings Release Conference Call. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise. After the speakers' remarks, there will be a question and answer session. Thank you. Mr. You may begin your conference. Speaker1 Thank you, operator, and welcome, everyone, to ...

The Timken Company (TKR) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 30, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Neil Frohnapple - Vice President - IRRichard Kyle - Interim President & CEOPhilip Fracassa - EVP and CFOStefan Diaz - Vice President, Equity ResearchChristopher Dankert - SVP - Equity Research Conference Call Participants Bryan Blair - Managing Director & Senior Research AnalystKyle Menges - Vice President - Equity Research AnalystMichael Shlisky - Managing Director & Senior Equity Research Analyst Operator Good m ...

Core Insights - The Timken Company reported first-quarter 2025 net sales of $1.14 billion, a decrease of 4.2% compared to the same period last year, attributed to lower end-market demand and unfavorable foreign currency translation, partially offset by acquisitions [1][13] - Net income for the quarter was $78.3 million, or $1.11 per diluted share, down from $103.5 million, or $1.46 per diluted share, in the prior year [2][26] - The company has adjusted its full-year 2025 outlook, forecasting diluted earnings per share in the range of $3.90 to $4.40 and adjusted earnings per share between $5.10 and $5.60, reflecting the impact of tariffs and expected lower demand [9][51] Financial Performance - First-quarter adjusted EBITDA was $208.1 million, representing 18.2% of sales, down from $246.4 million or 20.7% of sales in the same quarter last year [3][6] - The net income margin for the quarter was 6.9%, a decline from 8.7% in the previous year [2][19] - Free cash flow increased to $23.4 million from $5.2 million in the prior year, with net cash provided by operations rising to $58.6 million [4][41] Segment Performance - Engineered Bearings segment sales were $760.7 million, down 5.2% year-over-year, primarily due to lower demand in various sectors [5][19] - Industrial Motion segment sales decreased by 2.1% to $379.6 million, with higher revenue in some platforms offset by lower demand in others [7][19] - Adjusted EBITDA for the Engineered Bearings segment was $159.2 million, or 20.9% of sales, compared to $181.4 million or 22.6% of sales in the prior year [6][19] Outlook and Strategic Initiatives - The company is implementing cost reduction measures expected to generate gross savings of approximately $75 million in 2025 [10][11] - Timken anticipates a net direct impact from tariffs of about $25 million in 2025, with plans to mitigate these costs by year-end [9][10] - The management remains focused on navigating the unpredictable business environment and is actively pursuing pricing and cost-saving strategies [11][30]

Group 1: Aerospace/Defense Segment Performance - RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC) is experiencing strong growth in the Aerospace/Defense segment, with revenues up 15.5% year over year in the first nine months of fiscal 2025, driven by solid momentum in the commercial aerospace market and increased demand from OEM and aftermarket verticals [1] - The demand for bearings and engineered component products in the defense market is expected to positively impact the segment's performance in the upcoming quarters [1] Group 2: Industrial Segment Recovery - The Industrial segment is witnessing a recovery, with revenues increasing by 2.7% year over year in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, supported by stable demand in various markets including mining, food and beverage, and power generation [2] - For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, RBC anticipates net sales to be between $434 million and $444 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 4.9% to 7.3% [2] Group 3: Acquisitions and Business Expansion - RBC Bearings is focused on strengthening its business through acquisitions, having acquired Specline, Inc. in August 2023, which enhances its aerospace product offerings and production capacity [3] Group 4: Shareholder Returns - The company is committed to rewarding shareholders, having paid dividends of $17.2 million and repurchased shares worth $8.6 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2025 [4] - In fiscal 2024, RBC repurchased shares valued at $11 million and distributed preferred dividends totaling $22.9 million [4] Group 5: Cost and Expense Challenges - RBC is facing rising costs, with the cost of sales increasing by 1.8% year over year in the first nine months of fiscal 2025, driven by higher raw material costs [8] - Selling, general, and administrative expenses rose by 9.6% year over year during the same period due to increasing personnel and stock compensation costs [8] Group 6: Stock Performance - Over the past six months, RBC's shares have increased by 16.9%, contrasting with a 15.4% decline in the industry [7]