Core Insights - Perimeter Solutions will present at the Baird Global Industrial Conference on November 12, 2025, at 10:40 AM (ET) [1][2] - The company is a leading global provider in the Fire Safety and Specialty Products industries, with operations divided into two segments: Fire Safety and Specialty Products [2] Company Overview - Perimeter Solutions is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, and trades on the NYSE under the ticker PRM [2] - The Fire Safety segment offers fire retardants, firefighting foams, and related specialized equipment and services [2] - The Specialty Products segment focuses on non-fire safety markets, with a significant application in Phosphorus Pentasulfide (P2S5) based lubricant additives [2] - The Specialty Products segment also includes IMS, which manufactures electronic or electro-mechanical components for various end markets, emphasizing aftermarket repair and replacement [2]

Core Insights - The stock market is near all-time highs, driven by strong earnings, Fed rate cuts, and AI spending [1] - Investors are advised against timing the market but should seek strong stocks with solid fundamentals [1] Group 1: Investment Strategies - Utilizing a Zacks screen can help identify top Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy) stocks among over 200 highly-ranked companies [2] - Zacks Rank 1 stocks have historically outperformed the market, regardless of market conditions [2] Group 2: Screening Parameters - The screening process includes three key filters: Zacks Rank equal to 1, positive current quarter estimate revisions, and top broker rating changes [4][5][6] - Zacks Rank 1 stocks have an average annual return of approximately 24.4% since 1988 [5] Group 3: Company Spotlight - Perimeter Solutions, Inc. (PRM) - Perimeter Solutions, a leader in fire safety, reported a significant earnings beat in Q3, with a 9% growth in adjusted EPS, exceeding estimates by 21% [9] - The company’s Fire Safety segment focuses on fire management products, while its Specialty Products unit deals with phosphorus pentasulfide for various applications [9] - PRM stock has increased by 670% over the past two years but is currently trading 10% below its average Zacks price target and at an 18% discount to its median [10]

Core Insights - Investor interest in Perimeter Solutions has increased following the strong financial results for Q3 2025, with shares rising by 26.9% [1] Financial Performance - Perimeter Solutions reported Q3 2025 revenue of $315.4 million, reflecting a 9% increase year-over-year, driven by a 15% growth in the specialty products segment [3] - The company expanded its adjusted EBITDA margin to 59% from 56% in Q3 2024, with adjusted EBITDA growing to $186.3 million from $170.4 million during the same period last year [4] - Free cash flow for the first three quarters of 2025 reached $197 million, a 6.5% increase compared to $185 million in the same period of 2024 [5] Investment Considerations - Perimeter Solutions trades at 39.5 times trailing earnings, indicating it may not be a bargain opportunity, but it could appeal to conservative investors seeking a resilient stock [6] - The company has demonstrated year-over-year growth in revenue and adjusted EBITDA, along with an increase in free cash flow [7]

Core Insights - The Lazard US Systematic Small Cap Equity ETF (SYZ) has an annualized total return of 3.56% since its inception, outperforming the benchmark Russell 2000 Index, which has a return of -0.04% [1] - The ETF was converted from a mutual fund on September 12, 2023, and has been trading for 17 days as an ETF [1] - The ETF's portfolio consists of 427 small-cap stocks selected through a proprietary automated process, with market caps ranging from $54.5 million to $15.9 billion [6] Investment Opportunities - The ETF's valuation metrics show an average price-to-cash flow ratio of 9.93x, significantly lower than the Russell 2000's 15.07x, and a free cash flow yield of 6.57%, compared to the index's 1.98% [7] - Notable holdings in the ETF include Mueller Industries (MLI), which has nearly doubled its market cap from $5.5 billion to $10.9 billion in 22 months, and is trading at 14.6 times its 2025 earnings per share estimate of $6.75 [9] - Perimeter Solutions (PRM), the ETF's seventh-largest holding, has seen a 73% increase in its stock price in 2025, with sales growth of 26% to $234.7 million in the first half of 2025 [10][11] - Willdan Group (WLDN) has a market cap of $1.4 billion and reported a 27.5% increase in net revenues to $180.3 million in the first half of 2025, with a full-year revenue guidance of $345 million [17][19] Market Context - The ETF's recent performance is set against a backdrop where U.S. stocks experienced a decline for the first time in eight trading sessions, while gold prices reached a record high of over $4,000 [5] - The small-cap sector is gaining attention as large-cap stocks have become expensive, prompting a shift in focus towards smaller companies [4]

Group 1 - Perimeter has increased approximately 6% since the last recommendation three weeks ago, indicating positive market performance [1] - The quarterly results and management commentary provide further support for the initial investment thesis, highlighting operational leverage in Fire Safety and continued growth in Specialty Products [1] - The focus is on small and midcap companies with asymmetric upsides, suggesting a strategic investment approach in these sectors [1] Group 2 - The analyst has a diverse background, having worked in the Industrials and chemicals sector, as well as in finance and technology at a Canadian charity, which enriches the analysis [1] - The combination of execution experience and analytical skills is emphasized as a key factor in enhancing investment insights [1]

Core Insights - Perimeter Solutions reported a net loss of $32.2 million for the second quarter of 2025, with an adjusted net income of $57.1 million, indicating a significant shift from the previous year's net income of $21.7 million [1][4][27] - The company's adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter increased by 41% to $91.3 million, driven by strong performance in both Fire Safety and Specialty Products segments [1][4][22] Financial Performance - Net sales for the second quarter rose by 28% to $162.6 million compared to $127.3 million in the same quarter last year [4] - Fire Safety net sales increased by 22% to $120.3 million, while Specialty Products net sales surged by 47% to $42.4 million [4] - Year-to-date net sales increased by 26% to $234.7 million, with Fire Safety sales up 27% to $157.4 million and Specialty Products sales up 23% to $77.2 million [4] Earnings Metrics - Loss per diluted share for the second quarter was $0.22, compared to earnings per diluted share of $0.14 in the prior year [4][27] - Non-GAAP adjusted earnings per diluted share increased to $0.39 from $0.25 in the previous year [4][27] - Year-to-date adjusted earnings per share rose to $0.41 from $0.23 in the prior year [28] Segment Performance - Adjusted EBITDA for the Fire Safety segment increased by 40% to $77.7 million, while the Specialty Products segment saw a 48% increase to $13.7 million [4][24] - The Fire Safety segment's strong performance is attributed to its role as a manufacturer of fire management products and services [9] Capital Allocation - The company repurchased 2.9 million shares of common stock at an average price of $11.13 per share during the quarter [12] - In May 2025, the company settled trade secret litigation and acquired related assets for $20 million in cash [12]

Company Announcement - Perimeter Solutions will release its financial results for the second quarter of 2025 on August 7, 2025, before the market opens [1] - A conference call to discuss these results will be held at 8:30 AM ET on the same day, led by CEO Haitham Khouri, CFO Kyle Sable, and Head of Investor Relations Seth Barker [2] Company Overview - Perimeter Solutions is a leading global solutions provider for the Fire Safety and Specialty Products industries, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri [3] - The company operates in two segments: Fire Safety, which provides fire retardants and firefighting foams, and Specialty Products, which includes non-fire safety products such as phosphorus pentasulfide-based lubricant additives [3] - The Specialty Products segment also encompasses IMS, a manufacturer of electronic or electro-mechanical components for various end markets, focusing on aftermarket repair and replacement [3]

Core Insights - Perimeter Solutions reported a strong financial performance for the first quarter of 2025, with a net income of $56.7 million compared to a net loss of $82.6 million in the same quarter of the previous year [1][5][26] - The company achieved an adjusted EBITDA of $18.1 million, reflecting a 49% increase from $12.1 million in the prior year quarter, driven by strong execution and early season fire activity [1][5][21] - Net sales increased by 22% to $72.0 million, with the Fire Safety segment experiencing a significant 48% growth [5][11] Financial Performance - First quarter net income was $56.7 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $82.6 million, or $0.57 loss per diluted share in the prior year [5][26] - Adjusted earnings per diluted share were $0.03, an improvement from an adjusted loss per share of $0.01 in the previous year [5][27] - The Fire Safety segment's net sales rose to $37.2 million, while Specialty Products net sales increased to $34.9 million [5][11] Capital Allocation - On March 28, 2025, Perimeter acquired certain product lines for $10.0 million, which will be integrated into its IMS business within the Specialty Products segment [3] - The company repurchased 0.9 million shares of common stock at an average price of $9.19 per share during the quarter [6] Segment Performance - Fire Safety adjusted EBITDA increased to $10.1 million, compared to a loss of $0.2 million in the prior year quarter [5][21] - Specialty Products adjusted EBITDA decreased by 35% to $8.0 million from $12.4 million in the previous year [5][21] Cash Flow and Balance Sheet - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter were $200.1 million, up from $198.5 million at the end of the previous quarter [19][18] - The total assets of the company were reported at $2.4 billion, with total liabilities at $1.2 billion [18][17]

Core Points - Perimeter Solutions will release its financial results for Q1 2025 on May 8, 2025, before market opens [1] - A conference call to discuss these results will be held on the same day at 8:30 AM ET, led by CEO Haitham Khouri, CFO Kyle Sable, and Head of Investor Relations Seth Barker [2] Company Overview - Perimeter Solutions is a leading global provider in the Fire Safety and Specialty Products industries, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri [3] - The company operates in two segments: Fire Safety, which includes fire retardants and firefighting foams, and Specialty Products, which focuses on non-fire safety markets, including phosphorus pentasulfide-based lubricant additives [3] - The Specialty Products segment also encompasses IMS, a manufacturer of electronic components for various end markets, emphasizing aftermarket repair and replacement [3]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fourth quarter orders reached $817 million, an increase of approximately 8% on a reported basis and up 5% organically [21] - Fourth quarter sales were $863 million, up 9% reported and up 3% organically compared to the prior year [23] - Fourth quarter net income was $123 million, resulting in GAAP diluted EPS of $1.62, while adjusted net income was $155 million with an adjusted EPS of $2.04, up $0.21 or 11% [28] - Full year sales totaled $3.3 billion, flat overall and down 2% organically [24] - Full year adjusted net income was $599 million, generating an EPS of $7.89, down $0.33 or 4% from last year [28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Health and Science Technology (HST) segment experienced 8% organic growth in Q4, driven by blanket order activity [21] - Fire Safety and Diversified Products (FSDP) had mid-single digit organic growth, while Flow Control (FMT) experienced low single digit growth [21] - For the full year, HST contracted by 7% on an organic basis, driven by life sciences and semiconductor cyclical market headwinds [24] - FSDP drove low single digit growth bolstered by North America Fire OEM and Fire Integrated System Solution demand [24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. market saw a noticeable uptick in industrial day rates at the beginning of 2024, but this changed with high inflation rates later in the year [10] - The semiconductor capital equipment market is expected to recover in the second half of 2025, following a challenging first half [33] - The Intelligent Water Platform is expected to grow due to continued municipal water market investments and aging infrastructure improvements [35] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on integrating Mott and leveraging its filtration technologies into new innovative solutions [19] - IDEXX aims to build scale through thematic integration and has pruned smaller, less growth-advantage businesses [14] - The company is applying an "80-20" strategy at the enterprise level to drive power, scale, and focus through its portfolio of high-quality businesses [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed a climate of uncertain optimism as they enter 2025, with stable business bases and recalibrated inventories [11] - The company anticipates organic growth of 1% to 3% for 2025, with HST expected to be the highest growth segment [32] - Management highlighted the importance of pricing power, targeted growth initiatives, and customer intimacy in driving above-market growth [32] Other Important Information - The fourth quarter gross margin declined by 20 basis points to 42.5% on a reported basis, but adjusted gross margin expanded by 40 basis points [25] - Free cash flow for the quarter was $157 million, a decrease of 12%, with a conversion rate of 101% of adjusted net income [29] - The company expects to take $21 million to $25 million in restructuring charges during 2025, primarily related to severance [37] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the reasons for the soft Q1 guidance? - Management explained that the softness in Q1 is due to the absence of $40 million in project shipments that occurred in Q4 and a $0.22 impact from share-based compensation [53][54] Question: How does the platform optimization impact growth and margins? - Management indicated that platform optimization will lead to improved gross margins and SG&A leverage, contributing positively to EBITDA margins over time [91][92] Question: What assumptions are made regarding potential tariff impacts? - Management stated that there are no material assumptions in the guidance regarding tariffs, emphasizing a localized model for sourcing and production [69][70]