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Presentation Chirag PatelEquity Associate Session here with MSC Industrial. I'm Chirag Patel, I cover the machinery, multis and distribution space here at Jefferies, along with Steve Volkmann. It's our pleasure to have Erik Gershwind, the CEO of MSC Industrial and then Ryan Mills, Head of Investor Relations. I was going to actually start out with a quick little overview of the company and the business. And then let's jump right into the meat of it. Erik GershwindCEO & Director That sounds great. Thank y ...

MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) 2025 Conference September 03, 2025 02:50 PM ET Company ParticipantsChirag Patel - Senior AssociateErik Gershwind - Chief Executive OfficerRyan Mills - Head - IRChirag PatelSession here with MSC Industrial. I'm Chirag Patel. I cover the machinery, multis, and distribution space here at Jefferies along with Steve Volkmann. It's our pleasure to have Eric Gershwin, the CEO of MSC Industrial, and then Ryan Mills, Head of Investor Relations. I was going actually start out with a quick ...

Core Insights - Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings of $2.80 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.60, marking a year-over-year increase of 5.9% [1][10] - Net revenues for the quarter reached $1.22 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.18 billion, with a year-over-year growth of 5.5% [2][10] - For fiscal 2025, AIT's total net revenues were $4.6 billion, reflecting a 1.9% increase year over year, while adjusted earnings were $10.12 per share, up 3.8% [2] Revenue Breakdown - The Service Center-Based Distribution segment generated revenues of $779.2 million, contributing 66% to net revenues, but saw a year-over-year decline of 1.5% [3] - The Engineered Solutions segment, which accounted for 34% of net revenues, reported revenues of $445.5 million, a significant year-over-year increase of 20.7% [4] - Acquisitions positively impacted the top line by 19.7%, while organic sales increased by 1.8% due to strong demand in key growth areas [5] Margin and Cost Analysis - AIT's cost of sales rose by 5.7% year over year to $850 million, with gross profit increasing by 5.2% to $374.7 million, resulting in a slight decrease in gross margin to 30.6% [6] - Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses increased by 10.5% year over year to $239.7 million, while EBITDA was reported at $153 million, reflecting a decrease of 0.3% [6] Balance Sheet and Cash Flow - At the end of fiscal 2025, AIT had cash and cash equivalents of $388.4 million, down from $460.6 million at the end of fiscal 2024, with long-term debt remaining stable at $572.3 million [7] - The company generated net cash of $492.4 million from operating activities, a 32.6% increase year over year, and free cash flow rose by 34.2% to $465.2 million [8] Future Guidance - For fiscal 2026, AIT anticipates adjusted earnings in the range of $10-$10.75 per share, with sales growth projected between 4-7% year over year [10][11] - The company expects EBITDA margin to be in the range of 12.2-12.5% for fiscal 2026 [11]

Financial Performance - Q4 2025 sales increased by 5.5% year-over-year, reaching $1.225 billion compared to $1.161 billion in Q4 2024[8] - Organic daily sales saw a positive year-over-year growth of 0.2% for the first time in over a year[8] - Earnings per share (EPS) increased by 5.9% year-over-year, from $2.64 in Q4 2024 to $2.80 in Q4 2025[8] - EBITDA decreased slightly by 0.3% year-over-year, from $153.5 million in Q4 2024 to $153.0 million in Q4 2025[8] - Free cash flow for fiscal year 2025 was $465.2 million, up 34% year-over-year[33] Segment Performance - Engineered Solutions (ES) segment sales increased by 20.7% year-over-year in Q4 2025, with organic growth of 1.8%[31] - Service Center segment sales decreased by 1.5% year-over-year in Q4 2025[23] Fiscal Year 2026 Guidance - Total sales are projected to increase by 4% to 7% year-over-year[46] - Organic sales are expected to grow by 1% to 4% year-over-year[46] - EBITDA margin is guided to be between 12.2% and 12.5%[46] - Diluted EPS is projected to be in the range of $10.00 to $10.75[46]

Core Insights - Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (AIT) is set to release its fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results on August 14, with a history of beating earnings estimates in the past four quarters, averaging a surprise of 6.2% [1][10] Revenue and Earnings Estimates - The consensus estimate for revenues is $1.18 billion, reflecting a 1.7% increase from the same quarter last year [2] - The adjusted earnings estimate is $2.60 per share, indicating a 1.5% decrease from the year-ago quarter [2] Segment Performance - The Engineered Solutions segment is expected to show solid momentum, with revenues projected at $382.1 million, a 3.5% increase year-over-year, driven by favorable order trends in automation and technology [3] - The Service Center Based Distribution segment is anticipated to perform weakly due to reduced maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) spending, as well as prolonged customer plant shutdowns [6] Strategic Initiatives - The company’s focus on enhancing its product line and value-added services, along with investments in automation and digital offerings, is expected to positively impact its top line [4] - The acquisition of Grupo Kopar in May 2024 is anticipated to contribute to revenue growth by expanding AIT's automation platform into Mexico [5] Margin and Expense Outlook - Rising selling, distribution, and administrative expenses are likely to pressure AIT's margins, with a projected gross margin of 30.4%, down 30 basis points year-over-year [7] Earnings Prediction - The current Earnings ESP for AIT is 0.00%, indicating no clear prediction for an earnings beat, with both the Most Accurate Estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate at $2.60 [9]

Core Viewpoint - Fastenal's second-quarter 2025 earnings and revenues exceeded estimates and showed year-over-year growth, reflecting operational discipline and customer expansion despite a sluggish macro environment [2][4]. Financial Performance - The company reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 29 cents, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 28 cents, and representing a 12.7% increase from 25 cents in the previous year [3]. - Net sales increased by 8.6% year over year to $2.08 billion, exceeding the consensus estimate of $2.06 billion [4]. - Daily sales also rose by 8.6%, driven by improved customer contract momentum and increased unit sales, with foreign exchange rates contributing positively by 10 basis points [4]. Sales Breakdown - Unit sales growth was supported by more customer sites spending over $10K per month and modest growth in average sales per site, with product pricing adding 140-170 basis points to net sales [5]. - Daily sales of Fasteners increased by 6.6%, Safety Supplies by 10.7%, and Other Product Lines by 9% year over year [5]. End-Market Performance - Daily sales in Heavy Manufacturing rose by 7.5%, while Other Manufacturing grew by 11% year over year [6]. - Non-Residential Construction sales increased by 3%, and Other End-Markets saw an 8.7% growth compared to the prior year [6]. Digital Sales and Technology - Daily sales through weighted FMI devices grew by 14.4%, accounting for 44.1% of net sales, while eProcurement sales rose by 19.3% [7]. - Digital Footprint sales represented 61% of total sales, up from 59.4% in the previous year, with a revised target for 2025 penetration set at 63%-64% [7]. Margin Analysis - Gross margin improved to 45.3%, up 20 basis points year over year, attributed to increased fastener product availability [8]. - Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased to 24.4% from 24.9% in the prior year, with operating margin at 21%, higher than the projected 20.6% [8]. Financial Position - As of June 30, 2025, cash and cash equivalents were $237.8 million, down from $255.8 million at the end of 2024, while long-term debt decreased to $100 million from $125 million [9]. - The company returned $252.5 million to shareholders in dividends during the quarter, with net cash provided by operating activities totaling $278.6 million, an 8.1% increase from the previous year [9]. Market Outlook - Estimates for Fastenal have been trending upward, indicating a promising outlook, with the company holding a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) [10][12].

Before a company announces its earnings, it is essential to take into account any changes made to earnings estimates. This is a valuable factor in predicting the potential reactions of investors toward the stock. Empirical research has consistently shown a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and the short- term price performance of a stock. Wall Street analysts expect Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) to post quarterly earnings of $2.60 per share in its upcoming report, whic ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - First quarter sales were $436 million, a 7.3% increase year over year, driven by strong performance in Aerospace and Defense (A&D) and Industrial segments [4] - Consolidated gross margin for the quarter was 44.8%, down from 45.3% in the same period last year, while adjusted diluted EPS was $2.84, up from $2.54, representing an 11.8% growth year over year [4][16] - Free cash flow reached a record $104.3 million, with a conversion rate of 152%, compared to $88.4 million and 144% last year [4][17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - A&D sales increased by 10.4% year over year, with commercial aerospace growing by 9.6% and defense by 11.9% [5] - The industrial segment grew by 5.5% year over year, with distribution and aftermarket up by 10% [5] - Industrial gross margins were 46%, while A&D margins were 42.3%, with adjusted industrial gross margins at 47.1% [14][15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The backlog exceeded $1 billion for the first time, with $100 million attributed to industrial products [7] - The U.S. GDP expansion of 3% confirmed a strong industrial economy, with expectations for positive demand influenced by recent tax treatments for capacity investments [6][7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on organic growth through product innovation and market development, with plans to expand capacities to meet customer demands [8][9] - The recent acquisition of VAACO is expected to enhance capabilities in marine and defense sectors, with strong synergies anticipated [10][11] - A well-defined five-year outlook is in place, with strategic planning based on historical sales and customer demand forecasts [24] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the future, citing unprecedented demand in key market areas and a strong balance sheet [12] - The company anticipates continued growth in the defense sector, projecting high single to low double-digit expansion for many quarters [8] - Management noted that the industrial distribution business saw a 10% increase, indicating a positive trend in the industrial economy [45] Other Important Information - The company plans to use generated cash to pay off debt and maintain a focus on deleveraging [17] - Guidance for the second quarter projects revenues between $445 million and $455 million, representing year-over-year growth of 11.8% to 14.4% [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: What parts of the five-year outlook can be shared? - The company is aligning historical sales by account and assessing capacity needs based on customer demand forecasts [23][24] Question: Will more CapEx be needed for capacity expansion? - The company plans to maintain CapEx in the range of 3% to 4% of depreciation, with some real estate consolidation expected [26][28] Question: How will the recent infrastructure bill impact the business? - The bill is expected to positively affect demand from smaller industrial customers, while its impact on A&D is less clear [30] Question: What is the expected revenue contribution from VACCO? - VACCO is anticipated to contribute approximately $10 million to $11 million monthly, with all revenue going into the A&D segment [33][37] Question: What are the trends in commercial aerospace? - Build rates are stabilizing, and the company expects to expand content on existing contracts with OEMs [38][39] Question: Is there confidence in sustainable industrial expansion? - The company sees positive signs in industrial distribution, with expectations for growth driven by recent tax changes [44][70] Question: How is the integration of VACCO progressing? - The integration is expected to enhance margins over 18 to 24 months, similar to past acquisitions [50][51] Question: Will supply chain constraints affect growth? - The company has secured extensive inventories of exotic materials to mitigate supply chain challenges [62][63]

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