LAFAYETTE, Ind., July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wabash (NYSE: WNC) today announced that it will webcast its quarterly earnings conference call to review and discuss its financial results for the second quarter 2025 on Friday, July 25, 2025, beginning at 12:00 p.m. ET. The call and an accompanying slide presentation will be accessible on the "Investors" section of Wabash’s website, www.onewabash.com, under "Events & Presentations." The conference call will be accessible by dialing (800) 715-9871, conferen ...

Core Insights - Wabash reported a significant decline in net sales for Q1 2025, totaling $380.9 million, which is a 26.1% decrease compared to Q1 2024 [2] - The company recognized a $342 million gain related to a legal verdict reduction, resulting in a GAAP operating profit of $314.6 million, while the non-GAAP adjusted operating loss was $27.4 million [2][4] - Total backlog as of March 31, 2025, was approximately $1.2 billion, reflecting a 5% increase from the end of 2024 but a 32% decrease from Q1 2024 [3] Financial Performance - The gross profit for the quarter was $19.0 million, representing 5.0% of sales, a significant drop from previous periods [2][8] - GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) was reported at $5.36, while the non-GAAP adjusted EPS was $(0.58) [2][8] - The company has revised its full-year revenue outlook to approximately $1.8 billion and adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $(0.85) to $(0.35) [4] Business Segments - Transportation Solutions segment generated net sales of $346.8 million, a decrease of 26.3% year-over-year, with an operating loss of $9.8 million [9][10] - Parts & Services segment saw a net sales increase of 5.5% year-over-year, totaling $52.0 million, with an operating income of $6.9 million [10][9] Market Conditions - The company noted that tariff-related uncertainties have led customers to delay equipment investment decisions, impacting overall demand [5][4] - Despite the current challenges, the company anticipates a future demand catch-up due to an aging fleet that will require replacement [5] Operational Adjustments - The company has taken steps to align direct labor costs with market conditions following weaker-than-expected demand [4] - Wabash's manufacturing and supply base are primarily located in the U.S., which helps mitigate direct tariff impacts [5]