Core Insights - Griffon reported a mixed quarterly performance with total revenue of $613.6 million, missing the consensus estimate of $650.0 million, while adjusted EPS was $1.50, slightly exceeding the estimate of $1.49 [1][2] - The Home and Building Products segment showed growth in revenue and profitability, while the Consumer and Professional Products segment faced significant challenges, leading to an overall decline in revenue [1][5] Financial Performance - Total revenue (GAAP) was $613.6 million, down 5.3% year-over-year from $647.8 million [2] - Adjusted EBITDA was $134.7 million, up 7.3% from $125.5 million in the prior year [2] - Adjusted net income rose 14% to $69.2 million compared to the prior year quarter [7] - Gross margin improved by 470 basis points to 43.2% of revenue (GAAP) [7] Segment Analysis - Home and Building Products revenue increased by 2% to $400.2 million, benefiting from favorable pricing and product mix, despite a 1% decline in volume [5] - Consumer and Professional Products revenue fell 16% to $213.4 million due to weak demand and new tariffs impacting sales [6] Strategic Focus - The company has been optimizing operations through supply chain adjustments and an asset-light approach, particularly in the Consumer and Professional Products segment [4] - Management emphasized the importance of maintaining relationships with major retailers like Home Depot and Lowe's for long-term growth [4] Impairment and Future Guidance - A $217.2 million after-tax impairment related to the Hunter Fan acquisition significantly impacted net income [6][8] - For FY2025, Griffon reduced its revenue guidance by $100 million to $2.5 billion, primarily due to expected weakness in the Consumer and Professional Products segment [11] Capital Management - Griffon repurchased $40.3 million of stock and maintained its quarterly dividend at $0.18 per share, reflecting a 20% increase from the prior year [8][12] - The company reduced debt by $76 million in FY2025, improving its leverage ratio to 2.5 times net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA [7]