Core Viewpoint - Terex Corporation reported a significant decline in adjusted earnings per share, down 52% year-over-year, despite beating consensus estimates, indicating challenges in sales volume and production adjustments due to weak demand [1][2][3]. Financial Performance - Adjusted earnings per share were 83 cents, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 49 cents, but down from $1.74 in the prior-year quarter [1][3]. - Total revenues decreased by 5% year-over-year to $1.23 billion, slightly above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.22 billion [3]. - Including one-time items, earnings were reported at 31 cents per share, down from $1.60 in the same quarter last year [3]. Segment Performance - The Materials Processing segment saw revenues fall by 27% year-over-year to $382 million, with operating income down 50% [8]. - The Aerial Work Platforms segment generated revenues of $450 million, a 28% decline, with operating profit plunging 98% [9]. - The Environmental Services segment, including the recently acquired Environmental Solutions Group, reported revenues of $399 million and an operating profit of $56 million [9]. Cost and Margin Analysis - Cost of goods sold increased by 0.4% year-over-year to $999 million, while gross profit fell by 23% to $230 million [6]. - Adjusted operating profit was $111 million, down from $163 million in the previous year, with an adjusted operating margin of 9.1%, a contraction of 350 basis points [7]. Cash Flow and Shareholder Returns - As of March 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents were $298 million, down from $388 million at the end of 2024 [10]. - The company returned $43 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends during the quarter [11]. Outlook - Terex expects sales in the Materials Processing segment to decline in high single digits from a baseline of $1.9 billion, and AWP segment revenues to decrease in low double digits from a baseline of $2.41 billion [12]. - Projected net sales for 2025 are in the range of $5.3 billion to $5.5 billion, indicating a year-over-year growth of 6% at the midpoint [12]. - Adjusted earnings per share are expected to be between $4.70 and $5.10, reflecting a 20% drop at the midpoint from the previous year's earnings of $6.11 [13]. Stock Performance - Terex's shares have declined by 33.5% over the past year, compared to a 7.1% decline in the industry [16].

Financial Performance - Q1 2025 sales reached $1.229 billion, a 4.9% decrease compared to $1.292 billion in Q1 2024[23] - Adjusted operating margin for Q1 2025 was 9.1%[12, 23] - Adjusted EPS for Q1 2025 was $0.83[12, 24] - The company is maintaining its 2025 FY EPS outlook of $4.70 - $5.10[13] Segment Performance - Aerials sales in Q1 2025 were $450 million, a 27.8% year-over-year decrease[28] with an operating margin of 3.0%[28] - MP (Material Processing) sales in Q1 2025 were $382 million, a 26.5% year-over-year decrease[32] with an operating margin of 10.0%[32] - ES (Environmental Solutions) sales in Q1 2025 were $399 million, a 10.5% year-over-year increase[35] with an operating margin of 19.4%[35] Strategic Initiatives and Outlook - The company's backlog stands at $2.6 billion[39] - The company anticipates net sales between $5.3 billion and $5.5 billion for 2025[44] - The company anticipates segment operating margin of approximately 12% for 2025[44]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 was $35.2 million, an increase of $16.3 million or 86.2% compared to Q1 2024 [6][19] - Adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 10.7%, up 460 basis points year-over-year [7][19] - Adjusted earnings per share were reported at $0.88, significantly higher than $0.34 in Q1 2024 [7][20] - Free cash flow for the quarter was $16.6 million, representing 116% of net income [8][23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the Infrastructure Solutions segment, net sales were driven by strong capital equipment and aftermarket parts sales, despite a slight decline in backlog by 4.1% [7][21] - The Materials Solutions segment faced challenges due to high interest rates and dealer inventory destocking, but aftermarket parts sales remained stable [7][22] - Backlog in the Materials Solutions segment grew by $12.1 million or 10.6% due to increased order activity [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The overall backlog declined slightly but remained healthy, supported by growth in implied orders [16] - Infrastructure Solutions segment backlog was influenced by strong invoicing for asphalt and concrete plants [16] - Implied orders rose on a quarter-over-quarter basis, with a book-to-bill ratio of 113% for Q1 [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company announced a definitive agreement to acquire TerraSource, a market leader in materials processing equipment, which is expected to enhance the Material Solutions segment [5][25] - The acquisition is anticipated to provide significant synergies and expand the product portfolio, with a focus on aftermarket parts [26][30] - The company is taking proactive measures to mitigate risks associated with tariffs, including price adjustments and supply chain management [14][15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism regarding customer sentiment and infrastructure investment needs, highlighting the importance of ongoing infrastructure improvements [9][12] - The company is maintaining its expectations for adjusted EBITDA for the full year 2025 in the range of $105 million to $125 million, excluding tariff impacts [8][20] - Management noted that while there is uncertainty regarding tariffs, proactive measures have been implemented to manage costs and protect margins [40][41] Other Important Information - The company highlighted the need for continued infrastructure investment, as indicated by the American Society of Civil Engineers' report card [9][10] - The acquisition of TerraSource is expected to close in early Q3 2025, subject to regulatory considerations [33] Q&A Session Summary Question: Why not raise guidance despite strong performance? - Management indicated that while there is upside potential, uncertainty around tariffs and customer behavior influenced the decision not to raise guidance at this time [39][40] Question: How is the company positioned regarding current tariffs? - Management stated that they have been proactive in managing the impact of tariffs and have implemented price increases to mitigate costs [42][43] Question: How has TerraSource performed compared to legacy Material Solutions? - Management noted that TerraSource has a smaller exposure to mobile markets and a significant portion of its business comes from aftermarket parts, which contributes to higher gross margins [46][48] Question: What is the expected impact of tariffs on costs? - Management estimated a potential impact of 4% to 10% on costs if no actions are taken, but emphasized their proactive measures to manage this risk [54][58] Question: Will the acquisition of TerraSource be accretive to EBITDA? - Management confirmed that the acquisition is expected to be accretive from day one, with significant synergy opportunities anticipated [33][34]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 was $35.2 million, an increase of $16.3 million or 86.2% compared to Q1 2024 [6][19] - Adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 10.7%, up 460 basis points year-over-year [7][19] - Adjusted earnings per share were reported at $0.88, significantly higher than $0.34 in Q1 2024 [7][20] - Free cash flow for the quarter was $16.6 million, representing 116% of net income [8][23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Infrastructure Solutions segment saw strong net sales driven by capital equipment and aftermarket parts, despite some softness in mobile paving and forestry units [7][21] - Material Solutions segment faced challenges due to high interest rates and dealer inventory destocking, but aftermarket parts sales remained stable [7][22] - Backlog in Material Solutions grew by $12.1 million or 10.6% due to increased order activity [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The backlog of $402.6 million moderated sequentially by 4.1%, but implied orders showed improvement [6][7] - Infrastructure investment remains critical, with a report indicating that 39% of America's public roadways are in poor or mediocre condition [9][10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company announced a definitive agreement to acquire TerraSource, a market leader in materials processing equipment, which is expected to enhance the Material Solutions segment [5][25] - The acquisition is anticipated to provide significant synergies and expand the product portfolio, with a focus on aftermarket parts [26][30] - The company is actively managing risks associated with tariffs and is taking proactive measures to protect margins [13][35] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism regarding customer sentiment and the construction market, despite uncertainties related to tariffs [34] - The company is maintaining its adjusted EBITDA expectations for 2025 in the range of $105 million to $125 million, excluding tariff impacts [8][19] - Management highlighted the importance of infrastructure investment and the long-term stable demand for their equipment and services [11][12] Other Important Information - The company ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $90.1 million and total available liquidity of $238.9 million [23] - The acquisition of TerraSource is expected to close in early Q3 2025, subject to regulatory considerations [33] Q&A Session Summary Question: Why not raise guidance despite strong performance? - Management indicated uncertainty around tariffs and customer behavior as reasons for not raising guidance at this time [39][40] Question: How is the company positioned regarding current tariffs? - Management noted proactive measures taken to mitigate tariff impacts and emphasized their strong position as a U.S. manufacturer [41][44] Question: How has TerraSource performed compared to legacy Material Solutions? - Management highlighted that TerraSource has a smaller exposure to mobile markets and a significant portion of its business comes from aftermarket parts, which contributes to higher gross margins [45][46] Question: Clarification on guidance excluding tariff impacts? - Management confirmed that the guidance provided excludes any impact from tariffs [50][52] Question: What is the potential impact of tariffs on costs? - Management estimated a potential impact of 4% to 10% on COGS if no actions are taken, but they are actively managing this risk [52][56] Question: Can the backlog be repriced? - Management stated that they cannot reprice the backlog but feel well covered compared to previous situations [57] Question: What is the trailing EBITDA for TerraSource? - Management refrained from providing historical EBITDA numbers for TerraSource at this stage [63]