Penske Automotive Group (NYSE:PAG) FY Conference November 03, 2025 07:00 PM ET Company ParticipantsTony Pordon - EVPMario Gabelli - Chairman and CEOConference Call ParticipantsBrian Sponheimer - Research AnalystNone - Analyst 2None - Analyst 1None - Analyst 3Brian SponheimerAll right, moving along. Another great privilege to have Tony Pordon back from Penske Automotive Group. One of the most unique companies within the automotive and vehicular space. Company has 66 million shares. Trades around $160, about ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q4 2025, the company reported approximately $8.3 billion in revenue, exceeding guidance by roughly $800 million, with core operating income at $519 million and a core operating margin of 6.3%, a 50 basis point improvement year-over-year [8][9] - GAAP operating income totaled $337 million, with diluted earnings per share at $1.99 and core diluted earnings per share at $3.29 [8][9] - Full-year adjusted free cash flow was over $1.3 billion, with a healthy balance sheet showing a debt-to-core EBITDA ratio of 1.3 times and cash balances of approximately $1.9 billion [11][12] Segment Performance Changes - Regulated Industries revenue was $3.1 billion, with a year-over-year increase of approximately 3% and a core operating margin of 6.5% [9] - Intelligent Infrastructure revenue reached $3.7 billion, driven by strong demand in cloud and data center, with a core operating margin of 5.9% [9][10] - Connected Living and Digital Commerce revenue totaled $1.4 billion, reflecting a year-over-year decline of approximately 14%, but with a core operating margin of 6.6%, up 210 basis points year-over-year [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company anticipates Regulated Industries revenue for Q1 FY26 to be $3.05 billion, up 3% year-on-year, while Intelligent Infrastructure is expected to grow approximately 47% year-on-year to $3.67 billion [13][14] - Connected Living and Digital Commerce revenue is expected to decline by 16% year-on-year to $1.29 billion, reflecting a strategic shift towards higher-margin opportunities [13][14] Company Strategy and Industry Competition - The company is focusing on system-level integration in Intelligent Infrastructure, leveraging AI-related growth across capital equipment, cloud, and data center markets [21][49] - In Regulated Industries, the strategy includes supporting automotive and healthcare sectors while navigating regulatory changes and market dynamics [16][48] - The Connected Living segment is transitioning away from lower-margin consumer products towards advanced technologies in automation and robotics [30][54] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about long-term growth in healthcare and AI-related sectors, despite short-term challenges in automotive and renewables [46][48] - The company expects overall revenue growth of approximately 5% for FY26, with core operating margins expanding to around 5.6% [55][56] - The focus remains on maintaining a strong balance sheet while returning about 80% of free cash flow to shareholders [56][58] Other Important Information - The company completed a $1 billion share repurchase authorization and has a new $1 billion program authorized for FY26 [12] - The anticipated new facility in North Carolina is set to come online in summer 2026, aimed at enhancing AI rack manufacturing capabilities [52] Q&A Session Summary Question: Growth areas in AI - The company expects 25% year-on-year growth in AI revenue, with significant growth in cloud and data center infrastructure, particularly in electrical switch gear [62][64] Question: Healthcare growth outlook - The company anticipates low to mid-single-digit growth in healthcare, driven by drug delivery systems and new business opportunities, despite delays in the Croatia facility impacting margins [63]

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