Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenues for the second quarter were $8.6 billion, a decrease of 2% compared to 2024 [9] - EBITDA was $1.6 billion or 18.4% of sales, compared to $1.3 billion or 15.3% a year ago, indicating an increase in profitability [18] - Gross margin improved by 150 basis points year over year, reaching 26.4% of sales [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Engine segment revenues were $2.9 billion, down 8% from a year ago, with EBITDA at 13.8% [22] - Components revenue decreased by 9% to $2.7 billion, but EBITDA improved to 14.7% [22] - Distribution segment revenues increased by 7% to $3 billion, with record EBITDA of $445 million, improving to 14.6% of sales [23] - Power Systems segment revenues rose by 19% to $1.9 billion, with record EBITDA of $433 million, increasing to 22.8% of sales [24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North America revenues decreased by 6% compared to 2024, with heavy-duty truck industry production down 27% [10] - International revenues increased by 5%, with China revenues at $1.8 billion, up 9% due to strong domestic demand [11] - In China, industry demand for medium and heavy-duty trucks increased by 13%, with unit sales up 31% [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on its Destination Zero strategy, introducing new products in the Power Systems segment to meet growing power demands [8] - A 10% increase in quarterly dividends was announced, marking the sixteenth consecutive year of dividend increases [8] - The company aims to maintain operational efficiency and invest in capacity expansion to support future growth [32] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management anticipates a continued decline in North America heavy and medium-duty truck volumes by 25% to 30% in the third quarter [14] - The company is navigating uncertainties related to tariffs and trade policies, which are impacting freight activity and costs [15] - Despite challenges, management remains confident in the strength of the power generation market and the company's diversified global business [17] Other Important Information - The company returned $251 million to shareholders in dividends, consistent with its long-term plan to return approximately 50% of operating cash flow [9] - Joint venture income increased to $118 million, driven by higher volumes in China [20] - Operating cash flow was an inflow of $785 million, compared to an outflow of $851 million a year ago [21] Q&A Session Summary Question: Comments on Power Systems margins sustainability - Management expressed satisfaction with Power Systems performance, indicating ongoing operational improvements and strong demand [30][31] Question: Backlog and pricing flexibility in Power Systems - The company confirmed a backlog extending out two years and ongoing negotiations for tariff recovery with customers [35] Question: Data center market growth and sales expectations - Management reaffirmed expectations for $2 billion in sales from data centers by 2026, maintaining a strong market position [39][41] Question: Distribution margins and component side performance - Management noted that distribution margins benefited from strong parts demand and pricing, while component margins improved despite sales declines [44][46] Question: North America truck market cycle outlook - Management highlighted uncertainty in the truck market due to low orders and regulatory factors, making future predictions challenging [50][52] Question: Capital allocation and share buybacks - The company plans to maintain a long-term benchmark of returning at least 50% of operating cash flow to shareholders, with a focus on effective capital allocation [87][88] Question: Tariff impacts and recovery timeline - Management indicated that tariffs negatively impacted profitability in the second quarter, but they expect to approach price-cost neutrality by the fourth quarter [95][97]