AAON(AAON)2025-05-01 13:00Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total net sales increased by 22.9% year over year to $322.1 million from $262.1 million in Q1 2024, driven by a 374.8% increase in Basics branded equipment sales [15][9] - Gross profit decreased by 6.4% to $86.4 million, with gross margin at 26.8% compared to 35.2% in Q1 2024 [17][18] - Diluted earnings per share was $0.35, down 23.9% from a year ago, while adjusted earnings were $0.37, down 20% [21][22] - Total backlog reached a record level of $1 billion, up 83.9% year over year and 18.4% quarter over quarter [12][29] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales of Basics branded equipment were up 374.8%, while Aon branded equipment sales declined by 19.1% [9][16] - Gross margin at the Basics segment increased by 350 basis points to 24%, while Aon Coil Products gross margin rose by 100 basis points to 34.6% [26] - Aon Oklahoma segment sales decreased by 23%, primarily due to weak bookings and supply chain issues related to new refrigerants [16][27] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Backlog of Aon branded equipment was $44 million, up 44.9% year over year and 23.4% quarter over quarter [29] - Backlog of Basics branded equipment was $623 million, up 122.7% year over year and 15.4% quarter over quarter [33] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company focuses on three strategic pillars: leading in innovation, driving sustainable organic growth, and being a best-in-class operator [6][7] - The development of heat pumps and custom air solutions is expected to drive market share gains at profitable levels [8] - The company aims to increase production rates significantly in the second quarter, leveraging a strong backlog [12][30] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that while the macroeconomic environment remains uncertain, the sentiment across the sales channel is relatively upbeat [31] - The company anticipates production and profitability improvements in the second quarter, driven by a strong backlog and abating supply chain issues [31][34] - The full-year outlook remains unchanged, with expectations for mid to high teens sales growth and gross margins similar to 2024 [36] Other Important Information - The company plans to host an Investor Day on June 10 in New York City [37] - Capital expenditures for 2025 are anticipated to be approximately $220 million [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: What does K-12 public bid data indicate about industry pricing? - Management indicated that Aon's price premium has contracted, allowing for increased market share [44] Question: What is the current market share for national accounts? - National accounts are currently low in Aon's portfolio, but there is noticeable acceleration in activity and adoption of Aon's products [46][48] Question: How did the rooftop business perform in terms of orders? - Management noted that pushouts from the previous quarter have rebounded, and there is a traditional strengthening of orders [56][60] Question: What is the outlook for the Oklahoma business? - The full-year revenue guidance remains unchanged, with uncertainty primarily in Q4 due to macroeconomic factors [102][104] Question: How is the company positioned regarding tariffs? - Aon is better positioned than competitors due to vertical integration and reliance on US manufacturing, though some tariff impacts are expected [92][94]