Littelfuse(US:LFUS)2025-07-30 14:00Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for the second quarter was $613 million, reflecting a 10% increase year-over-year and a 6% organic growth, with the Dortmund acquisition contributing 2% to sales growth and foreign exchange providing a 1% tailwind [19][20] - Adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 21.4%, up 280 basis points, driven by strong sales growth and operational performance [19][20] - Adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) was $2.85, up 45% compared to the previous year, exceeding the high end of prior guidance [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Electronics Products Segment: Sales increased by 10% year-over-year and 4% organically, with passive products up 14% organically, while semiconductor products declined by 5% [22][23] - Transportation Products Segment: Sales grew by 6%, with organic sales up 4%. Passenger car sales increased by 3% organically across North America, Europe, and China [24] - Industrial Products Segment: Sales grew by 17% organically, benefiting from strong growth in grid storage, renewable energy, data centers, industrial safety, and HVAC [25][26] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a book-to-bill ratio above one, with bookings at the highest run rate since 2022, indicating strong demand across all segments [7][8] - The company is experiencing increased demand for higher power and higher energy density applications across its end markets, which is driving growth [9][10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on enhancing its capabilities to capitalize on future growth opportunities, particularly in higher voltage and higher energy density applications [9][10] - There is a strategic priority to provide more complete solutions for a broader set of customers, leveraging the company's unique product portfolio [11][12] - The company is also working on driving operational excellence to enhance long-term profitability and optimize its operating structure [14][16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to continue strong growth into the third quarter, supported by a solid backlog and improved operational execution [17][20] - The management team highlighted the importance of aligning technology capabilities and sales structures to better serve customers and drive ongoing product innovations [11][12] Other Important Information - The company generated $73 million in free cash flow during the quarter, with a strong cash position of $685 million and a net debt to EBITDA leverage of 1.1 times [21] - The company plans to prioritize cash flow for organic investments and strategic acquisitions while continuing to return capital to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks [21][22] Q&A Session Summary Question: Margin upside in Transportation and Industrial segments - Management discussed the focus on operational excellence and diversifying the portfolio to improve margins in the Transportation segment, with expectations for continued margin upside [31][34][36] Question: Clarification on tariff timing impacts - Management clarified that the timing of price realization versus incurred costs resulted in a $0.15 benefit in Q2 that would reverse in Q3 [40][42] Question: Insights on the Industrial segment's performance - Management expressed excitement about the Industrial segment's growth, emphasizing the focus on energy storage and data center markets [44][46] Question: Data center exposure and growth - Management confirmed that data center solutions are becoming increasingly important, with strong traction in design wins and a growing pipeline [48][50][54] Question: Visibility on demand and market conditions - Management noted improved visibility in end markets compared to previous months, with expectations for continued growth across all segments [99][100][102]