Resideo(US:REZI)2025-11-05 23:02Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted EBITDA reached a record high, with net revenue of $1.86 billion, up 2% year-over-year, including a 1% favorable impact from currency [18][19] - Gross margin increased to 29.8%, up 110 basis points year-over-year, driven by margin-accretive activities at ADI and operational efficiencies at P&S [18][19] - Adjusted earnings per share was $0.89, exceeding the high end of the outlook range and up from $0.59 in the prior period [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Products and Solutions (P&S) net revenue grew 2% year-over-year, with a 1% favorable impact from currency, marking the 10th consecutive quarter of gross margin expansion [8][12] - ADI reported 2% net revenue growth and average daily sales growth of 3%, with most product categories growing low single-digit percentages year-over-year [13][18] - HVAC channel revenue declined by a low double-digit percentage year-over-year due to a softer residential HVAC market [10][12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Demand for new products, such as the First Alert combined smoke and CO detectors, remains strong, contributing to growth across various sales channels [5][8] - The residential housing market continues to be soft, impacting the HVAC channel, but broader industry health appears to be improving [10][11] - E-commerce revenue grew 3% year-over-year, highlighting the effectiveness of the omnichannel experience [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on introducing differentiated new products across its connected home product portfolio to capitalize on profitable growth opportunities [12] - Ongoing separation activities are on track to be completed in the second half of 2026, with leadership roles defined for the separate companies [7] - The integration of Snap One is progressing well, with expectations to exceed the $75 million run rate synergies [16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management believes current macroeconomic headwinds are transitory, with confidence in the guidance provided for the upcoming quarters [25][26] - The company anticipates a rebound in cash provided from operations in the fourth quarter following the completion of the ERP implementation [19][20] - The outlook for 2026 is positive, with expectations for year-over-year growth in organic revenue and adjusted EBITDA above current analyst estimates [22][48] Other Important Information - The company experienced a one-time tax benefit from terminating the Honeywell indemnification agreement, contributing to higher net income [19] - Adjusted cash provided by operating activities was $19 million, lower than anticipated due to timing of payments and lower cash collections at ADI [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you quantify the impact of the HVAC regulatory change? - Management indicated that both HVAC and ERP headwinds were transitory and caught them by surprise, but they feel confident about future guidance [24][25] Question: Will these headwinds continue into 2026? - Management expects the ERP issues to be resolved by the end of the year, while HVAC impacts may slightly bleed into next year but are also expected to be transitory [26][27] Question: What growth would P&S have seen without HVAC headwinds? - Management refrained from quantifying specific growth figures but expressed excitement about new product introductions and overall market positioning [28][30] Question: Why are HVAC headwinds considered transitory? - Management explained that excess inventory in the market due to regulatory changes is causing temporary disruptions, but demand for HVAC systems will remain strong long-term [36][37] Question: What are the expectations for operating margins in the future? - Management targets double-digit operating margins for ADI and anticipates 300-500 basis points of operating margin expansion for P&S over the next three to five years [44][46] Question: What factors should be considered for 2026 guidance? - Management highlighted the $70 million step up in EBITDA from the Honeywell indemnity and other initiatives driving performance as key factors for 2026 [60][61]