EnerSys(US:ENS)2025-11-06 15:00Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net sales increased by 8% year over year, reaching a record high of $951 million for the second quarter [4][15] - Adjusted diluted EPS rose by 21% to $2.56 per share, marking a record high for the fiscal second quarter [16] - Adjusted operating earnings increased by 13%, with adjusted EBITDA also up by 13% [4][15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Energy systems revenue grew by 14% year over year to $435 million, with adjusted operating earnings up 38% [17] - Motive power revenue decreased by 2% to $360 million, with adjusted operating earnings down by $10 million [18] - Specialty revenue increased by 16% to $157 million, driven by organic volume growth and the Bren-Tronics acquisition [19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Data center market revenue grew by 29% year over year, indicating strong demand [35] - Communications sector showed signs of recovery, with increased spending on network refreshes rather than expansions [11][39] - A&D (Aerospace and Defense) demand remained robust, with expectations for increasing sales in upcoming quarters [12][40] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on its Energize strategic framework to optimize core operations and accelerate growth [5][6] - Three centers of excellence have been launched to enhance innovation and reduce costs [6][7] - The company is evaluating its lithium cell supply options and plans to provide updates on a new lithium factory [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in offsetting tariff impacts through proactive supply chain actions [10] - The order book reflects dynamic market conditions, with expectations for improving macro conditions to stabilize demand [11] - The company anticipates continued earnings growth, with adjusted operating earnings growth expected to outpace revenue growth [25][46] Other Important Information - Free cash flow for the quarter was strong at $197 million, with a conversion rate of 288% [21] - The company repurchased 636,000 shares for $68 million during the quarter, demonstrating a commitment to returning value to shareholders [23] - The next Investor Day is scheduled for June 11, 2026, in New York City [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: What end markets are most impacted by demand pull-ins and customer spending shifts? - Management noted that the communication sector was significantly impacted, with customers front-loading their orders due to large acquisitions [27][28] Question: How are elevated lithium costs affecting margins? - Management explained that higher costs are due to sourcing from China and that margins will be pressured until production ramps up [30] Question: What is the outlook for gross margins? - Management indicated that gross margins are expected to improve, driven by price mix improvements and ongoing cost reduction initiatives [32][34] Question: Can you provide an update on the data center revenue? - Data center revenue was up 29% year over year, with strong opportunities for growth in lead-acid and UPS systems [35][36] Question: What is the impact of the government shutdown on A&D demand? - Management reported that while there were some impacts, overall A&D demand remains strong, particularly in advanced defense applications [40]