The chart below shows how BRC performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, BRC sees a -3.85% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -1.62% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +2.93%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Organic Sales Increase: We grew organic sales 3.6%.
Earnings Growth Highlights: We grew adjusted pretax earnings 11%, and we grew adjusted earnings per share 12%.
Strong Organic Sales Growth: Our Americas and Asia region did an excellent job with organic sales growth of 5.1%.
Exceptional Team Performance: Our team executed incredibly well and delivered great results in light of current macro conditions.
Product Bundle Launch: We launched a product that bundles one of our top selling printers, the I-5300 with our V-4500 barcode scanner.
Negative
Gross Profit Margin Decline: Our gross profit margin was 50.3% this quarter compared to 51.7% in the first quarter of last year.
Acquisition Impact on Margins: We closed on the acquisition of Gravotech this quarter, which resulted in purchase accounting adjustments that reduced our gross profit margin by approximately 110 basis points in the quarter.
SG&A Expense Increase: SG&A was $111.8 million this quarter compared to $96.3 million in the first quarter of last year.
Decline in Operating Cash Flow: Operating cash flow was $23.4 million in the first quarter this year compared to $62.3 million in the first quarter last year.
Free Cash Flow Decline: Free cash flow was $16.1 million in Q1 of this year compared to $51 million in last year's Q1.
Brady Corporation (BRC) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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