The chart below shows how EMR performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, EMR sees a +0.21% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +3.06% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.43%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Q1 EPS Exceeds Expectations: Emerson Electric Co. reported an adjusted EPS of $1.38 for Q1 2025, exceeding expectations of $1.28 and reflecting a 13% year-over-year increase.
Record Gross Profit Margin: Gross profit margin reached a record 53.5%, demonstrating the value of the transformed portfolio and strong operational performance.
EBITDA Margin Improvement: Adjusted segment EBITDA margin improved by 340 basis points to a record 28%, driven by effective price cost management and operational efficiencies.
Free Cash Flow Surge: Free cash flow for the quarter was $694 million, representing a significant 89% increase compared to Q1 2024, with a free cash flow margin of approximately 17%.
Share Repurchase Commitment: Emerson completed approximately $1 billion in share repurchases during the quarter, aligning with its commitment to return value to shareholders.
Negative
Sales Growth Slowdown: Underlying sales growth was only 2%, with discrete businesses down approximately 4%, indicating a slowdown in key segments.
Sales Growth Challenges: Despite a record gross profit margin of 53.5%, the overall underlying sales growth was below expectations, suggesting potential market challenges.
Outlook Downgrade for Discrete Businesses: The company lowered its full year outlook for discrete businesses to the low single digit range, reflecting weaker demand and performance in this segment.
Foreign Exchange Impact on Sales: Foreign exchange headwinds are expected to negatively impact GAAP net sales guidance by approximately $350 million, which could affect overall financial performance.
Muted China Demand Concerns: China demand remained muted, contributing to a slower start for discrete businesses and raising concerns about future growth in this critical market.
Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE:EMR) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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