Brief: Helios Technologies Q2 Adjusted EPS USD 0.59 Vs. IBES Estimate USD 0.51

Helios Technologies

04/08/2025 21:15

Overview

Helios Q2 net sales of $212.5 mln beat analyst expectations, per LSEG data

Adjusted EPS for Q2 beats consensus, reaching $0.59, per LSEG data

Co announces share repurchase program and Custom Fluidpower divestiture for $83 mln AUD

Outlook

Helios raises FY25 sales outlook to $810-$830 mln

Helios expects Q3 2025 sales of $208-$215 mln

Company sees FY25 adj EBITDA margin at up 18.5%- up 19.5%

Helios anticipates Q3 2025 adj EBITDA margin of up 19.5%- up 20.5%

Simplifying the business by focusing on our core brands and enhancing the product portfolio

Result Drivers

HYDRAULICS DEMAND - Sequential sales growth driven by better than expected demand in the Hydraulics segment, despite a year-over-year decline

COST DISCIPLINE - Gross margin expanded 120 bps sequentially due to strong cost discipline and improved operating leverage

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT - Actively managing portfolio with the sale of Custom Fluidpower and focusing on core brands to enhance operational efficiency

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q2 Sales
Beat
$212.50 mln
$202.90 mln (5 Analysts)
Q2 Adjusted EPS
Beat
$0.59
$0.51 (5 Analysts)
Q2 Net Income
$11.40 mln
Q2 Adjusted EBITDA
Beat
$39.50 mln
$36.90 mln (5 Analysts)
Q2 Gross Margin
31.8%
Q2 Operating income
$21.90 mln


Analyst Coverage

The current average analyst rating on the shares is "strong buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 5 "strong buy" or "buy", no "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

The average consensus recommendation for the industrial machinery & equipment peer group is "buy."

Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Helios Technologies Inc is $44.50, about 20.4% above its August 1 closing price of $35.43

The stock recently traded at 16 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 12 three months ago

Press Release: ID:nBw1RLQ66a

(This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)