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    Earnings call· Mar 2025(Q3 FY25)

    Parker-Hannifin Q3 FY25 earnings call PH

    May 1, 2025 Source

    Executive summary

    Parker-Hannifin Q3 FY25 — Record Margins and Strong Aerospace Performance

    Parker-Hannifin delivered a record-setting quarter, driven by robust margin expansion and exceptional performance in its Aerospace segment, which saw its ninth consecutive quarter of double-digit organic growth. The company effectively leveraged its Win Strategy tools and transformed portfolio to mitigate industrial market softness and tariff impacts, demonstrating resilience in a dynamic macroeconomic environment. Management remains committed to active capital deployment and expects industrial growth to return in the next fiscal year.

    Highlights

    5

    • Achieved record adjusted segment operating margin of 26.3%, surpassing 26% for the first time.

    • Delivered record adjusted EBITDA margin of 27%, an increase of 150 basis points year-over-year.

    • Generated year-to-date cash flow from operations of $2.3 billion, an 8% increase year-over-year and a record.

    • Parker order rates increased by 9%, reflecting strength in longer-cycle businesses.

    • Aerospace segment achieved 12% organic growth, marking its ninth consecutive quarter of double-digit organic growth.

    Concerns

    5

    • Total sales were down 2% year-over-year, primarily due to previously announced divestitures.

    • Industrial segment organic growth forecast lowered to negative low single digits for the full year due to prolonged recovery delays.

    • Transportation growth forecast lowered to negative low single digits, mainly due to lower automotive production in North America and EMEA.

    • Energy growth forecast lowered to negative low single digits, attributed to oil prices and disciplined capital spending.

    • EMEA region organic growth remained challenged at negative 7%.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Full-year Reported Sales Growth
    approximately -1%
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year Organic Growth
    about positive 1%
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year Aerospace Organic Growth
    12%
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year Industrial Segment Organic Growth
    minus 3%
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year Industrial North America Organic Growth
    approximately minus 4%
    medium materiality
    High
    Full-year Industrial International Organic Growth
    approximately negative 2.5%
    medium materiality
    High
    Full-year Currency Headwind
    slight negative 0.5%
    low materiality
    High
    Full-year Adjusted Segment Operating Margin
    25.9%
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year Effective Tax Rate
    21.5%
    medium materiality
    High
    Full-year Adjusted EPS
    $26.70
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year Free Cash Flow
    $3.1 billion
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year Free Cash Flow Conversion
    greater than 100%
    high materiality
    High
    Q4 FY25 Reported Sales
    $5.1 billion
    medium materiality
    High
    Q4 FY25 Organic Growth
    positive 1.5%
    medium materiality
    High
    Q4 FY25 Adjusted Segment Operating Margin
    approximately 26.1%
    medium materiality
    High
    Q4 FY25 Tax Rate
    22%
    low materiality
    High
    Q4 FY25 Adjusted EPS
    $7.05
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year Aerospace and Defense Organic Growth
    12%
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year Implant and Industrial Equipment Growth
    negative low single digits
    medium materiality
    High
    Full-year Transportation Growth
    negative low single digit
    medium materiality
    High
    Full-year Off-highway Growth
    negative low teens
    medium materiality
    High
    Full-year Energy Growth
    negative low single digits
    medium materiality
    High
    Full-year HVAC and R Growth
    high single digits
    medium materiality
    High

    Segment performance

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    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    Diversified North American
    Sales were $2.0 billion, with organic growth down 3% YoY, an improvement sequentially from Q2 but lower than expected. Softness observed in transportation, off-highway, and energy markets. Distribution sentiment remains positive. Adjusted segment operating margins reached a record 25.2%, driven by strong operating performance and cost controls. Orders were positive at +3% YoY, marking the second consecutive quarter of positive order entry.
    Organic growth: -3% (YoY)Adjusted segment operating margin: 25.2% (+110 bps YoY)Orders: +3% (YoY)
    		$2.0 billion-3%—25.2%
    International
    Sales were $1.4 billion, with organic growth down 3% YoY. Orders improved to a double-digit positive of +11% YoY, driven by long-cycle strength. Asia Pacific was up 2% organically, Latin America robust at +8%, while EMEA remained challenged at -7%. Adjusted segment operating margins were 25.1%, expanding by 160 basis points YoY, reflecting agile operations and cost controls.
    Organic growth: -3% (YoY)Orders: +11% (YoY)Adjusted segment operating margin: 25.1% (+160 bps YoY)Asia Pacific organic growth: +2%Latin America organic growth: +8%EMEA organic growth: -7%
    		$1.4 billion-3%—25.1%
    Aerospace
    Sales reached a record $1.6 billion, up 12% YoY, exceeding expectations. All growth was organic, driven by aftermarket strength in both defense and commercial end markets. This marks the ninth consecutive quarter of double-digit organic growth. Margins reached a record 28.7%, up 200 basis points. Aerospace now constitutes one-third of the company's business, with orders remaining strong at +14%.
    Sales: $1.6 billion (record)Organic growth: +12% (YoY)Adjusted segment operating margin: 28.7% (record, +200 bps YoY)Orders: +14% (YoY)Consecutive quarters of double-digit organic growth: 9
    		$1.6 billion+12%—28.7%

    Operational metrics

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    Adjusted Segment Operating Margin
    26.3%+160 bps YoY
    Q3 FY25

    Record performance for the company.

    Adjusted EBITDA Margin
    27%+150 bps YoY
    Q3 FY25

    Record performance for the company.

    Net Income
    $904 million
    Q3 FY25

    Record net income for the quarter.

    Return on Sales
    18.2%
    Q3 FY25

    Record return on sales for the quarter.

    Adjusted EPS
    $6.94+7% YoY
    Q3 FY25

    Grew EPS despite a 2% top-line decline.

    Segment Operating Income dollars
    $53 million
    Q3 FY25

    Primary driver of EPS increase, with Aerospace as the main contributor.

    Quarterly Dividend per Share
    $1.80+10% increase
    Q3 FY25

    Board approved increase, extending record of annual dividend increases.

    Share Repurchases
    $650 million
    Q3 FY25

    Part of active capital deployment strategy.

    Share Repurchases
    $750 million
    YTD Q3 FY25

    Total repurchases year-to-date.

    Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA
    1.7x
    Q3 FY25

    Operating below the target leverage ratio.

    Aerospace Aftermarket Sales
    50%
    YTD Q3 FY25

    Strong aftermarket performance.

    Aerospace Aftermarket Sales
    49%
    Q4 FY25 forecast

    Forecast for the upcoming quarter.

    Tariff Cost
    $375 million
    Annualized

    Expected annualized cost of announced tariffs.

    China Sales
    5%low single digits positive YoY
    Q3 FY25

    Growth driven by electronics and semicon, some EV, and distribution.

    Commercial OEM Growth
    mid-single digit
    Q4 FY25 forecast

    Result of narrow-body increases and widebody recovery.

    Defense OEM Growth
    low single-digit
    Q4 FY25 forecast

    Forecasted growth.

    Commercial MRO Growth
    high-teens
    Q4 FY25 forecast

    Global growth still increasing, aging fleet.

    Defense MRO Growth
    high teens
    Q4 FY25 forecast

    Focus on retrofits, upgrades, and public-private partnerships.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Capacity expansion—
    Tariff cost impact$375 millionUSD
    Parts aftermarket business50%% of sales
    Data center prime power demandhigh single digits%
    Dealer inventory months of supply—
    Incremental margin operating leverage30% to 35%%
    Order backlog order intake by segment+9%%
    Industry production market size forecastsnegative low single digits%

    Orderbook & backlog

    5
    Total Parker Order Rates+9%Q3 FY25

    Reflects transformed portfolio and long-cycle strength.

    Industrial Backlog$3.7 billionQ3 FY25

    +2% YoY, +5% sequentially

    Higher than prior year and up sequentially.

    Aerospace Backlog$7.3 billionQ3 FY25

    up from $7.0 billion last quarter

    Increased on both strong commercial and defense orders.

    North America Orders+3%Q3 FY25

    Second consecutive quarter of positive order entry.

    International Orders+11%Q3 FY25

    Accelerated due to long-cycle strength, mainly energy, power gen, oil & gas in Europe, and electronics/semicon in Asia.

    Risks & headwinds

    9
    Prolonged Industrial Recovery DelaysFY25

    Implant and industrial equipment growth lowered to negative low single digits for FY25.

    Mitigation: Strong quoting activity persists, indicating demand is delayed rather than cancelled; leveraging Win Strategy tools for cost control.

    Lower Automotive ProductionFY25

    Transportation growth lowered to negative low single digits for FY25.

    Mitigation: Work truck demand remains stronger than on-highway, partially offsetting the impact.

    Off-highway End Market WeaknessFY25

    Off-highway growth at negative low teens for FY25.

    Mitigation: Partially offset by stronger aftermarket demand.

    Ag Market WeaknessOngoing

    No real sign of recovery yet.

    Mitigation: Not explicitly stated, but implied by overall industrial cost controls.

    Energy Market SoftnessFY25

    Energy growth lowered to negative low single digits for FY25.

    Mitigation: Impact due to oil prices and disciplined capital spending.

    EMEA Regional ChallengesQ3 FY25

    Organic growth at negative 7%.

    Mitigation: Teams remaining agile and focused on cost controls and efficiency improvements; potential for future stimulus and defense spending.

    Tariff CostsAnnualized, effective Q4 FY25

    Approximately $375 million on an annualized basis, representing 3% of cost of goods sold.

    Mitigation: Fully offset by mitigation actions including pricing actions, supply chain actions (dual sourcing, supplier negotiations), and ongoing cost reductions through the Win Strategy.

    North America Air Traffic Growth SlowingOngoing

    Discussed as a potential concern.

    Mitigation: Global growth is still increasing, and the company has a strong aftermarket business with an aging fleet, providing resilience.

    Macroeconomic UncertaintyNear-term

    General uncertainty impacting customer discretionary capital decisions.

    Mitigation: Customers are cautious but believe they will get through it; Parker's resilient portfolio and Win Strategy tools enable navigation through dynamic environments.

    What to watch in Q4 FY25

    5

    Industrial Business Organic Growth

    FY26
    Currentnegative low single digits (FY25 forecast)
    Targetpositive growth

    Why it matters

    A return to positive industrial growth is crucial for overall company performance and validates management's optimism about the current cycle's duration.

    I think it is fair to say that we should get some positive industrial growth in FY '26.

    Q&A highlights

    5

    Given the strong order rates, especially in international markets, and the long-cycle nature of these orders, is it fair to expect positive organic growth in the industrial business in fiscal '26? How do these long-cycle orders convert to revenue?

    Management confirmed it is fair to expect positive industrial growth in FY26, noting that current long-cycle orders extend beyond FY25. They highlighted strong orders in North America (second consecutive quarter of positive orders), international (double-digit growth driven by energy, power gen, oil & gas in Europe, and electronics/semicon in Asia), and Aerospace (backlog increased to $7.3 billion). The connection between orders and shipments has extended due to the transformed portfolio's longer-cycle exposure.

    “I think it is fair to say that we should get some positive industrial growth in FY '26. And these orders that we're talking about long cycle are definitely beyond this last quarter here in fiscal year '25.”

    asked by Mircea Dobre · answered by Jennifer Parmentier

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Win Strategy and Margin Expansion

    Parker's business system, the Win Strategy, continues to drive consistent strong results across business cycles. Tools like Kaizen, the Parker Lean system, 80/20 principles, and Simple by Design are actively used to evaluate and adjust operating structure, reduce revenue complexity, and optimize resources. This disciplined approach enables continuous margin expansion regardless of the business cycle phase, as evidenced by record adjusted segment operating and EBITDA margins in Q3 FY25.

    02

    Portfolio Transformation and Resilience

    The company's portfolio is more resilient than ever, holding the #1 position in motion and control with interconnected technologies. Strategic acquisitions of Clarcor, LORD, Exotic, and Meggitt have doubled the size of Filtration, Engineered Materials, and Aerospace businesses. This transformation provides greater exposure to longer-cycle and secular growth trends, enhancing the company's ability to navigate macroeconomic uncertainties and deliver strong performance.

    03

    Supply Chain Leadership and Tariff Mitigation

    Parker highlights its supply chain leadership as a competitive differentiator, utilizing enhanced demand and capacity tools, as well as dual sourcing strategies. This local-for-local model, combined with global capacity, has increased resilience and improved customer experience. The company is confident in fully mitigating the approximately $375 million annualized tariff cost through a combination of pricing actions, supply chain optimizations, and ongoing cost reductions via the Win Strategy.

    04

    Industrial Market Dynamics and Outlook

    The industrial businesses experienced continued softness in Q3 FY25, particularly in transportation, off-highway, and energy markets, leading to a lowered full-year organic growth forecast. Despite prolonged project delays, quoting activity remains strong, and distribution sentiment is positive, awaiting recovery. Management anticipates a return to positive industrial growth in FY26, supported by longer-cycle orders and the expectation that the current downturn is reaching its historical duration.

    05

    Aerospace Segment Outperformance

    The Aerospace segment delivered inspiring results, with record sales of $1.6 billion and 12% organic growth, marking its ninth consecutive quarter of double-digit organic expansion. This growth was primarily driven by strong aftermarket demand in both defense and commercial end markets, complemented by gradual OEM recovery. The segment also achieved a record adjusted operating margin of 28.7%, underscoring its significant contribution to the company's overall performance and now representing one-third of the company's business.

    06

    Capital Deployment Strategy

    Parker remains committed to active and disciplined capital deployment, aiming to operate around 2.0x net debt to adjusted EBITDA, currently at 1.7x. In Q3, the company purchased $650 million in shares, including its 10b5-1 program, and the Board approved a 10% increase to the quarterly dividend, extending its record of annual dividend increases to 69 years. The M&A pipeline remains active with strategic assets of all sizes, though timing is difficult to predict📌.

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