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    Earnings call· Jun 2025(Q4 FY25)

    Parker-Hannifin Q4 FY25 earnings call PH

    Aug 7, 2025 Source

    Executive summary

    Parker-Hannifin Corporation Q4 FY25 — Record Performance Across Key Metrics and Strong FY26 Outlook

    Parker-Hannifin concluded FY25 with record financial performance, driven by strong operating execution and margin expansion across all segments, despite mixed organic growth. The company's transformed portfolio, with a growing longer-cycle and aftermarket mix, positions it for sustained performance. Management issued a robust FY26 guidance, anticipating continued margin expansion and EPS growth, supported by a gradual industrial recovery and strong Aerospace momentum, while actively deploying capital through strategic acquisitions and share repurchases.

    Highlights

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    • Achieved record adjusted segment operating margin of 26.1% for FY25, an increase of 120 basis points year-over-year.

    • Delivered record adjusted EBITDA margin of 26.4% for FY25, up 80 basis points from prior year.

    • Generated record cash flow from operations of $3.8 billion and record free cash flow of $3.3 billion for FY25.

    • Reported record $11 billion in total backlog at year-end FY25, with Aerospace backlog reaching a record $7.4 billion.

    • Achieved 14% adjusted EPS growth in Q4 FY25, reaching $7.69 per share, and 7% adjusted EPS growth for the full year.

    Concerns

    4

    • Transportation market is forecasted for a mid-single-digit organic decline in FY26 due to near-term pressures in auto and truck markets.

    • Off-highway market is forecasted for a low single-digit decline in FY26, with the ag market needing more time to return to positive growth.

    • EMEA region experienced negative 3% organic growth in Q4 FY25, though it improved sequentially.

    • FY26 free cash flow guidance of $3 billion to $4 billion is slightly lower than FY25's $3.3 billion, impacted by working capital investment for growth and acquisition-related costs.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Reported Sales Growth
    2% to 5%
    high materiality
    High
    Organic Growth
    1.5% to 4.5%
    high materiality
    High
    Organic Growth - Aerospace
    8%
    high materiality
    High
    Organic Growth - Industrial North America
    1%
    medium materiality
    High
    Organic Growth - Industrial International
    1%
    medium materiality
    High
    Adjusted Segment Operating Margin
    26.5%
    high materiality
    High
    Incrementals
    roughly 35%
    medium materiality
    Medium
    Corporate G&A
    approximately $200 million
    medium materiality
    High
    Interest Expense
    approximately $390 million
    medium materiality
    High
    Other Expenses
    approximately $80 million
    medium materiality
    High
    Tax Rate
    22.5%
    medium materiality
    High
    Adjusted EPS
    $28.40 to $29.40
    high materiality
    High
    Free Cash Flow
    $3 billion to $4 billion
    high materiality
    High
    Adjusted Segment Operating Margin - Q1
    26.1%
    medium materiality
    High
    Adjusted EPS - Q1
    $6.51
    high materiality
    High
    Organic Growth - Q1
    2% positive
    medium materiality
    High
    Reported Sales - Q1
    roughly 0.5% positive
    medium materiality
    High
    Organic Growth - Commercial OEM (Aerospace)
    low double-digit growth
    medium materiality
    Medium
    Organic Growth - Commercial MRO (Aerospace)
    high single-digit growth
    medium materiality
    Medium
    Organic Growth - Defense OEM (Aerospace)
    mid-single-digit growth
    medium materiality
    Medium
    Organic Growth - Defense MRO (Aerospace)
    mid-single-digit growth
    medium materiality
    Medium
    Organic Growth - In-plant and Industrial
    low single-digit growth
    medium materiality
    Medium
    Organic Growth - Transportation
    mid-single-digit organic decline
    medium materiality
    Medium
    Organic Growth - Off-highway
    low single-digit decline
    medium materiality
    Medium
    Organic Growth - Energy
    positive low single-digit growth
    low materiality
    Medium
    Organic Growth - HVAC and Refrigeration
    positive low single-digit growth
    low materiality
    Medium
    Meggitt Synergies
    $50 million
    medium materiality
    High
    Restructuring Expense
    $70 million
    low materiality
    High

    Segment performance

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    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    Aerospace
    Achieved record sales and margin expansion in FY25. Q4 FY25 sales were a record $1.7 billion, up 10% YoY (9% organic). Q4 adjusted segment operating margins were up 190 basis points YoY. Momentum continues with strong aftermarket channels and OEM recovery.
    Aftermarket sales: 51% of total salesOEM sales: 49% of total salesAdjusted segment operating margin expansion (FY19-FY26 guide): 940 basis pointsOrders (Q4 FY25): +12%
    		$6.2 billion13% organic growth—29% adjusted segment operating margin
    Industrial
    Delivered record adjusted segment operating margin in FY25, demonstrating ability to expand margins through the cycle. Portfolio is well-balanced and poised for a return to growth.
    Adjusted segment operating margin expansion (FY19-FY26 guide): 700 basis pointsLonger cycle, secular trend and aftermarket mix: Two-thirds of portfolio
    		———25.1% adjusted segment operating margin
    Industrial North America
    Experienced sequential improvement in organic growth in Q4 FY25, better than expectations. Adjusted operating margins increased 170 basis points, driven by operating execution, cost controls, and favorable mix, particularly in engineered materials and filtration.
    Orders (Q4 FY25): +2%Consecutive quarters of positive order growth: 3
    		$2.1 billion-1% organic growth—26.7% adjusted operating margin
    Diversified Industrial International
    Organic growth turned positive in Q4 FY25. Adjusted operating margins reached a record, expanding 80 basis points, due to cost reduction and efficiency improvements. Orders were flat against tough comps, with Q3 benefiting from significant long-cycle orders.
    Organic growth (Q4 FY25): +1%Organic growth Asia Pac (Q4 FY25): +6%Organic growth Latin America (Q4 FY25): +4%Organic growth EMEA (Q4 FY25): -3%Orders (Q4 FY25): flat
    		$1.5 billion4% total sales growth—24.7% adjusted operating margin

    Operational metrics

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    Adjusted Segment Operating Margin
    26.1%+120 basis points YoY
    FY25

    Record for the full fiscal year.

    Adjusted EBITDA Margin
    26.4%+80 basis points YoY
    FY25

    Record for the full fiscal year.

    Adjusted EPS Growth
    7%
    FY25

    Full year growth.

    Adjusted EPS
    $7.69+14% YoY
    Q4 FY25

    Record for the quarter.

    Adjusted Net Income
    $992 million
    Q4 FY25

    Almost $1 billion in the quarter.

    EPS Improvement from Operating Execution
    $0.56
    Q4 FY25

    From segment operating income dollars being up $96 million or 7%.

    EPS Improvement from Income Tax
    $0.47favorable
    Q4 FY25

    Result of discrete tax benefits resolved in the quarter, also favorable comparison to high tax rate in Q4 last year.

    EPS Improvement from Interest Expense
    $0.12favorable
    Q4 FY25

    Based on debt paydown efforts.

    EPS Improvement from Discretionary Share Repurchases
    $0.09favorable
    Q4 FY25

    Drove a favorable impact.

    EPS Impact from Corporate G&A and Other
    $0.32unfavorable
    Q4 FY25

    Combination of less favorable pension expense and foreign currency exchange volatility.

    Total Sales Growth
    1%YoY
    Q4 FY25

    Total sales growth versus prior year.

    Organic Growth
    2%YoY
    Q4 FY25

    Highest for the fiscal year.

    Currency Impact on Sales
    1%favorable
    Q4 FY25

    Currency turned favorable.

    Divestitures Impact on Sales
    2%unfavorable
    Q4 FY25

    Unfavorable to total sales.

    Adjusted Segment Operating Margin
    26.9%+160 basis points YoY
    Q4 FY25

    Record for the quarter.

    Adjusted EBITDA Margin
    26.8%+50 basis points YoY
    Q4 FY25

    Increase from prior year.

    Orders Growth
    +5%YoY
    Q4 FY25

    Total company orders.

    Aerospace Aftermarket Sales Mix
    51%
    FY25

    Of total Aerospace sales.

    Aerospace OEM Sales Mix
    49%
    FY25

    Of total Aerospace sales.

    Portfolio Longer Cycle, Secular, Aftermarket Mix
    Two-third
    FY25

    Expanded from prior periods.

    Portfolio Longer Cycle, Secular, Aftermarket Mix Target
    85%
    FY29

    Expected by fiscal year 2029.

    Net Gross Debt to Adjusted EBITDA
    1.7x
    FY25

    Finished the year at this level, target around 2x.

    Share Repurchases
    $850 million
    Q4 FY25

    Additional shares repurchased during the quarter.

    Share Repurchases YTD
    $1.6 billion
    FY25 YTD

    Total year-to-date share repurchases.

    Capital Expenditures
    2.5%higher than historically
    FY26

    Forecasted for FY26, to ensure capacity and invest in automation/robotics/productivity. Most projects in North America.

    EPS Improvement from Share Count
    $0.37improvement
    FY26

    Based on year-to-date repurchase amount.

    EPS Improvement from Corporate G&A
    $0.18favorable
    FY26

    Forecasted.

    EPS Improvement from Interest Rate
    $0.11tailwind
    FY26

    Forecasted.

    EPS Impact from Tax Rate
    $0.77headwind
    FY26

    Compared to effective tax rate in FY25, does not include discrete items.

    Recordable Incident Rate Reduction
    17%
    FY25

    Achieving top quartile safety performance.

    Intellectual Property Coverage
    85%
    current

    Of innovative products.

    Organic Growth - Industrial North America (Q1 FY26)
    -1.5%
    Q1 FY26

    Forecasted.

    Organic Growth - Industrial International (Q1 FY26)
    +0.5%
    Q1 FY26

    Forecasted.

    Organic Growth - Total Industrial (Q1 FY26)
    slightly negative
    Q1 FY26

    Approximately 1% negative.

    Organic Growth - EMEA (FY26)
    flat to slightly positive
    FY26

    For the fiscal year, with continued weakness in transportation (auto) but strength in energy.

    Organic Growth - Asia Pacific (FY26)
    low single-digit positive growth
    FY26

    Driven by electronics and semicon, with mixed in-plant and project delays in China offset by growth in India and Japan.

    Organic Growth - Latin America (FY26)
    low single-digit organic growth
    FY26

    Balanced growth across verticals.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Capacity expansion—
    Tariff cost impact—
    Parts aftermarket business51%%
    Data center prime power demand—
    Incremental margin operating leverageroughly 35%%
    Order backlog order intake by segment$11 billionUSD
    Industry production market size forecasts—

    Orderbook & backlog

    3
    Total Backlog$11 billionFY25 end
    Aerospace Backlog$7.4 billionFY25 end

    Orders continued to outpace sales growth.

    Aerospace Backlog Coverageover 100%current

    Deals & partnerships

    1
    Curtis InstrumentsAcquisition of a leader in low-voltage motor control solutions for zero emission and hybrid mobile equipment.

    Expands Parker's electrification offering and secular revenue mix, adding complementary control solutions to pair with Parker's electric motor and motion control portfolio for in-plant and off-highway applications. Curtis has a strong market position across diverse and growing end markets.

    Risks & headwinds

    5
    Transportation market declineFY26

    mid-single-digit organic decline

    Mitigation: Focus on 'The Win Strategy' tools for cost reduction and efficiency; gradual industrial recovery expected to offset some weakness.

    Off-highway market declineFY26

    low single-digit decline

    Mitigation: Construction is stronger than ag with recovery underway; ag market needs more time to return to positive. Focus on 'The Win Strategy' tools for cost reduction and efficiency.

    Uncertainty on cost, timing of new emission requirements, and interest ratesnear-term

    delaying purchasing decisions

    Mitigation: Management believes these factors are holding up projects and purchasing decisions, but distributor sentiment remains positive and quoting activity is high.

    Project delays in ChinaFY26

    continuing

    Mitigation: Offset by growth in India and Japan within Asia Pacific.

    Tariff costsongoing

    continued uncertainty

    Mitigation: Teams are doing a fantastic job managing tariffs through pricing, global footprint, local-for-local model, and supply chain creativity to ensure no impact to EPS.

    What to watch in Q1 FY26

    5

    Industrial North America Organic Growth

    next quarter
    Current-1.5%
    TargetImprovement towards positive growth

    Why it matters

    To confirm the anticipated gradual industrial recovery and positive distributor sentiment translate into actual sales growth.

    For industrial, for Q1 in North America, we're forecasting negative 1.5% organic growth and positive 0.5% for International. So total Industrial, we're still showing it slightly negative here at approximately 1%.

    Q&A highlights

    8

    The Q1 FY26 EPS guide shows a meaningful sequential step down from Q4 FY25. Can management explain the bridge and comment on green shoots in Industrial short-cycle businesses and self-help opportunities?

    Management clarified that Q1 FY26 EPS guidance represents a 5% YoY increase and a Q1 record for adjusted segment margins (26.1%, up 40 bps YoY), despite little sales growth. They noted sequential comparisons from Q4 to Q1 are difficult due to stock compensation. For Industrial, they see positive distributor sentiment and increased quoting activity, expecting a gradual recovery, but transportation and off-highway (ag) remain challenged. Self-help continues through 'The Win Strategy' and slightly higher restructuring is planned for FY26.

    “Q1 being obviously the start of our fiscal year, we do have to recognize some of the stock comp that is a big hit in Q1.”

    asked by Joseph Ritchie · answered by Todd Leombruno

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Record FY25 Performance and Win Strategy Impact

    Parker-Hannifin achieved a record fiscal year 2025, with top-line sales reaching $19.9 billion. The company reported record adjusted segment operating margin of 26.1%, an increase of 120 basis points year-over-year, and record adjusted EBITDA margin of 26.4%, up 80 basis points. This performance was attributed to 'The Win Strategy,' which drives continuous improvement and margin expansion even in challenging economic climates, supported by a decentralized operating structure with 85 divisions.

    02

    Aerospace Segment Strength and Transformation

    The Aerospace segment delivered outstanding performance, with record sales of $6.2 billion, representing 13% organic growth. Adjusted segment operating margin expanded by 190 basis points. The segment finished FY25 with a record $7.4 billion in backlog, and its portfolio is balanced with 51% of sales from aftermarket and 49% from OEM customers. Since FY19, the Aerospace team has expanded adjusted segment operating margin by 940 basis points through FY26 guidance, demonstrating successful integration of Parker and Meggitt Aerospace businesses.

    03

    Industrial Segment Margin Expansion and Market Outlook

    The Industrial segment achieved a record adjusted segment operating margin of 25.1% in FY25, a 90 basis point increase over prior year. The segment is on track to deliver 700 basis points margin expansion from FY19 through FY26 guidance, showcasing its ability to expand margins through the cycle. For FY26, Industrial North America and International are both forecasted for 1% organic growth, assuming a gradual industrial recovery, while transportation is expected to decline mid-single digits and off-highway low single digits.

    04

    Portfolio Transformation and Strategic Acquisitions

    Parker's portfolio transformation continued in FY25, expanding its longer-cycle and secular revenue mix. Acquisitions in both Aerospace and Industrial, along with international distribution growth, contributed significantly. The company expects 85% of its portfolio to be longer-cycle, secular, and aftermarket by FY29. The recent intent to acquire Curtis Instruments further expands electrification offerings and secular revenue mix, adding low-voltage motor control solutions for zero-emission and hybrid mobile equipment.

    05

    Capital Allocation and Cash Flow Generation

    The company generated record cash flow from operations of $3.8 billion and free cash flow of $3.3 billion in FY25, with a conversion rate of 109%. Parker remains committed to disciplined capital deployment, repurchasing $850 million in shares during Q4, bringing the year-to-date total to $1.6 billion. The company aims to operate with net gross debt to adjusted EBITDA around 2x, finishing FY25 at 1.7x, providing capacity for future strategic actions.

    06

    Q4 FY25 Performance Highlights

    Q4 FY25 was a record-setting quarter with sales up 1% year-over-year, organic growth at 2%, and adjusted segment operating margin of 26.9%, up 160 basis points. Adjusted EPS grew 14% to $7.69. This strong performance was driven by excellent operating execution, tight cost controls, and favorable mix, particularly in North America's engineered materials and filtration groups. All businesses delivered record segment operating margins in the quarter.

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