Release Date: May 02, 2025
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
- Ingersoll Rand Inc (IR, Financial) reported a strong start to Q1 2025 with a 10% total order growth and a book-to-bill ratio of 1.1 times.
- The company achieved a record Q1 free cash flow of $223 million, demonstrating strong cash flow generation.
- Ingersoll Rand Inc (IR) has a robust M&A strategy with nine deals under LOI and more than 200 companies in the acquisition funnel, focusing on smaller bolt-on acquisitions.
- The company authorized an additional $1 billion in share repurchases, bringing the total authorization to $2 billion, providing flexibility for opportunistic buybacks.
- Ingersoll Rand Inc (IR) maintains a strong balance sheet with total liquidity of $4.2 billion and a net leverage of 1.6 times, enabling value creation in volatile environments.
Negative Points
- Approximately $15 million in revenue expected in Q1 was deferred to Q2 due to customer requests, impacting the quarterly financials.
- Adjusted EBITDA margin declined year-over-year, influenced by organic volume flow-through and the dilutive impact from recent acquisitions.
- The company is facing a potential $150 million tariff impact, which it plans to offset with pricing actions, but this could affect margins.
- Organic revenue growth was down 3% in Q1, with the company taking a precautionary approach by maintaining total revenue guidance despite positive order trends.
- The company anticipates organic volume to be down low single digits in the second half of 2025, reflecting a cautious outlook on market conditions.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Can you explain the rationale behind maintaining the revenue guidance despite positive order trends and other tailwinds?
A: Vicente Reynal, CEO, explained that the decision to maintain the revenue guidance was precautionary. Despite positive factors like tariff pricing, FX, and M&A, the company chose to offset these with a conservative view on organic volume, effectively derisking the year while keeping the total revenue guide consistent.
Q: How are short-cycle and long-cycle businesses performing, particularly in the ITS segment?
A: Vicente Reynal, CEO, noted a good balance between short-cycle and long-cycle businesses. While decision-making for long-cycle projects has been elongated, there is no cancellation of potential orders. The company continues to see robust funnel activity and positive momentum in both segments.
Q: What is the impact of tariffs on EBITDA margins, and how are you addressing it?
A: Vikram Kini, CFO, stated that the company is taking pricing actions to offset the $150 million tariff costs one-for-one. This results in a zero flow-through impact on margins, which is dilutive overall. The company is also implementing productivity measures and normal pricing actions to maintain margin stability.
Q: How is the M&A strategy progressing, and what is the outlook for closing deals this year?
A: Vicente Reynal, CEO, highlighted a strong M&A funnel focused on bolt-on acquisitions. The company remains disciplined with pricing and targets family-owned businesses, leveraging its in-region for-region model. The strategy is expected to continue providing good returns and opportunities for growth.
Q: How are tariffs affecting your competitive positioning in the US market?
A: Vicente Reynal, CEO, emphasized that Ingersoll Rand's in-region for-region model provides a competitive advantage. While competitors may import products, Ingersoll Rand's local manufacturing capabilities allow it to meet customer demands for locally produced goods, enhancing its market position.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
