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Allient Reports First Quarter 2025 Results, Highlights Strong Sequential Growth in Sales, Margins, and Earnings
Revenue was $132.8 million with gross margin at 32.2% despite lower year-over-year revenue; Higher volume and favorable mix sequentially drove gross margin
About this update from Allient Inc.
[{"type":"text","content":"\n\nRevenue was $132.8 million with gross margin at 32.2% despite lower year-over-year revenue; Higher volume and favorable mix sequentially drove gross margin expansion of 70 basis points compared with fourth quarter of 2024 \n\n\nSimplify to Accelerate NOW actions supported a 130 basis point sequential improvement in operating margin, reaching 6.6%\n\n\nDiluted earnings per share (EPS) were $0.21, with adjusted EPS of $0.46 \n\n\nTotal orders increased 17% sequentially, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 1.04 \n\n\nOperating cash flow was $13.9 million, up 52%, and ended the quarter with $47.8 million of cash; Debt, net of cash, was reduced by $13.6 million during the quarter to $174.4 million\n\n\nThe Company’s leverage ratio was 2.91 at quarter end, as described in the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures\n\n\n BUFFALO, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nAllient Inc. (Nasdaq: ALNT) (“Allient” or the “Company”), a global designer and manufacturer of precision and specialty Motion, Controls and Power products and solutions for targeted industries and applications, today reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2025.\n\nDick Warzala, Chairman and CEO, commented, “Our first quarter results demonstrate the strength of our diversified business model and the effectiveness of our strategic initiatives. We achieved solid sequential growth in sales and profitability overall as we continue to more closely align our business with our customers and focus on taking the necessary actions to ensure we achieve our long-term strategic goals and objectives. Our 'Simplify to Accelerate NOW' actions are aligned with our strategy and are delivering meaningful improvements to our operational performance and positioning us for long-term success.\n\n“We are closely monitoring the evolving trade environment, including recent tariff developments. Additionally, our team is focused on mitigating the impact of the emerging and changing rare earth mineral trade constraints which is introducing new complexities for manufacturers. While these factors present challenges, we remain committed to agility and resilience in our operations. Our focus on innovation, efficiency, and customer value continues to guide us as we adapt to the changing landscape and strive to deliver sustained value to our stakeholders.”\n\nFirst Quarter 2025 Res...