Gentherm's Q2 2025 Results Show Strong Automotive Performance
Gentherm's Strong Financial Performance in Q2 2025
Gentherm (NASDAQ: THRM), a global leader in thermal management and comfort technology, has released its financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2025. The company's revenue for the quarter hit $375 million, with strong demand in automotive climate and comfort solutions.
During this quarter, Gentherm secured over $600 million in new business awards, bringing the year-to-date total to $1 billion. This reflects the company’s commitment to innovation and close collaboration with its clientele, which was highlighted by Bill Presley, the President and CEO, who stated, "Our financial performance aligns with our expectations as we navigate a dynamic market. We continue to earn the trust of our customers through innovation and technology leadership."
Quarterly Highlights
The second quarter of 2025 saw multiple highlights for Gentherm that contributed to its robust performance:
- The acquisition of new automotive business awards totaled $620 million, including a key project with Ford for their next-generation F-Series truck platform and several contracts for Gentherm's innovative Puls.A™ pulsating massage technology.
- Product revenues of $375.1 million marked a slight decrease of 0.2% compared to the previous year. When excluding foreign currency translation effects, the decrease was 1.6%. Specifically, automotive revenues decreased by 1.5%, while medical revenues saw a decline of 4.8%.
- Revenue from automotive climate and comfort solutions grew by 3.8% year-over-year, outpacing light vehicle production reports in relevant markets by 10 basis points. However, performance varied across regions, with North America and Europe flourishing while challenges remained in Asia.
- The gross margin dropped by 180 basis points from 25.7% to 23.9%, largely due to increased material and labor costs, coupled with expenses related to footprint realignment.
- Gentherm reported a net income of $0.5 million, a decline from $18.9 million the prior year, mainly impacted by significant foreign currency losses.
- Adjusted EBITDA stood at $45.9 million, representing 12.2% of revenue, a decrease from $49.9 million or 13.3% during the previous year.
- The company's diluted earnings per share were at $0.02, down from $0.60 last year, while the adjusted diluted earnings per share reached $0.54, compared to $0.66 in the previous year.
- Gentherm maintained a net leverage ratio of approximately 0.5x and reported an increase in liquidity, now totaling $416 million, partly from a $10.0 million repurchase of common stock.
Future Guidance
As of the end of the second quarter, Gentherm revised its full-year guidance for 2025. Below are the updated expectations:
- Projected product revenues are anticipated to be between $1.43 billion and $1.5 billion, a slight adjustment from previous estimates.
- The adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to be between 11.7% and 12.5%.
- No changes were made to the adjusted effective tax rate, which remains between 26% and 29%.
- Capital expenditures are forecasted to be between $55 million and $65 million.
Management's Strategy Moving Forward
Looking ahead, Gentherm's management remains dedicated to executing its strategic priorities while enhancing operational efficiencies. Despite an improving market sentiment, the company is exercising caution amidst macroeconomic uncertainties and robust competitive pressures. As they continue to innovate, Gentherm aims to meet its ambitious goals for the full year.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What were Gentherm's Q2 2025 revenue figures?
Gentherm reported revenue of $375 million for Q2 2025.
2. How much new business did Gentherm secure in Q2 2025?
The company secured over $620 million in new automotive business awards during the second quarter.
3. What were the adjusted diluted earnings per share for Q2 2025?
The adjusted diluted earnings per share for Q2 2025 stood at $0.54.
4. What are Gentherm's product revenue projections for the full year?
Gentherm projects product revenues for 2025 to be between $1.43 billion and $1.5 billion.
5. How is Gentherm managing its capital expenditures for 2025?
The company anticipates capital expenditures to be between $55 million and $65 million for the year.
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