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ACCO Brands Q2 2025 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q2 2025 earnings summary1 Aug, 2025

Executive summary

  • Q2 2025 net sales declined 9.9% year-over-year to $394.8M, in line with outlook, as tariffs and soft demand weighed on results; cost reduction program delivered over $40M in savings.

  • Adjusted EPS of $0.28 met guidance; operating income improved to $33.0M from a prior-year loss, aided by cost actions and asset sales.

  • Tariff disruptions and weak demand impacted sales, partially offset by growth in gaming accessories linked to the Nintendo Switch 2 launch.

  • Net income rebounded to $29.2M, benefiting from a $13.4M discrete tax gain related to Brazil tax settlements.

  • International segment saw improved sales trends and margin gains, supported by pricing, cost savings, and acquisitions.

Financial highlights

  • Q2 2025 net sales: $394.8M (down 9.9% YoY); gross profit: $129.7M (down 15%); gross margin: 32.9% (down 190–200 bps YoY).

  • Adjusted operating income: $47.1M (down 27% YoY); Q2 net income: $29.2M; adjusted EPS: $0.28 (down 24.3% YoY).

  • SG&A expense decreased due to cost reductions and lower incentive compensation.

  • Year-to-date adjusted free cash flow was an outflow of $24M–$24M, including $17M from asset sales.

  • Net debt as of June 30, 2025: $854M; consolidated leverage ratio at 4.3x.

Outlook and guidance

  • Full-year 2025 sales expected to decline 7.0%–8.5%; adjusted EPS forecasted at $0.83–$0.90.

  • Adjusted free cash flow for 2025 projected at ~$100M, including asset sale proceeds.

  • Q3 2025 sales expected to decline 5.0%–8.0% YoY; adjusted EPS guidance of $0.21–$0.24.

  • Year-end leverage ratio expected at 3.8–3.9x; no debt maturities until 2029.

  • Outlook reflects caution due to evolving trade policies, tariffs, and weak discretionary spending.

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ACCO Brands Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets consumer, academic, and business products. Its portfolio includes office supplies, planners, writing tools, and ergonomic accessories, marketed under various proprietary and licensed brands. The company sells to retailers, commercial users, and educational institutions in markets around the world. It is headquartered in Lake Zurich, Illinois, and its shares are listed on the NYSE.

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