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Douglas Dynamics Q2 2025 earnings summary

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Q2 2025 earnings summary5 Aug, 2025

Executive summary

  • Net income rose 6.6% year-over-year to $26.0M, or $1.09 per diluted share, despite a 2.8% decline in net sales to $194.3M due to shipment timing in Attachments.

  • Work Truck Solutions delivered its fifth consecutive record quarter, with 5.4% net sales growth and 39.8% adjusted EBITDA growth, offsetting lower Attachments volumes.

  • Guidance for 2025 was raised, reflecting confidence in operational efficiency, backlog strength, and robust municipal demand.

  • Strategic focus includes optimizing operations, expanding capacity and offerings, and reactivating M&A efforts.

  • Approximately $13M was returned to shareholders via dividends and share repurchases.

Financial highlights

  • Q2 2025 net sales: $194.3M (down 2.8% YoY); six months: $309.4M (up 4.7% YoY).

  • Q2 2025 net income: $26.0M (up $1.7M YoY); six months: $26.1M (up $10.1M YoY).

  • Adjusted EBITDA was $42.6M with margin flat at 21.9% year-over-year.

  • Gross margin improved to 31.0% from 30.7% year-over-year.

  • Free cash flow for the first half was $(17.8)M, an improvement from $(21.9)M in the prior year.

Outlook and guidance

  • Net sales guidance raised to $630M–$660M; adjusted EBITDA expected at $82M–$97M; adjusted EPS at $1.65–$2.15.

  • Guidance assumes average Q4 snowfall, stable economic and supply chain conditions, and continued elongated replacement cycle.

  • Solutions segment expected to maintain low double-digit adjusted EBITDA margin for the fourth consecutive year.

  • Guidance includes expected tariff exposure; company remains focused on cost control and production flexibility.

  • Management expects cash on hand, operations, and available credit to provide adequate funds for the foreseeable future.

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Douglas Dynamics Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of vehicle attachments and equipment for the snow and ice management industry. The company designs and produces a range of snowplows, salt spreaders, and related parts and accessories, catering to both professional and personal users. Douglas Dynamics serves markets such as municipal services, commercial contractors, and homeowners. The company is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and its shares are listed on the NYSE.

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