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Preformed Line Products Company Q4 2025 earnings summary

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Q4 2025 earnings summary4 Mar, 2026

Executive summary

  • Net sales reached $669.3 million for 2025, up 13% year-over-year, with strong growth in both USA (up 17%) and international markets (up 9%).

  • Adjusted net income rose 16% to $43.0 million, excluding a $11.7 million pre-tax U.S. pension plan termination charge.

  • Diluted EPS was $7.14; adjusted EPS increased 16% to $8.70, reflecting strong operational performance despite tariff headwinds and a pension termination charge.

  • Backlog grew 22% to $232.8 million, reflecting robust demand in core energy and communications markets.

  • Dividend increased 5% to $0.21 per share, the first increase since 2001, highlighting commitment to shareholder returns.

Financial highlights

  • Gross profit margin for 2025 was 31.2%, down 80 bps from 2024 due to tariff and LIFO inventory costs.

  • Net income for 2025 was $35.3 million ($7.14 per diluted share), down 5% year-over-year, impacted by the pension plan charge.

  • Q4 2025 net sales were $173.1 million, up 4% year-over-year; Q4 net income was $8.4 million, down 19%.

  • Free cash flow for 2025 was $(11.3) million, reflecting $40.1 million in capex for facility investments.

  • Gross profit for 2025 was $208.5 million, up from $189.8 million in 2024.

Outlook and guidance

  • Strong sales and adjusted EPS growth expected to continue, supported by robust backlog and strategic investments.

  • Market outlook remains positive, driven by grid modernization, broadband expansion, renewables, and EV infrastructure.

  • Strong cash generation expected to support investments in product development, facility modernization, and strategic acquisitions.

  • New Poland facility to come online in late 2026, with additional contributions anticipated from the new Spain facility.

  • Ongoing monitoring of tariffs and potential for further price adjustments.

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Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC) designs and manufactures products and systems for the construction and maintenance of overhead, underground, and wireless networks. The company offers a wide range of products, including cable anchoring and control hardware, connectors, splices, and protective devices for use in electrical and communication networks. Additionally, PLPC serves industries such as energy, telecommunications, cable, and data communications, supporting both utility and industrial markets. The company is headquartered in Mayfield Village, Ohio, and its shares are listed on the NASDAQ.

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