UL Solutions (ULS) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
5 Mar, 2026Business overview and market position
Operates as a global leader in the testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) industry, with a mission-driven focus on safety science and sustainability.
Holds the #1 market share in outsourced product TIC, serving over 80,000 customers across more than 35 industries.
The UL Mark, introduced in 1906, is recognized globally as a symbol of safety and is present on billions of products.
Maintains over 650 technical accreditations in 28 countries and delivers 350+ independent conformity assessment services.
Employs more than 14,500 people in 145 locations worldwide, with a 2025 revenue of $3.1B.
Service portfolio and recurring revenue
Integrated service portfolio includes certification testing (28%), ongoing certification (33%), noncertification testing (30%), and software (9%).
High percentage of recurring revenue, with ongoing certification and SaaS offerings providing stable income.
Long-term customer relationships, including 60% of Fortune 500 and Global 500 companies, and a 98% retention rate among top clients.
Diversified revenue mix across industrial, consumer, and software/advisory segments.
Financial performance and growth
Achieved 6.4% total revenue growth and 6.2% organic growth in 2025, exceeding IPO targets.
2025 adjusted EBITDA margin reached 25.9%, with adjusted net income margin at 13.9%.
Generated record free cash flow of $403M in 2025, representing a 13.2% margin.
Revenue CAGR of 6.8% from 2011 to 2025, supported by both organic growth and 56 acquisitions since 2010.
Maintains a conservative leverage profile (total debt/adjusted EBITDA of 0.6x) and investment-grade credit ratings.
Latest events from UL Solutions
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Q4 202519 Feb 2026 - Q2 saw 8.4% organic growth, margin gains, and key acquisitions, supporting a strong 2024 outlook.ULS
Q2 20242 Feb 2026 - Q3 revenue up 8.1%, margin at 25.0%, net income $94M, and full-year outlook raised.ULS
Q3 202416 Jan 2026 - Strong 2024 growth and margin gains set the stage for continued expansion in 2025.ULS
Q4 20248 Jan 2026 - Strong financial growth, robust governance, and enhanced ESG drive 2024's transformative year.ULS
Proxy Filing2 Dec 2025 - Annual meeting to vote on directors, auditor, executive pay, and say-on-pay frequency.ULS
Proxy Filing2 Dec 2025 - Secondary offering by controlling stockholder; no proceeds to company; strong global TIC leader.ULS
Registration Filing29 Nov 2025 - Q1 2025 delivered strong revenue, margin growth, and cash flow, with outlook reaffirmed.ULS
Q1 202525 Nov 2025