TransDigm Group Reports Strong Fiscal 2025 First Quarter Results
Cleveland, Ohio, February 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TransDigm Group Incorporated (NYSE: TDG), a global leader in designing, producing, and supplying engineered aircraft components, has reported strong first-quarter results for the fiscal year 2025, ending December 28, 2024.
Key Highlights:
- Net sales reached $2,006 million, a 12% increase compared to $1,789 million in the same period last year.
- Net income surged by 29% to $493 million, up from $382 million in the prior year’s quarter.
- Earnings per share (EPS) hit $7.62, a 56% rise from $4.88 in the previous year’s quarter.
- EBITDA As Defined increased by 16% to $1,061 million, with a margin of 52.9%.
- Adjusted EPS came in at $7.83, up 9% from $7.16 a year ago.
Financial Performance Overview:
TransDigm’s organic sales growth for the quarter stood at 6.6%, contributing to the overall 12.1% increase in net sales. The company’s value-driven operating strategy, combined with lower non-cash expenses, helped boost net income. However, the increase was partially offset by higher interest expense, income tax expense, and acquisition-related costs.
The company also noted that GAAP earnings per share were reduced by dividend equivalent payments made during each quarter. The impact of these payments was $0.83 per share for the first quarter of fiscal 2025, compared to $1.75 per share in the same period last year.
CEO Statement:
Kevin Stein, President and CEO of TransDigm, commented, "I am very pleased with our first-quarter operating results and strong start to fiscal 2025. Our revenue growth was driven by the commercial aftermarket and defense markets. Our EBITDA As Defined margin of 52.9% reflects strong operational performance and cost management. Additionally, we returned approximately $316 million of capital to shareholders through share repurchases, reflecting our commitment to generating value."
Share Repurchase Activity:
During the quarter, TransDigm repurchased 252,800 shares of its common stock, totaling approximately $316 million at an average price of $1,248.65 per share.
Outlook for Fiscal 2025:
TransDigm reaffirmed its fiscal 2025 guidance, maintaining its sales and EBITDA As Defined expectations. The company anticipates net sales to range from $8.75 billion to $8.95 billion, marking an 11.5% increase from fiscal 2024. Net income is expected to range from $1.93 billion to $2.04 billion, with EPS projected between $32.27 and $34.19 per share. EBITDA As Defined is expected to be in the range of $4.615 billion to $4.755 billion.
The company’s growth assumptions for its primary markets include mid-single-digit growth for commercial OEM, high-single-digit to low-double-digit growth for the commercial aftermarket, and high-single-digit growth for defense revenue.
TransDigm Group's strong financial results reflect its continued success in the aerospace and defense sectors, positioning it well for sustained growth throughout fiscal 2025.