Valmont Industries Inc.

Latest Results (29.09.2025):

Valmont Industries Inc. reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, showing a slight decrease in net sales compared to the same period last year. Despite challenges in certain segments, the company maintained steady earnings per share, significantly increased operating cash flows, and enhanced shareholder returns through an increased dividend.

Net Sales Declined by 0.9%

Valmont Industries Inc. reported first quarter 2025 net sales of $969.3 million, a decrease of 0.9% compared to $977.8 million in Q1 2024. While sales growth in Telecommunications, Utility, and International Agriculture segments offset declines in Solar and North America Agriculture, the overall net sales experienced a slight downturn.

Steady Earnings Per Share

The company's diluted earnings per share (EPS) remained unchanged at $4.32, matching the prior year's performance in the first quarter.

Operating Income Slightly Reduced

Operating income for Q1 2025 was $128.3 million, representing 13.2% of net sales, compared to $131.6 million or 13.5% of net sales in the first quarter of 2024.

Significant Increase in Operating Cash Flow

Operating cash flows surged to $65.1 million in Q1 2025, a substantial increase from $23.3 million in the same quarter last year. The company maintained $184.4 million in cash and cash equivalents, achieving a net leverage ratio of approximately 1.0x.

Enhanced Shareholder Returns

Valmont Industries Inc. returned $12.0 million to shareholders in dividends and increased the quarterly dividend by 13% to $0.68 per diluted share, totaling $2.72 per diluted share on an annualized basis.

Reaffirmed 2025 Full-Year Outlook

The company reaffirmed its full-year 2025 financial outlook, including projected net sales and diluted earnings per share, while updating key assumptions to navigate current market conditions and tariff considerations.