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Hillenbrand Inc · Q4 2024 earnings

Q4 2024 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Hillenbrand's Q4 2024 results showed a revenue increase driven by the FPM acquisition, offset by organic revenue decline, and a decrease in GAAP EPS due to increased costs.

Hillenbrand reported a 10% increase in Q4 revenue to $838 million, driven by the FPM acquisition, though organic revenue decreased by 1%. GAAP EPS decreased to $0.17 from $0.24, while adjusted EPS decreased to $1.01. The company generated strong operating cash flow of $167 million and reduced net leverage to 3.3x.

  • Q4 revenue increased by 10% to $838 million, but organic revenue decreased by 1%.
  • GAAP EPS decreased to $0.17, while adjusted EPS decreased to $1.01.
  • Operating cash flow was strong at $167 million, up $93 million compared to the prior year.
  • Net leverage decreased sequentially to 3.3x.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$838M

Previous: $763M+9.8%
EPS (adj)

$1.01

Previous: $1.13-10.6%
Capital Expenditures

-$13.1M

Previous: -$23.2M+43.5%
Free Cash Flow

$150M

Previous: $22.8M+557.9%
Net Income

$12M

Previous: $17M-29.4%
Operating Income

$75.7M

Previous: $71.8M+5.4%
Gross Profit

$288M

Previous: $268M+7.8%
Stock-Based Comp

$5.4M

Previous: $4.8M+12.5%

Revenue & EPS history

Hillenbrand · Revenue · Quarterly

$838M

Q4 2024+9.8%vs Q4 2023
Beat estimate in 10 of 15 quarters(67%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Hillenbrand · $763M total across 2 segments · Q4 2023

  • Advanced Process Solutions
    $516M+57.3%
  • Molding Technology Solutions
    $247M-10.5%

Forward guidance

Hillenbrand anticipates a mid-single-digit revenue decrease for fiscal year 2025 due to lower starting backlog and expected order trajectory, primarily in the APS segment. The company prioritizes debt reduction but expects the timeframe for achieving net leverage goals to extend beyond fiscal 2025.

Tailwinds

  • Focus on driving productivity and managing costs.
  • Continued innovation across leading product offerings.
  • Well-positioned for long-term growth.
  • Prioritizing debt reduction.
  • Cost discipline and operational efficiencies.

Headwinds

  • Uncertain global macroeconomic environment.
  • Lower starting backlog.
  • Expected trajectory of orders.
  • Anticipate total company revenue will be down mid-single digits.
  • Uncertain timing of order recovery.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 8 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024

Historical avgQ4 2024

-0.6%

Avg return

Earnings day

-0.9%

Avg return

5 days after

-3.7%

Avg return

30 days after

45%

29 / 64 earnings

Positive

+18.5%

Q3 2025

Best reaction

-16.3%

Q2 2024

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q2 2026
Q1 2026
Q4 2025+0.0%+0.3%+0.1%
Q3 2025+18.5%+26.8%+29.6%
Q2 2025-10.6%-9.5%-13.8%
Q1 2025-7.3%+1.1%-18.7%
Q4 2024+9.8%+5.3%+4.9%
Q3 2024-6.9%-14.0%-25.7%
Q2 2024-16.3%-14.5%-7.4%
Q1 2024-6.6%-2.6%+1.1%
Q4 2023-3.6%
Q3 2023-6.3%
Q2 2023-4.5%
Q1 2023-6.1%
Q4 2022+6.0%
Q3 2022-0.1%
Q2 2022-4.2%
Q1 2022+0.8%
Q4 2021+0.5%
Q3 2021+0.7%
Q2 2021-7.2%
Q1 2021+0.1%
Q4 2020+0.3%
Q3 2020+6.5%
Q2 2020+1.6%
Q1 2020-2.1%
Q4 2019-1.8%
Q3 2019-7.3%
Q2 2019-5.8%
Q1 2019+6.5%
Q4 2018-2.8%
Q3 2018+4.0%
Q2 2018-5.3%
Q1 2018+2.6%
Q4 2017+9.0%
Q3 2017+0.4%
Q2 2017+3.1%
Q1 2017-3.1%
Q4 2016+2.7%
Q3 2016-0.7%
Q2 2016-0.6%
Q1 2016-6.4%
Q4 2015-1.1%
Q3 2015+5.7%
Q2 2015+10.5%
Q1 2015-6.4%
Q4 2014+1.6%
Q3 2014+1.4%
Q2 2014-2.0%
Q1 2014+7.0%
Q4 2013+2.7%
Q3 2013-1.1%
Q2 2013-2.6%
Q1 2013-1.0%
Q4 2012+1.6%
Q3 2012+2.1%
Q2 2012+1.4%
Q1 2012+0.0%
Q4 2011+7.0%
Q3 2011-8.4%
Q2 2011-0.9%
Q1 2011-0.7%
Q4 2010-4.7%
Q3 2010-4.8%
Q3 2009-4.8%
Q2 2010+1.6%

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