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ATI

Industrial

2w

Strategic Long-Term Contract Wins with Boeing and Airbus

ATI signed a new long-term guaranteed volume agreement with Boeing for airframe products, including titanium alloy sheet from Pageland, SC, validating ATI as a strategic supplier.
Expanded agreement with Airbus now positions ATI as Airbus' top titanium flat rolled and long products supplier, with increased customer share and long-term commitments.
These contracts include volume-based minimums, scope expansion, and pricing terms that allow for inflation and cost pass-through, supporting revenue growth and margin expansion.

ATI

Industrial

2w

Financial Performance Summary

AA&S segment took a sequential step back in Q2 with a 50 basis point decline but was above expectations.
Adjusted earnings per share were $0.74, above projected range.
Adjusted EBITDA reached $208 million, surpassing the top end of guidance with an 18.2% margin.
Adjusted free cash flow was $93 million, a 94% increase year-over-year.
Contribution margins in Q2 were almost 50%.
First half 2025 revenue growth was 7% above 2024, and adjusted EBITDA growth was 21% above 2024.
High Performance Materials & Components segment delivered margins of 23.7%, a 350 basis point improvement from Q2 2024.
HPMC margins were up 130 basis points sequentially and 350 basis points year-over-year.
Managed working capital was 36.5% of sales through Q2, compared to a target of less than 30%.
Returned $250 million in share repurchases during the quarter, totaling over $800 million since 2022.
Revenue grew 4% year-over-year, exceeding $1.1 billion in Q2 2025.

Element Solutions Inc

ESI

Industrial

2w

Robust Data Center Investment Driving Electronics Demand

Ongoing hyperscaler investment in data centers continues to drive demand for metallization chemistries, thermal management materials, and advanced packaging solutions.
Sales from wafer-level packaging products grew over 20% in Q2, with strong order patterns from leading-edge node programs.
Management emphasizes the strategic positioning in high-growth electronics segments, with a focus on system-level solutions for OEMs.

Hexcel Corporation

HXL

Industrial

2w

Impact of Airbus A350 Production Challenges and Destocking on Hexcel Revenue

Airbus's A350 program faces stabilization issues and supply chain disruptions, leading to destocking in Europe in Q2 2025.
Destocking is expected to continue through Q3 2025, with a projected end in Q4 2025.
Production rates for A350 are targeted to reach 12 aircraft per month by 2028, with current shipset values between $4.5M and $5M.
Hexcel's revenue from A350 shipsets is significant, and each increase in build rate offers substantial operating leverage benefits.
Management emphasizes confidence in meeting demand as destocking ends and production rates increase, with a positive outlook for 2026.

ATKR

Industrial

1w

Financial Performance Summary

Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $100 million, and adjusted EPS was $1.63.
Adjusted EBITDA margins compressed in the Electrical segment due to pricing declines but improved in the S&I segment due to volume growth and productivity gains.
Atkore reported net sales of $735 million in Q3 2025, with 2% organic volume growth.
Cash flow from operations was $192 million year-to-date, with $14 million proceeds from divestitures and equipment sales.
The balance sheet remains strong with no debt maturities until 2028 and a net leverage ratio of approximately 1x.
Year-to-date volume growth was driven by metal framing, cable management, construction services, PVC and fiberglass conduit products, and electrical cable and flexible conduit.

Howmet Aerospace Inc.

HWM

Industrial

2w

Significant Capacity Expansion in Engine and IGT Markets with New Plants and Extensions

Two new engine plants in Michigan (Q4 2025 output) and Japan (H2 2026 output) for turbine airfoils and IGT components.
European plant extension supporting capacity in 2026-2027.
Construction and equipment arrival timelines, with full production expected in 2027.
Management expects ramp-up costs to be offset by volume leverage, aiming for improved margins as capacity comes online.

AIR

Industrial

4w

Successful Integration and Cost Synergies from Product Support Acquisition

Substantially completed integration of the Product Support acquisition.
Full realization of $10 million annual cost synergies expected in FY 2026.
Exiting the Long Island facility and consolidating work into Dallas and Wellington, with full exit planned in Q1 FY 2026.
Synergy realization to contribute to margin expansion and operational efficiency improvements.

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.

ULH

Industrial

3w

Impact of Tariffs on Intermodal and Automotive Production in 2Q 2025

Tariffs caused a volume falloff in the Intermodal division, especially from discount retailers sourcing from China, with effects lasting through June.
Automotive production was minimally impacted, with automakers making strategic sourcing decisions.
Management expects some cyclical uplift in 3Q, with pent-up demand from retailers potentially boosting volumes.
Uncertainty remains on future tariff impacts and import trends for the rest of the year.

Titan International, Inc.

TWI

Industrial

2w

Impact of Tariffs and Trade Policy on Market Dynamics

Tariffs have affected the consumer segment, causing customers to delay restocking, but July saw large orders as inventories normalized.
Titan believes fair trade policies will benefit long-term competitiveness, citing past wins against unfair import practices.
The company is positioned to benefit from tariffs on imports due to its U.S.-based production and global footprint.
Progress in international trade agreements, including the Japan trade deal, is viewed positively, though tariffs and trade tensions remain key uncertainties.