Adjusted EBITDA margin was 18.6%, above expectations despite unfavorable product mix and tariff impacts.
Cash from operations was near-record at $37 million, with debt reduced by $67 million year-over-year, lowering net debt to adjusted EBITDA leverage to 2.6x.
Diluted EPS was $0.34, down 17% year-over-year, while non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.59, down 8% but up 34% sequentially from Q1.
Electronics segment sales declined 4%, with gross profit and margin down significantly due to higher freight, duties, and product mix.
Helios Technologies reported Q2 2025 sales of $212 million, exceeding the outlook of $206 million, driven by stronger Hydraulics segment sales and favorable foreign exchange.
Hydraulics segment sales declined 3% year-over-year but gross profit and margin improved due to cost reductions and favorable foreign exchange.
Operating income declined by $4.1 million year-over-year due to lower volume and increased SEA expenses.
Free cash flow was a record $596 million, up 14% year-over-year, with net debt leverage ratio improving to 1.2x from 1.6x a year ago.
Inflation impact was approximately $37 million, including $15 million tariff impact, offset by $20 million transformation savings.
Pentair delivered a record Q2 with sales up 2% to $1.1 billion, adjusted operating income up 9% to $297 million, return on sales expanding 170 basis points to 26.4%, and adjusted EPS rising 14% to $1.39.
Pool segment sales grew 9%, Flow sales were flat, and Water Solutions sales declined 4%.
The company repurchased $75 million of shares in Q2 and $125 million year-to-date.
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