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WMS

Industrial

Despite new capacity from competitors, the company maintains consistent pricing and resilient margins over the past year.
Management emphasizes disciplined execution, cost management, and market share gains in residential and nonresidential segments.
The company believes its business model remains resilient in a tepid demand environment, with no significant changes in competitive dynamics.

KMT

Industrial

The capacity reduction is driven by persistent market pressure and a reassessment of long-term demand, especially in light of recent market slowdown and volume declines.
Kennametal is focusing on consolidating operations and maximizing efficiency across all locations, with a goal to operate more effectively in a low-volume environment.
The company emphasizes that these structural changes are sustainable and will position Kennametal for future growth when market conditions improve.

MMM

Industrial

Launched 64 new products in Q2, up 70% YoY, with a total of 126 in the first half.
On track to exceed the annual target of $2.15 billion in new product sales.
5-year new product sales bottomed last year, up 9% in H1, tracking to over 15% for the year.
Management emphasized increased cadence, discipline, and higher launch schedule attainment, with a focus on innovation excellence.

AXL

Industrial

AAM projects adjusted free cash flow of $175-$215 million for 2025, supported by synergies and operational improvements.
Working capital management, especially in the second half, is expected to drive a significant step-up in free cash flow.
The company plans to use cash flow to deleverage, fund growth initiatives, and potentially return value to shareholders once leverage targets are met.

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