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NEW YORK - Allient Inc. (NASDAQ:ALNT) shares gained 4.8% in after-hours trading on Wednesday after the motion control and power systems company reported fourth quarter results that beat analyst expectations.
The Buffalo, New York-based company posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.31, surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.22. Revenue came in at $122 million, above analysts’ projections of $119.71 million.
Despite the revenue beat, Allient’s Q4 sales declined 13% YoY to $122 million, reflecting softness in industrial and vehicle markets. However, orders grew 15% sequentially, driven by strength in power quality and defense segments.
"We continue to drive operational improvements and margin expansion while navigating a dynamic demand environment," said Dick Warzala, Chairman and CEO. "Notably, despite lower fourth quarter revenue, we delivered improved gross and operating margins, reflecting our continued focus on cost discipline and operational efficiency."
Gross margin held steady at 31.5% compared to the prior year period, despite lower volume. The company’s "Simplify to Accelerate NOW" program delivered $10 million in annualized savings in 2024.
For the full year 2024, Allient reported revenue of $530 million, down 8% YoY. Adjusted earnings per share were $1.49, compared to $2.30 in 2023.
Looking ahead, the company aims to achieve an additional $6-7 million in annual cost savings in 2025 through further operational improvements.
The positive market reaction suggests investors are encouraged by Allient’s ability to exceed expectations and maintain margins in a challenging demand environment.
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