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Investing.com -- Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ATMU), a global leader in filtration and media solutions, reported second-quarter earnings that significantly exceeded analyst expectations, driving shares up 2% following the announcement.
The company posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.75 for the second quarter, handily beating the analyst estimate of $0.52 by 23 cents.
Revenue came in at $454 million, well above the consensus estimate of $419.4 million and representing a 4.8% increase compared to $433 million in the same quarter last year.
"Our Atmus team delivered record sales and a strong quarter of financial results by continuously providing our customers with industry leading filtration solutions," said Steph Disher, Chief Executive Officer of Atmus.
The company’s performance was primarily driven by higher volume and price increases, partially offset by unfavorable currency impacts.
Adjusted EBITDA reached $95 million with a margin of 21.0%, compared to $93 million and 21.4% in the second quarter of 2024.
Following the strong results, Atmus raised its full-year 2025 guidance, now expecting revenue between $1.685 billion and $1.735 billion, compared to the analyst consensus of $1.68 billion.
The company also forecasts adjusted earnings per share of $2.40 to $2.60, with the midpoint of $2.50 slightly above the consensus estimate of $2.49.
During the quarter, Atmus repurchased $20 million of common stock under its $150 million share repurchase program and paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share.
Cash provided by operating activities was $44 million in the second quarter, while adjusted free cash flow reached $36 million, compared to $34 million in the same period last year.
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