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ARLINGTON, Va. - Leonardo DRS, Inc. (NASDAQ:DRS) reported first quarter earnings that surpassed expectations, but shares fell 2.3% as the defense technology provider’s full-year outlook failed to impress investors.
The company posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.20 for the first quarter, beating last year’s $0.17 and analyst estimates. Revenue climbed 16% YoY to $799 million, also topping expectations of $736.7 million.
Despite the strong quarterly performance, Leonardo DRS’s full-year guidance appeared to weigh on investor sentiment. The company forecasts fiscal year 2025 earnings per share between $1.02 and $1.08, with the midpoint of $1.05 aligning closely with the $1.06 consensus. Revenue is projected to be $3.43-3.53 billion, also in line with analyst expectations of $3.48 billion.
CEO Bill Lynn commented on the results, stating, "Our first quarter 2025 financial results exceeded our expectations and reflect a solid start to the year. Our differentiated portfolio continues to exhibit strong customer demand, which is also translating into healthy organic revenue growth."
The company reported a robust backlog of $8.6 billion, up 10% YoY, and bookings of $1 billion, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 1.2x. This suggests continued strong demand for Leonardo DRS’s defense technologies.
Net earnings for the quarter surged 72% YoY to $50 million, while adjusted EBITDA increased 17% to $82 million. The company also noted improved profitability and reduced free cash flow usage compared to the previous year.
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