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Investing.com -- Littelfuse , Inc. (NASDAQ:LFUS) saw its stock surge 8.8% after reporting first quarter 2025 earnings that exceeded analyst expectations, driven by strong demand in its Electronics and Industrial segments.
The diversified industrial technology manufacturer posted adjusted earnings per share of $2.19, surpassing the analyst consensus of $2.11. Revenue for the quarter came in at $554 million, beating estimates of $540.97 million and representing a 3.5% increase YoY. Organic growth contributed 2.9% to the top-line expansion.
"In the first quarter, we delivered results that exceeded our expectations, driven by solid Electronics Segment demand recovery and robust growth in our Industrial Segment," said Greg Henderson, Littelfuse President and Chief Executive Officer.
The company’s free cash flow grew 3% to $43 million, with a cash conversion rate of 98%. Littelfuse returned $45 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases during the quarter.
Looking ahead, Littelfuse provided guidance for the second quarter of 2025, projecting net sales between $565 million and $595 million, with adjusted EPS ranging from $2.10 to $2.40. The midpoint of this guidance is relatively in line with analyst expectations of $2.18 per share on revenue of $573 million.
Henderson added, "Into the second quarter, we are prepared to navigate an uncertain environment, supported by our flexible operating model, strong balance sheet, diversified end market and customer exposures, and seasoned global teams."
The company also announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.70 per share, payable on June 5, 2025, to shareholders of record as of May 22, 2025.
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