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Investing.com -- Valmont Industries, Inc. (NYSE:VMI), a provider of infrastructure and agricultural products, reported second-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations and raised its full-year outlook, sending shares up 1.5% in trading.
The company posted adjusted earnings of $4.88 per share for the second quarter, surpassing the analyst estimate of $4.71. Revenue rose 1.0% YoY to $1.05 billion, above the consensus estimate of $1.03 billion, driven by strength in Utility, Telecommunications, and International Agriculture segments.
Valmont raised its full-year 2025 adjusted earnings guidance to a range of $17.50 to $19.50 per share, up from its previous forecast of $17.20 to $18.80. The midpoint of the new guidance ($18.50) is above the analyst consensus of $18.17. The company maintained its revenue outlook of $4.0 to $4.2 billion.
"We delivered a solid quarter operationally, with continued strength in Utility, Telecommunications, and International Agriculture," said President and CEO Avner M. Applbaum. "Our teams executed well, driving volume growth in key markets while advancing our long-term strategy."
The company’s Infrastructure segment, which accounts for 72.6% of total sales, reported revenue of $765.5 million, essentially flat compared to the prior year. Meanwhile, the Agriculture segment saw sales increase 2.7% to $289.4 million, primarily due to strong growth in international markets, particularly in the EMEA region and Brazil.
Operating cash flows increased 28.1% to $167.6 million compared to $130.8 million in the same period last year. The company returned $113.6 million to shareholders through $100.0 million in share repurchases and $13.6 million in dividends.
Valmont recorded one-time charges of $112.1 million during the quarter, including non-cash asset impairment charges of $91.3 million, primarily related to its Solar and Access Systems businesses, resulting in a GAAP loss per share of $1.53.
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