ABM Industries reported fourth‑quarter 2025 revenue of $2.295 billion, a 5.4% year‑over‑year increase that set a new company record. Net income reached $34.8 million, while adjusted earnings per share were $0.88, falling $0.22—or 20%—short of the consensus estimate of $1.10. The revenue beat the analyst expectation of $2.27 billion by $30 million, but the EPS miss was largely driven by a $0.26 per‑share impact from prior‑year self‑insurance adjustments that were excluded from the adjusted figure.
The quarter’s growth was led by the Technical Solutions segment, which expanded 16% YoY, followed by Manufacturing & Distribution at 8% and Aviation at 7%. Technical Solutions’ performance was supported by strong demand for microgrids and data‑center services, while Manufacturing & Distribution benefited from higher contract volumes in the semiconductor supply chain. Despite the revenue lift, adjusted EBITDA margin contracted to 5.6% from 6.0% in the prior year, reflecting the one‑time self‑insurance charge and modest cost inflation.
The EPS miss was explained by management as a result of the prior‑year self‑insurance adjustments, a non‑recurring item that reduced earnings by $0.26 per share. Excluding this adjustment, the company’s underlying operating performance exceeded expectations, with adjusted EPS, EBITDA, and margin all above guidance. This indicates that the core business remains resilient, and the miss is not indicative of a broader operational slowdown.
ABM also announced the closing of a $275 million cash acquisition of WGNSTAR, a specialist in semiconductor and high‑technology workforce solutions. The deal will expand ABM’s semiconductor services portfolio to an annualized $325 million, positioning the company to capture growth in the high‑margin semiconductor market. The acquisition aligns with ABM’s strategy to deepen its technical capabilities and broaden its service offering in a sector with strong demand for engineering and energy‑resiliency solutions.
Management guided for fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS in the range of $3.85 to $4.15, a slight upward revision that signals confidence in continued profitability. The company also completed a $73 million share repurchase in the fourth quarter and announced a $121.3 million repurchase for the full year, underscoring its commitment to returning capital to shareholders. In addition, ABM raised its quarterly dividend by 9%, marking the 58th consecutive year of dividend increases.
CEO Scott Salmirs highlighted the quarter as a “high note” for the company, noting record revenue and 4.8% organic growth. He added that “WGNSTAR’s expertise in semiconductor operations and equipment services will align seamlessly with ABM’s strengths in engineering, energy resiliency, and mission‑critical solutions.” Investors responded with mixed sentiment, weighing the revenue beat and strategic acquisition against the EPS miss. The company’s guidance and dividend increase suggest a positive outlook, while the EPS miss underscores the importance of one‑time adjustments in interpreting earnings performance.
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