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A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc. (AMRK)·Q4 2025 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q4 FY2025 revenue was $2.51B and diluted EPS was $0.41; gross profit rose 90% YoY to $81.7M as DTC mix and recent acquisitions lifted margin to 3.25% from 1.70% YoY .
- Versus consensus, AMRK missed Q4 revenue ($2.51B vs $2.91B*) and was slightly below EPS ($0.41 vs $0.44*), but EBITDA beat ($29.2M vs $24.8M*) as mix improved and integration synergies emerged . Values retrieved from S&P Global*.
- Sequentially, Q4 rebounded from Q3: gross profit +99%, EBITDA to $29.2M from $1.3M, and net income to $10.3M from a $(8.5)M loss, despite lower revenue and higher SG&A due to consolidation of acquired brands .
- Management emphasized integration progress (AMGL automation, Pinehurst logistics migration) and countercyclical luxury/collectibles tailwinds (Stack’s Bowers $62M sale), while flagging tariff/backwardation and carry-cost headwinds as ongoing risks .
- Dividend maintained at $0.20 per share; cadence updated to declare beginning with fiscal Q2 2026 around earnings announcements (potential signal of discipline and transparency) .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- Gross margin inflected on DTC mix and acquisitions: Q4 gross margin rose to 3.25% from 1.36% in Q3 and 1.70% in Q4 FY2024, driven by SGB, SGI, Pinehurst, and AMS consolidation .
- Integration execution: “We completed the migration of Pinehurst’s logistics operations… to AMGL… cost saving synergies… optimize expenses, create greater operating leverage” .
- Countercyclical luxury momentum: “Largest sale in history… $62 million… rare coin auction… benefiting on the higher margin rare coin side” (Stack’s Bowers) .
What Went Wrong
- Revenue miss and diluted EPS below consensus: $2.51B vs $2.91B*; $0.41 vs $0.44* as premiums remained range-bound and ounces sold fell YoY . Values retrieved from S&P Global*.
- Elevated SG&A from consolidation: Q4 SG&A +135% YoY to $53.4M on compensation, advertising, professional fees, facilities, and card fees; D&A +201% YoY (acquired intangibles) .
- Macro/tariff/headwinds: Backwardation and tariff uncertainty disrupted hedges and increased carry costs; management cited ongoing challenges and disinformation-driven volatility .
Financial Results
Estimates vs Actuals (Wall Street consensus – S&P Global)
Note: “Primary EPS” from S&P may reflect normalized methodology; company-reported diluted EPS shown for actuals. Values retrieved from S&P Global*.
Segment/Mix Highlights
KPIs (Selected Operating Metrics)
Guidance Changes
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Management Commentary
- “Our fourth quarter results underscore the resilience of our business… generating GAAP net income of $10.3 million and diluted EPS of $0.41 per share.”
- “We completed the migration of Pinehurst’s logistics operations… one example of the key cost saving synergies… scale and efficiencies… help to optimize expenses, create greater operating leverage.”
- “With a broader and more diversified platform… we enter the new fiscal year well-positioned to capture growth across multiple channels.”
- “AMGL… is operational… mostly complete… increased capacity and cost savings… onboard a number of new clients… take market share when the market heats up.”
- “Rare coin side is very strong right now… $62 million sale… strategy is sound… benefiting on the higher margin rare coin side.”
Q&A Highlights
- Cycle and demand environment: Volatility/fear support business; equities strength and central bank demand have not yet triggered retail FOMO; inventory levels to be reduced to lower carry costs .
- Tariffs/backwardation impact: Tariff uncertainty disrupted hedging and financing; episodes of backwardation raised near-term premiums (e.g., 1,000 oz bars premium in NY) while one-ounce rounds remained compressed .
- M&A appetite: Pipeline remains open; after digesting SGI/Pinehurst/AMS, management would pursue opportunities balancing capital between inventory and acquisitions .
- Logistics/tech: AMGL upgrade ~95% complete, infrastructure done; continuing software and IT integration to unify DTC brands .
- International mix: LPM in Hong Kong/Singapore expanding; access to higher-margin products in Southeast Asia; onboarding new clients .
Estimates Context
- Q4 FY2025 vs consensus: Revenue $2.51B vs $2.91B* (miss); EPS $0.41 vs $0.44* (slight miss); EBITDA $29.2M vs $24.8M* (beat) . Values retrieved from S&P Global*.
- Sequentially vs Q3 FY2025, revenue beat consensus and EPS missed materially due to tariff/backwardation and one-time acquisition effects; EBITDA missed in Q3 but rebounded in Q4 . Values retrieved from S&P Global*.
- Note: S&P “Primary EPS” actuals may reflect normalized methodology; company GAAP diluted EPS differs (e.g., FY2025 diluted EPS $0.71 vs S&P FY Primary EPS actual 1.6775*). Values retrieved from S&P Global*.
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Margin mix shift is tangible: DTC and collectibles/luxury drove Q4 gross margin to 3.25%, supporting EBITDA beat despite revenue shortfall; focus on integration synergies and SG&A discipline is critical .
- Macro risks remain central to near-term trading: Tariffs/backwardation and carry costs can swing quarterly profitability; inventory/carry reductions should mitigate volatility over coming quarters .
- Collectibles and secured lending as buffers: Stack’s Bowers momentum and Secured Lending uptick provide countercyclical ballast in a slow bullion environment .
- Watch operational execution: AMGL consolidation and cross-brand marketing/IT integration should unlock operating leverage; track SG&A trajectory and amortization headwinds from acquired intangibles .
- Capital flexibility intact: Revolver raised to $467M, dividend maintained at $0.20, declaration cadence aligned with earnings starting fiscal Q2 2026; signals disciplined capital deployment .
- Near-term positioning: Expect estimate revisions to reflect lower revenue trajectory and margin resilience; EBITDA outlook may improve if DTC mix and collectibles strength persist. Values retrieved from S&P Global*.
- Trading implication: Stock likely reacts to narrative around margin inflection vs revenue miss; catalysts include premium normalization, tariff clarity, and continued integration savings; risks include prolonged backwardation and premium compression .
Sources: Company 8-K and press releases, Q4 FY2025 earnings call transcript and prior quarters.
Citations:
- Q4 FY2025 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 press release: .
- Q4 FY2025 standalone press release: .
- Q4 FY2025 earnings call transcript: .
- Q3 FY2025 press release: .
- Q2 FY2025 press release: .
- Dividend press release: .
- Spectrum Wine press release (collectibles momentum): .
- Estimates (S&P Global): Values retrieved from S&P Global*.