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EVI INDUSTRIES, INC. (EVI)·Q4 2025 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q4 FY2025 delivered record quarterly revenue of $109.956M (+22% YoY) and record gross profit of $33.916M with gross margin at 30.8% (+40 bps YoY); adjusted EBITDA rose 17% to $7.202M (6.5% margin) while diluted EPS was $0.14, flat YoY .
- Management highlighted continued momentum from the buy-and-build strategy (four FY25 acquisitions including the largest in company history, Girbau North America, now “Continental Laundry Solutions”), technology investments (field service, ERP/BI), and a solid order backlog; Continental is expected to add approximately $50M of annual revenue (after intercompany eliminations) .
- Balance sheet funded growth: operating cash flow was $21.265M in FY25; net debt increased to $44.1M as EVI deployed $46.925M on acquisitions and invested in working capital and technology; Board declared a special cash dividend of $0.33/share (prior year $0.31) .
- No formal quantitative guidance or Street consensus estimates were available for Q4; potential stock catalysts include continued margin progress from technology/BI, integration benefits from Continental, and capital returns via special dividends .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
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What Went Well
- Record quarterly and annual results: Q4 revenue $109.956M (+22% YoY), gross profit $33.916M (+24% YoY), and adjusted EBITDA $7.202M (+17% YoY); FY25 revenue $389.830M (+10% YoY) and gross margin 30.4% (record) .
- Strategic M&A scaled the platform: four acquisitions in FY25 including Continental (largest ever), expected to add ~$50M annual revenue and broaden distribution/sourcing capabilities across ~80 independent distributors .
- Technology adoption advancing: field service platform expanded from 2 to 27 business units (July 2024 to June 2025), monthly service appointments increased from ~1,000 to >8,500; 28 of 31 units on ERP and enterprise BI to drive operational discipline .
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What Went Wrong
- Operating leverage tempered by elevated SG&A: Q4 SG&A rose to $29.802M (from $23.717M), reflecting integration costs and strategic investments; operating income grew 13% but lagged revenue growth .
- Net debt rose to $44.1M as the Company invested $46.925M in acquisitions and increased working capital (AR $60.494M; inventory $66.059M) to support growth .
- Tariff/macro headwinds persist; management is adjusting pricing and diversifying sourcing, but notes ongoing uncertainty around trade policy and cost inflation .
Financial Results
Sequential performance (oldest → newest)
Year-over-year (Q4 FY2025 vs Q4 FY2024)
KPIs and operating metrics
Note: EVI does not disclose segment financials.
Guidance Changes
Management reiterated focus on growth, innovation, and operating leverage but provided no quantitative outlook ranges .
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Note: No Q4 FY2025 transcript was available; company provided a pre-recorded call accessible via its website . Themes below reflect Q2/Q3 calls and Q4 press/8-K.
Management Commentary
- “Fiscal 2025 was a defining year for our Company. We delivered record financial results, successfully completed the Company’s largest acquisition, and made meaningful progress on our technology roadmap.” — Henry Nahmad, Chairman & CEO .
- “Continental is expected to add approximately $50 million in annual revenue… and brings a comprehensive distributor support platform… EVI plans to leverage Continental as a master distributor… and to develop it into a strategic sourcing division—delivering stronger purchasing power, improved product availability, and a more competitive value proposition.” .
- “We will continue to execute on our long-term strategy and advance our key initiatives with a focus on growth, innovation, and achieving operating leverage.” .
- “Supported by more than 425 service professionals, EVI today operates the largest service organization in the North American commercial laundry industry.” .
Q&A Highlights
- No Q4 FY2025 live Q&A transcript available; EVI provided a pre-recorded call accessible via its website, and did not issue quantitative forward guidance .
- Prior quarters emphasized: timing variability in industrial projects, strong OPL/Vended unit trends, and near-term SG&A investments in technology and integration that constrain operating leverage—points consistent with Q4 commentary and results .
Estimates Context
- S&P Global consensus for Q4 FY2025 revenue, EPS, and EBITDA was unavailable; therefore, no vs-consensus comparisons can be presented for this quarter. As a result, we cannot classify beats/misses relative to Street expectations [functions.GetEstimates output for Q4 2025 showed no data].
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Q4 inflection on scale: revenue +22% YoY and gross margin at 30.8% reflect a healthier mix and pricing discipline; adjusted EBITDA margin improved sequentially to 6.5% .
- Operating leverage is emerging but still partially offset by integration and tech investments (SG&A up); BI/ERP and FSM adoption should support margin expansion as these costs moderate and scale benefits accrue .
- Continental (GNA) provides a structural channel/sourcing advantage and ~$50M annual revenue vector; watch for synergy capture and contribution consistency into FY2026 .
- Capital allocation remains balanced: $21.265M FY25 operating cash flow, $46.925M deployed for acquisitions, net debt to $44.1M, and a higher special dividend ($0.33/share) .
- Demand drivers remain resilient across healthcare, hospitality, and vended laundry; backlog commentary stays constructive though industrial project timing can affect quarterly cadence .
- Risk watchlist: tariffs/cost inflation and broader macro; management pursuing pricing and sourcing actions to mitigate .
- Near-term setup: integration updates and technology-driven productivity (FSM, ERP/BI, e-commerce launch in FY2026) are likely narrative drivers; absence of formal guidance and limited sell-side coverage could amplify reaction to operational milestones and capital return announcements .
Citations
- Q4/FY25 8-K Press Release and financials: .
- Q4 press release (duplicate content and layout): .
- Q3 FY2025 8-K/press: .
- Q2 FY2025 8-K/press: .
- Additional Q4-period press release (ASN acquisition): .