HELIOS TECHNOLOGIES (HLIO) Company Report

Helios Technologies reported Q4 2025 sales of $211 million, an increase of 17% year-over-year, and full-year 2025 sales of $839 million, up just over 4%. Diluted non-GAAP EPS for Q4 2025 was $0.81, up 145%, and for the full year was $2.56, up 22%. The company also completed the divestiture of CFP at the end of September 2025, which contributed to improved consolidated margins.
The company initiated a share repurchase program in 2025, buying back 330,000 shares at an aggregate cost of $13.6 million, and continued its long-standing practice of paying cash dividends. Helios Technologies also paid down $82 million in debt, achieving a net debt to adjusted EBITDA leverage ratio of 1.8x by year-end 2025.
For Q1 2026, the company expects sales between $218 million and $223 million and diluted non-GAAP EPS between $0.65 and $0.70. Full-year 2026 net sales are projected to be $820 million to $860 million, with diluted non-GAAP EPS in the range of $2.60 to $2.90. The leadership team was fortified in 2025, with Sean Bagan named President and CEO and Jeremy Evans promoted to Chief Financial Officer.

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Helios Technologies Reports Strong Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Results, Issues 2026 Guidance

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Earnings

Guidance Update

Share Buyback

Helios Technologies reported strong Q4 2025 results, with sales up 17% to $211 million and diluted non-GAAP EPS increasing 145% to $0.81, contributing to full-year sales growth of 4% to $839 million and diluted non-GAAP EPS growth of 22% to $2.56.
The company achieved four consecutive quarters of gross margin expansion, with Q4 gross margin at 33.6%, and generated record free cash flow for the second consecutive year.
For 2026, Helios Technologies projects net sales between $820 million and $860 million and diluted non-GAAP EPS in the range of $2.60 to $2.90, driven by continued gross margin expansion and operating expense discipline.
Capital allocation priorities include further debt reduction, reaching a net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of 1.8 times, increased CapEx for internal capabilities, and continued share repurchases and dividends.

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Helios Technologies Reports Strong Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Results, Provides 2026 Outlook

HLIO

Earnings

Guidance Update

Revenue Acceleration/Inflection

Helios Technologies reported Q4 2025 sales of $211 million, an increase of 17% year-over-year, and full-year 2025 sales of $839 million, up 4%. On a pro forma basis, excluding the Custom Fluidpower (CFP) divestiture, Q4 sales were up 29% and full-year sales were up 6%.
Profitability significantly improved in Q4 2025, with gross margin expanding 350 basis points to 33.6% and adjusted EBITDA margin reaching 20.1%, up 270 basis points year-over-year. Full-year diluted non-GAAP EPS increased 22% to $2.56.
The company generated record cash from operations of $127 million for the full year 2025 and achieved a net debt to adjusted EBITDA leverage ratio of 1.8 times by year-end. Helios also repurchased 330,000 shares for $13.6 million and continued its 116 consecutive quarters of cash dividends.
For Q1 2026, Helios expects sales between $218 million and $223 million and diluted non-GAAP EPS between $0.65 and $0.70. The full-year 2026 outlook projects net sales of $820 million to $860 million and diluted non-GAAP EPS of $2.60 to $2.90.

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Helios Technologies Reports Strong Q4 and Full Year 2025 Results, Issues 2026 Guidance

HLIO

Earnings

Guidance Update

Revenue Acceleration/Inflection

Helios Technologies reported Q4 2025 net sales of $211 million, a 17% increase, contributing to full year net sales of $839 million, up 4%.
Diluted EPS for Q4 2025 was $0.58, a 314% increase, and adjusted diluted EPS was $0.81, up 145%. For the full year 2025, diluted EPS was $1.45 and adjusted diluted EPS was $2.56.
The company generated a record $127 million in cash from operations for FY25 and significantly reduced its net-debt-to-adjusted EBITDA leverage ratio to 1.8x.
For full year 2026, Helios Technologies initiated guidance with expected sales between $820 million and $860 million and adjusted diluted EPS between $2.60 and $2.90.

1 day ago

8-K

Helios Technologies Reports Strong Q4 2025 Results and Raises Outlook

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Earnings

Guidance Update

Share Buyback

Helios Technologies reported strong Q4 2025 results, with revenue of approximately $210.7–$211 million (a 17% year-over-year increase) and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.81. The company also provided upbeat near-term guidance, including a Q1 revenue midpoint of $220.5 million and FY26 adjusted EPS guidance around $2.75.
The company achieved expanded operating margins to 12.2% (from 7.4% year-over-year), sharply higher operating profit of $25.7 million (up ~93.2% year-over-year), and generated record cash from operations of $46 million in Q4 2025.
Growth was broad-based, with Hydraulics sales rising ~10% and Electronics sales jumping ~31%, driven by strength in the Americas (up ~22%) and EMEA (up ~33%) regions.
During FY25, Helios Technologies reduced total debt by approximately $82 million and repurchased 330,000 shares for $13.6 million. Insider selling was also recorded, with two insider sales and zero purchases in the past six months.

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Morningstar

Helios Technologies Reports Strong Q4 2025 Results and Provides 2026 Outlook

HLIO

Earnings

Guidance Update

Share Buyback

Helios Technologies reported a strong finish to 2025, with Q4 2025 net income of $19.5 million and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.81, reflecting significant year-over-year growth.
The company achieved record fourth quarter and full year cash from operations and free cash flow , and improved its net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA leverage ratio to 1.8x by the end of 2025, reducing debt for the tenth consecutive quarter.
For fiscal year 2026, Helios Technologies initiated an outlook projecting sales growth of +4% to +9% and adjusted diluted EPS growth of +2% to +13% relative to FY25.
The company also announced a share repurchase program, buying back 80,000 shares in Q4 2025, and has paid dividends for 116 consecutive quarters.

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Presentation

Helios Technologies Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results

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Earnings

Guidance Update

Share Buyback

Helios Technologies reported 17% net sales growth in Q4 2025, reaching $211 million, and full-year net sales of $839 million, up 4%.
Diluted EPS for Q4 2025 increased 314% to $0.58, with adjusted diluted EPS rising 145% to $0.81. Full-year diluted EPS was $1.45, up 24%, and adjusted diluted EPS was $2.56, up 22%.
The company generated a record $46 million in cash from operations for Q4 2025 and $127 million for FY25, reducing its net-debt-to-adjusted EBITDA leverage ratio to 1.8x.
Helios Technologies repurchased 330,000 shares for $13.6 million in FY25 and initiated a 2026 outlook with full-year sales expected to grow +4% to +9% over 2025 pro forma.

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Press Release

Helios Technologies Discusses Growth, Financial Strength, and Strategic Priorities

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Revenue Acceleration/Inflection

M&A

Management Change

Helios Technologies reported a return to growth with 13% growth in Q3 and projected full-year growth for 2025, alongside sequential gross margin expansion and a 200 basis point year-over-year increase in Q3 gross margin.
The company has significantly improved its financial profile, reducing debt for nine consecutive quarters to a Q3 leverage ratio of approximately 2.4 net debt to EBITDA, and possesses over $400 million in liquidity.
Helios has returned capital to shareholders through 115 consecutive quarters of dividends and repurchased over 300,000 shares year-to-date in 2025.
Management announced an Investor Day on March 20th in Sarasota, Florida, and outlined a more disciplined M&A strategy prioritizing debt reduction and organic investments, following the divestiture of its Custom Fluid Power business (representing $47 million in annual sales) at the end of Q3.
Jeremy Evans was promoted to CFO at the end of last year, and Sean Bagan was formally named CEO at the beginning of last year.

Jan 14, 2026, 4:45 PM

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Helios Technologies Presents 2025 Outlook and Financial Highlights

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Guidance Update

Product Launch

Share Buyback

Helios Technologies projects $825 million in annual sales for 2025 with an anticipated Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 19.3%. The company's market capitalization stood at $2.1 billion as of January 13, 2026.
For the three months ended September 27, 2025, the company reported net sales of $220.3 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $45.1 million (20.5% margin). Non-GAAP Adjusted net income for the quarter was $24.0 million, or $0.72 per diluted share.
Helios Technologies maintains $415 million in liquidity and a net debt to TTM adjusted EBITDA ratio of 2.4x as of September 27, 2025. The company prioritizes debt repayment and has paid quarterly dividends for over 28 years, alongside repurchasing 50,000 shares in 3Q25.
The business is diversified, with 65% of revenue from Hydraulics and 35% from Electronics, and introduced multiple product innovations in 2025 across both segments.

Jan 14, 2026, 4:45 PM

Presentation

Helios Technologies discusses Q3 2025 growth, financial strategy, and upcoming Investor Day

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Revenue Acceleration/Inflection

Share Buyback

M&A

Helios Technologies reported annual sales of approximately $825 million (midpoint of guide) and a market capitalization of $2.1 billion, with its business comprising 65% hydraulics and 35% electronics.
The company has prioritized debt reduction, achieving a leverage ratio of 2.4 net debt to EBITDA by the end of Q3, and initiated a share repurchase program in 2025, buying back over 300,000 shares year-to-date.
Helios returned to growth in Q3 2025 with 13% growth and expects full-year growth, also noting sequential gross margin expansion and a 200 basis point year-over-year increase in gross margin for Q3.
The company divested its Custom Fluid Power business in Q3 2025 and plans to host an Investor Day on March 20th in Sarasota, Florida, to provide updated market details.