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Mirion Technologies, Inc. (MIR)·Q1 2025 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q1 2025 revenue rose 4.9% to $202.0M, adjusted EBITDA increased 18% to $46.7M with margin expansion to 23.1%, and adjusted EPS grew to $0.10; total orders rose 11.5% to $203M, driven by strong Nuclear Power demand .
- Versus S&P Global consensus, MIR delivered a modest beat on revenue ($202.0M vs $200.7M*) and a clear beat on Primary EPS ($0.10 vs $0.0785*); EBITDA was above consensus on an adjusted basis ($46.7M reported vs $44.4M*), aided by operating leverage and procurement savings .
- Guidance: MIR raised FY25 total revenue growth to 5–7% (from 4–6%), reaffirmed organic growth (5.5–7.5%), adjusted EBITDA ($215–$230M) and adjusted EPS ($0.45–$0.50), and trimmed the low end of the EBITDA margin range to 24.0–25.5% to reflect tariff impacts and FX assumptions .
- Stock-relevant narrative: strong nuclear installed base momentum and a clearly articulated tariff mitigation plan (net 2025 adjusted EBITDA impact range of +$3M tailwind to −$8M headwind) underscore confidence; order cadence and potential large awards ($300–$400M pipeline) are catalysts over 2025 .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- Nuclear Power momentum: orders up 11.5% YoY to $203M; management highlighted double-digit nuclear end-market revenue growth and a robust large-order bid pipeline of $300–$400M expected to award by YE2025 .
- Margin execution: adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 260 bps to 23.1% on operating leverage and procurement savings, consistent with long-term path to 30% margins by 2028 .
- Segment performance quality: both segments grew revenue; Nuclear & Safety adjusted EBITDA margins increased 310 bps to 29.4%, Medical adjusted EBITDA margins rose 310 bps to 33.8% .
What Went Wrong
- Labs & Research softness: revenue down approximately 19% on tough comps and potential DOE timing/scrutiny; a noted headwind for segment mix .
- China medical headwind: Medical revenue down ~$2M vs prior year in China, with tariff uncertainty and ERP transitions creating a ~$1M segment revenue headwind; management remains cautious on China .
- FX headwind: ~110 bps FX headwind impacted Q1 organic revenue growth, though management expects attenuation in the remainder of 2025 .
Financial Results
Estimates vs Actuals (S&P Global, Q1 2025)
Note: Company-reported adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $46.7M .
*Values retrieved from S&P Global.
Segment Performance (Q1 2025)
Key KPIs (Q1 2025)
Guidance Changes
Management emphasized tariff assumptions and FX underpinning the adjustments (regionalized supply chain, mitigating actions) .
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Management Commentary
- “We’re off to a great start in 2025… standout elements for the quarter were adjusted free cash flow and orders… best first-quarter performance since going public” – Thomas Logan .
- “Adjusted EBITDA margins… increased 260 basis points to 23.1%. The improvement reflects strong operating leverage and procurement savings” – Thomas Logan .
- “We remain confident in our value creation strategy and are well-positioned for the new tariff landscape. Our regionalized supply chain is a competitive advantage” – Thomas Logan (Guidance commentary) .
- “Mitigating actions totaling $5 to $8 million… prevailing FX represents an additional tailwind… net impact to 2025 adjusted EBITDA… between a $3 million tailwind and an $8 million headwind” – Thomas Logan .
- “Nuclear Power… grew 17.6%… we expect the full year to represent high single digit growth” – Brian Schopfer .
- “Medical segment… revenue… organic revenue would have been approximately 4.5%… adjusted EBITDA margins improved by 310 bps to 33.8%” – Brian Schopfer .
Q&A Highlights
- Tariffs in China: Management sees emerging indications of classification code exemptions potentially reducing exposure; baseline 20% tariff could remain; situation dynamic .
- Large-order timing and magnitude: Pipeline expected to award mostly in 2025; back-half loaded; unlikely to see a $300M+ order quarter but expect fair share wins .
- Margin trajectory: Incrementals strong in Q1; expect margin expansion each quarter company-wide; Nuclear & Safety flattish in Q2 due to mix/mitigation timing; strongest expansion expected in Q3 .
- Free cash flow cadence: Q2 to be lightest quarter due to cash taxes and seasonal working capital; not necessarily negative; targeting improved conversion through 2025 .
- Japan exposure: ~2% of total revenue; opportunity as restarts progress; historically tight keiretsu .
Estimates Context
- Q1 2025 beats vs S&P Global: Revenue $202.0M vs $200.7M*, Primary EPS $0.10 vs $0.0785*; EBITDA consensus $44.4M* vs company-reported adjusted EBITDA $46.7M (SPGI actual EBITDA prints $42.4M*) .
- Drivers: Nuclear Power installed base demand and procurement savings expanded margins; FX headwind (~110 bps) tempered top-line but did not prevent beat .
- Implications: Street models likely need to reflect stronger margin conversion from operating leverage and procurement, while incorporating tariff mitigation assumptions and potential China medical variability .
*Values retrieved from S&P Global.
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Nuclear installed base momentum is accelerating: Q1 Nuclear Power revenue +17.6%; orders robust; management expects high single-digit nuclear end-market growth for 2025 .
- Margin expansion path intact: 260 bps YoY adjusted EBITDA margin expansion in Q1; procurement and operating leverage underpin the 2028 30% target .
- Tariff exposure appears manageable: net 2025 adjusted EBITDA impact range of +$3M to −$8M with concrete mitigation levers and potential China exemptions; FX tailwinds provide offset .
- Medical segment resilience with improving profitability: despite China headwinds and ERP noise, medical margins rose 310 bps; RTQA and Nuclear Medicine orders healthy .
- Cash generation improving: $28.8M adjusted FCF and 62% conversion in Q1; Q2 seasonal softness expected, but full-year FCF guide reaffirmed .
- Order catalysts in 2H: $300–$400M large-project pipeline slated to award mostly in 2025; tracking for back-half conversion .
- Guidance supports thesis: FY25 revenue growth raised to 5–7%; adjusted EBITDA and EPS reaffirmed; narrative supported by TerraPower Natrium wins and EDF partnership .
Appendix: Other Relevant Q1 2025 Press Releases
- TerraPower Natrium® demonstration project: MIR awarded RMS and XIS systems—positioning within advanced nuclear projects and SMRs .