PATRICK INDUSTRIES INC (PATK)·Q2 2025 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q2 2025 delivered a clean top-line beat and an adjusted EPS beat against consensus, despite a GAAP EPS drag from a non-recurring legal settlement; net sales rose 3% to $1.048B and adjusted EPS was $1.50, beating S&P Global consensus ($1.43), while GAAP EPS was $0.96 due to the settlement . Results benefited from RV (+7%) and Housing (+3%) growth, offsetting modest declines in Marine (-1%) and Powersports (-7%) .
- Operating margin held flat YoY at 8.3%, while gross margin expanded 110 bps YoY to 23.9% on acquisitions, labor discipline, and automation initiatives; adjusted EBITDA rose 4% to $135M, with margin up 10 bps to 12.9% .
- Guidance was largely reaffirmed: adjusted operating margin 7.0–7.3% (unchanged), FY tax rate ~24–25%, and capex $70–$80M; operating cash flow was trimmed to $330–$350M due to the legal settlement (from $350–$370M), implying ≥$250M FCF .
- Strategic narrative: continued momentum in full solutions and Advanced Product Group (composite RV roofing, power bimini systems, powersports windshields) and aftermarket expansion via RecPro, with liquidity of $835M and net leverage of 2.6x positioning the company to pursue accretive M&A .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
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What Went Well
- Adjusted EPS ($1.50) and revenue ($1.048B) beat consensus, driven by RV and Housing growth, margin-accretive acquisitions, and automation; “adjusted EPS increased 4% to $1.50” and gross margin reached 23.9% (+110 bps YoY) .
- Strong organic and share/content gains: total revenue growth included 2% share/content gains, and RV content per unit sequentially improved; CEO noted >$100M of 2026 model-year wins and innovation via Advanced Product Group .
- Capital returns and balance sheet strength: $23M buybacks, $13M dividend, liquidity $835M, net leverage 2.6x; CFO emphasized flexibility with no major maturities until 2028 .
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What Went Wrong
- GAAP EPS declined YoY to $0.96 on a non-product legal settlement (pre-tax $24.4M), which also forced a reduction to operating cash flow guidance .
- Softer volumes in higher-margin Marine and Powersports tempered operating margin leverage, keeping operating margin flat YoY at 8.3% .
- Back-half wholesale expectations: RV shipments expected to seasonally slow in H2; Marine wholesale only modestly improving despite soft retail, limiting near-term upside .
Financial Results
Segment revenue and key KPIs (Q2 2025):
KPIs and balance sheet:
Versus estimates (S&P Global):
Note: Values retrieved from S&P Global.*
Guidance Changes
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Management Commentary
- “Our performance and results, which included net sales and adjusted EPS growth, reflect our team's disciplined execution in what remains a very dynamic business environment… investments in the aftermarket through RecPro… strong cash flows, solid balance sheet with ample liquidity… position us to accelerate growth when the retail market inflection occurs.” — CEO Andy Nemeth .
- “Patrick's diversified model continued to demonstrate its resilience… following the tariff announcements in April. Despite the tariff uncertainty, our markets behaved largely in line with expectations.” — Jeff Rodino, President – RV .
- “Gross margin was 23.9%, up 110 bps… reflecting diversification, margin-accretive aftermarket (RecPro), disciplined labor management, and returns on CapEx and automation.” — CFO Andy Roeder .
- “We’ve secured over $100 million in new business tied to the 2026 model year… including composite roofing for RVs, a new pontoon tower with our Power Bimini, and a new windshield program in powersports.” — CEO Andy Nemeth .
Q&A Highlights
- End-market cadence: RV wholesale to seasonally slow in H2; Marine wholesale could see modest H2 uptick after significant inventory destock; marine inventories ~20–22 weeks .
- Cash flow guidance: Reduction to operating cash flow solely due to the legal settlement; otherwise outlook unchanged .
- Tariffs and pricing: Low-to-mid-single-digit price increases in some lines are likely; extensive mitigation via sourcing shifts and good-better-best offerings to protect margins .
- Aftermarket visibility: >500 Patrick SKUs listed on RecPro; DTC and dealer distribution channels offer market read-through; majority of products serve upgrades/refurbish rather than only new-unit attachments .
- M&A/leverage: Comfortable at 2.6x; can temporarily exceed 3x for the right acquisition, with plan to return to ~2.25–2.5x in 2–3 quarters .
- Tax/regulatory: Recent legislation viewed as tailwind rather than headwind; no change to capital allocation mindset .
Estimates Context
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Revenue beat: $1.048B actual vs $1.026B consensus (+$21M); EPS beat: $1.50 adjusted vs $1.43 consensus (+$0.07). Beats driven by gross margin expansion and share/content gains in RV and Housing, offsetting softer Marine/Powersports volumes . Values retrieved from S&P Global.*
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Forward quarters: Company’s Q3 actuals subsequently exceeded EPS and revenue consensus, reinforcing execution consistency; EPS dilution from converts/warrants rose with share price, a consideration for reported diluted EPS going forward . Values retrieved from S&P Global.*
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Mix and margin resilience: Despite softer Marine/Powersports volumes, margin-accretive initiatives (RecPro, automation) sustained operating margin and expanded gross margin; this underpins EPS durability in a choppy macro .
- Secular content gains: Advanced Product Group and full solutions model are unlocking tangible platform wins and higher content per unit, supporting multi-year share gains across RV, Marine, and Powersports .
- Balance sheet optionality: $835M liquidity and 2.6x net leverage enable opportunistic M&A and continued shareholder returns, with flexibility to temporarily lever up for accretive deals .
- Guidance largely intact: Margin and tax guidance maintained; cash flow trimmed only due to one-time settlement. H2 RV seasonality and Marine stabilization temper near-term upside but set up for 2026 inflection .
- Aftermarket flywheel: RecPro’s SKU expansion and marine DTC push create countercyclical revenue streams and higher-margin growth vectors that should compound through 2026 .
- Tariffs manageable: Sourcing shifts, pricing discipline, and product stratification should mitigate tariff pressure on margins; monitor incremental price pass-throughs in model-year 2026 negotiations .
- EPS optics: Expect continued “accounting” dilution in diluted EPS tied to share price and converts/warrants; economic dilution is hedged, but reported EPS optics may vary quarter to quarter .
Sources: Q2 2025 8-K and press release **[76605_0000076605-25-000172_patk2025-q2991.htm:1]** **[76605_0000076605-25-000172_patk2025-q2991.htm:3]** **[76605_0000076605-25-000172_patk2025-q2991.htm:7]** **[76605_0000076605-25-000172_patk2025-q2991.htm:9]** **[76605_0000076605-25-000172_patk2025-q2991.htm:10]**; Q2 2025 earnings call transcript **[0000076605_2209795_1]** **[0000076605_2209795_3]** **[0000076605_2209795_5]** **[0000076605_2209795_6]** **[0000076605_2209795_7]** **[0000076605_2209795_9]** **[0000076605_2209795_10]** **[0000076605_2209795_11]** **[0000076605_2209795_13]** **[0000076605_2209795_14]**; Q1 2025 press release/8-K/call **[76605_20250501DE77284:5]** **[76605_20250501DE77284:11]** **[76605_20250501DE77284:12]** **[76605_PATK_3424694_3]** **[76605_PATK_3424694_5]** **[76605_PATK_3424694_6]** **[76605_PATK_3424694_7]** **[76605_PATK_3424694_9]** **[76605_PATK_3424694_23]**; Q4 2024 press release **[76605_20250206DE12850:3]**; Dividend press release **[76605_20250815DE52005:0]**.
S&P Global estimates: Values retrieved from S&P Global.*