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RESIDEO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (REZI)·Q2 2025 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Record quarter: net revenue $1.943B (+22% YoY), adjusted EBITDA $210M (+20% YoY), adjusted EPS $0.66; all exceeded the high end of outlook, while GAAP EPS was $(5.59) due to an $882M indemnification accrual tied to the Honeywell agreement .
  • Organic growth was robust: ADI +10% and Products & Solutions (P&S) +5%; P&S gross margin reached 42.9% (ninth consecutive YoY improvement) and total company gross margin expanded 120 bps to 29.3% .
  • Guidance raised materially for FY2025 and Q3 initiated: FY revenue $7.45–$7.55B, adjusted EBITDA $845–$885M, adjusted EPS $2.75–$2.87; Q3 revenue $1.85–$1.90B, adjusted EBITDA $220–$240M, adjusted EPS $0.70–$0.76 .
  • Strategic catalysts: signed agreement to terminate Honeywell indemnification via $1.59B payment (eliminates $140M annual cap and $35M quarterly payments) and intent to spin off ADI; management expects improved flexibility and accretive FCF/EPS as a result .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

  • What Went Well

    • Broad-based outperformance: revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EPS all above guidance high-end; both segments delivered organic growth and margin expansion .
    • P&S execution: 42.9% GM (+160 bps YoY), strong retail sell-through of new Honeywell Home FocusPRO thermostats and First Alert SC5 connected alarms; operating income up to $142M .
    • ADI momentum: reported revenue $1.277B (+33% YoY), GM 22.2% (+280 bps), organic e-commerce +19%, Exclusive Brands +32% organic; Snap One integration ahead of plan .
  • What Went Wrong

    • GAAP loss driven by Honeywell indemnification accrual ($882M) despite strong operating results; reported net loss $825M .
    • Security channel softness within P&S and lingering macro/tariff uncertainty; HVAC saw refrigerant transition disturbances though management believes position improved .
    • ADI SG&A/R&D up $70M YoY (Snap One inclusion and planned investments), modest margin headwind from competitive pricing environments in prior periods .

Financial Results

MetricQ4 2024Q1 2025Q2 2025
Revenue ($USD Billions)$1.858 $1.770 $1.943
Gross Margin (%)28.5% 28.9% 29.3%
Adjusted EBITDA ($USD Millions)$187 $168 $210
GAAP Diluted EPS ($)$0.08 $(0.02) $(5.59)
Adjusted EPS ($)$0.59 $0.63 $0.66
Segment MetricQ4 2024Q1 2025Q2 2025
P&S Revenue ($USD Millions)$669 $649 $666
P&S Gross Margin (%)40.8% 41.4% 42.9%
P&S Operating Income ($USD Millions)$133 $136 $142
ADI Revenue ($USD Millions)$1,189 $1,121 $1,277
ADI Gross Margin (%)N/A21.6% 22.2%
ADI Operating Income ($USD Millions)$48 $34 $71
KPIsQ4 2024Q1 2025Q2 2025
ADI Organic e-commerce revenue growth (%)22% 15% 19%
ADI Exclusive Brands organic growth (%)34% 26% 32%
P&S Gross Margin (%)40.8% 41.4% 42.9%
Q2 2025 Actual vs ConsensusActualConsensusDelta
Revenue ($USD Billions)$1.943 $1.823*+$0.120
Adjusted EPS ($)$0.66 $0.323*+$0.337
Adjusted EBITDA vs EBITDA Consensus ($USD Millions)$210 $179*+$31

Values with asterisk (*) retrieved from S&P Global.

Notes: Company reports Adjusted EBITDA; S&P Global’s EBITDA consensus may reflect a different definition. GAAP net loss of $825M in Q2 reflects a non-cash accrual increase and expected termination payment under the Honeywell Indemnification Agreement .

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious Guidance (May 6, 2025)Current Guidance (Aug 5, 2025)Change
Net Revenue ($USD Billions)FY 2025$7.285–$7.485 $7.450–$7.550 Raised
Adjusted EBITDA ($USD Millions)FY 2025$725–$805 $845–$885 Raised
Adjusted EPS ($)FY 2025$2.23–$2.47 $2.75–$2.87 Raised
Cash from Operations ($USD Millions)FY 2025$345–$405 $405–$435 Raised
Net Revenue ($USD Billions)Q3 2025N/A$1.850–$1.900 Initiated
Adjusted EBITDA ($USD Millions)Q3 2025N/A$220–$240 Initiated
Adjusted EPS ($)Q3 2025N/A$0.70–$0.76 Initiated

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q4 2024)Previous Mentions (Q1 2025)Current Period (Q2 2025)Trend
Tariffs/MacroCautious outlook; prepared playbook; competitive pricing pressures at ADI Over 98% of P&S Mexico costs exempt; ability to mitigate tariffs Tariff mitigation actions effective; price pass-through; USMCA exemptions maintained Continued mitigation; stable plan
Snap One Integration$17M run-rate synergies in 2024; strong exclusive brands roadmap Progressing well; ahead of plan Ahead of synergy goals; accretive; exclusive brands expansion Strengthening
P&S Product InnovationFocusPRO and VISTA launches; strong reception First Alert Smart Smoke & CO alarm compatible with Google Home New First Alert SC5 connected detector and thermostats strong retail sell-through Building pipeline
P&S Margins40.8% GM; structural efficiencies 41.4% GM; continued expansion 42.9% GM; 9th consecutive YoY improvement Upward
Security Channel/ADTSoftness; better-than-anticipated sales with large customer ADT impact better than expected Security channel down YoY; ongoing engagement with large private label customer Mixed
E-commerce & Exclusive Brands (ADI)e-commerce +22%; Exclusive Brands +34% e-commerce +15%; Exclusive Brands +26% e-commerce +19%; Exclusive Brands +32% organic Sustained growth
Strategic ActionsN/AN/AAgreement to terminate Honeywell indemnification; initiate ADI spin-off Transformational

Management Commentary

  • “Resideo delivered exceptional results… net revenue and adjusted EBITDA were new record highs… adjusted EPS exceeded the high end of our outlook range.” – Jay Geldmacher, CEO .
  • “Total company adjusted EBITDA was a record $210M… going forward, we expect adjusted EBITDA to benefit from the removal of the $35M quarterly payment to Honeywell.” – Michael Carlet, CFO .
  • “The ADI team achieved 33% year over year growth… organic e-commerce net revenue grew 19%… exclusive brands revenue grew 32% year-over-year on an organic basis.” – Rob Aarnes, President ADI .
  • “P&S reported… the ninth consecutive quarter of year over year gross margin expansion… driven primarily by continued efficient utilization of our factories.” – Thomas Surran, President P&S .
  • “Agreement with Honeywell… a one-time cash payment of $1.59B… elimination of annual payments up to $140M through 2043… expected to be immediately accretive to adjusted EPS and free cash flow.” – Company release .

Q&A Highlights

  • ADI organic growth composition: ~2% price from tariffs pass-through; strength in commercial categories; Snap One holding flat vs ADI; pipeline and momentum remained strong into July .
  • Google partnership and security dynamics: SC5 co-developed with Google; strengthening relationship; security headwinds with large customer improving vs prior forecasts .
  • Control4 platform strategy: Stays with ADI post spin; x4 OS launched; opportunity to rejuvenate brand and drive pull-through .
  • P&S margin outlook: Management targets 45–50% longer term via NPI, manufacturing footprint improvements, and mix shift .
  • Tariff mitigation: Buying ahead inventory, negotiating supplier participation, dynamic pricing; fully mitigating impact across ADI .
  • M&A: Healthy pipeline at both segments; focus on ProAV and datacom adjacencies and technology opportunities .

Estimates Context

  • Q2 2025 beats vs S&P Global consensus: revenue $1.943B vs $1.823B*, adjusted EPS $0.66 vs $0.323*, adjusted EBITDA $210M (company) vs $179M*; beats driven by Snap One contribution, price realization, e-commerce and Exclusive Brands mix, and structural efficiencies in P&S .
    Values with asterisk (*) retrieved from S&P Global.

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Operational momentum: Organic growth and margin expansion across both segments; durable e-commerce and Exclusive Brands tailwinds at ADI .
  • Material FY25 raise: Revenue, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EPS, and CFO guidance increased; removal of Honeywell payments adds ~$35M benefit per quarter to adjusted EBITDA in H2 2025 .
  • Strategic simplification: Honeywell indemnification termination and planned ADI spin-off should enhance strategic and financial flexibility, a potential re-rating catalyst .
  • P&S margin trajectory: Ninth consecutive GM expansion to 42.9%; management targets 45–50% LT, supported by NPI and manufacturing optimization .
  • Watch security channel and tariff risks: Security channel remains mixed; management has robust tariff mitigation; macro/tariff headlines may drive near-term volatility .
  • Near-term setup: Q3 outlook implies continued strength; focus on delivery of ADI synergy capture and P&S product pipeline execution .
  • Medium-term thesis: Post-separation, each entity to present distinct profiles—ADI distribution growth with proprietary brands and omnichannel scale; P&S margin/FCF profile with connected home expansion .