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Federal Signal Q3 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2025 earnings summary30 Oct, 2025
Executive summary
Net sales for Q3 2025 reached $555 million, up 17% year-over-year, with organic growth of 11% and strong contributions from recent acquisitions and pricing actions.
Operating income increased 24% to $94 million, with net income rising to $68.1 million and diluted EPS up 28% to $1.11; adjusted EPS up 30% to $1.14.
Orders grew 10% to $467 million, and backlog stood at $992 million, providing visibility into future revenue.
Strategic initiatives and recent acquisitions, including HOG Technologies and Standard Equipment, contributed significantly to growth.
Raised full-year adjusted EPS outlook to $4.09–$4.17 and net sales guidance to $2.10–$2.14 billion.
Financial highlights
Q3 net sales: $555 million (+17% YoY); organic growth 11%; nine-month net sales: $1.58 billion (+14% YoY).
Q3 operating income: $94 million (+24% YoY); nine-month operating income: $257.4 million (+22% YoY).
Q3 adjusted EBITDA: $116.2 million (+25% YoY, margin 20.9%); Q3 gross margin: 29.1%.
GAAP diluted EPS: $1.11 (+28% YoY); adjusted EPS: $1.14 (+30% YoY); Q3 net income: $68.1 million.
Cash from operations was $61 million for the quarter, $158 million year-to-date, up 12% from last year.
Outlook and guidance
Full-year adjusted EPS outlook raised to $4.09–$4.17, up from $3.92–$4.10.
Full-year net sales guidance increased to $2.10–$2.14 billion, up from $2.07–$2.13 billion.
Capital expenditures for 2025 expected to be $40–$50 million.
Outlook excludes any contribution from the pending New Way acquisition.
Demand for products and aftermarket offerings remains strong, supporting the improved outlook.
New credit facility's impact on M&A strategy?
Analyze backlog decrease despite order growth.
What drove ESG's 17% net sales growth?
Build More Parts initiative future scale
New Way acquisition: Margin accretion timeline?
Lead times and backlog reduction outlook?
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Federal Signal Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets equipment and solutions for safety, security, and environmental applications. The company operates through two primary segments: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. Its products include street sweepers, sewer cleaners, hydro-excavators, and waterblasting systems, as well as safety and signaling equipment such as sirens, alarms, and emergency lighting. These offerings serve municipalities, industrial facilities, and commercial customers globally. Federal Signal also provides aftermarket services, including parts and maintenance support. The company is headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, and its shares are listed on the NYSE.
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