Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. ( (FBIN) ) has released its Q1 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. presented to its investors.
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Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc., headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, is a leading company in the home products, security, and commercial building markets, known for its innovative approach to transforming spaces into havens. The company recently reported its first-quarter 2025 financial results, highlighting a 7% decrease in sales compared to the previous year, with earnings per share (EPS) also experiencing a significant drop. Despite these challenges, the company remains focused on mitigating anticipated tariff impacts and leveraging opportunities to maintain its market position.
In the first quarter of 2025, Fortune Brands reported net sales of $1.0 billion, a 7% decline from the same period in 2024. The company’s EPS fell by 45% to $0.42, although EPS before charges/gains was $0.66, marking a 20% decrease. The company is actively implementing strategies to counteract expected tariff impacts and address volume softness, while also expanding its digital business and maintaining a strong balance sheet.
Segment-wise, the Water Innovations segment saw a 10% decline in sales, while the Outdoors and Security segments experienced 3% and 4% decreases, respectively. The company ended the quarter with a net debt of $2.6 billion and a net debt to EBITDA ratio of 2.8x. Fortune Brands repurchased $175 million of shares during the quarter, reflecting its commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Looking ahead, Fortune Brands is not providing detailed guidance for the full year of 2025 due to uncertainties in consumer demand and volumes. However, the company remains confident in its long-term strategy, focusing on brand-driven categories and accelerating its digital strategy to navigate the uncertain market landscape.