Full-Year Revenue and Profitability
Full-year 2025 revenue of $5.0 billion; adjusted EPS of $19.40; adjusted EBITDA margin of 24.4%; ROIC approximately 25% (management describes as best-in-class).
Strong Cash Generation and Free Cash Flow
Fourth consecutive year with operating cash flow > $1.0 billion; record free cash flow of $972 million in 2025 representing a 19.4% free cash flow margin (well ahead of the Vision 2030 target of 15%).
Substantial Capital Returns to Shareholders
Returned nearly $1.5 billion in 2025 including $1.3 billion of share repurchases and $181 million of dividends; August marked the 49th consecutive annual dividend increase (up 10% year-over-year).
Quarterly Revenue Growth and Acquisition Contributions
Q4 consolidated revenue approximately $1.1 billion, up 0.4% year-over-year; recent acquisitions (PlastiFab, ThermoFoam, Bonded Logic) contributed ~$30 million incremental revenue in Q4.
Reaffirmation of Vision 2030 and Innovation Targets
Management reaffirmed Vision 2030 targets (adjusted EPS of $40, ROIC >25%) and increased R&D/product development ambition (targeting 3% of sales), with goal that 25% of revenue comes from products ≤5 years old by 2030; several commercial product launches (ThermaFin, temperature-sensing gun, RapidLock, SameShield, Appeal, VP Tech) already generating revenue.
Operational Excellence & Technology Adoption
Continued deployment of Carlisle Operating System (COS), expansion of automation and AI across manufacturing sites to improve changeover times, scrap, safety and quality; management expects COS and self-help to drive ~50 bps of consolidated EBITDA margin expansion in 2026.
Healthy Liquidity and Disciplined Capital Allocation
Strong balance sheet with $1.1 billion cash and $1.0 billion available on revolver at year-end; disciplined M&A approach focused on bolt-ons (examples: MTL, PlastiFab, ThermoFoam, Bonded Logic) and ongoing plan to repurchase ~$1 billion of shares in 2026.