Strong Cash Generation and Shareholder Returns
Free cash flow > $850M for 2025 with ~100% conversion; returned $832M to shareholders (dividends + $571M repurchases full year, $217M repurchased in Q4); Board approved new $2B repurchase program and raised dividend 3% to $1.28 (13th consecutive increase).
Solid Full-Year Profitability and ROIC
Full-year operating profit ~$1.3B with operating margin 16.8%; full-year EPS $3.96; delivered a return on invested capital of 41% for 2025.
Plumbing Segment Outperformance
Plumbing sales grew in Q4 (reported +5%/- +3% ex-currency; management also cited +3% in local currency); Q4 plumbing operating profit $204M with margin 16.3%; full-year plumbing sales +3% (+2% ex-currency) and full-year plumbing operating profit $904M with margin 18.1; 2026 plumbing sales guided up low single digits and margin ~18%.
Defensive Balance Sheet and Liquidity
Gross debt/EBITDA 2.1x at year-end; $1.6B liquidity (cash + revolver availability); working capital 16.7% of sales with expected normalization to ~16.5% in 2026.
Operational Actions and Cost Savings Plan
Company initiated broader restructuring with $18M charges in 2025 and expects ~$50M charges in 2026 to streamline operations, reduce headcount and fund growth/efficiency initiatives; management expects margin expansion in 2026 driven by mitigation of tariff/commodity costs and cost savings.
Targeted Strategy & Organizational Changes
Announced integration of Liberty Hardware into Delta Faucet to leverage complementary portfolios; formed an executive committee with business-unit leaders to accelerate cross-enterprise capability building (digital, brand, innovation).
Brand and Market Recognition
Delta Faucet named Home Depot Kitchen & Bath Partner of the Year; Behr rated #1 in interior paint, exterior paint, and exterior stain in a third-party study; Behr recognized as Supplier of the Year (U.S. & Canada paint dept.) and Interconnected Partner of the Year (Mexico).
Category and Product Wins
Watkins Wellness integration of Sana 360 produced double-digit sales growth; launched cold plunge products to expand consumer wellness offerings; Hansgrohe gained market share in premium segments and received sustainability awards.
Improved Tariff Outlook vs Prior Quarter
Estimated annualized tariff cost impact reduced to ~$200M for 2026 (from $270M earlier), with $80M from China 20% tariffs and ~$120M from other tariffs/duties; management expects mitigation actions to offset direct tariff impact in 2026.
2026 Financial Guidance and Upside
Full-year 2026 guidance: sales flat to up low single digits, operating margin ~17% (vs 16.8% in 2025), EPS $4.10–$4.30, capex ~$190M, and ~$600M expected available for buybacks/M&A.