Q4 Net Sales and Reported Growth
Q4 net sales of approximately $2.7 billion, up 2.4% as reported versus prior year (approximately down 3.3% on a constant currency basis); performance in line with expectations.
Q4 Adjusted Earnings Per Share
Q4 adjusted EPS of $2.00, up ~3% year-over-year, driven by productivity, restructuring initiatives, improved product mix and lower interest expense.
Full-Year Revenue Stability
Full-year sales were approximately $10.8 billion, essentially flat versus prior year (reported).
Strong Free Cash Flow and Conservative Leverage
Generated full-year free cash flow of approximately $620 million (Q4 free cash flow ~$270 million); cash and equivalents $806 million; gross debt $2.0 billion and leverage ~0.9x adjusted EBITDA.
Share Repurchases
Repurchased approximately 1.3 million shares for $149 million during the year under the existing buyback authorization.
Segment Strength — Global Ceramic
Global Ceramic sales just under $1.1 billion, +6.1% as reported and ~flat on a constant basis; adjusted operating income $63 million (5.9% margin), up ~60 basis points year-over-year due to $22M productivity and $16M price/mix benefits.
Productivity and Restructuring Benefits
Delivered approximately $115 million of cumulative restructuring savings in 2025; expected carryover of ~$60+ million of restructuring benefit into 2026, plus additional productivity actions implemented (quarterly productivity benefits cited at ~$41–51 million).
Tariff and Supply-Chain Management
Managed U.S. tariff costs through pricing actions and supply-chain optimization; company expects to cover tariff-related costs through combined actions (management cited an annualized impact previously described around ~$100 million and active mitigation).
Capital Allocation Discipline and 2026 Investment Plan
Reduced 2025 CapEx to $435 million (about 30% below depreciation levels) to match market conditions; planning approximately $480 million of capital investment in 2026 focused on product innovation, cost reduction and maintenance.
Product Innovation and Commercial Momentum
Launched premium product collections, ramping new quartz production line and introducing advanced printing and hybrid (PVC-free) offerings; commercial channel outperformed residential with strength in health care, education and hospitality.