Linamar delivered earnings and margin growth despite sales declines in challenging markets. The company maintained a strong balance sheet and continued to return cash to shareholders. However, significant sales declines in its key segments and ongoing tariff concerns posed challenges.
Company Guidance
In the Linamar Q1 2025 earnings call, the company reported a challenging yet successful quarter, with several key metrics highlighting their performance. Sales reached $2.5 billion, although this was a 7% decline compared to last year, with significant market pressures particularly affecting the Industrial segment, which saw a 13% sales drop. Despite this, Linamar delivered normalized net earnings of $167.2 million, marking a 5% increase, driven by operational efficiencies and cost reductions. The company maintained a strong balance sheet with net debt to EBITDA at 1.04, below their target of 1.5x, and generated positive free cash flow of $76.4 million. Normalized earnings per share (EPS) increased by 6.6% to $2.76. Linamar also continued its share repurchase program, buying back nearly 1.8 million shares, reflecting an ongoing commitment to returning cash to shareholders. The company emphasized its adaptability and strategic investments in flexible equipment, which allowed them to manage capital expenditures efficiently, aiding in maintaining growth momentum despite market challenges.
Earnings and Margin Growth
Despite down markets in both segments, Linamar achieved earnings growth and margin improvement, reaching a target operating earnings margin of 10% for the quarter.
Strong Balance Sheet
Net debt to EBITDA was maintained at an excellent level of 1.04, with continued positive free cash flow of $76.4 million, keeping the balance sheet strong and liquidity high.
Shareholder Returns
The company continued repurchasing shares and announced an increase in its dividend, further returning cash to shareholders.
Market Share Growth
Linamar achieved market share growth in both segments, offsetting declining traditional volumes in a challenging market environment.
Linamar (TSE:LNR) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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TSE:LNR Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
May 07, 2025
C$52.83
C$57.71
+9.25%
Mar 05, 2025
C$50.25
C$51.15
+1.79%
Nov 12, 2024
C$59.65
C$59.06
-0.99%
Aug 08, 2024
C$62.19
C$61.54
-1.04%
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Linamar Corp. (TSE:LNR) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 13, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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