Record-Breaking Sales and Earnings
Donaldson delivered record sales and record adjusted earnings despite macro uncertainties, with sales rising 1% year over year to $940 million and adjusted EPS up approximately 8% versus the prior year.
Dividend Increase and Share Buyback
Donaldson announced an 11% increase in the quarterly dividend and repurchased 2.4% of outstanding shares, highlighting strong shareholder returns.
Aerospace and Defense Performance
Aerospace and defense sales reached an all-time high of $52 million, driven by robust market demand and successful navigation of supply chain challenges.
Mobile Solutions Market Share Gains
Sales in the mobile solutions segment grew, with aftermarket parts making up 75% to 80% of sales, and strong growth observed in China, particularly in off-road sales.
Industrial Solutions Margin Improvement
The industrial solutions segment saw volume growth and sequential profitability improvement, returning operating margins to above 18%.