Quarterly Revenue and Sequential Improvement
Q4 revenue of $555 million, up 1% year-over-year and showing 5% sequential growth quarter-over-quarter; company reported sequential revenue improvement every quarter in 2025.
Adjusted Profitability and EPS
Adjusted EBITDA margin of 20.8% in Q4; adjusted diluted EPS of $0.69 (a 15% sequential increase), with adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS at or above the high end of guidance ranges.
Strong Free Cash Flow and Conversion
Generated $92 million of free cash flow in Q4 and achieved a trailing twelve-month free cash flow conversion rate of 117%, above the stated long-term target (>95%).
Healthy Balance Sheet and Leverage
Ended the quarter with $319 million cash and cash equivalents and maintained net leverage of 1.9x adjusted EBITDA, within the company’s target leverage range (1.5x–2.0x).
Sensors & Safety Systems Momentum
Sensors and Safety Systems (≈60% of revenue) grew 6% year-over-year and 3% sequentially in Q4; segment adjusted EBITDA margin reported at 28% despite some year-over-year pressure. Defense & Space saw a record revenue quarter driven by missile program replenishment; utilities grew 6% YoY due to grid modernization tailwinds.
Test & Measurement Sequential Recovery and Communications Strength
Test & Measurement revenue was $217 million: down 6% YoY but up 7% sequentially. Communications end market grew 29% YoY and 36% sequentially, led by data center, defense and research demand and new Tektronix high-performance product traction.
Capital Allocation and Shareholder Returns
Board authorized a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share and a $200 million share repurchase authorization remains fully available; company prioritizes organic reinvestment while maintaining return-of-capital actions.
Cost Savings Program Progress
Launched cost savings program targeting $9–$11 million of annualized run-rate savings by 2026; delivered $1 million in Q4 (approximately $4 million annual run rate) and reiterated productivity focus via Ralliant Business System (RBS) and AI augmentation.
2026 Guidance Reflects Modest Growth
Full-year 2026 revenue guidance of $2.1B–$2.2B (2%–6% YoY growth), adjusted EBITDA margin guidance of 18%–20%, adjusted EPS of $2.22–$2.42, and CapEx planned at 2%–3% of revenue.
Strategic Wins and Product Innovation
Notable customer wins: PACSCI EMC backlog growth and record revenue in defense; Qualitrol selected by a large cloud provider for global data center asset monitoring; Tektronix launched an automated testing platform (MP5000) with early customer traction.