The earnings call highlighted strong order growth and sustainability achievements, but challenges remain in robotics and discrete automation. The company is well-positioned in electrification, but faces delayed revenue conversion and order declines in specific areas.
Company Guidance
In the recent earnings call for ABB's first quarter of fiscal year 2025, the company provided optimistic guidance based on several key metrics. ABB reported a robust start to the year with a 5% increase in comparable orders, driven by strong market demand and mid-single-digit growth in short cycle orders. The operational EBITDA margin exceeded expectations in all business areas, reaching 20.2% with a one-time boost of 170 basis points. Free cash flow was reported at $652 million, positioning the company to surpass last year's $3.9 billion annual free cash flow. The electrification segment achieved a record $4.4 billion in orders, while process automation orders grew 23% year-on-year. Despite a slight shortfall in revenue growth expectations, ABB anticipates mid-single-digit comparable revenue growth for the year, with an improved operational EBITDA margin, contingent on stable global economic conditions. Additionally, ABB announced its plan to spin off its Robotics division as a separately listed company by 2026, aiming to enhance value creation.
Strong Start to the Year
Increased comparable orders by 5% from last year and beat expectations for operational EBITDA margin across all business areas.
Free Cash Flow and Sustainability Progress
Generated $652 million in free cash flow, positioning the company well for improving annual cash flow beyond last year's $3.9 billion. Achieved a 78% reduction in CO2 emissions from the 2019 base level.
Electrification Achievements
Electrification achieved a new record with $4.4 billion in orders, 6% comparable revenue growth, and operational EBITDA margin of 23.2%.
Process Automation Order Growth
Orders in process automation increased 23% year-on-year with a backlog of $8.1 billion.
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ABB Ltd (SE:ABB) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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SE:ABB Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Apr 17, 2025
kr497.60
kr498.60
+0.20%
Jan 30, 2025
kr606.99
kr595.02
-1.97%
Oct 17, 2024
kr585.80
kr599.92
+2.41%
Jul 18, 2024
kr597.96
kr566.96
-5.18%
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