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Carlisle Companies Inc.: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 3 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 5 new, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Q4 revenue rose 0.4% on acquisitions: Fourth-quarter revenue was $1,127.7 million, up 0.4%. Organic revenue fell 2.5%, acquisitions added 2.7%, and currency added 0.2%. Source
  • Q4 adjusted EPS fell 13%: Fourth-quarter diluted EPS from continuing operations was $3.19, down 10%. Adjusted EPS was $3.90 against $4.47. Operating income fell 15% to $190.0 million. Source
  • CWT profit fell despite acquisitions: CWT fourth-quarter revenue was $300.9 million, up 4%, with organic revenue down 7% and acquisitions adding 10.5%. Adjusted EBITDA fell 10% to $47.7 million, a 15.9% margin. Source
  • Full-year operating margin down 280 bps: Full-year operating margin was 20.0% against 22.8%, down 280 bps. Full-year adjusted EBITDA margin was 24.4% against 26.6%, down 220 bps. Source
  • Challenging conditions expected into H1: Management said it expects the current challenging market conditions to continue into the first half of 2026. Source
  • Free cash flow of $972 million: Free cash flow from continuing operations was $972.4 million, against $938.3 million in 2024. Operating cash flow was $1.1 billion for the year. Source
  • $1.5 billion returned to shareholders: In 2025 the company returned $1.5 billion through $1.3 billion of share repurchases and $181 million of dividends. Fourth-quarter repurchases were $300 million. Source

“Throughout 2025, despite continued headwinds in new construction and a complex economic environment, we continued to execute against our Vision 2030 strategy”

Chris Koch, Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Consolidated revenue SourceFY 2026up low-single-digit percentage year-over-yearNew
CCM revenue SourceFY 2026up low-single-digit percentage year-over-yearNew
CWT revenue SourceFY 2026up low-single-digit percentage year-over-yearNew
Adjusted EBITDA margin SourceFY 2026up ~50 basis pointsNew
Share repurchases Source2026up to $1 billionNew
Long-term adjusted EPS objective SourceVision 2030 (long-term)$40 of adjusted EPSKept

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: A 2026 share repurchase plan of up to $1 billion was given. Source
  • Guidance kept: The $40 adjusted EPS Vision 2030 objective is restated. The prior release cited the same goal. Source

Fourth quarter and full-year results

  • Q4 revenue rose 0.4% on acquisitions: Fourth-quarter revenue was $1,127.7 million, up 0.4%. Organic revenue fell 2.5%, acquisitions added 2.7%, and currency added 0.2%. Source
  • Q4 adjusted EPS fell 13%: Fourth-quarter diluted EPS from continuing operations was $3.19, down 10%. Adjusted EPS was $3.90 against $4.47. Operating income fell 15% to $190.0 million. Source

Segments: CCM and CWT

  • CCM revenue dipped on new construction: CCM fourth-quarter revenue was $826.8 million, down 0.8% with organic revenue down 1%. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 26.8% against 29.4%. Source
  • CWT profit fell despite acquisitions: CWT fourth-quarter revenue was $300.9 million, up 4%, with organic revenue down 7% and acquisitions adding 10.5%. Adjusted EBITDA fell 10% to $47.7 million, a 15.9% margin. Source
  • Full-year segment margins both lower: Full-year adjusted EBITDA margin was 29.2% for CCM, against 31.4%, and 17.3% for CWT, against 20.6%. CCM revenue rose 0.5% and CWT revenue fell 0.1% for the year. Source

“As the M&A environment in 2025 was challenging, we turned a significant portion of that cash flow to share repurchases, as we continued to see this as a solid opportunity for capital deployment.”

Chris Koch, Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer

Products, customers and re-roofing

  • Re-roofing steadied commercial roofing: Management said re-roofing, about 70% of CCM's commercial roofing business, continued to benefit the business as a strong re-roofing market. Source
  • Innovation investment increased: Management said it increased investment in innovation during 2025 to develop new market-leading products, alongside expanded automation in its factories. Source
  • Energy-efficient weatherproofing demand cited: Management said CWT is well-positioned for the growing need for energy-efficient weatherproofing solutions, which it links to its acquisitions and operating initiatives. Source

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Full-year operating margin down 280 bps: Full-year operating margin was 20.0% against 22.8%, down 280 bps. Full-year adjusted EBITDA margin was 24.4% against 26.6%, down 220 bps. Source
  • Q4 cost of goods sold rose: Cost of goods sold was $747.1 million in the fourth quarter against $717.4 million, on revenue of $1,127.7 million. R&D expense rose to $12.9 million from $8.8 million. Source
  • Strategic investments lowered CCM profit: Management attributed the fall in CCM adjusted EBITDA to strategic investments in the business to support longer-term growth initiatives. Source
  • Selling and admin costs edged up: Selling and administrative expenses were $176.6 million in the fourth quarter against $174.9 million, and $745.4 million for the year against $722.8 million. Source

Demand and market conditions

  • Challenging conditions expected into H1: Management said it expects the current challenging market conditions to continue into the first half of 2026. Source
  • New construction still working through bottom: Management said new construction markets are working through the bottom of the cycle, while re-roofing demand provided support for CCM. Source
  • Aging buildings drive recurring maintenance: Management cited an aging non-residential building stock, over 70% of which is more than 25 years old, as a source of recurring maintenance requirements. Source

Cash flow, capital and shareholder returns

  • Free cash flow of $972 million: Free cash flow from continuing operations was $972.4 million, against $938.3 million in 2024. Operating cash flow was $1.1 billion for the year. Source
  • $1.5 billion returned to shareholders: In 2025 the company returned $1.5 billion through $1.3 billion of share repurchases and $181 million of dividends. Fourth-quarter repurchases were $300 million. Source
  • $241 million invested in business: Investment totaled $241 million, with $131 million of capital expenditures and $110 million of acquisitions. Source
  • Year-end cash and revolver capacity: Cash and equivalents were $1.1 billion at year-end. Long-term debt rose to $2,886.4 million from $1,890.6 million, after $987.8 million of note proceeds in 2025. Source
  • Dividends per share rose: Dividends declared and paid were $1.10 per share in the fourth quarter against $1.00, and $4.20 for the year against $3.70. Source

Strategy, investment and execution

  • Vision 2030 strategy executed: Management said it continued to execute against Vision 2030 and made progress on innovation, operational excellence, the Carlisle Experience and capital allocation. Source
  • Cash used for buybacks amid M&A: Management said the 2025 M&A environment was challenging, so a significant portion of cash flow went to share repurchases. Source
  • Operating system and automation emphasis: Management said it enhanced its emphasis on the Carlisle Operating System and expanded factory automation to drive operational excellence during 2025. Source
  • Management talent added in 2025: Management said it added significant management talent and further elevated the Carlisle Experience to strengthen customer loyalty and service. Source

Coming up, as management said on 3 February 2026

  • Up to $1 billion of buybacks in 2026: Management plans to repurchase up to $1 billion of shares during 2026. Source
  • Value-enhancing acquisitions to be pursued: Management said it intends to pursue value-enhancing acquisitions while continuing to generate returns and deliver shareholder value. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Re-roofing share of CCM commercial roofing business Sourceapproximately 70%

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Continued softness in residential and non-residential new construction weighed on CWT revenue, offset in part by acquisitions. Source
  • Demand: Management expects the current challenging market conditions to continue into the first half of 2026. Source
  • Operational: CWT adjusted EBITDA fell in the fourth quarter primarily because of lower volumes. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management said it remains very confident in the long-term adjusted EPS objective. Source
  • Not stated: Management said it continued to deliver on its commitment to superior capital allocation during 2025. Source
  • Not stated: Management said it made progress on all key Vision 2030 pillars over the year. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.