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nVent Electric plc: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 20 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Fourth-quarter sales reached $1.1 billion: Fourth quarter reported sales were $1,067 million, up 42% from the prior year, and organic sales rose 24%, excluding acquisitions and currency. Source
  • Full-year sales up 30%: Full-year reported sales were $3.9 billion, up 30%, with organic growth of 13% for the year. Source
  • Q4 adjusted EPS up 53%: Fourth quarter diluted EPS from continuing operations was $0.71, against $(0.10) a year earlier; adjusted EPS was $0.90, against $0.59. Source
  • Full-year adjusted EPS up 35%: Full-year diluted EPS from continuing operations was $2.60, against $1.43; adjusted EPS was $3.35, against $2.49. Source
  • Systems Protection Q4 sales up 58%: Systems Protection fourth quarter sales were $737 million, up 58%, with organic growth of 34%; return on sales was 20.3% against 21.5%. Source
  • Q4 adjusted margin down 130 basis points: Fourth quarter adjusted return on sales was 19.7% against 21.0%; reported return on sales was 15.4% against 15.6%. Source
  • Free cash flow $561 million: Full-year operating cash flow from continuing operations was $649 million, and free cash flow was $561 million. Source

“We exited 2025 with great momentum, achieving consecutive one‑billion‑dollar sales quarters and delivering a 30% increase in full‑year sales”

Beth Wozniak, nVent chair and chief executive officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Reported sales growth Sourcefull-year 202615% to 18%New
Organic sales growth Sourcefull-year 202610% to 13%New
Currency and acquisition effect on sales growth Sourcefull-year 20261% currency; 4% acquisitions and divestituresNew
Reported diluted EPS (GAAP) Sourcefull-year 2026$3.27 to $3.42New
Adjusted diluted EPS (non-GAAP) Sourcefull-year 2026$4.00 to $4.15New
Reported sales growth Sourcefirst quarter 202634% to 36%New
Organic sales growth Sourcefirst quarter 202617% to 19%New
Currency and acquisition effect on sales growth Sourcefirst quarter 20262% currency; 15% acquisitions and divestituresNew
Reported diluted EPS (GAAP) Sourcefirst quarter 2026$0.70 to $0.73New
Adjusted diluted EPS (non-GAAP) Sourcefirst quarter 2026$0.90 to $0.93New
Net income from continuing operations Sourcefull-year 2026$549 millionNew
Intangible amortization Sourcefull-year 2026$154 millionNew
Income tax adjustments Sourcefull-year 2026$(34) millionNew
Adjusted net income from continuing operations (non-GAAP) Sourcefull-year 2026$669 millionNew
Net income from continuing operations Sourcefirst quarter 2026$118 millionNew
Intangible amortization Sourcefirst quarter 2026$41 millionNew
Income tax adjustments Sourcefirst quarter 2026$(9) millionNew
Adjusted net income from continuing operations (non-GAAP) Sourcefirst quarter 2026$150 millionNew
Per-share adjustments to diluted EPS Sourcefull-year 2026$0.73New
Per-share adjustments to diluted EPS Sourcefirst quarter 2026$0.20New
Regular cash dividend per share Sourcepayable February 6, 2026$0.21Raised from $0.20 per share

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Full-year 2026 guidance initiated for reported sales growth, organic sales growth, GAAP EPS and adjusted EPS. Source
  • New guidance: First quarter 2026 guidance initiated for reported and organic sales growth and for GAAP and adjusted EPS. Source
  • New: Investor Day announced for February 24, 2026 in New York, with medium-term financial targets. Source
  • New: Regular quarterly dividend increased to $0.21 per share from $0.20 per share. Source

Sales growth and drivers

  • Fourth-quarter sales reached $1.1 billion: Fourth quarter reported sales were $1,067 million, up 42% from the prior year, and organic sales rose 24%, excluding acquisitions and currency. Source
  • Full-year sales up 30%: Full-year reported sales were $3.9 billion, up 30%, with organic growth of 13% for the year. Source
  • Acquisitions added to reported growth: Growth split as tabled: Q4 reported 41.8% comprised organic 23.6%, currency 1.5% and acquisitions 16.7%; full-year 29.5% comprised organic 12.6%, currency 0.6%, acquisitions 16.3%. Source

Earnings per share

  • Q4 adjusted EPS up 53%: Fourth quarter diluted EPS from continuing operations was $0.71, against $(0.10) a year earlier; adjusted EPS was $0.90, against $0.59. Source
  • Full-year adjusted EPS up 35%: Full-year diluted EPS from continuing operations was $2.60, against $1.43; adjusted EPS was $3.35, against $2.49. Source

“We are well positioned for continued growth in 2026, led by the infrastructure vertical, particularly data centers and power utilities.”

Beth Wozniak, nVent chair and chief executive officer

Segment results

  • Systems Protection Q4 sales up 58%: Systems Protection fourth quarter sales were $737 million, up 58%, with organic growth of 34%; return on sales was 20.3% against 21.5%. Source
  • Electrical Connections Q4 sales up 15%: Electrical Connections fourth quarter sales were $330 million, up 15%, with organic growth of 8%; return on sales was 27.6% against 29.4%. Source
  • Systems Protection full-year sales up 42%: Systems Protection full-year sales were $2,593 million, up 42%, with organic growth of 17%; return on sales was 20.7% against 22.1%. Source
  • Electrical Connections full-year sales up 10%: Electrical Connections full-year sales were $1,300 million, up 10%, with organic growth of 6%; return on sales was 28.7% against 30.0%. Source

Operating income and margins

  • Q4 operating income up 40%: Fourth quarter operating income was $164 million, up 40%, compared with $117 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Source
  • Q4 adjusted margin down 130 basis points: Fourth quarter adjusted return on sales was 19.7% against 21.0%; reported return on sales was 15.4% against 15.6%. Source
  • Full-year margins lower year on year: Full-year reported return on sales was 15.8% against 17.5%; adjusted return on sales was 20.2% against 21.7%. Source

“Later this month, we look forward to hosting our investor day, where we will share our growth strategy and updated medium‑term financial targets.”

Beth Wozniak, nVent chair and chief executive officer

Costs and tax

  • Gross margin lower in both periods: Gross margin was 36.5% in the fourth quarter against 39.8%, and 37.7% for the full year against 40.2%. Source
  • SG&A share of sales fell: Selling, general and administrative was 19.1% of fourth quarter sales against 22.0%, and 19.9% for the full year against 20.5%; R&D was $21.3 million against $17.2 million. Source
  • Effective tax rate lower than prior year: Fourth quarter effective tax rate was 25.9% against 116.6%; full-year rate was 22.1% against 43.9%. Source
  • Prior-year tax valuation allowance: The prior-year fourth-quarter tax line included a $92.8 million valuation allowance tied to statutory losses at a foreign holding company. Source

Cash flow and balance sheet

  • Free cash flow $561 million: Full-year operating cash flow from continuing operations was $649 million, and free cash flow was $561 million. Source
  • Fourth-quarter free cash flow $189 million: Fourth quarter operating cash flow from continuing operations was $222 million, and free cash flow was $189 million. Source
  • Capital spending higher than prior year: Capital expenditures were $93.3 million for the full year, against $74.0 million; fourth quarter capital expenditures were $36.7 million against $26.5 million. Source
  • Long-term debt repayments increased: Repayments of long-term debt were $873.3 million for the full year, against $126.5 million in the prior year. Source
  • Receivables and inventories rose: Accounts and notes receivable reached $693.0 million from $473.1 million, and inventories $471.9 million from $360.3 million; cash was $237.5 million against $131.2 million. Source

Shareholder returns

  • Share repurchases higher than prior year: Repurchases of ordinary shares were $253.1 million for the full year, against $100.0 million in the prior year. Source
  • Dividend per share rose: Cash dividends paid per ordinary share were $0.80 for the full year, against $0.76; fourth quarter was $0.20 against $0.19. Source
  • Diluted share count lower: Diluted weighted average shares were 164.6 million for the full year against 168.2 million; fourth quarter 164.0 million against 167.4 million. Source

Portfolio and discontinued operations

  • Thermal Management reported as discontinued: Thermal Management results are reported as discontinued operations, and all prior periods are reclassified to exclude them. Source
  • Acquisition cash outflow and disposal inflow: Acquisitions used $975.7 million of cash for the full year, against $677.7 million; discontinued operations provided $1,584.5 million of investing cash. Source

Coming up, as management said on 6 February 2026

  • Investor Day on February 24, 2026: Senior management to outline growth strategy and medium-term financial targets in New York, with a webcast and replay. Source
  • Dividend payment on February 6, 2026: The $0.21 regular dividend is payable during the first quarter on February 6, 2026. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: The non-GAAP tax rate may change for reasons including the global tax environment and shifts in geographic earnings mix. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: Management said fourth quarter results exceeded guidance, and it initiated 2026 guidance. Source

Other quarters

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