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V2X, Inc.: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 23 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 5 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Fourth-quarter revenue rose 5%: Fourth-quarter revenue was $1.22 billion, up 5% year-over-year. Double-digit growth in adjusted net income and adjusted EPS was reported alongside the revenue growth. Source
  • United States revenue rose: Full-year United States revenue was $2.61 billion, against $2.39 billion in 2024 and $2.29 billion in 2023. Source
  • Fourth-quarter adjusted EBITDA margin 7.3%: Fourth-quarter adjusted EBITDA was $88.7 million, up 3%, with a margin of 7.3%. The prior-year fourth-quarter margin was 7.4%. Source
  • Fourth-quarter operating cash flow $209.5 million: Net cash provided by operating activities was $209.5 million in the fourth quarter. Adjusted operating cash flow was $172.4 million, up 3%. Source
  • Net debt down $116 million: Net debt was $758 million at year-end, down $116 million year-over-year, with a net leverage ratio of 2.2x. Source
  • 2026 guidance established: The company established full-year 2026 guidance, with 6% growth in revenue and adjusted EBITDA at the mid-point. Source

“Our recent awards and alignment to National Security priorities for readiness and modernization are creating tailwinds for continued growth.”

Jeremy C. Wensinger, President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue SourceFull-year 2026$4,675 to $4,825 million; mid-point $4,750 millionNew
Revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth SourceFull-year 20266% at mid-pointNew
Adjusted EBITDA SourceFull-year 2026$335 to $350 million; mid-point $343 millionNew
Adjusted diluted earnings per share SourceFull-year 2026$5.50 to $5.90; mid-point $5.70New
Adjusted net cash provided by operating activities SourceFull-year 2026$150 to $170 million; mid-point $160 millionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Full-year 2026 guidance was established. The third-quarter 2025 release gave 2025 guidance, so the 2026 figures are new. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Fourth-quarter revenue rose 5%: Fourth-quarter revenue was $1.22 billion, up 5% year-over-year. Double-digit growth in adjusted net income and adjusted EPS was reported alongside the revenue growth. Source
  • Adjusted net income up 16%: Adjusted net income was $49.3 million, up 16% year-over-year. GAAP net income for the quarter was $22.8 million. Source
  • Adjusted diluted EPS up 17%: Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.56 for the quarter, up 17%; GAAP diluted EPS was $0.72. Full-year adjusted diluted EPS was $5.24, up 21%. Source
  • Full-year revenue up 4%: Full-year revenue was $4.48 billion, up 4%. Full-year net income was $77.9 million and GAAP diluted EPS was $2.45. Source

Regional revenue

  • United States revenue rose: Full-year United States revenue was $2.61 billion, against $2.39 billion in 2024 and $2.29 billion in 2023. Source
  • Middle East and Asia revenue lower: Full-year Middle East revenue was $1.35 billion, against $1.40 billion in 2024. Asia revenue was $313.0 million, against $327.0 million. Source
  • Europe revenue little changed: Full-year Europe revenue was $206.4 million, against $207.2 million in 2024. Total revenue for the year was $4.48 billion. Source

“V2X is well positioned to continue to deliver readiness enabling solutions to support our customers’ evolving requirements, while generating enhanced value for our shareholders.”

Jeremy C. Wensinger, President and Chief Executive Officer

Customers and contract mix

  • Army revenue slightly lower: Full-year Army revenue was $1.83 billion, against $1.84 billion in 2024. Navy revenue was $1.48 billion, against $1.44 billion. Source
  • Air Force revenue increased: Full-year Air Force revenue was $570.7 million, up from $481.3 million in 2024. Other customers contributed $600.6 million. Source
  • Cost-plus work rose, fixed-price fell: Cost-plus and cost-reimbursable revenue was $2.74 billion, against $2.53 billion in 2024. Firm-fixed-price revenue was $1.61 billion, against $1.68 billion. Source
  • Prime contractor revenue rose: Prime contractor revenue was $4.24 billion, against $4.05 billion in 2024. Subcontractor revenue was $241.0 million, against $272.6 million. Source

Costs, margins and operating income

  • Fourth-quarter adjusted EBITDA margin 7.3%: Fourth-quarter adjusted EBITDA was $88.7 million, up 3%, with a margin of 7.3%. The prior-year fourth-quarter margin was 7.4%. Source
  • Full-year operating income rose: Full-year operating income was $194.3 million, against $159.2 million in 2024. Loss on extinguishment of debt was $2.5 million. Source
  • Interest expense fell sharply: Interest expense, net was $79.9 million for the year, against $107.9 million in 2024. Other expense, net was $10.9 million. Source
  • M&A and integration costs lower: M&A, integration and related costs were $8.7 million in the fourth quarter, against $6.5 million. For the year they were $16.5 million, against $36.1 million. Source

Cash, debt and capital returns

  • Fourth-quarter operating cash flow $209.5 million: Net cash provided by operating activities was $209.5 million in the fourth quarter. Adjusted operating cash flow was $172.4 million, up 3%. Source
  • Full-year adjusted cash flow lower: Full-year adjusted net cash from operating activities was $148.3 million, against $161.0 million in 2024. GAAP operating cash flow for the year was $182.0 million. Source
  • Net debt down $116 million: Net debt was $758 million at year-end, down $116 million year-over-year, with a net leverage ratio of 2.2x. Source
  • Business acquisitions cost $27.5 million: Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired, were $27.5 million for 2025, against $16.9 million in 2024. Source
  • Treasury stock built to $30.3 million: Treasury stock was $30.3 million at cost, covering 563,638 shares, against none at the end of 2024. The cash flow statement shows a $30.0 million purchase of treasury stock. Source

Demand and backlog

  • Awards cited as growth tailwinds: Management linked continued growth to recent awards and alignment to National Security priorities for readiness and modernization. Source
  • Backlog at $11.1 billion: Total backlog was $11.1 billion at December 31, 2025. Funded backlog was $2.3 billion. Source
  • Book-to-bill near 0.7x: Book-to-bill in the fourth quarter was approximately 0.7x, as reported with the backlog figures. Source

Strategy, investment and people

  • Investment and partnerships prioritized: Management said it is prioritizing investments and expanding partnerships to deliver solutions that anticipate and fulfill customer requirements. Source
  • Capital structure supports growth: Management said the growth priorities are further supported by the strength of the company’s capital structure. Source
  • Workforce of about 16,200: The company reported a global team of approximately 16,200 professionals, against approximately 16,000 in the third-quarter release. Source

2026 guidance and reporting

  • 2026 guidance established: The company established full-year 2026 guidance, with 6% growth in revenue and adjusted EBITDA at the mid-point. Source
  • Guidance covers four measures: Guidance covers revenue, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted diluted EPS and adjusted net cash from operating activities, shown as ranges with mid-points. Source
  • Guidance excludes unestimable M&A costs: Management said certain unusual or non-recurring M&A and integration costs cannot be reasonably estimated, so no reconciliation is given for the non-GAAP guidance. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Total backlog Source$11.1 billion as of December 31, 2025
Funded backlog Source$2.3 billion
Book-to-bill Sourceapproximately 0.7x

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