AAON Q3 sales rise 17.4% to $384.2 million, but diluted EPS falls 41.3% to $0.37
AAON reported third-quarter 2025 net sales up 17.4% to $384.2 million and a record backlog of $1.32 billion, but gross margin fell to 27.8% from 34.9% a year earlier and diluted EPS dropped to $0.37. The company raised its 2025 sales growth outlook to mid-teens from low-teens, while narrowing its gross margin range to 28.0%-28.5% from 28.0%-29.0%.
Key points
- Net sales rose 17.4% year over year to $384.2 million; BASX-branded sales rose 95.8% to $124.8 million.
- Diluted EPS was $0.37, down 41.3% year over year; gross margin was 27.8%, versus 34.9% in the prior-year quarter.
- Backlog reached a record $1.32 billion, up 103.8% year over year and 18.1% from June 30, 2025.
- 2025 outlook: YoY sales growth raised to mid-teens from low-teens; gross margin guidance 28.0%-28.5% versus prior 28.0%-29.0%.
The filing
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