ESAB raises 2025 guidance as Q2 core adjusted EPS rises to $1.36
ESAB reported second-quarter 2025 sales of $716 million, up 1% on a reported basis, and diluted EPS from continuing operations of $1.12, down from $1.37 a year earlier. Core adjusted EPS rose to $1.36 from $1.32, and the company raised its full-year 2025 core adjusted EBITDA and core adjusted EPS guidance. Shareholders get higher adjusted profit targets, but GAAP profit fell in the quarter.
Key points
- Q2 2025 sales were $716 million, up 1% reported and down 1% on a core organic basis
- Diluted EPS from continuing operations was $1.12 versus $1.37 a year earlier; core adjusted EPS was $1.36 versus $1.32
- Full-year 2025 core adjusted EBITDA guidance raised to $525 to $535 million from $520 to $530 million
- Full-year 2025 core adjusted EPS guidance raised to $5.15 to $5.30 from $5.10 to $5.25
The filing
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