RBC Bearings Q3 sales rise 5.5% to $394.4 million; diluted EPS up 30.9% to $1.82
RBC Bearings reported fiscal third-quarter 2025 results for the quarter ended December 28, 2024, with net sales of $394.4 million, up 5.5%, and GAAP diluted EPS of $1.82, up 30.9%. The company also expects fourth-quarter net sales of $434.0 million to $444.0 million, a growth rate of 4.9% to 7.3% over last year, which indicates continued top-line growth for shareholders.
Key points
- Net sales were $394.4 million, up 5.5%; Aerospace/Defense segment rose 10.7% and Industrial segment rose 2.7%.
- GAAP diluted EPS was $1.82 versus $1.39 a year earlier; adjusted diluted EPS was $2.34 versus $1.85, up 26.5%.
- Fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 net sales are expected at $434.0 million to $444.0 million, with gross margin of 44.0% to 44.5%.
- Backlog as of December 28, 2024, was $896.5 million, compared with $864.0 million on September 28, 2024.
The filing
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