Exchange: LSE | Sector: Industrials | Industry: Industrial Capital Goods
Q3 2025
Published: May 6, 2025
Earnings Highlights
Revenue of $4.96B down 2.3% year-over-year
EPS of $7.37 increased by 32.4% from previous year
Gross margin of 36.9%
Net income of 960.87M
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Parker-Hannifin Corporation (0KFZ.L) QQ3 2025 Results Analysis: Margin Expansion, Robust Cash Flow and Cyclicality in Industrials
Executive Summary
Parker-Hannifin delivered a solid QQ3 2025 performance with a resilient margin profile and strong cash generation against a backdrop of cyclicality in aerospace and general industrial demand. Reported revenue of $4.960B, gross profit of $1.830B and an operating income of $1.046B yielded an operating margin of ~21.1% and a net income of $960.9M, equating to EPS of $7.48 (GAAP) and $7.37 on a diluted basis. Year-over-year, net income rose 32.3% on improved cost control and product mix, while revenue declined 2.3% YoY and grew 4.6% QoQ. Free cash flow was strong at $542.4M, supported by operating cash flow of $630.0M and modest capital expenditure of $87.7M, underscoring Parker-Hannifin’s ability to turn earnings into cash and reduce leverage over time.
Key Performance Indicators
Revenue
4.96B
QoQ: 4.59% | YoY:-2.25%
Gross Profit
1.83B
36.90% margin
QoQ: 5.75% | YoY:1.82%
Operating Income
1.05B
QoQ: 11.53% | YoY:4.03%
Net Income
960.87M
QoQ: 1.30% | YoY:32.25%
EPS
7.48
QoQ: 1.49% | YoY:32.39%
Revenue Trend
Margin Analysis
Key Insights
Revenue: $4,960.349M; YoY change: -2.25%; QoQ change: +4.59%. Indicates a modest top-line headwind versus prior year, with sequential momentum likely driven by mix and price/mix discipline.
Revenue and profitability trend highlights:
- Revenue: $4,960.349M; YoY change: -2.25%; QoQ change: +4.59%. Indicates a modest top-line headwind versus prior year, with sequential momentum likely driven by mix and price/mix discipline.
- Gross Profit: $1,830.399M; YoY +1.82%; QoQ +5.75%; Gross margin ~36.9% (0.3690). Improvement in margin suggests favorable product mix, pricing actions, and disciplined cost management.
- Operating Income: $1,046.043M; YoY +4.03%; QoQ +11.53%; Operating margin ~21.09% (0.2109).
- Net Income: $960.866M; YoY +32.25%; QoQ +1.30%; Net margin ~19.37% (0.1937).
- EPS: GAAP $7.48, Diluted $7.37; YoY +32.39%; QoQ +1.49%.
- Cash flow and capital allocation: Operating cash flow $630.028M; Free cash flow $542.368M; Capex $87.660M; Cash at period-end $408.735M. Dividend payout ratio ~21.9%; share repurchases around $667.6M in the quarter; net debt approx. $8.964B with interest coverage ~10.9x.
- Balance sheet robustness: Total assets $28.918B; total liabilities $15.518B; stockholders’ equity $13.391B; current ratio 1.21, quick ratio 0.704, cash ratio 0.0728. Leverage remains substantial but within typical Industrials ranges, with debt to capitalization ~0.412 and debt to equity ~0.700.
Income Statement
Metric
Value
YoY Change
QoQ Change
Revenue
4.96B
-2.25%
4.59%
Gross Profit
1.83B
1.82%
5.75%
Operating Income
1.05B
4.03%
11.53%
Net Income
960.87M
32.25%
1.30%
EPS
7.48
32.39%
1.49%
Key Financial Ratios
currentRatio
1.21
grossProfitMargin
36.9%
operatingProfitMargin
21.1%
netProfitMargin
19.4%
returnOnAssets
3.32%
returnOnEquity
7.18%
debtEquityRatio
0.7
operatingCashFlowPerShare
$4.89
freeCashFlowPerShare
$4.21
dividendPayoutRatio
21.9%
priceToBookRatio
5.84
priceEarningsRatio
20.36
Net Income vs. Revenue
Expense Breakdown
Management Commentary
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Forward Guidance
Explicit management guidance for QQ4/FY2025 was not included in the supplied data. Given the QQ3 2025 results and industry dynamics, a cautious yet constructive outlook can be outlined:
- Demand in Diversified Industrial and Aerospace Systems is likely to remain cyclical but favorable longer-term backdrop due to ongoing automation, energy, and mobility themes, along with steady aftermarket activity.
- Key drivers to monitor include aerospace production rates (commercial and defense), aftermarket service growth, pricing discipline, and supply chain normalization post any recent disruptions.
- Potential targets if trends hold: mid-single-digit revenue growth (on a forward-looking basis), gross margin in the mid- to high-30s percent range, and operating margin around 21% with free cash flow contributing meaningfully to deleveraging.
- Key factors to watch: order backlog stability, commodity and input costs, currency movements (USD strength vs. key suppliers/customers), and capital allocation policy (dividends vs. share repurchases vs. debt reduction).
Competitive Position
Company
Gross Margin
Operating Margin
Return on Equity
P/E Ratio
0KFZ.L Focus
36.90%
21.10%
7.18%
20.36%
0KYY.L
61.80%
39.20%
2.86%
41.18%
0KAB.L
51.60%
20.50%
-46.20%
25.16%
0J8W.L
43.10%
26.50%
34.20%
16.67%
0K8M.L
41.20%
41.20%
7.97%
12.75%
Gross Profit Margin
Operating Profit Margin
Return on Equity
P/E Ratio Comparison
Investment Outlook
QQ3 2025 confirms Parker-Hannifin as a high-quality cash-generating industrials franchise with margin resilience and disciplined capital allocation. The stock carries a meaningful leverage load, but the firm’s ability to convert earnings into free cash flow supports deleveraging potential and continued shareholder returns. Valuation metrics (e.g., price/FCF and price/EBITDA) imply a premium for a quality franchise in a cyclical aerospace/industrial exposure. If the aerospace cycle stabilizes and aftermarkets growth accelerates, plus ongoing cost discipline, Parker-Hannifin could see sustained earnings visibility and modest multiple expansion. Investors should monitor backlog trends, margin trajectory, leverage dynamics, and any management-guided guidance updates, particularly around aerospace demand and supply chain normalization.
Key Investment Factors
Growth Potential
Diversified Industrial and Aerospace segments provide revenue resilience and aftermarket services growth, with potential uplift from service-oriented offerings, controller and actuation systems, and thermal solutions across OEMs and end users. The company’s scale in motion and control technologies supports cross-selling and global reach.
Profitability Risk
Cyclicality of aerospace and broader industrial markets remains a primary macro risk. Elevated leverage and large goodwill/intangible assets introduce sensitivity to weaker demand or pricing pressure. Supply chain disruptions, commodity price volatility, and currency fluctuations can impact margin and cash flow. Dependence on OEM and defense budgets can create revenue volatility across cycles.
Financial Position
Solid operating cash flow generation ($630.0M) supports free cash flow ($542.4M) and a payout ratio of ~21.9%. However, the company carries a substantial net debt position (~$8.96B) with interest coverage ~10.9x. Balance sheet remains robust with ample liquidity given cash on hand ($408.7M) and ongoing capacity for deleveraging, though valuation multiples imply a higher growth/quality premium.
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Diversified Industrial and Aerospace Systems segments provide revenue breadth and resilience.
Cash generation strength with operating cash flow of $630.0M and free cash flow of $542.4M in QQ3 2025.
Solid profitability with operating margin ~21.1% and net margin ~19.4%.
Strong balance sheet liquidity and ongoing ability to fund dividends and buybacks.
Weaknesses
Material debt load with net debt ~$8.96B and capital structure exposure to cyclicality.
Significant goodwill and intangible assets (~$18.4B combined) indicating reliance on acquired capabilities and potential impairment risk in downturns.
Dividend yield appears modest given payout policy and leverage context; equity upside partly dependent on deleveraging.
Opportunities
Growth in aftermarket services and predictive maintenance offerings leveraging the company’s sealing, actuation, and diagnostics capabilities.
Aerospace production and defense spending cycles can underpin durable demand and pricing power.
Potential for selective tuck-in acquisitions to extend technology leadership and geographic reach.
Threats
Global macro uncertainty and aerospace cyclicality could suppress organic growth.
Raw material cost volatility and supply chain risk may pressure margins.
Competitive intensity in motion and control technologies; potential pricing pressure in mature end-markets.