"Our Win strategy delivered 110 basis points of margin expansion, resulting in a Q2 record of 25.6% adjusted segment operating margin."
— Jenny Parmentier
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PH
Company PH
Period
Q2 2025
CurrencyUSD
Report TypeQuarterly Earnings
GeneratedMay 30, 2026
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Executive Summary
Parker-Hannifin reported a robust second quarter for fiscal year 2025, delivering record adjusted segment operating margins and EPS despite top-line pressure from divestitures and currency headwinds. The company posted revenue of $4.7426 billion and adjusted EPS of $6.53 (GAAP EPS of $7.37), with an adjusted segment operating margin of 25.6%—a Q2 record driven by the Win strategy and strength in the Aerospace segment. Aerospace continued to lead margin expansion (adjusted margin 28.2% +170 bps YoY) on a 14% organic revenue gain, underpinned by stronger aftermarket (>$20% growth) and solid OEM growth. Across the portfolio, Parker achieved a broad-based margin expansion of 110 basis points, while orders rose 5% YoY, led by Aerospace at roughly +9% and continued positive but more modest recovery in longer-cycle industrial segments.
The balance sheet benefited from a substantial debt-reduction program, including $1.1 billion of net debt reduction in the quarter and approximately $1.5 billion year-to-date, funded by $620 million of divestiture cash proceeds. Year-to-date CFOA reached a record ~ $1.7 billion (17.4% of sales) with free cash flow of about $1.5 billion (15.2% of sales). Management reaffirmed FY25 momentum with organic growth guidance near 2% for the year, supported by an aerospace growth outlook of about 11% and a still-challenging but turning industrial North America market (organic growth midpoint around -2.5%), with international flat.
Guidance calls for an adjusted margin of 25.8% for the full year (up 90 bps vs FY24), a full-year adjusted EPS of $26.70 (GAAP $24.76), and free cash flow of $3.0–3.3 billion. For Q3’25, management projected revenue of about $4.9 billion with organic growth of ~1.5% and adjusted segment margin of ~25.6%, implying continued margin discipline even as the top line remains modestly challenged by currency and divestiture effects. Overall, the quarter reinforces Parker’s resilience through a mixed macro and highlights the Win framework as a driver of sustained profitability and cash generation. Investors should monitor aerospace aftermarket momentum, long-cycle industrial recovery, currency volatility, and the pace of the industrial recovery in North America versus International geographies.
Key Performance Indicators
Revenue
Decreasing
4.74B
QoQ: -3.29% | YoY: -1.63%
Gross Profit
Increasing
1.73B
36.50% margin
QoQ: -4.46% | YoY: 0.17%
Operating Income
Increasing
937.94M
QoQ: -2.04% | YoY: 2.82%
Net Income
Increasing
948.54M
QoQ: 35.81% | YoY: 39.11%
EPS
Increasing
7.37
QoQ: 35.73% | YoY: 38.79%
Revenue Trend
Margin Analysis
Financial Highlights
Revenue: $4.7426B; YoY -1.63%, QoQ -3.29%
Gross Profit: $1.7309B; YoY +0.17%, QoQ -4.46%
Operating Income: $0.9379B; YoY +2.82%, QoQ -2.04%
Net Income: $0.9485B; YoY +39.11%, QoQ +35.81%
EPS (GAAP): $7.37; Diluted EPS $7.25; Adjusted EPS $6.53 (record)
Adjusted Segment Operating Margin: 25.6% (Q2 record)
EBITDA Margin (Adjusted): 26.8% (record)
Weighted Avg Shares (Out): 128.75M (basic), 130.76M (diluted)
Gross Margin: 36.5%
Operating Margin (Parker reported): ~19.8%; Pretax Margin: ~24.6%; Net Margin: ~20%
Cash Flow: Operating cash flow of $934.8M in the quarter; YTD CFOA ~$1.7B (record); Free cash flow ~$813.6M for the quarter; YTD free cash flow $1.54B (15.2% of sales)
Divestitures: Proceeds ~$620M; post-tax gain ~$223M; all proceeds used to reduce debt; debt repayment in quarter: ~$1.085B; YTD debt reduction: ~$1.5B
Liquidity & Leverage: Total debt ~$9.04B; Net debt ~$8.65B; Debt/Adjusted EBITDA ~1.70x; Current ratio 1.06x; Quick ratio 0.59x; Cash and equivalents $395.5M
Balance Sheet: Total assets $28.27B; Total stockholders’ equity $13.12B; Goodwill & Intangibles $17.80B; tax assets $87.4M; working capital indicators broadly in line with sector peers
Income Statement
Metric
Value
YoY Change
QoQ Change
Revenue
4.74B
-1.63%
-3.29%
Gross Profit
1.73B
0.17%
-4.46%
Operating Income
937.94M
2.82%
-2.04%
Net Income
948.54M
39.11%
35.81%
EPS
7.37
38.79%
35.73%
Key Financial Ratios
Gross Profit Margin
Fair
36.50%
Gross profit margin is moderate, room for improvement in cost management
Operating Profit Margin
Good
20.40%
Operating margin is healthy and competitive within industry standards
Net Profit Margin
Excellent
20.00%
Net profit margin is exceptional, indicating strong pricing power and operational efficiency
Return on Assets
Fair
3.36%
Return on assets is acceptable but below top-tier companies
Return on Equity
Fair
7.23%
Return on equity is acceptable but below top-tier companies
Current Ratio
Adequate
1.06
Current ratio meets minimum requirements but limited cushion
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