RBC Bearings Inc. Announces Strong Fiscal Third Quarter 2025 Results

On January 31, 2025, RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: RBC) released its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2025. The company reported solid performance across various financial metrics during this period.

For the third quarter, RBC Bearings saw a 5.5% increase in net sales, reaching $394.4 million compared to $373.9 million in the same period the previous year. Within this, their Aerospace/Defense segment experienced a notable 10.7% growth while the Industrial segment also showed positive growth of 2.7%. Additionally, the gross margin improved to 44.3% from 42.3% over the previous year. Net income attributable to common stockholders rose by 39.6%, with a 30.9% increase in diluted earnings per share compared to the previous year.

Moreover, RBC Bearings achieved a free cash flow conversion of 127%, slightly down from 152% in the previous year. Operating income for the quarter reached $85.6 million, up from $75.2 million in the prior year. The company also reported a substantial decrease in interest expenses, net, from $19.3 million to $14.2 million and an increase in other non-operating (income) from $(0.9) million to $(3.3) million.

Looking ahead, RBC Bearings anticipates continued growth in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, forecasting net sales to be approximately between $434.0 million to $444.0 million, which signifies a growth rate of 4.9% to 7.3% compared to the previous year. Gross margin is expected to be in the range of 44.0% to 44.5%, with SG&A projected to fall within 16.0% to 16.5% of net sales.

The company’s strong performance was attributed to various factors among them, Dr. Michael J. Hartnett, Chairman and CEO noted, “Our quarterly results reflect solid sales growth in both our Aerospace/Defense and Industrial segments. We continue to see robust demand and anticipate further growth as we progress through 2025.”

RBC Bearings Incorporated is known for its precision bearings and components primarily geared towards industrial, defense, and aerospace markets. The company continues to meet its financial milestones and anticipates further progress in the upcoming quarter. Investors and stakeholders remain positive about the company’s growth trajectory and financial stability.

This article was generated by an automated content engine and was reviewed by a human editor prior to publication. For additional information, read RBC Bearings’s 8K filing here.

About RBC Bearings

RBC Bearings Incorporated manufactures and markets engineered precision bearings, components, and systems in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments, Aerospace/Defense and Industrial. The company produces plain bearings with self-lubricating or metal-to-metal designs, including rod end bearings, spherical plain bearings, and journal bearings; roller bearings, such as tapered roller bearings, needle roller bearings, and needle bearing track rollers and cam followers, which are anti-friction products that are used in industrial applications and military aircraft platforms; and ball bearings include high precision aerospace, airframe control, thin section, and industrial ball bearings that utilize high precision ball elements to reduce friction in high-speed applications.