ABM Industries Stock Price, News & Analysis

ABM (NYSE: ABM) has launched a new brand platform, 'Driving possibility, together,' reflecting its transformation into a tech-enabled solutions provider. The rebranding emphasizes ABM's evolution in both facility and engineering & infrastructure solutions, highlighting its focus on making spaces smarter and modernizing infrastructure.

Founded in 1909, ABM has grown to include over 100,000 team members serving more than half of the FORTUNE 500 companies. The new brand platform is built on four core pillars: Transforming Spaces and Places, Championing People, Advancing Sustainability, and Inspiring Innovation. The company is implementing AI, machine learning, and data-driven solutions across 19 industry segments, including commercial real estate, aviation, education, manufacturing, and distribution.

The rebranding includes a multifaceted marketing campaign, a new website, and the launch of ABM Perspectives, a digital hub for industry insights and case studies.

ABM reported Q4 FY2024 financial results with revenue of $2.2 billion, showing 3.2% organic growth. The company posted a net loss of $11.7 million and GAAP loss per share of $0.19, primarily due to a $59.7 million RavenVolt acquisition earn-out adjustment. Q4 highlights include Adjusted EBITDA of $128.0 million and Adjusted EPS of $0.90.

The company demonstrated strong performance with double-digit revenue growth in Technical Solutions and Aviation segments, while maintaining resilience in Business & Industry. ABM repurchased $32.0 million of common stock in Q4 and $55.8 million for FY2024. The company increased its quarterly dividend by 18% and provided FY2025 guidance with adjusted EPS expected between $3.60 to $3.80.

ABM announced an 18% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.265 per common share, up from $0.225. The dividend will be payable on February 3, 2025, to shareholders of record on January 2, 2025. This marks the company's 235th consecutive quarterly dividend and 57th consecutive year of dividend increases. The Board's decision reflects confidence in ABM's growth trajectory and strategic vision. The company aims to achieve a long-term dividend payout ratio of approximately 30% of adjusted net income while maintaining its ability to invest in business growth.

ABM announced it will release its fiscal fourth quarter 2024 financial results on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, before market open. The company will host a conference call at 8:30 AM (ET) on the same day. The call will be accessible via audio webcast on ABM's website investor section or by phone. A supplemental presentation will accompany the webcast, and a replay will be available until January 1, 2025. The replay can be accessed by phone or through the archived webcast link on ABM's website for 90 days.

ABM (NYSE: ABM) has announced a strategic partnership with Mainspring Energy to enhance electric vehicle charging solutions through Mainspring's Linear Generator technology. The partnership aims to address power reliability challenges for commercial fleet operators implementing electrification strategies.

Mainspring's fuel-flexible generators can operate on various sustainable fuels including biogas, hydrogen, and ammonia, as well as traditional fuels. The collaboration will provide comprehensive Engineering, Procurement, and Construction services, along with maintenance support, integrating with ABM's existing solutions portfolio including RavenVolt switchgear.

ABM (NYSE: ABM), a leading provider of integrated facility services, has announced a significant leadership change. Miranda Tolar will be appointed as Executive Vice President and General Counsel, effective January 1, 2025. Tolar, currently serving as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, will succeed Andrea Newborn, who is retiring.

Tolar joined ABM in 2011 and has been overseeing litigation and employment law. The transition includes Scott Flynn being named Chief Compliance Officer and David Goldman promoted to Vice President and Corporate Secretary. Both will report to Tolar in their new roles.

CEO Scott Salmirs praised Newborn's contributions during a period of significant growth and transformation for ABM. He expressed confidence in Tolar's capabilities, citing her decade-long service as a strategic partner and advisor to the organization.

UGI (NYSE: UGI) has announced the appointment of Melanie Ruiz and David Bingenheimer to its Board of Directors, effective November 1, 2024. Ms. Ruiz, currently the Chief Information and Technology Officer at ABM Industries, brings extensive experience in enterprise-wide technology strategy and cybersecurity. Mr. Bingenheimer serves as Executive Vice President and General Manager of Ecolab Digital at Ecolab Inc., with a strong background in digital information and technology leadership.

Mario Longhi, UGI's Interim President, CEO, and Board Chairman, expressed confidence that the new directors' expertise in IT, strategy, and operations will significantly contribute to UGI's long-term strategy. Both appointees have held senior technology roles in various industries, enhancing the board's capabilities in digital transformation and technological innovation.

ABM (NYSE: ABM) has announced a distributorship agreement with Samsung C&T Charging Solutions, becoming an authorized distributor and servicer of EVSIS-branded DC Fast Chargers. This partnership expands ABM's charger portfolio and marks EVSIS's entry into the U.S. market. The EVSIS chargers feature advanced technology that integrates with ABM's EV OS platform, offering scalable expansion, intelligent monitoring, and remote management capabilities.

Mark Hawkinson, President of ABM's Technical Solutions segment, highlighted the partnership as reflecting ABM's growing relationship with Samsung across multiple segments. Jesse Kim, Director at Samsung C&T Charging Solutions, emphasized ABM's position as a leading EV infrastructure provider in the U.S., making them an ideal partner for introducing EVSIS's DC fast chargers to the American market.

ABM, a leading facility solutions provider, reported strong Q3 fiscal 2024 results and raised its full-year outlook. Revenue increased 3.3% to $2.1 billion, with organic growth of 2.8%. While net income and GAAP EPS both decreased 95% to $4.7 million and $0.07 respectively, largely due to a potential Ravenvolt acquisition earn-out payment, adjusted net income rose 13% to $59.5 million and adjusted EPS grew 19% to $0.94. Adjusted EBITDA increased 2% to $128.1 million.

ABM's CEO Scott Salmirs attributed the strong performance to strategic investments in energy resiliency markets, particularly microgrids, and technology improvements. The company's focus on market segmentation, especially in higher-performing Class A properties, contributed to solid performance in the Business & Industry segment despite a challenging commercial real estate environment. ABM raised its fiscal year 2024 adjusted EPS outlook to $3.48-$3.55, up from the previous $3.40-$3.50 range.