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Preformed Line Products Company (NASDAQ: PLPC) generates news that spans financial performance, capital allocation, global expansion, and developments in energy and communications infrastructure. The company designs and manufactures products and systems for overhead and underground networks serving energy, telecommunication, cable, data communication, and other industries, and it regularly reports on trends in these end markets.
Investors following PLPC news will see quarterly earnings releases that discuss net sales growth, gross profit, net income, and the relative contributions of energy and communications end‑market sales across PLP‑USA and international segments. These updates often address factors such as tariffs on goods sourced internationally, cost management, and steps taken to strengthen and de‑risk the balance sheet, including pension plan actions disclosed in the company’s 2025 results.
PLP’s news flow also includes announcements about dividends and capital returns. Several 2025 releases describe regular quarterly cash dividends, and a December 2025 announcement, supported by a Form 8‑K, details a 5% increase in the quarterly dividend from $0.20 to $0.21 per share, the first increase since PLP listed on NASDAQ in 2001. These items provide insight into the company’s approach to liquidity and shareholder returns.
Operational and strategic updates are another key component of PLPC news. The company has reported a major expansion of its European operations, including a new facility in Poland and a larger site in Spain, as well as the acquisition of JAP Telecom in Brazil to broaden its communications product offering in South America. News releases also cover collaborations such as PLP’s compatibility program with Lightera, which pairs PLP’s closures with rollable ribbon fiber optic cable for FTTx networks.
For readers interested in the intersection of manufacturing, energy infrastructure, and broadband connectivity, the PLPC news page offers a consolidated view of earnings announcements, dividend declarations, acquisitions, facility investments, and product‑related partnerships. Regularly checking this feed can help track how PLP’s global operations and end markets are evolving over time.
Preformed Line Products (NASDAQ: PLPC) reported its Q4 and full-year 2024 financial results. Q4 net sales reached $167.1 million, up 15% from Q4 2023, with diluted EPS of $2.13, a 65% increase. International subsidiaries drove growth through energy market sales.
However, full-year 2024 performance showed mixed results with net sales declining 11% to $593.7 million compared to 2023's $669.7 million. Net income for 2024 was $37.1 million ($7.50 per diluted share), down from $63.3 million ($12.68 per diluted share) in 2023.
The company achieved significant debt reduction of $33.7 million in 2024 through strong cash generation. The annual decline was primarily attributed to U.S. market slowdown, customer inventory destocking, and delayed BEAD Program stimulus funding.
Preformed Line Products (Nasdaq: PLPC) has announced its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share on the company's common shares. The dividend will be payable on January 21, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 7, 2025. The declaration was made during the board meeting held on December 3, 2024.
PLP has launched the world's first self-service drone kit for installing bird diverters on overhead power lines. The RAPTOR CLAMP™ Drone Kit is designed to work with DJI M300/M350 drones, allowing electric utilities and contractors to install PLP RAPTOR CLAMP Diverters remotely. The kit features a quick-change carriage system for multiple diverter installations in a single flight, improving workplace safety by eliminating traditional installation methods like bucket trucks or helicopters. This innovation maximizes drone fleet investment value and enhances wildlife protection efforts. The product is now available globally through PLP's sales network.
Preformed Line Products reported Q3 2024 financial results with net sales of $147.0 million, down 8% from $160.4 million in Q3 2023. Net income decreased to $7.7 million ($1.54 per diluted share) from $15.1 million ($3.03 per diluted share). For the first nine months of 2024, net sales declined 19% to $426.6 million, with net income of $26.6 million ($5.37 per diluted share) compared to $57.0 million ($11.39 per diluted share) in 2023. The decline is primarily attributed to slowdown in communications end market spending and inventory destocking. Gross profit margin remained stable at 31.2% in Q3 2024.
Preformed Line Products (Nasdaq: PLPC) has announced a regular quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share on the company's common shares. The dividend was declared by the Board of Directors on September 18, 2024. It will be payable on October 21, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 1, 2024. This announcement demonstrates the company's commitment to providing regular returns to its shareholders.
PLP, a leading U.S. manufacturer of critical broadband infrastructure components, has become the first fiber optic closure and pole line hardware manufacturer to self-certify several core products as compliant with the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act requirements for the U.S. BEAD Program. This $42.5 billion federal initiative aims to provide high-speed internet access to underserved communities.
PLP has invested over $60 million since 2022 in expanding its U.S. manufacturing operations, including a $27 million expansion in Arkansas. The company currently self-certifies hundreds of BABA-compliant products, with plans to expand this to thousands. Certified products include various COYOTE® enclosures, iron and steel products, and other network equipment.
Preformed Line Products Company (NASDAQ: PLPC) reported its Q2 2024 financial results, showing a significant decline in performance compared to the same period in 2023. Net sales decreased by 24% to $138.7 million, primarily due to a slowdown in the communications end market. Net income fell to $9.4 million ($1.89 per diluted share) from $20.5 million ($4.08 per diluted share) in Q2 2023. The company's gross profit margin decreased by 460 basis points to 31.9%. For the first six months of 2024, net sales declined by 23% to $279.6 million, with net income at $19.0 million ($3.83 per diluted share) compared to $41.9 million ($8.35 per diluted share) in the same period of 2023.
On June 19, 2024, Preformed Line Products (Nasdaq: PLPC) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share. This dividend will be paid on July 19, 2024, to shareholders who are recorded as of the close of business on July 1, 2024. This consistent dividend reflects the company's commitment to returning value to its investors.
Preformed Line Products Company (NASDAQ: PLPC) reported a 22% decrease in net sales in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, primarily due to a slowdown in spending in the communications end market. Net income also decreased, with gross profit at 31.3%. The company attributes the decline to market demand, higher borrowing rates, delayed BEAD stimulus funding, and elevated inventory levels.
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