Twin Disc Announces Full Year and Fourth Quarter Results

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Twin Disc (NASDAQ: TWIN) reported mixed results for Q4 and full fiscal year 2025. The company saw sales increase 15.5% to $340.7 million for FY2025, but recorded a net loss of ($1.9) million. Q4 sales grew 14.5% to $96.7 million with net income of $1.4 million.

The company's performance was driven by strong Marine and Propulsion Systems growth of 17.1% and Industrial segment growth of 61.7% year-over-year. However, challenges included increased ME&A expenses, currency translation losses, and higher operating costs. The company maintained a healthy six-month backlog of $150.5 million and generated operating cash flow of $24.0 million for the year.

The balance sheet showed cash of $16.1 million (down 19.7%) and total debt of $31.4 million (up 21.8%), primarily due to recent Katsa and Kobelt acquisitions.

Positive

• Sales increased 15.5% year-over-year to $340.7 million
• Marine and Propulsion Systems segment grew 17.1% year-over-year
• Industrial segment revenue increased 61.7% year-over-year
• Strong backlog of $150.5 million indicates healthy demand
• Generated $24.0 million in operating cash flow
• Q4 gross margin improved 130 basis points to 31.0%

Negative

• Recorded net loss of ($1.9) million for FY2025, down 116.8% year-over-year
• ME&A expenses increased 15.1% to $82.4 million
• EBITDA decreased 28.3% to $19.0 million
• Total debt increased 21.8% to $31.4 million
• Cash decreased 19.7% to $16.1 million
• Experienced significant currency translation losses of $4.8 million

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MILWAUKEE, Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Twin Disc, Inc. (NASDAQ: TWIN) today reported results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2025 ended June 30, 2025.

Fiscal Full Year 2025 Highlights

• Sales increased 15.5% year-over-year to $340.7 million
  
• Net loss attributable to Twin Disc was ($1.9) million
  
• EBITDA* of $19.0 million, including the impact from currency translation loss, stock based compensation, and other items
  
• Operating cash flow of $24.0 million and Free cash flow* of $8.8 million
  
• Healthy six-month backlog of $150.5 million supported by strong ongoing order activity
  
  

Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2025 Highlights

• Sales increased 14.5% year-over-year to $96.7 million
  
• Net income attributable to Twin Disc was $1.4 million
  
• EBITDA* of $7.0 million, including the impact from currency translation loss, stock based compensation, and other items
  
• Operating cash flow of $16.4 million and Free cash flow* of $8.7 million
  
  

CEO Perspective

“We closed out the fiscal year with our strongest quarter, a reflection of the team’s consistent execution and resilience in dynamic markets. Marine and Propulsion led the way with robust defense-driven demand, while Industrial saw steady recovery and increased shipments late in the year. Although oil and gas remained challenged, we continued to advance our electrification strategy with new e-frac activity. Throughout the year, we maintained pricing discipline and protected margins, even as we managed through tariff noise and ongoing cost pressures. Our recent acquisitions expanded our global footprint and diversified our end markets, reinforcing the strength of our platform,” commented John H. Batten, President and Chief Executive Officer of Twin Disc.

“As we enter the new fiscal year, we are in a stronger position both operationally and strategically, supported by a healthy backlog, greater organizational agility, and our integration efforts that are creating new commercial opportunities across regions and segments. Our established presence in the defense market, reinforced by a steady flow of strong customer inquiries, positions us to capture additional growth. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving growth, maintaining disciplined operations, and executing on our long-term value creation strategy,” concluded Mr. Batten.

Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results

Sales for the fiscal fourth quarter 2025 increased 14.5% year-over-year to $96.7 million and fiscal full year 2025 sales increased 15.5% to $340.7 million when compared to the prior fiscal year. Fiscal 2025 fourth quarter and full year sales growth were both driven by demand for the Company’s Land-Based Transmissions markets, with strength in Marine and Propulsion Systems, and a stabilization in the Industrial segment. On an organic basis*, which excludes the impacts of acquisitions and foreign currency exchange, fiscal fourth quarter 2025 revenue decreased 8.4% year-over-year, due primarily to reduced shipments of oil and gas transmissions into China. For the fiscal full year 2025, revenue increased 1.0% on an organic basis when compared to the prior fiscal year.

Sales by product group (certain amounts have been reclassified from Marine and Propulsion to Other):

Product Group	Q4 FY25 Sales		Q4 FY24 Sales		Change (%)
(Thousands of $):
Marine and Propulsion Systems	$53,011		$47,228		12.2%
Land-Based Transmissions	26,122		24,989		4.5%
Industrial	13,141		7,219		82.0%
Other	4,404		4,982		-11.6%
Total	$96,678		$84,418		14.5%

Product Group	FY25 Sales		FY24 Sales		Change (%)
(Thousands of $):
Marine and Propulsion Systems	$201,101		$171,765		17.1%
Land-Based Transmissions	80,192		78,519		2.1%
Industrial	41,502		25,669		61.7%
Other	17,943		19,174		(6.4%)
Total	$340,738		$295,127		15.5%

For the fiscal full year 2025, Twin Disc delivered double-digit growth year-over-year in the European and Asia-Pacific regions including the impact of acquisitions. The distribution of sales across geographical regions shifted, with a greater proportion of sales coming from Europe, and a lower proportion coming from the Asia-Pacific region.

Gross profit increased 19.7% to $30.0 million in fiscal fourth quarter 2025 compared to $25.1 million in the prior fiscal year period. Fiscal fourth quarter 2025 gross margin improved approximately 130 basis points to 31.0% from the prior fiscal year period, supported by a favorable product mix and one-time cost capitalization adjustments in Katsa inventory. For the fiscal full year 2025, gross profit increased 11.3% year-over-year to $92.7 million, and gross margin decreased approximately 100 basis points to 27.2% from the prior fiscal year.

Marketing, engineering and administrative (ME&A) expenses increased by $4.3 million, or 20.9%, to $24.6 million in the fiscal fourth quarter 2025, compared to $20.4 million in the prior fiscal year period. The increased ME&A expense was primarily driven by the addition of Katsa and Kobelt, in addition to an increase in professional fees and an inflationary impact on wages and benefits. For the fiscal full year 2025, ME&A expense increased 15.1% to $82.4 million, primarily driven by the same factors driving the fourth quarter increase, noted above.

Net income attributable to Twin Disc for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 was $1.4 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, compared to net income attributable to Twin Disc of $7.4 million, or $0.53 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024. For the fiscal full year 2025, the Company generated a net loss attributable to Twin Disc of ($1.9 million), or ($0.14) per diluted share, a decrease of 116.8% and 116.5%, respectively, from fiscal full year 2024. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) were $7.0 million in the fiscal fourth quarter 2025, down 40.4% compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024. The year-over-year change was primarily driven by increased currency translation losses, higher operating expenses, and stock based compensation. Fiscal full year 2025 EBITDA decreased 28.3% to $19.0 million from $26.5 million in fiscal full year 2024. This change was largely driven by increased currency translation losses, stock based compensation, and inventory adjustments.

Certain items impacting EBITDA for the fourth quarter and full year of fiscal 2025 and 2024 include:

(Thousands of $):	Q4 FY25		Q4 FY24			FY25		FY24
Restructuring	$52		$11			$408		$218
Non-cash stock based compensation	1,389		1,373			4,068		3,383
Non-cash strategic inventory write-down	-		-			1,579		3,099
Acquisition costs	40		488			839		856
Non-cash bargain purchase gain	-		(3,724)			-		(3,724)
Currency translation (gain)/loss	2,935		(703)			4,825		(377)
Non-cash defined benefit pension amortization	191		(258)			885		(1,076)

On a consolidated basis, the backlog of orders to be shipped over the next six months is approximately $150.5 million at the end of the fourth quarter, compared to $133.7 million at the end of the third quarter. As a percentage of six-month backlog, inventory decreased from 103.2% at the end of the third quarter, to 101.0% at the end of the fourth quarter. Compared to the end of fiscal 2024, cash decreased 19.7% to $16.1 million, total debt increased 21.8% to $31.4 million, and net debt* increased $9.6 million to $15.3 million. The increase was primarily attributable to higher long-term debt related to the Katsa and Kobelt acquisitions.

CFO Perspective

Jeffrey S. Knutson, Vice President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary, stated, “We’re pleased with our financial performance this year, marked by disciplined execution and strong integration progress. Our inventory is well positioned to support demand heading into the new year, and our cash position remains healthy, giving us flexibility to invest in growth while maintaining a strong balance sheet. With continued progress on global manufacturing optimization, we’re well equipped to scale efficiently and support sustainable profitability.”

Discussion of Results

Twin Disc will host a conference call to discuss these results and to answer questions at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time on August 21, 2025. The live audio webcast will be available on Twin Disc’s website at https://ir.twindisc.com. To participate in the conference call, please dial (646) 307-1963 approximately ten minutes before the call is scheduled to begin. A replay of the webcast will be available at https://ir.twindisc.com shortly after the call until August 21, 2026.

About Twin Disc

Twin Disc, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells marine and heavy-duty off-highway power transmission equipment. Products offered include marine transmissions, azimuth drives, surface drives, propellers, and boat management systems, as well as power-shift transmissions, hydraulic torque converters, power take-offs, industrial clutches, and control systems. The Company sells its products to customers primarily in the pleasure craft, commercial and military marine markets, as well as in the energy and natural resources, government, and industrial markets. The Company’s worldwide sales to both domestic and foreign customers are transacted through a direct sales force and a distributor network. For more information, please visit www.twindisc.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain statements that are forward looking as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission in its rules, regulations, and releases. The words “anticipates,” “believes,” “intends,” “estimates,” and “expects,” or similar anticipatory expressions, usually identify forward-looking statements. The Company intends that such forward-looking statements qualify for the safe harbors from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from current expectations. Such risks and uncertainties include the impact of general economic conditions and the cyclical nature of many of the Company’s product markets; foreign currency risks and other risks associated with the Company’s international sales and operations; the ability of the Company to successfully implement price increases to offset increasing commodity costs; the ability of the Company to generate sufficient cash to pay its indebtedness as it becomes due; and the possibility of unforeseen tax consequences and the impact of tax reform in the U.S. or other jurisdictions. These and other risks are described under the caption “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of the Company’s most recent Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as supplemented in subsequent periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, the making of such statements should not be regarded as a representation by the Company or any other person that the results expressed therein will be achieved. The Company assumes no obligation, and disclaims any obligation, to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events, new information, or otherwise.

*Non-GAAP Financial Information

Financial information excluding the impact of asset impairments, restructuring charges, foreign currency exchange rate changes and the impact of acquisitions, if any, in this press release are not measures that are defined in U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). These items are measures that management believes are important to adjust for in order to have a meaningful comparison to prior and future periods and to provide a basis for future projections and for estimating our earnings growth prospects. Non-GAAP measures are used by management as a performance measure to judge profitability of our business absent the impact of foreign currency exchange rate changes and acquisitions. Management analyzes the company’s business performance and trends excluding these amounts. These measures, as well as EBITDA, provide a more consistent view of performance than the closest GAAP equivalent for management and investors. Management compensates for this by using these measures in combination with the GAAP measures. The presentation of the non-GAAP measures in this press release are made alongside the most directly comparable GAAP measures.

Definitions

Organic net sales is defined respectively as net sales excluding the recent acquisitions of Katsa and Kobelt while adjusting for the effects of foreign currency exchange.

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) is calculated as net earnings or loss excluding interest expense, the provision or benefit for income taxes, depreciation, and amortization expenses.

Net debt is calculated as total debt less cash.

Free cash flow is calculated as net cash provided (used) by operating activities less acquisition of fixed assets.

Investors:
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Source: Twin Disc, Incorporated

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(In thousands, except per-share data; unaudited)
		For the Quarter Ended								For the Year Ended
		June 30, 2025				June 30, 2024				June 30, 2025				June 30, 2024
Net sales	$	96,678			$	84,418			$	340,738			$	295,127
Cost of goods sold		66,660				59,332				246,433				208,709
Cost of goods sold - Other		-				-				1,579				3,099
Gross profit		30,018				25,086				92,726				83,319
Marketing, engineering, and administrative expenses		24,620				20,356				82,431				71,622
Restructuring expenses		53				11				408				218
Income from operations		5,345				4,719				9,887				11,479
Other (expense) income:
Interest expense		(855	)			(394	)			(2,646	)			(1,443	)
Bargain purchase gain						3,724								3,724
Other (expense) income, net		(2,947	)			961				(5,472	)			1,607
		(3,802	)			4,291				(8,118	)			3,888
Income before income taxes and noncontrolling interest		1,543				9,010				1,769				15,367
Income tax expense		47				1,515				3,368				4,121
Net income (loss)		1,496				7,495				(1,599	)			11,246
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax		(72	)			(85	)			(295	)			(258	)
Net income (loss) attributable to Twin Disc, Incorporated	$	1,424			$	7,410			$	(1,894	)		$	10,988
Dividends per share	$	0.04			$	0.04			$	0.16			$	0.12
Income (loss) per share data:
Basic income (loss) per share attributable to Twin Disc, Incorporated common shareholders	$	0.10			$	0.54			$	(0.14	)		$	0.80
Diluted income (loss) per share attributable to Twin Disc, Incorporated common shareholders	$	0.10			$	0.53			$	(0.14	)		$	0.79
Weighted average shares outstanding data:
Basic shares outstanding		13,897				13,748				13,856				13,683
Diluted shares outstanding		13,971				13,911				13,856				13,877
Comprehensive income
Net income (loss)	$	1,496			$	7,495			$	(1,599	)		$	11,246
Benefit plan adjustments, net of income taxes		(2,153	)			(191	)			(3,399	)			(2,114	)
Foreign currency translation adjustment		16,120				1,587				15,924				657
Unrealized (loss) gain on hedges, net of income taxes		(1,491	)			120				(1,851	)			46
Comprehensive income		13,972				9,011				9,075				9,835
Less: Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest		158				(42	)			334				182
Comprehensive income attributable to Twin Disc, Incorporated	$	13,814			$	9,053			$	8,741			$	9,653

RECONCILIATION OF CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS) TO EBITDA
(In thousands; unaudited)
	For the Quarter Ended								For the Year Ended
	June 30, 2025				June 30, 2024				June 30, 2025				June 30, 2024
Net income (loss) attributable to Twin Disc, Incorporated	$	1,424			$	7,410			$	(1,894	)		$	10,988
Interest expense		855				394				2,646				1,443
Income tax expense		47				1,515				3,368				4,121
Depreciation and amortization		4,705				2,484				14,899				9,981
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA)	$	7,031			$	11,803			$	19,019			$	26,533

RECONCILIATION OF TOTAL DEBT TO NET DEBT
(In thousands; unaudited)
	June 30, 2025			June 30, 2024
Current maturities of long-term debt	$	3,000		$	2,000
Long-term debt		28,446			23,811
Total debt		31,446			25,811
Less cash		16,109			20,070
Net debt	$	15,337		$	5,741

RECONCILIATION OF NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO FREE CASH FLOW
(In thousands; unaudited)
	For the Quarter Ended								For the Year Ended
	June 30, 2025				June 30, 2024				June 30, 2025				June 30, 2024
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	16,448			$	11,499			$	23,979			$	33,716
Acquisition of property, plant, and equipment		(7,705	)			(1,109	)			(15,157	)			(8,707	)
Free cash flow	$	8,743			$	10,390			$	8,822			$	25,009

RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED NET SALES TO ORGANIC NET SALES
(In thousands; unaudited)
	For the Quarter Ended							For the Year Ended
	June 30, 2025				June 30, 2024			June 30, 2025				June 30, 2024
Net Sales	$	96,678			$	84,418		$	340,738			$	295,127
Less: Acquisitions/Divestitures		(16,457	)			-			(43,973	)			(2,556	)
Less: Foreign Currency Impact		(2,915	)			-			(1,423	)			-
Organic Net Sales	$	77,306			$	84,418		$	295,342			$	292,571

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands; except share amounts, unaudited)
		June 30, 2025				June 30, 2024
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash	$	16,109			$	20,070
Trade accounts receivable, net		58,941				52,207
Inventories, net		151,951				130,484
Other current assets		19,914				16,870
Total current assets		246,915				219,631
Property, plant and equipment, net		69,576				58,074
Right-of-use assets operating lease assets		17,250				16,622
Goodwill		2,892				-
Intangible assets, net		13,361				12,686
Deferred income taxes		2,812				2,339
Other noncurrent assets		2,756				2,706
Total assets	$	355,562			$	312,058
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt	$	3,000			$	2,000
Current maturities of right-of use operating lease obligations		3,393				2,521
Accounts payable		38,745				32,586
Accrued liabilities		80,655				62,409
Total current liabilities		125,793				99,516
Long-term debt		28,446				23,811
Right-of-use lease obligations		14,357				14,376
Accrued retirement benefits		11,832				7,854
Deferred income taxes		4,320				5,340
Other long-term liabilities		6,423				6,107
Total liabilities		191,171				157,004
Twin Disc, Incorporated shareholders' equity:
Preferred shares authorized: 200,000; issued: none; no par value		-				-
Common shares authorized: 30,000,000; issued: 14,632,802; no par value		42,269				41,798
Retained earnings		125,414				129,592
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		3,730				(6,905	)
		171,413				164,485
Less treasury stock, at cost (482,181 and 637,778 shares, respectively)		7,402				9,783
Total Twin Disc, Incorporated shareholders' equity		164,011				154,702
Noncontrolling interest		380				352
Total equity		164,391				155,054
Total liabilities and equity	$	355,562			$	312,058

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands; unaudited)
		June 30, 2025				June 30, 2024
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net (loss) income	$	(1,599	)		$	11,246
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		14,899				9,981
Gain on sale of assets		(98	)			(91	)
Loss on write-down of industrial product inventory		1,579				-
Loss on sale of boat management product line and related inventory		-				3,099
Gain on Katsa acquisition						(3,724	)
Restructuring charges		39				(82	)
Benefit for deferred income taxes		(1,581	)			(560	)
Stock compensation expense and other non-cash changes, net		4,107				3,836
Net change in operating assets and liabilities		6,633				10,011
Net cash provided by operating activities		23,979				33,716
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Acquisition of property, plant, and equipment		(15,157	)			(8,707	)
Acquisition of Katsa, less cash acquired		(17,236	)			-
Acquisition of Kobelt, less cash acquired		-				(23,178	)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment		147				-
Other, net		(653	)			(184	)
Net cash used by investing activities		(32,899	)			(32,069	)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Borrowings under long-term debt agreement		6,500				-
Borrowings under revolving loan arrangements		122,264				90,534
Repayments of revolving loan arrangements		(122,264	)			(81,109	)
Repayments of other long-term debt		(2,500	)			(2,010	)
Dividends paid to shareholders		(2,284	)			(1,695	)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest		(306	)			(254	)
Payments of right-of-use finance lease obligations		(1,119	)			(921	)
Payments of withholding taxes on stock compensation		(1,256	)			(1,791	)
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities		(965	)			2,754
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		5,924				2,406
Net change in cash		(3,961	)			6,807
Cash:
Beginning of period		20,070				13,263
End of period	$	16,109			$	20,070

FAQ

What were Twin Disc's (TWIN) key financial results for fiscal year 2025?

Twin Disc reported sales of $340.7 million (up 15.5%), a net loss of ($1.9) million, and EBITDA of $19.0 million for fiscal year 2025.

How did Twin Disc's (TWIN) different segments perform in FY2025?

Marine and Propulsion Systems grew 17.1% to $201.1 million, Land-Based Transmissions increased 2.1% to $80.2 million, and Industrial segment rose 61.7% to $41.5 million.

What is Twin Disc's (TWIN) current backlog and debt position?

Twin Disc maintained a six-month backlog of $150.5 million. Total debt increased to $31.4 million, while cash decreased to $16.1 million.

How did Twin Disc (TWIN) perform in Q4 2025?

In Q4 2025, Twin Disc achieved sales of $96.7 million (up 14.5%), net income of $1.4 million, and improved gross margin to 31.0%.

What were the main challenges faced by Twin Disc (TWIN) in FY2025?

Key challenges included currency translation losses of $4.8 million, increased operating expenses, higher ME&A costs (up 15.1%), and integration costs from recent acquisitions.