5 Must-Read Analyst Questions From Lennox's Q1 Earnings Call
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Revenue: $1.07 billion vs analyst estimates of $1.03 billion (2.4% year-on-year growth, 4.6% beat)
Adjusted EPS: $3.37 vs analyst estimates of $3.25 (3.6% beat)
Management slightly raised its full-year Adjusted EPS guidance to $22.88 at the midpoint
Operating Margin: 14.5%, down from 15.9% in the same quarter last year
Organic Revenue rose 2.4% year on year (4.2% in the same quarter last year)
Market Capitalization: $19.3 billion
While we enjoy listening to the management's commentary, our favorite part of earnings calls are the analyst questions. Those are unscripted and can often highlight topics that management teams would rather avoid or topics where the answer is complicated. Here is what has caught our attention.
Ryan Merkel (William Blair) asked about commercial order delays and whether the worst was over. CEO Alok Maskara responded that order rates had improved and most inefficiencies were likely a one-time event, though some challenges may persist into the second quarter.
Tommy Moll (Stephens) pressed on the rationale for lowering volume assumptions and the timing of price increases. Maskara clarified that the company had not yet seen a slowdown, but built conservatism into the outlook due to macroeconomic uncertainty and tariff impacts.
Joe O'Dea (Wells Fargo) inquired about the inflation guidance increase and how pricing would respond if tariffs changed. CFO Quenzer explained that recent surcharges could be rolled back if tariff rates were reduced, and that much of the inflation was driven by Chinese component costs.
Julian Mitchell (Barclays) questioned the operating margin trajectory and how volume and pricing changes would balance out. Management reiterated that margin improvement would be driven by internal operational fixes, and that tariff-related price increases were expected to roughly offset volume declines.
Steve Tusa (JPMorgan) sought clarification on the impact of refrigerant shortages and whether recent price hikes from suppliers would affect volumes. Maskara stated Lennox had no supply issues for production, and the shortages were limited to service canisters, not expected to impact overall demand.
In the coming quarters, the StockStory team will monitor (1) the effectiveness of tariff mitigation efforts and the potential for any easing in trade policy, (2) the pace at which manufacturing inefficiencies are resolved as new product lines and factories mature, and (3) signs of demand stabilization or recovery in both Home Comfort and Building Climate Solutions segments, particularly as the emergency replacement business expands. The adoption rate of new digital and supply chain initiatives will also be a key area of focus.
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