American Axle (AXL) Tops Q4 EPS by 6c, Offers Guidance

American Axle (NYSE: AXL) reported Q4 EPS of ($0.06), $0.06 better than the analyst estimate of ($0.12). Revenue for the quarter came in at $1.38 billion versus the consensus estimate of $1.39 billion.

GUIDANCE:

• American Axle sees FY2025 revenue of $5.8-6.05 billion, versus the consensus of $5.92 billion.

AAM's full year 2025 financial targets are as follows:

• AAM is targeting sales in the range of $5.8- $6.05 billion.
• AAM is targeting Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $700 - $760 million.
• AAM is targeting Adjusted free cash flow in the range of $200 - $230 million; this target assumes capital spending of approximately 5% of sales.
• These targets are based on the following assumptions for 2025:
• North American light vehicle production of approximately 15.1 million units.
• AAM's production estimates of key programs that we support.
• Current customer launch schedules and operating environment.
• AAM's 2025 financial outlook does not account for any changes to future policy, including tariffs, tax and other regulations.
• AAM's outlook assumes the sale of AAM's commercial vehicle axle business in India is completed by July 1, 2025.
• Does not reflect any costs and expenses relating to the announced combination with Dowlais, which will impact actual results. Reflects guidance for AAM on a stand-alone pre-combination basis only.

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