Timken Co (NYSE:TKR) Posts Mixed Q2 2025 Earnings with Revenue Beat but Margin Pressures

Timken Co (NYSE:TKR) Reports Mixed Q2 2025 Results as Margins Contract

The Timken Co released its second-quarter 2025 earnings, revealing a slight revenue decline but beating analyst estimates on both sales and adjusted earnings per share (EPS). However, margin compression and a weaker net income performance appear to be weighing on investor sentiment, with shares down nearly 5% in pre-market trading.

Key Financial Highlights

• Revenue: Reported at $1.173 billion, down 0.8% year-over-year but slightly above the consensus estimate of $1.160 billion.
• Adjusted EPS: Came in at $1.42, surpassing expectations of $1.38.
• Net Income Margin: Declined to 6.7% from 8.1% in the prior-year quarter, reflecting a 140-basis-point contraction.
• Adjusted EBITDA Margin: Dropped to 17.7% from 19.5%, down 180 basis points.
• Cash Flow: Strong operating cash flow of $111 million was highlighted in the press release.

Market Reaction

Despite the earnings beat, the stock is facing downward pressure in pre-market trading, likely due to concerns over profitability. The decline in net income and EBITDA margins suggests rising costs or pricing pressures, which may be overshadowing the revenue and EPS outperformance. Over the past month, TKR had gained 11.6%, indicating that some investors may be taking profits following the earnings release.

Looking Ahead

Analysts currently expect Q3 2025 revenue of $1.136 billion and full-year sales of $4.529 billion. The company did not provide explicit guidance in the press release, but the market will be watching for signs of margin stabilization in the coming quarters.

For a deeper dive into Timken’s earnings estimates and historical performance, visit the earnings estimates page.

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