Chandler, Arizona, April 29, 2025: Rogers Corporation (NYSE:ROG) today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2025.
"Our first quarter unfolded largely as we expected with financial results that were in line with our guidance expectations,” stated Colin Gouveia, Rogers' President and CEO. "Sales decreased slightly versus the prior quarter as a result of unfavorable foreign currency changes and seasonally lower sales in the portable electronics market, but we were pleased to see improved demand in the ADAS and industrial end markets. We also further strengthened our balance sheet, ending the quarter with a $176 million cash position. Furthermore, we implemented additional measures to reduce operating expenses and manufacturing costs to enhance Rogers' competitiveness in this current environment.
"Visibility into the remainder of the year is limited due to broad uncertainty related to tariffs and global trade," said Gouveia. "However, despite these challenges, we remain focused on executing our commercial, innovation, and operational priorities. Combined with our strong financial position, these priorities are positioning Rogers for success as market conditions improve."
| GAAP Results (dollars in millions, except per share amounts) | Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Sales | $190.5 | $192.2 | $213.4 |
| Gross Margin | 29.9% | 32.1% | 32.0% |
| Net Income (Loss) | $(1.4) | $(0.5) | $7.8 |
| Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share | $(0.08) | $(0.03) | $0.42 |
| Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share 1 | $0.27 | $0.46 | $0.58 |
| Adjusted EBITDA 1 | $19.5 | $23.3 | $28.3 |
| Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | $11.7 | $33.7 | $28.1 |
| Free Cash Flow 1 | $2.1 | $18.3 | $18.7 |
1 Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share, Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow are non-GAAP measures. A reconciliation of non-GAAP to GAAP measures is provided in the schedules included below.
Net sales of $190.5 million decreased 0.9% versus the prior quarter. Advanced Electronics Solutions (AES) net sales increased by 1.8% primarily related to higher ADAS and aerospace and defense sales, partially offset by lower EV/HEV and industrial sales. Elastomeric Material Solutions (EMS) net sales decreased by 4.3% primarily from a seasonal decline in portable electronics sales and lower EV/HEV sales, partially offset by higher general industrial sales. Currency exchange rates unfavorably impacted total company net sales in the first quarter of 2025 by $3.0 million compared to the prior quarter.
GAAP losses per diluted share were $(0.08) compared to losses per diluted share of $(0.03) in the previous quarter. On an adjusted basis, earnings were $0.27 per diluted share compared to earnings of $0.46 per diluted share in the prior quarter.
Ending cash and cash equivalents were $175.6 million, an increase of $15.8 million versus the prior quarter. Net cash provided by operating activities in the first quarter was $11.7 million and capital expenditures were $9.6 million. Proceeds from the sale of a manufacturing facility in Arizona were $13.4 million.
Guidance for the second quarter is based on global tariff policies in place as of April 29, 2025. Rogers has implemented actions that are expected to largely offset the impact of tariffs in the second quarter.
| (dollars in millions, except per share amounts) | Q2 2025 |
|---|---|
| Net Sales | $190 to $205 |
| Gross Margin | 31.0% to 33.0% |
| Earnings Per Diluted Share 1 | $0.00 to $0.40 |
| Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share 2 | $0.30 to $0.70 |
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Capital Expenditures | $30 to $40 |
1 Includes expected restructuring charges associated with the wind-down of AES manufacturing operations in our Evergem, Belgium facility.
2 A reconciliation of non-GAAP to GAAP measures is provided in the schedules included below.
A conference call to discuss the results for the first quarter will take place today, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:00 pm ET. A live webcast of the event and the accompanying presentation can be accessed on the Rogers Corporation website at https://www.rogerscorp.com/investors.
Rogers Corporation (NYSE:ROG) is a global leader in engineered materials to power, protect and connect our world. Rogers delivers innovative solutions to help our customers solve their toughest material challenges. Rogers’ advanced electronic and elastomeric materials are used in applications for EV/HEV, automotive safety and radar systems, mobile devices, renewable energy, wireless infrastructure, energy-efficient motor drives, industrial equipment and more. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Rogers operates manufacturing facilities in the United States (U.S.), Asia and Europe, with sales offices worldwide.
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Steve Haymore
Phone: 480-917-6026
Email: stephen.haymore@rogerscorporation.com
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