Shares dropped 3.7% as investors reacted negatively to signs of margin compression and a cautious outlook, despite solid top-line growth and operational execution.
- Net sales rose nearly 16% year-over-year, driven by broad-based strength across domestic (+8.4%) and international (almost +32%) markets.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased approximately 18%, supported by four consecutive quarters of operating expense leverage as a percentage of sales.
- Adjusted EPS improved more than 25% year-over-year, reflecting ongoing profitability gains.
- Despite these positives, the market appears concerned about margin sustainability and the cautious tone regarding ongoing macroeconomic challenges and cost pressures.
- Management emphasized AI-driven productivity initiatives, but no concrete financial impact was quantified, leaving investors wary of near-term execution risks.
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