• Total Sales Increase: 7.4% year-over-year, with organic growth in every segment.
• Non-GAAP Earnings Per Share: Record for any first quarter.
• GAAP Earnings Per Share: Record for any first quarter.
• Operating Non-GAAP Margin: Record for any first quarter.
• Digital Imaging Sales Increase: 2.2% year-over-year.
• Instrumentation Sales Increase: 3.9% year-over-year, with 2.6% organic growth.
• Marine Instruments Sales Increase: 9.5%, with 6.5% organic growth.
• Environmental Instruments Sales Decrease: 2% year-over-year.
• Instrumentation Operating Margin: Increased 97 basis points to 27%.
• Aerospace and Defense Electronics Sales Increase: 30.6% including acquisitions, 7.8% organic growth.
• Engineered Systems Revenue Increase: 14.9% year-over-year.
• Cash Flow from Operating Activities: $242.6 million, down from $291 million in 2024.
• Free Cash Flow: $224.6 million, down from $275.1 million in 2024.
• Capital Expenditures: $18 million, up from $15.9 million in 2024.
• Depreciation and Amortization Expense: $80.7 million, up from $78 million in 2024.
• Net Debt: $2.5 billion.
• Second Quarter 2025 GAAP EPS Outlook: $4.00 to $4.15 per share.
• Second Quarter 2025 Non-GAAP EPS Outlook: $4.95 to $5.05 per share.
• Full Year 2025 GAAP EPS Outlook: $17.35 to $17.83 per share.
• Full Year 2025 Non-GAAP EPS Outlook: $21.10 to $21.50 per share.

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Release Date: April 23, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

• Teledyne Technologies Inc (NYSE:TDY) achieved record first-quarter total sales, increasing by 7.4%, marking the greatest growth rate in years.
• The company reported record non-GAAP and GAAP earnings per share and operating margins for any first quarter.
• Orders exceeded sales for the sixth consecutive quarter, indicating strong demand and a healthy backlog.
• The Qioptiq acquisition was successfully closed, contributing to the company's growth and backlog with major new defense contracts.
• Teledyne Technologies Inc (NYSE:TDY) maintains a balanced mix of commercial and government businesses, providing resilience against economic and political uncertainties.

Negative Points

• Cash flow from operating activities decreased to $242.6 million from $291 million in the previous year, partly due to lower customer cash advances.
• The company anticipates a potential 1% negative impact on annual sales due to market uncertainties, including tariffs.
• Non-GAAP segment margins in Aerospace and Defense Electronics decreased due to transaction and integration costs from recent acquisitions.
• The Digital Imaging segment experienced ongoing weakness in certain markets, such as x-ray detectors for the dental market.
• Teledyne Technologies Inc (NYSE:TDY) faces potential margin pressures from tariffs, with an estimated $18 million quarterly impact on costs.

Q & A Highlights

Q: Can you explain the impact of tariffs on your revenue and how it correlates with expected organic growth for the year? A: Robert Mehrabian, Executive Chairman, explained that the 1% reduction in revenue outlook includes the impact of tariffs and assumes a 1% hit to GDP. The impact is expected to be minimal on Aerospace and Defense or Engineered Systems but may affect Digital Imaging and Instruments slightly. The company is planning actions to mitigate these impacts, including pricing adjustments.

Q: How are you addressing potential margin pressures, especially in newly acquired businesses? A: Mehrabian noted that while acquisitions like Qioptiq initially lower margins, they are expected to improve over time. The company projects a 60 basis point margin improvement for the year, with Qioptiq expected to add $0.15 to overall earnings.

Q: Are you seeing more acquisition opportunities in the current economic environment? A: Mehrabian stated that while it's early, the company has a healthy acquisition pipeline. They have already spent $750 million on acquisitions this year and expect their debt-to-EBITDA ratio to decrease, providing more capacity for future acquisitions.

Q: What is the outlook for the Aerospace and Defense segment, considering the US FY26 budget and European rearmament? A: Mehrabian highlighted that US Defense sales increased by 18.7% year-over-year in Q1. The company expects to benefit from increased defense budgets in both the US and Europe, with a strong manufacturing footprint in Europe supporting growth.

Q: Have you started seeing any slowdown in Digital Imaging and Instrumentation due to tariffs, or are you just derisking due to uncertainty? A: Mehrabian mentioned that while there are some weaknesses in certain areas, the overall impact is more of a precautionary measure. The company's book-to-bill ratios remain positive, indicating resilience despite potential challenges.

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.