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American Axle Manufacturing 2025 Q3 Earnings Beats Estimates Despite Net Income Decline
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Friday, Nov 7, 2025 10:33 pm ET1min read
Aime SummaryAmerican Axle & Manufacturing Holdings (AXL) reported fiscal 2025 Q3 earnings on Nov 7, 2025, , surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.12. While revenue remained flat at $1.51 billion, the company narrowed its full-year sales forecast to $5.8–$5.9 billion and raised adjusted EBITDA guidance to $710–$745 million, reflecting operational improvements and strategic cost management.
Revenue
Earnings/Net Income
American Axle’s adjusted EPS of $0.16 beat estimates by 33.33%, driven by a 12.9% adjusted EBITDA margin. However, net income declined to $9.2 million, an 8% drop year-over-year, due to restructuring and acquisition-related costs. The earnings beat highlights strong cost control, though the net income contraction signals ongoing operational pressures.
Price Action
Post-Earnings Price Action Review
The stock surged 9.17% in a single trading day, . Despite the EPS beat, the revenue shortfall initially pressured shares, which fell 2.76% pre-market. The price rebound reflects investor optimism about the Dowlais acquisition and improved margins, though mixed analyst ratings and a “hold” consensus suggest caution ahead.
CEO Commentary
, driven by driveline efficiency and ICE demand resilience. He expressed confidence in the Dowlais acquisition’s “transformational” impact on capabilities and highlighted onshoring opportunities amid U.S. tariff dynamics. Strategic priorities include closing the Dowlais deal by Q1 2026, leveraging ICE bidding activity, and optimizing production for large trucks/SUVs.
Guidance
AAM raised 2025 adjusted EBITDA to $710–$745 million and refined sales guidance to $5.8–$5.9 billion, . , with $300 million in cost synergies targeted post-merger.
Additional News
Dowlais Acquisition: AAM’s $1.3 billion deal with Dowlais, cleared by the European Commission, aims to expand global footprint and electrification capabilities. The merger is projected to close by Q1 2026, .
Strategic Shift: CEO Dauch emphasized propulsion-agnostic product development, aligning with ICE and hybrid demand while accelerating electrification.
Regulatory Optimism: AAM expressed confidence in navigating U.S. tariff dynamics and optimizing manufacturing footprint, .
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