Summary
L3Harris Technologies, Inc. reported its first quarter 2025 results, showing a net income of $386 million, or $2.04 per diluted share, a significant increase from $285 million, or $1.48 per diluted share, in the prior year's first quarter. This earnings growth was driven by a reduction in General and Administrative (G&A) expenses, which fell by $145 million, largely due to lower LHX NeXt implementation costs. Revenue for the quarter was $5.132 billion, a slight decrease from $5.211 billion in Q1 2024, influenced by lower product revenues in the Space & Airborne Systems (SAS) and Integrated Mission Systems (IMS) segments, partially offset by growth in Communication Systems (CS) and Aerojet Rocketdyne (AR). The company also completed the divestiture of its Commercial Aviation Solutions (CAS) disposal group on March 28, 2025, generating $831 million in cash proceeds. This strategic move, coupled with a business realignment transferring the Fuzing and Ordnance business from IMS to AR, aims to streamline operations. Despite a slight year-over-year revenue dip, the improved profitability and successful divestiture demonstrate management's focus on cost control and portfolio optimization.
Financial Highlights
49 data points| Revenue | $5.13B |
| Cost of Revenue | $3.78B |
| Gross Profit | $1.35B |
| SG&A Expenses | $825.00M |
| Operating Income | $525.00M |
| Net Income | $386.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $2.05 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.04 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 188.50M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 189.10M |
Key Highlights
- 1Net income increased to $386 million in Q1 2025 from $285 million in Q1 2024, with diluted EPS rising to $2.04 from $1.48.
- 2Total revenue slightly decreased to $5.132 billion from $5.211 billion, primarily due to lower product sales in SAS and IMS segments.
- 3General and Administrative (G&A) expenses decreased by $145 million, significantly driven by lower LHX NeXt implementation costs.
- 4Completed the divestiture of the Commercial Aviation Solutions (CAS) disposal group on March 28, 2025, receiving $831 million in net cash proceeds.
- 5The company executed a business realignment, transferring its Fuzing and Ordnance (FOS) business from IMS to AR.
- 6Ending backlog remained strong at $33.2 billion as of March 28, 2025.
- 7The company repurchased $569 million of its common stock in Q1 2025, indicating continued capital return to shareholders.