01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed February 6, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
nVent Electric plc (NYSE: NVT) furnished an 8-K under Item 2.02 reporting fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, attaching a press release as Exhibit 99.1.
Fourth-quarter 2025 net sales from continuing operations were $1,066.7 milliona, up 42% reported and 24% organically, with Systems Protection sales of $737 million (up 58%) and Electrical Connections sales of $330 million (up 15%). Fourth-quarter reported EPS from continuing operations was $0.71 (versus $(0.10) a year earlier), and adjusted EPS was $0.90, up 53%. Operating income was $163.8 million, and adjusted operating income was $210 million.
For full-year 2025, net sales were $3,893.1 millionb, up 30% reported and 13% organically. Reported EPS from continuing operations was $2.60 and adjusted EPS was $3.35, up 35%. Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations was $649.0 million and free cash flow was $561.0 million.
The company reports the Thermal Management business as discontinued operations following a previously announced sale agreement, with prior periods reclassified. For 2026, nVent guided to reported sales growth of 15% to 18% (organic growth of 10% to 13%), reported EPS of $3.27 to $3.42c, and adjusted EPS of $4.00 to $4.15.
First-quarter 2026 guidance calls for reported sales growth of 34% to 36% and adjusted EPS of $0.90 to $0.93d. The company also announced an Investor Day in New York on February 24, 2026, where it will present its growth strategy and medium-term financial targets, and noted a regular quarterly dividend of $0.21 per share payable February 6, 2026.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Fourth-quarter 2025 net sales of $1,066.7 million rose 42% reported and 24% organically, marking a second consecutive billion-dollar sales quarter.
- Full-year 2025 net sales of $3,893.1 million rose 30% reported and 13% organically; reported EPS from continuing operations was $2.60, up 82%.
- Full-year 2025 adjusted EPS was $3.35, up 35%, and adjusted operating income was $785.8 million, up 21%.
- Systems Protection drove growth, with full-year sales of $2,593 million up 42% and fourth-quarter sales up 58%, while Electrical Connections full-year sales rose 10% to $1,300 million.
- Full-year 2025 cash flow from continuing operations was $649 million (up 30%) and free cash flow was $561 million (up 31%).
- 2026 guidance calls for reported sales growth of 15% to 18%, reported EPS of $3.27 to $3.42, and adjusted EPS of $4.00 to $4.15.
- An Investor Day on February 24, 2026 will outline the growth strategy and updated medium-term financial targets.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How did nVent perform in the fourth quarter of 2025?
Fourth-quarter net sales from continuing operations were $1,066.7 million, up 42% reported and 24% organically. Reported EPS from continuing operations was $0.71 versus $(0.10) a year earlier, and adjusted EPS was $0.90, up 53%.
What drove full-year 2025 results?
Full-year net sales reached $3,893.1 million, up 30% reported and 13% organically. Systems Protection sales rose 42% to $2,593 million, while Electrical Connections rose 10% to $1,300 million. Reported operating income was $616.8 million, and adjusted operating income was $785.8 million.
What is nVent's 2026 outlook?
The company guided to 2026 reported sales growth of 15% to 18%, with organic growth of 10% to 13%. It expects reported EPS of $3.27 to $3.42 and adjusted EPS of $4.00 to $4.15. For the first quarter, it expects reported sales growth of 34% to 36% and adjusted EPS of $0.90 to $0.93.
How much cash did the business generate?
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations was $649.0 million for 2025, and free cash flow was $561.0 million. Capital expenditures were $93.3 million for the year.
What should investors watch next?
The company will hold an Investor Day in New York on February 24, 2026, where senior management will outline its growth strategy and medium-term financial targets. The company also declared a regular dividend of $0.21 per share, payable February 6, 2026.
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