01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed February 26, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Qnity Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: Q) reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results in a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
For full year 2025, net sales were $4.75 billiona, up 10% year-over-year, with organic sales also up 10%. GAAP net income was $729 million, up 1% year-over-year, while Adjusted Pro Forma Earnings were $703 million, up 13%. GAAP diluted EPS was $3.30 and Adjusted Pro Forma EPS was $3.35, up 12%.
Adjusted Pro Forma Operating EBITDA reached $1.4 billionb, up 11%. Fourth-quarter GAAP net income fell to $109 million from $221 million a year earlier, and Q4 diluted EPS was $0.48 versus $1.02. The company provided full-year 2026 guidance: net sales of $4.97 billion to $5.17 billion, Adjusted Operating EBITDA of $1.465 billion to $1.575 billion, Adjusted EPS of $3.55 to $3.95, and adjusted free cash flow of $450 million to $550 million.
It also announced a multi-year transformation plan expected to deliver approximately $100 millionc in Adjusted Operating EBITDA run-rate benefit by the end of 2028, at an estimated cost of about $140 million over the next two to three years. The Board authorized repurchases of up to $500 million of common stock with no expiration date.
The release describes the company's spin-off from DuPont de Nemours, Inc. as completed in November 2025. Balance sheet items show long-term debt of $4.00 billiond at year-end 2025, up from none a year earlier, and cash and cash equivalents of $915 million.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Full-year 2025 net sales of $4.75 billion, up 10% year-over-year, with organic sales up 10%.
- Full-year 2025 GAAP net income of $729 million (up 1%) and GAAP diluted EPS of $3.30; Adjusted Pro Forma EPS of $3.35, up 12%.
- Fourth-quarter 2025 GAAP net income declined to $109 million from $221 million, and Q4 diluted EPS was $0.48 versus $1.02 in Q4 2024.
- 2026 guidance: net sales of $4.97B to $5.17B, Adjusted Operating EBITDA of $1.465B to $1.575B, Adjusted EPS of $3.55 to $3.95, and adjusted free cash flow of $450M to $550M.
- Multi-year transformation plan targets approximately $100 million in Adjusted Operating EBITDA run-rate benefit by end of 2028, with about $140 million in expected costs over two to three years.
- Board authorized share repurchases of up to $500 million of common stock, with no expiration date.
- Balance sheet at December 31, 2025 included $4.00 billion of long-term debt and $915 million of cash, following the spin-off from DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Qnity perform in full-year 2025?
Net sales rose 10% to $4.75 billion, with organic sales also up 10%. GAAP net income was $729 million, up 1%, and Adjusted Pro Forma Earnings were $703 million, up 13%. Adjusted Pro Forma Operating EBITDA was $1.4 billion, up 11%.
What is Qnity's guidance for 2026?
The company expects 2026 net sales of $4.97 billion to $5.17 billion, Adjusted Operating EBITDA of $1.465 billion to $1.575 billion, Adjusted EPS of $3.55 to $3.95, and adjusted free cash flow of $450 million to $550 million.
What is the transformation plan and what does it cost?
The multi-year plan aims to enhance commercial and innovation excellence, improve operational productivity through automation and AI applications, and optimize presence in key markets. It is expected to deliver about $100 million in Adjusted Operating EBITDA run-rate benefit by the end of 2028, with approximately $140 million in costs to achieve over the next two to three years.
What capital return actions were announced?
The Board authorized repurchases of up to $500 million of outstanding common stock. The program has no expiration date and may be executed on the open market, through pre-set trading plans, or in privately negotiated transactions. The release also references the company's dividend.
Why did fourth-quarter GAAP net income decline?
Q4 2025 GAAP net income was $109 million versus $221 million in Q4 2024. The filing's income statement shows Q4 2025 provision for income taxes of $80 million versus $32 million, interest expense of $51 million versus none, and acquisition, integration and separation costs of $25 million versus none, while Q4 2025 net sales increased to $1.19 billion from $1.10 billion.
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