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Hillman’s Q1 Earnings Call: Our Top 5 Analyst Questions

By: StockStory

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Hillman’s first quarter results for 2025 were met with a negative market reaction as the company missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations, despite modest year-on-year sales growth. Management pointed to volume headwinds in its Canadian business and slightly lower gross margins driven by product mix and the integration of recent acquisitions. CEO Jon Michael Adinolfi noted that, while the company performed “in line with our expectations,” ongoing tariff changes and challenging retail conditions contributed to a cautious operating environment. The company’s field operations and diversified supply chain were cited as key factors in maintaining stable service levels.

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Hillman (HLMN) Q1 CY2025 Highlights:

  • Revenue: $359.3 million vs analyst estimates of $361.3 million (2.6% year-on-year growth, 0.5% miss)
  • Adjusted EPS: $0.10 vs analyst estimates of $0.10 (in line)
  • Adjusted EBITDA: $54.53 million vs analyst estimates of $54.15 million (15.2% margin, 0.7% beat)
  • The company reconfirmed its revenue guidance for the full year of $1.54 billion at the midpoint
  • EBITDA guidance for the full year is $265 million at the midpoint, above analyst estimates of $261.9 million
  • Operating Margin: 4.2%, in line with the same quarter last year
  • Market Capitalization: $1.35 billion

While we enjoy listening to the management's commentary, our favorite part of earnings calls are the analyst questions. Those are unscripted and can often highlight topics that management teams would rather avoid or topics where the answer is complicated. Here is what has caught our attention.

Our Top 5 Analyst Questions Hillman’s Q1 Earnings Call

  • Lee Jagoda (CJS Securities) questioned incremental margins in the Robotics and Digital Solutions segment; CEO Jon Michael Adinolfi said margins would normalize as sales grow throughout the year.
  • Anika Dholakia (Barclays Investment Bank) asked about the rationale behind maintaining guidance despite anticipated volume declines; CFO Rocky Kraft described the approach as “prudent” given unprecedented tariff impacts.
  • Stephen Volkmann (Jefferies) pressed on the long-term margin outlook if tariffs persist; Kraft acknowledged a potential 300 basis point margin headwind, with only incremental improvement possible unless tariffs are lifted.
  • David Manthey (Baird) inquired about supply chain differences versus the COVID era and longer-term planning; Adinolfi noted improved service levels and a wait-and-see stance for 2026, with pent-up demand a possible upside.
  • Reuben Garner (Benchmark) sought details on product categories still sourced from China and their price sensitivity; Adinolfi identified core fastening and gloves, noting limited elasticity for some items and ongoing efforts to diversify sourcing.

Catalysts in Upcoming Quarters

In the coming quarters, the StockStory team will be closely tracking (1) Hillman’s ability to implement price increases across its customer base and the actual impact on sales volumes, (2) progress in reducing China exposure and ramping up alternative supply chains, and (3) the performance of recently integrated businesses and their contribution to margins. Execution on these fronts will be critical to navigating market volatility and delivering on full-year targets.

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