ATKRHIGH SIGNALFINANCIAL10-K

ATKR experienced a severe deterioration in profitability with operating income collapsing to minimal levels despite only moderate revenue decline.

The dramatic operating income decline signals either significant one-time charges, major operational disruptions, or fundamental business model stress that investors need to understand. The disproportionate impact relative to the revenue decline suggests margin compression or extraordinary expenses that warrant immediate management explanation and forward guidance.

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

ATKR's fiscal 2025 results show a troubling disconnect between revenue performance and profitability, with revenue declining 11% to $2.9B while operating income collapsed to just $23.2M from $624.8M prior year. Gross profit fell 37% to $676.1M, indicating substantial margin pressure beyond normal revenue softness. The company maintained strong liquidity with cash rising 44% to $507M while reducing share buybacks significantly to $100M, suggesting management is conserving capital amid operational challenges.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT CHANGES
Operating Income
P&L
-96.3%
$624.8M$23.2M

Operating income deteriorated sharply — investigate whether driven by one-time charges or structural cost issues.

Share Buybacks
Cash Flow
-73.7%
$381.0M$100.0M

Buyback activity reduced 73.7% — capital being redeployed elsewhere or cash conservation underway.

Cash & Equivalents
Balance Sheet
+44.2%
$351.4M$506.7M

Cash position surged 44.2% — strong cash generation or capital raise providing significant financial cushion.

Gross Profit
P&L
-37.3%
$1.1B$676.1M

Gross margin compression — rising input costs, pricing pressure, or unfavorable product mix shift.

Capital Expenditure
Cash Flow
-28.5%
$149.9M$107.1M

Capex reduced 28.5% — investment cycle winding down or capital discipline; may improve near-term free cash flow.

Operating Cash Flow
Cash Flow
-26.6%
$549.0M$402.8M

Operating cash flow softened — monitor whether temporary working capital timing or structural deterioration.

Revenue
P&L
-11%
$3.2B$2.9B

Revenue softened 11% — monitor whether this is cyclical or structural.

LANGUAGE CHANGES
NEW — 2025-11-26
PRIOR — 2024-11-21
ADDED
held by non-affiliates as of the close of business as of March 28, 2025 was $ 1.9 billion.
Form 10-K Summary 106 Exhibit Index 107 Signatures 110 1 Summary Risk Factors The following is a summary of the principal risks described below in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
We may be unable to identify, acquire, close or integrate acquisition targets, or to execute divestitures, successfully.
Regulations related to conflict minerals may force us to incur additional expenses, create complexities in our supply chain and damage our reputation with customers.
Recent examples of our innovation include the expansion of our patented MC Glide Tuff armored cable, which facilitates faster and smoother pull through into both 10AWG and Fire Alarm Cables during installations and the 20 Kwik-Fit Steel Conduit, 4 which is twice the length of traditional conduit, reducing the number of connectors required and time to install.
For each of fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023, approximately 88%, 88%, and 90% respectively, of our net sales were sold to customers located in the United States.
Our net sales by geographic area were as follows: Fiscal Year Ended (in millions) September 30, 2025 September 30, 2024 September 30, 2023 United States $ 2,501 $ 2,818 $ 3,150 International 349 384 369 Total $ 2,850 $ 3,202 $ 3,519 Atkore has a well-established customer base, which includes many of the largest companies in their categories.
For fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023, one customer, Sonepar USA, accounted for more than 10% of sales.
Our customers include global electrical distributors (such as Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc.
and United Electric Supply Company, Inc.) and members of buying groups (such as AD Independent Electrical Supply Division ( IESD ) and STAFDA) as well as industrial distributors and big-box retailers.
REMOVED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 90-0631463 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 16100 South Lathrop Avenue , Harvey , Illinois 60426 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) 708 - 339-1610 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Atkore International Group Inc.
held by non-affiliates as of the close of business as of March 29, 2024 was $ 6.6 billion.
Form 10-K Summary 101 Exhibit Index 102 Signatures 105 1 Summary Risk Factors The following is a summary of the principal risks described below in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Climate change, and the regulatory and legislative developments related to climate change, may have a material adverse impact on our business and results of operations We have financial obligations relating to pension plans that we maintain in the United States.
We may be unable to identify, acquire, close or integrate acquisition targets successfully Regulations related to conflict minerals may force us to incur additional expenses, create complexities in our supply chain and damage our reputation with customers.
As of September 30, 2024, Atkore was the sole stockholder of Atkore International, Inc.
Recent examples of our innovation include the patented MC Glide Tuff armored cable, the winner of the EC M 2022 Product of the Year in the Wire Cable category, which facilitates faster and smoother pull through during installations; Eagle Basket, which quickly latches together; and Cellular Core Conduit, which bends easier than PVC conduit.
For each of fiscal 2024, 2023 and 2022, approximately 88%, 90%, and 91% respectively, of our net sales were sold to customers located in the United States.
Our net sales by geographic area were as follows: Fiscal Year Ended (in millions) September 30, 2024 September 30, 2023 September 30, 2022 United States $ 2,818 $ 3,150 $ 3,553 International 384 369 361 Total $ 3,202 $ 3,519 $ 3,914 Atkore has a well-established customer base, which includes many of the largest companies in their categories.
For Fiscal 2024 and 2023, one customer, Sonepar USA accounted for more than 10% of sales, and for 2022, no single customer accounted for more than 10% of sales.
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