Preformed Line Products

PLPC

Market cap $1.12B

Preformed Line Products Company delivered strong Q2 results, with revenue up 22.3% and significant growth in core segments, especially PLP-USA. PLPC's profitability improved, with net income rising to $12.7 million and adjusted operating cash flow and EBITDA showing robust gains. Despite economic concerns, PLPC's valuation appears attractive relative to peers, especially on cash flow metrics, and management is confident navigating tariff risks.

CLEVELAND , Sept. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Preformed Line Products (Nasdaq: PLPC) on September 18, 2025, declared a regular quarterly dividend in the amount of $.20 per share on the Company's common shares, payable October 20, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 1, 2025.

Preformed Line Products posts solid Q2 earnings and 22% y/y revenue growth, but shares drop 10% amid tariff concerns and macroeconomic headwinds.

Preformed Line (PLPC) Q2 Revenue Up 22%

CLEVELAND , July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Preformed Line Products Company (NASDAQ: PLPC) today reported financial results for its second quarter of 2025. Q2 2025 highlights compared to same quarter last year: Net sales growth of 22% Gross margin increase of 80 bps Net income and fully diluted EPS increase of 35% Net sales in the second quarter of 2025 were $169.6 million compared to $138.7 million in the second quarter of 2024, a 22% increase.

CLEVELAND , June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Preformed Line Products (Nasdaq: PLPC) on June 18, 2025, declared a regular quarterly dividend in the amount of $.20 per share on the Company's common shares, payable July 20, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 1, 2025. ABOUT PLP PLP protects the world's most critical connections by creating stronger and more reliable networks.

CLEVELAND , May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Preformed Line Products Company (NASDAQ: PLPC), a global leader in the design and manufacture of innovative solutions for the energy, communications, and other critical infrastructure industries, today announced a major expansion of its European operations to meet increasing market demand and reinforce its long-term commitment to the region. PLP has officially begun construction on a new multi-purpose facility in Wieprz, Żywiec County, Poland, which will replace the company's current operations in nearby Bielsko-Biała.

Reiterated 'Hold' rating on Preformed Line Products (PLPC) due to rising costs, overvalued revenues, and stagnating technicals, despite a 9% share price increase over six months. Fiscal 2025 Q1 earnings showed 5% net sales growth and 20% GAAP profit growth, but higher costs from tariffs and raw materials loom. PLPC's return on capital remains under pressure, with a trailing ROC of 6.86%, as rising costs and tariffs could dampen demand and profitability.

PLPC's first-quarter results were driven by strong U.S. communications sales and margin gains despite tariff concerns.

Preformed Line Products' fortunes rebounded in Q4-2024 and Q1-2025; I expect a 19.91% earnings increase and have a one-year target of $164.71. PLPC's competitive advantages include a strong workforce, unique solutions, vertical integration, emergency resources, and global presence, despite operating in highly competitive markets. PLPC's net margin of 6.25% is slightly above the sector median, but its return on equity lags; I believe it has a medium moat.