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SEC filingFlat Q3 revenue growth of 0.2% offset by operating margin compression from higher costs and divestiture impacts.
In the third quarter of 2025, total revenue was essentially flat at $574.8 million, up 0.2% from $573.6 million in the prior-year period. However, operating income declined significantly from $37.4 million to $16.5 million, and net loss from continuing operations widened to $20.2 million from $11.1 million. The decline in profitability was driven by several factors: higher selling, general and administrative expenses (up $4.1 million), increased other expenses including employee termination costs and strategic review costs, and the absence of prior-year gains on sales of businesses ($8.6 million). Consolidated operating margin contracted from 6.5% to 2.9%. Diluted EPS from continuing operations was ($0.26) versus ($0.15) a year ago.
Harsco Environmental saw revenue fall 6.4% to $261.1 million, primarily due to the divestitures of Performix and Reed, which also reduced operating income by $2.7 million. Segment operating margin dropped from 11.9% to 5.1%, partly from net unfavorable effects of new and lost contracts, asset impairment charges, and lower sales from ecoproducts.
Clean Earth reported revenue growth of 5.6% to $250.1 million, driven by favorable pricing and volume mix in hazardous waste. Operating income held steady at $26.8 million, though margin edged down slightly to 10.7% from 11.3%. Higher SG&A costs and lower volumes in soil and dredged materials partially offset gains.
Harsco Rail revenue increased 10.2% to $63.6 million, helped by a $4.7 million adjustment from the Deutsche Bahn contract amendment. Operating loss improved to $8.6 million from $14.1 million, reflecting favorable forward loss provisions and stronger after-market parts demand, though still pressured by lower equipment revenue and higher manufacturing costs.
Management highlighted an ongoing strategic review to evaluate value creation alternatives, including a potential sale or separation of Clean Earth. To support this and maintain liquidity, the company amended its credit facility in November 2025, raising the maximum net leverage covenant to 5.25x for Q4 2025 and establishing step-downs through 2027. The company was in compliance at quarter-end with a leverage ratio of 4.82x. No specific revenue or earnings guidance was provided, but management expects sufficient liquidity from operations and borrowings to meet near-term obligations. Key risks include tariff uncertainty, macroeconomic softness, and successful execution of cost initiatives.
As of September 30, 2025, Enviri holds $131.0M in cash and equivalents (including restricted cash of $15.7M). Total debt stands at $1,535.8M, net of deferred financing costs, yielding net debt of $1,404.8M. The net leverage ratio under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities was 4.82x, with $53.8M of headroom before breaching the 5.00x covenant (amended in February 2025). Shareholders' equity attributable to Enviri is $361.1M, down from $411.4M at year-end 2024, driven by net losses and comprehensive income adjustments.
Enviri has significant contractual obligations, primarily in the Rail segment with three long-term fixed-price contracts (Network Rail, Deutsche Bahn, SBB) totaling $93.5M in remaining performance obligations. These contracts carry forward loss provisions: $11.3M on Network Rail, a net favorable adjustment on Deutsche Bahn (resulting in a $13.3M reduction), and $7.2M on SBB for the nine months. Environmental liabilities total $52.8M (current and long-term). The company also has operating lease liabilities of $126.9M (current and long-term).
Enviri did not repurchase shares or declare dividends on common stock during the period. Debt increased net by $91.4M, primarily from $82.0M in net borrowings on the Revolving Credit Facility, partially offset by term loan repayments of $3.75M. Capital expenditures totaled $92.4M, or 5.5% of revenue, with Harsco Environmental accounting for the largest share ($58.9M). The company also paid $14.2M for finance leases.
Three reportable segments: Harsco Environmental (HE), Clean Earth (CE), and Harsco Rail. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, HE revenue declined 12.5% to $762.2M (impacted by asset sales and impairment), CE grew 4.7% to $731.6M, and Rail fell 10.4% to $191.5M. Operating margins: HE 3.6%, CE 10.1%, Rail negative 10.9% due to forward loss provisions. Geographically, North America generated 59.6% of total revenue, led by CE; Western Europe contributed 22.3%, primarily from HE.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, Enviri generated $63.0M in operating cash flow, up from $41.8M in the prior year period, despite reporting a net loss of $80.1M. This divergence is typical for capital-intensive businesses; non-cash charges—depreciation ($113.7M), amortization ($22.7M), and stock-based compensation ($15.5M)—more than offset the loss. However, working capital was a net drag: accounts receivable increased $4.1M, inventories rose $8.6M, and advances on contracts fell $17.5M, partially offset by a $13.6M increase in accounts payable. Capital expenditures totaled $92.4M, down from $102.1M, but still outpacing operating cash flow, resulting in a capex-to-CFO ratio of 1.47x. Investing activities also included $5.8M in asset sale proceeds. Financing activities swung to a $66.5M inflow from a $22.4M outflow, led by $82.0M in net borrowings under the revolving credit facility. The company did not repurchase shares or pay common dividends. Overall, cash and equivalents grew $40.9M to $131.0M, supported by CFO improvement and debt financing.