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SEC filingSimpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. reported strong financial results for FY 2025, with net sales of $2.33 billion, gross profit of $1.07 billion, and net income of $345.1 million. The company achieved an operating margin of 19.7% and generated $458.7 million in operating cash flow. Key drivers included price increases implemented in response to tariffs, which contributed to sales growth despite lower volumes in North America due to declining U.S. housing starts. International sales accounted for 26.5% of consolidated sales. The company repurchased $120.0 million of common stock and paid $47.6 million in dividends. Management provided guidance for FY 2026, projecting an operating margin of 19.5% to 20.5% and capital expenditures of $75.0 million to $85.0 million.
Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. reported net sales of $2.33 billion for FY 2025, representing a 4.5% increase from the prior year. Gross profit was $1.07 billion with a gross margin of 45.9%. Operating income reached $458.1 million, resulting in an operating margin of 19.7%. Net income was $345.1 million, and earnings per share were $8.00. The company generated $458.7 million in operating cash flow and ended the year with $384.1 million in cash and cash equivalents. Total assets stood at $3.07 billion, with stockholders' equity of $2.03 billion.
Revenue growth was driven by price increases implemented in response to tariffs, with North America segment sales increasing 4.5% to $1.71 billion. Within North America, wood construction product sales increased 3.7% primarily due to tariff-driven price increases, while concrete construction product sales increased 8.6%. Europe segment sales increased 4.3% to $619.0 million, with $20.4 million of the increase attributable to favorable foreign currency translation. International sales accounted for 26.5% of consolidated sales. The Asia/Pacific segment was noted as not significant to overall performance.
Gross margin was 45.9% for FY 2025. Operating margin was 19.7%, with North America operating income increasing 2.1% to $448.8 million. Europe's gross margin improved to 35.8% from 35.3% due to lower material and freight costs, though this was partially offset by higher factory, overhead, warehouse, and labor costs. Europe's operating margin increased to 8.8% from 7.1%. The company noted that tariffs and increased depreciation expense negatively impacted North America's gross and operating margins.
The company generated $458.7 million in operating cash flow, with net cash used in investing activities of $136.2 million (primarily for capital expenditures of $161.0 million) and net cash used in financing activities of $186.1 million (including $120.0 million in stock repurchases and $47.6 million in dividends paid). The balance sheet shows total assets of $3.07 billion, including $384.1 million in cash and cash equivalents, $594.2 million in inventories, and $627.9 million in property, plant and equipment. Total liabilities were $1.04 billion, including $355.5 million in long-term debt.
Management provided guidance for FY 2026, projecting consolidated operating margin in the range of 19.5% to 20.5%, which includes a projected gain of $10.0 million to $12.0 million on the sale of vacant land. The effective tax rate is estimated at 25.0% to 26.0%. Capital expenditures are projected to be $75.0 million to $85.0 million. The company expects U.S. housing starts to remain at 2025 levels but believes it can grow net sales above the housing starts market. Product price increases implemented in 2025 are expected to benefit 2026 net sales by approximately $40.0 million, mostly in the first half of the year.