H.B. Fuller Rises 2% After Q1 Beat and Solid Full-Year Outlook

H.B. Fuller (NYSE:FUL) saw its shares rise over 2% intra-day today after the company posted stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings and issued a steady 2025 forecast despite ongoing market challenges.

The company delivered adjusted earnings per share of $0.54, beating the $0.50 consensus estimate, while revenue reached $789 million, topping expectations of $769.56 million.

Organic sales grew 1.9% year-over-year, supported by a 1.7% increase in volume and modest pricing gains of 0.2%. However, total revenue declined 2.7%, reflecting the impact of unfavorable currency movements and the divestiture of its flooring business.

Despite muted market demand, H.B. Fuller emphasized its focus on pricing discipline, market share expansion, and cost efficiency, which helped deliver a resilient quarter.

Looking ahead to fiscal 2025, the company projects adjusted EPS between $3.90 and $4.20, bracketing the $3.97 analyst consensus, and expects organic revenue to remain flat or grow up to 2% year-over-year.