Record Sales and Growth
Loar Holdings achieved record sales of $110 million in Q3 2024, marking a 16% increase compared to the prior year. This was driven by strong performances in defense, commercial OEM, and commercial aftermarket.
Commercial OEM and Aftermarket Success
Commercial aftermarket sales increased by 19% in Q3 year-over-year and are up 16% sequentially from Q2 2024. Commercial OEM sales increased by 21% in Q3 2024 compared to the prior year.
Defense Sales Growth
Defense sales increased by 25% compared to the prior year period, driven by strong demand across multiple platforms and an increase in market share due to new product launches.
Improved Financial Metrics
Gross profit for Q3 2024 increased by 200 basis points compared to the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA was up $9 million in Q3 2024 versus the prior year period, with strong adjusted EBITDA margins at 36.8%.
2025 Positive Outlook
For 2025, Loar Holdings projects net sales between $470 million to $480 million, adjusted EBITDA between $176 million and $180 million, and improved adjusted EBITDA margins of approximately 37.5%.