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What is the current free cash flow generation and how does it compare to the prior quarter?

Answer

The excerpt you provided includes the headline and basic metadata for Helios Technologies’ Q2 2025 earnings release, but it does not contain the actual financial numbers—specifically, the amount of free cash flow generated in the quarter or a comparison to the prior quarter. Without those figures in the text you shared, I can’t give you an exact dollar amount or the percentage change.

What you can do next

  1. Open the full press release – The Business Wire article titled “Helios Technologies Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results; Positioned to Deliver Profitable Sales Growth as Demand Trends Continue to Improve” will contain a section (usually under “Financial Highlights” or “Liquidity and Cash Flow”) that states:

    • The free cash flow generated in Q2 2025 (often expressed in millions of dollars).
    • How that figure compares to the previous quarter (Q1 2025), typically noted as a dollar amount higher/lower and a percentage change.

  2. Look for the “Cash Flow” table – Companies often present a concise table showing operating cash flow, capital expenditures, and the resulting free cash flow for each quarter.

  3. Check the MD&A (Management Discussion & Analysis) – The narrative discussion may also highlight trends, for example: “Free cash flow increased 18% versus Q1 2025, driven by higher operating cash flow and lower capex.”

  4. If you have access to a financial data platform (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv, EDGAR) – You can pull the exact numbers from the quarterly earnings release or from the 10‑Q filing for the quarter ended June 30 2025.

Why this matters

  • Free cash flow is a key indicator of the company’s ability to fund operations, invest in growth, pay down debt, or return capital to shareholders.
  • Comparing it quarter‑over‑quarter helps assess whether Helios is improving cash generation as it pursues “profitable sales growth” and benefits from improving demand trends.

Bottom line

Based on the information you supplied, the precise free cash flow figure for Q2 2025 and its change from the prior quarter are not disclosed. To obtain those numbers, you’ll need to consult the full Helios Technologies Q2 2025 earnings press release (or the accompanying 10‑Q filing). Once you have the values, you can calculate the absolute and percentage change and evaluate how the company’s cash‑generation profile is evolving.

Other Questions About This News

How did the company's operating margin and net profit margin change versus the prior quarter and year‑over‑year? Did the company raise or lower its full‑year 2025 guidance for revenue, EPS, and margins? Did the company announce any significant capital expenditures, acquisitions, or divestitures that could impact cash flow? What are the key risks highlighted in the earnings release, such as supply‑chain constraints or regulatory changes? What specific demand trends are driving the expected sales growth, and which end‑markets or customers are contributing most? Are there any changes in the company's guidance for margins, capital expenditures, or shareholder returns? How did Helios Technologies' Q2 2025 revenue and earnings compare to analyst consensus estimates? How did the stock react in the immediate after‑hours market and what is the likely short‑term price trajectory? What are the implications of any changes in the product mix or pricing strategy on future profitability? What was the reported EPS for Q2 2025, and how does it compare to the same quarter last year? How does Helios’ Q2 performance compare with its key competitors in the aerospace/defense sector? What is the company's cash position and debt profile after Q2, and does it affect the balance sheet strength? What are the projected revenue and earnings growth rates for the next quarter and FY 2025?