UL Solutions (ULS) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
11 Aug, 2026Business overview and strategy
Operates as a global leader in the testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) industry, with a 132-year history and a mission-driven approach focused on safety science and sustainability.
Maintains long-term customer relationships, recurring revenue streams, and a robust business model anchored by the globally recognized UL Mark.
Pursues growth through organic initiatives, innovation, disciplined capital allocation, and strategic acquisitions, targeting best-in-class shareholder returns.
Holds leadership positions in standards bodies and boasts over 650 technical accreditations across 28 countries.
Growth is driven by megatrends such as energy transition, sustainability, digitization, supply chain risks, and regulatory compliance.
Financial performance and resilience
Reported $3.1B in 2025 revenue, with 6.2% organic growth and $792M in adjusted EBITDA (25.9% margin).
Achieved 13.2% free cash flow margin in 2025, with $403M in free cash flow and a conservative leverage profile (total debt/adjusted EBITDA of 0.6x).
Demonstrated consistent revenue growth (6.8% CAGR from 2011–2025) and high customer retention (98% for top 500 customers since 2021).
Q2 2026 saw 5.2% revenue growth, 6.6% organic growth, and a 140 bps increase in adjusted EBITDA margin to 26.8%.
LTM free cash flow reached $436M, up 19.8% year-over-year, with a 13.9% margin.
Segment highlights
Industrial segment: $1,480M in 2025 revenue, 32.9% adjusted EBITDA margin, and 7.6% organic growth.
Consumer segment: $1,319M in 2025 revenue, 18.0% adjusted EBITDA margin, and 4.8% organic growth.
Risk & Compliance Software: $254M in 2025 revenue, 26.8% adjusted EBITDA margin, and 6.3% organic growth.
Latest events from UL Solutions
- Q2 revenue up 5.2%, net income up 161.9%, with strong cash flow and margin expansion.ULS
Q2 2026 - Industrial tech and energy trends drive growth, with margin gains from lab optimization and pricing.ULS
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46th Annual William Blair Growth Stock Conference - Record revenue, board elections, and strategic investments mark a year of strong growth.ULS
AGM 2026 - Strong 2025 results and strategic acquisitions drive growth and margin expansion.ULS
Investor presentation - Q1 2026 saw 7.5% revenue growth, margin expansion, and major portfolio transactions.ULS
Q1 2026 - Q3 revenue up 8.1%, net income up 64.9%, and margin expansion drove a raised outlook.ULS
Q3 2024 - Q2 revenue rose 6% to $730M, with 8.4% organic growth and margin expansion across all segments.ULS
Q2 2024