Enviri Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results
Enviri Corporation (NYSE: NVRI) (the “Company”) today reported second quarter 2025 results. Revenues in the second quarter of 2025 totaled $562 million, and on a U.S. GAAP (“GAAP”) basis, the consolidated loss from continuing operations was $46 million. Adjusted EBITDA was $65 million.
On a GAAP basis, the second quarter of 2025 diluted loss per share from continuing operations was $0.58, including contract adjustments in Harsco Rail, an asset impairment and site exit costs in Harsco Environmental, and strategic expenses. The adjusted diluted loss per share from continuing operations in the second quarter of 2025 was $0.22. These figures compare with a second quarter of 2024 GAAP diluted loss per share from continuing operations of $0.16, which included certain contract adjustments in Harsco Rail, and adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $0.02.
“Our environmental businesses performed well in the quarter and in line with our expectations,” said Enviri Chairman and CEO Nick Grasberger. “Clean Earth achieved record Q2 earnings while continuing to generate strong free cash flow, and Harsco Environmental again delivered consistent performance despite steel-industry volumes remaining subdued. Rail results were below our expectations and negatively impacted by weak demand and ongoing operating challenges.”
“The second quarter began with significant economic uncertainty, and our forward-looking outlook is mixed. Fundamentals for Clean Earth and Harsco Environmental remain stable, while market conditions for Harsco Rail have weakened due to slowing global demand. This weakness can be partially attributed to global trade tensions, and our revised 2025 guidance reflects a more cautious view on Rail. Looking into the second half of the year, we intend to continue executing on our strategic priorities with discipline, while concurrently reviewing strategic alternatives available to the Company to unlock the significant value inherent in our businesses.”
Enviri Corporation—Selected Second Quarter Results
Consolidated Second Quarter Operating Results
Consolidated revenues from continuing operations were $562 million, or 8% below the prior-year quarter. Clean Earth realized an increase in revenues compared with the second quarter of 2024, while revenues for the Company’s other business segments were lower year-on-year. Business divestitures during 2024 in Harsco Environmental negatively impacted second quarter 2025 revenues by approximately $22 million, compared with the same quarter in 2024.
The Company’s GAAP consolidated loss from continuing operations was $46 million for the second quarter of 2025, compared with a GAAP consolidated loss of $10 million in the same quarter of 2024. Meanwhile, Adjusted EBITDA totaled $65 million in the second quarter of 2025 versus $86 million in the second quarter of the prior year. An increase in Adjusted EBITDA from Clean Earth compared with the prior-year quarter was offset by lower contributions from the Company’s other business segments, as anticipated. Divestitures negatively impacted second quarter 2025 Adjusted EBITDA by approximately $3 million, compared with the prior-year period.
Second Quarter Business Review
Harsco Environmental
Harsco Environmental revenues totaled $258 million in the second quarter of 2025, a decrease compared with the prior-year quarter. The year-over-year revenue change is attributable to business divestitures, lower service levels due to site closures and contract exits, and lower eco-products volumes. Excluding divestiture impacts, revenues declined 5%. The segment’s GAAP operating income was $4 million and Adjusted EBITDA totaled $40 million in the second quarter of 2025. These figures compare with GAAP operating income of $20 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $49 million in the prior-year period. The year-on-year change in adjusted earnings reflects the above-mentioned impacts. As a result, Harsco Environmental’s Adjusted EBITDA margin was 15.5% in the second quarter of 2025 versus 16.8% in the comparable quarter of 2024.
Clean Earth
Clean Earth revenues totaled $246 million in the second quarter of 2025, a 4% increase over the prior-year quarter due to higher volumes and services pricing. The segment’s GAAP operating income was $25 million and Adjusted EBITDA was $40 million in the second quarter of 2025. These figures compare with GAAP operating income of $24 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $38 million in the prior-year period. The year-on-year improvement in adjusted earnings is attributable to the above-mentioned factors and efficiency improvements, partially offset by higher operating expenses, including the impact of temporary outages at primary disposal outlets, resulting in usage of higher costs alternatives. As a result, Clean Earth’s Adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 16.3% in the second quarter of 2025 versus 16.1% in the comparable quarter of 2024.
Harsco Rail
Harsco Rail revenues totaled $58 million in the second quarter of 2025, a 28% decrease over the prior-year quarter. This change reflects lower volumes for equipment, aftermarket parts, and technology products. The segment’s GAAP operating loss was $20 million and Adjusted EBITDA loss was $3 million in the second quarter of 2025. These figures compare with a GAAP operating loss of $3 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $7 million in the prior-year period. The year-on-year change in adjusted earnings resulted from lower volumes as well as higher manufacturing costs and a less favorable business mix.
Cash Flow
Net cash provided by operating activities was $22 million in the second quarter of 2025, compared with $39 million in the prior-year period. Adjusted free cash flow was $(14) million in the second quarter of 2025, compared with $9 million in the prior-year period. The change in adjusted free cash flow compared with the prior-year quarter is attributable to lower cash earnings and higher capital spending, as anticipated, partially offset by working capital and lower pension contributions.
Exploration of Strategic Alternatives
In a separate press release today, the Company announced that its Board of Directors has authorized management to conduct a formal process to evaluate and explore strategic alternatives aimed at unlocking shareholder value.
The Company is evaluating a wide range of value creation alternatives including but not limited to a tax-efficient sale or separation of the Clean Earth business, along with the continued execution of the Company’s business plan.