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Why Itron’s Q2 Revenue Headwind Masks A Durable Utility Modernization Story?

Itron had a solid first quarter, with results ahead of internal expectations largely because some first-half projects progressed earlier than planned. Revenue reached $587 million, while adjusted EBITDA was $92 million, non-GAAP earnings per share were $1.49, and free cash flow was $79 million. The positive aspect of the quarter was not only the headline outperformance, but also the quality of execution, particularly in gross margin, where favorable mix, operational efficiencies, and the roll-off of older lower-margin backlog supported a meaningful improvement. Adjusted gross margin increased to 40.7%, and both Device Solutions and Network Solutions delivered stronger margin performance despite lower year-over-year revenue. However, the revenue decline versus the prior year, especially in Network Solutions and Device Solutions, shows that project timing remains an important factor in quarterly performance and can create uneven comparisons.