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Sep 30, 2024
Leonardo DRS Q3 2024 Earnings Report
Reported strong Q3 2024 results with revenue and earnings growth, driven by robust bookings and strategic execution.
Key Takeaways
Leonardo DRS reported a strong third quarter in 2024, with a 16% increase in revenue year-over-year, a 21% increase in net earnings, and a 22% increase in adjusted EBITDA. The company also raised its 2024 guidance across all metrics and initiated a preliminary 2025 guidance framework.
Revenue increased by 16% year-over-year to $812 million, driven by advanced infrared sensing, force protection, and tactical radar programs.
Net earnings rose by 21% year-over-year to $57 million, with diluted EPS up 17% to $0.21.
Adjusted EBITDA increased by 22% year-over-year to $100 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 12.3%.
Bookings totaled $1.1 billion, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 1.3x, and backlog reached a record $8.3 billion, up 75% year-over-year.
Revenue by Segment
Forward Guidance
Leonardo DRS is increasing its 2024 guidance and anticipates 5% to 8% revenue growth for 2025 with ~13% adjusted EBITDA margin.
Positive Outlook
- Revenue: $3,150 million - $3,200 million (increased from $3,075 million - $3,175 million)
- Adjusted EBITDA: $387 million - $397 million (increased from $375 million - $395 million)
- Tax Rate: 19.0% (decreased from 20.5%)
- Diluted WASO: 268.0 million (no change)
- Adjusted Diluted EPS: $0.88 - $0.91 (increased from $0.82 - $0.88)
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