Mar 31, 2021

Franklin Electric Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Franklin Electric's first quarter of 2021 resulted in record sales and strong earnings growth.

Key Takeaways

Franklin Electric reported record first-quarter results with sales reaching $333.0 million, a 25% increase compared to the previous year. The company's EPS increased by 157% to $0.59, and operating income rose by 144% to $33.8 million.

Record sales of $333.0 million, a 25% increase from Q1 2020.

Distribution segment saw strong organic sales growth of 31%, and Water Systems grew by 18%.

Operating income increased by 144% to $33.8 million.

GAAP EPS increased by 157% to $0.59.

Total Revenue
$333M
Previous year: $267M
+24.9%
EPS
$0.59
Previous year: $0.24
+145.8%
Operating Margin
10.2%
Previous year: 5.2%
+96.2%
Gross Profit
$116M
Previous year: $90.3M
+27.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$118M
Previous year: $40M
+195.9%
Free Cash Flow
-$1.36M
Previous year: -$10.2M
-86.6%
Total Assets
$1.28B
Previous year: $1.15B
+11.5%

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Forward Guidance

The company revised its full year 2021 revenue estimates to be in the range of $1.45 billion to $1.48 billion and full year 2021 earnings per share before restructuring expenses to be in the range from $2.80 to $3.00.

Positive Outlook

  • Better than expected first quarter earnings
  • Recently completed Water Treatment acquisitions
  • Strong demand environment in most end markets
  • Water Systems and Distribution businesses maintained their momentum
  • Fueling Systems business appears to have turned the post-pandemic corner

Challenges Ahead

  • Ongoing impacts of the global pandemic
  • Global pandemic continues to cause disruption across the globe
  • Risks and uncertainties with respect to general economic and currency conditions
  • Various conditions specific to the Company’s business and industry
  • Weather conditions

Revenue & Expenses

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