Mar 31, 2024

Franklin Electric Q1 2024 Earnings Report

Franklin Electric's Q1 2024 results were announced, revealing a decrease in net sales compared to the prior year, but with improved margins in Water Systems and Fueling Systems segments.

Key Takeaways

Franklin Electric reported a 5% decrease in net sales to $460.9 million for Q1 2024 compared to $484.6 million in Q1 2023. EPS decreased to $0.70 from $0.79 year-over-year. Despite lower sales, the company saw improved margins in the Water Systems and Fueling Systems segments and strong execution by global teams.

Consolidated net sales decreased by 5% year-over-year to $460.9 million.

Distribution net sales increased by 3%, while Water Systems and Fueling Systems net sales decreased by 7% and 15%, respectively.

Operating income was $47.9 million, with an operating margin of 10.4%.

GAAP fully diluted earnings per share (EPS) was $0.70.

Total Revenue
$461M
Previous year: $485M
-4.9%
EPS
$0.7
Previous year: $0.79
-11.4%
Operating Margin
10.4%
Previous year: 10.9%
-4.6%
Gross Profit
$164M
Previous year: $162M
+0.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$65.3M
Previous year: $51.9M
+25.9%
Free Cash Flow
-$10.5M
Previous year: -$21.6M
-51.1%
Total Assets
$1.77B
Previous year: $1.8B
-1.7%

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Forward Guidance

The Company is maintaining its guidance for full year 2024 sales to be in the range of $2.10 billion to $2.17 billion and full year 2024 EPS to be in the range of $4.22 to $4.40.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income