Franklin Electric reported a 1% increase in fourth quarter sales to $320.1 million compared to $316.7 million in 2018. GAAP EPS was $0.42, down from $0.51 in the previous year. The company's free cash flow conversion of net income increased from 101% to 163% year-over-year.
Fourth quarter sales increased by 1 percent year-over-year.
GAAP EPS decreased to $0.42 compared to $0.51 in the fourth quarter of 2018.
Free cash flow conversion of net income improved significantly, from 101 percent to 163 percent.
Operating income remained flat compared to the same quarter last year.
Franklin Electric anticipates earnings growth and sustained operating cash generation exceeding net income, alongside organic growth in Water Systems and Distribution segments. Fueling Systems revenue is expected to be flat due to a decline in China.
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income