Franklin Electric reported record fourth-quarter sales of $489.4 million, a 13% increase year-over-year, and record operating income of $56.2 million, up 19% from the prior year. GAAP EPS was $0.84, a slight decrease of $0.01 compared to the prior year. The company delivered record full-year sales, operating income, and earnings per share.
Sales reached $489.4 million, marking a 13% increase over the prior year and a fourth-quarter record.
All three segments experienced strong sales growth, with Distribution up 27%, Water Systems up 9%, and Fueling Systems up 8%.
Operating income hit a fourth-quarter record of $56.2 million, reflecting a 19% increase compared to the prior year.
GAAP fully diluted earnings per share (EPS) stood at $0.84, a decrease of $0.01 from the prior year.
The Company expects its full year 2023 sales to be in the range of $2.1 billion to $2.2 billion and full year 2023 EPS to be in the range of $4.10 to $4.30.
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