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Sep 30, 2023

Innospec Q3 2023 Earnings Report

Innospec reported a decrease in revenue but an increase in net income compared to the same quarter last year, with strong performance in Performance Chemicals and Oilfield Services.

Key Takeaways

Innospec's Q3 2023 results showed a revenue decrease of 10% to $464.1 million, but net income increased slightly to $39.2 million, with GAAP EPS at $1.57 and adjusted non-GAAP EPS at $1.59. The company generated $58.1 million in cash from operations and closed the quarter with $207.2 million in net cash.

Performance Chemicals showed strong sequential improvement.

Oilfield Services continued to deliver excellent results.

Fuel Specialties maintained consistent performance.

Cash from operations was $58.1 million, improving net cash to $207.2 million.

Total Revenue
$464M
Previous year: $513M
-9.5%
EPS
$1.59
Previous year: $1.74
-8.6%
Cash from Operations
$58.1M
Previous year: $39.8M
+46.0%
Gross Profit
$137M
Previous year: $156M
-12.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$207M
Previous year: $101M
+106.2%
Free Cash Flow
$45.6M
Total Assets
$1.62B
Previous year: $1.67B
-3.0%

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Forward Guidance

Innospec anticipates similar results in Oilfield Services for the fourth quarter as in the third quarter, expecting 2023 to remain on track for significant full year growth and margin improvement.

Positive Outlook

  • New contracts in Performance Chemicals driving sequential operating income growth.
  • Destocking pressure in Performance Chemicals believed to have peaked.
  • Potential for further sequential growth and margin improvement in Performance Chemicals in Q4.
  • Expect sequential margin improvement and operating income growth in Fuel Specialties.
  • Oilfield Services anticipates similar results to this quarter.

Challenges Ahead

  • Economic uncertainty.
  • Continued destocking.
  • End-market headwinds.
  • Gross margins in Fuel Specialties slightly below target.
  • Moderation in production chemicals activity in Oilfield Services.

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