Littelfuse reported Q3 2023 results with sales and earnings exceeding expectations despite end market softness and inventory destocking. Net sales were $607.1 million, down 8% year-over-year, with a GAAP diluted EPS of $2.30 and an adjusted diluted EPS of $2.97. Cash flow from operations was $161.5 million and free cash flow was $139.8 million.
Net sales of $607.1 million were down 8% versus the prior year period, and down 11% organically
GAAP diluted EPS was $2.30; adjusted diluted EPS was $2.97
Cash flow from operations was $161.5 million and free cash flow was $139.8 million
Company will pay a cash dividend on its common stock of $0.65 per share on December 7, 2023, to shareholders of record as of November 23, 2023.
For the fourth quarter of 2023, the company expects net sales in the range of $520 to $550 million, adjusted diluted EPS in the range of $1.90 to $2.10 and an adjusted effective tax rate of approximately 18%.
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