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Dec 31, 2019

Visteon Q4 2019 Earnings Report

Visteon reported an increase in fourth-quarter sales and adjusted EBITDA, driven by next-generation digital cockpit solutions.

Key Takeaways

Visteon Corporation announced its fourth-quarter and full-year 2019 financial results. The company reported Q4 sales of $744 million, a 7% growth-over-market, and a net income of $35 million. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $85 million.

Sales of $744 million in fourth quarter

7% growth-over-market in the fourth-quarter

Net income of $35 million in fourth quarter

Adjusted EBITDA of $85 million in fourth quarter

Total Revenue
$744M
Previous year: $731M
+1.8%
EPS
$1.42
Previous year: $1.52
-6.6%
Adjusted EBITDA
$85M
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
11.4%
Growth-Over-Market
7%
Gross Profit
$104M
Previous year: $96M
+8.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$469M
Previous year: $463M
+1.3%
Free Cash Flow
$32M
Previous year: -$30M
-206.7%
Total Assets
$2.27B
Previous year: $2.01B
+13.2%

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Forward Guidance

Visteon projects full-year 2020 sales in the range of $3.0 billion to $3.1 billion, adjusted EBITDA in the range of $250 million to $270 million, and adjusted free cash flow in the range of $40 million to $60 million. The full-year guidance does not include any impact from the coronavirus.

Positive Outlook

  • Sales in the range of $3.0 billion to $3.1 billion
  • Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $250 million to $270 million
  • Adjusted free cash flow in the range of $40 million to $60 million

Challenges Ahead

  • Global vehicle production volumes to further decline by approximately 3%
  • Anticipating another challenging year for the automotive industry
  • Full-year guidance does not include any impact from the coronavirus