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Dec 31, 2019
Woodward Q1 2020 Earnings Report
Woodward reported a solid start to fiscal year 2020, with Aerospace performing strongly despite 737 MAX uncertainty, and Industrial performance aligning with expectations.
Key Takeaways
Woodward's first quarter of fiscal year 2020 saw net sales of $720 million, compared to $653 million in the prior year. Net earnings were $53 million, or $0.83 per share, compared to $49 million, or $0.77 per share, for the prior year quarter.
Net sales reached $720 million, up from $653 million in the prior year.
Net earnings increased to $53 million, or $0.83 per share, compared to $49 million, or $0.77 per share in the prior year.
Aerospace segment sales grew by 21% to $474 million, driven by broad-based growth across commercial and defense sectors.
Industrial segment sales declined to $246 million due to softness in oil and gas, partially offset by renewable power systems.
Revenue by Segment
Forward Guidance
Total net sales for fiscal 2020 are now expected to be between $2.9 and $3.0 billion. Adjusted earnings per share is now expected to be between $5.22 and $5.52 based on approximately 65 million of fully diluted weighted average shares outstanding.
Positive Outlook
- Aerospace sales are anticipated to be up low single digits compared to the prior year.
- Aerospace segment earnings as a percent of segment net sales are still expected to be approximately 21 percent.
- Industrial segment earnings as a percent of segment net sales are expected to be approximately 14 percent.
- Adjusted free cash flow is expected to be approximately $420 million.
- Within the 18 months following the close of the merger, we anticipate repurchasing approximately $1.5 billion of Woodward Hexcel stock, or approximately 10 percent of the anticipated market capitalization of the combined entity.
Challenges Ahead
- Impacts of the 737 MAX.
- Weaker oil and gas sales.
- The sale of the renewables portfolio.
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