Woodward Q1 2020 Earnings Report
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.
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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.
- The lower tax rate.
- Higher outstanding share count.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income