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Dec 31, 2021
Woodward Q1 2022 Earnings Report
Reported an increase in net sales, but a decrease in net earnings due to COVID-19 related disruptions.
Key Takeaways
Woodward reported a 1% increase in net sales for the first quarter of fiscal year 2022, reaching $542 million. However, net earnings decreased to $30 million, or $0.47 per share, compared to $42 million, or $0.64 per share, in the same period last year, due to ongoing COVID-19 related disruptions.
Net sales increased by 1% to $542 million, but were negatively impacted by approximately $70 million due to COVID-19 related disruptions.
Net earnings decreased to $30 million, or $0.47 per share, compared to $42 million, or $0.64 per share, in the prior year.
Aerospace segment net sales increased by 5% to $336 million, driven by recovery in passenger traffic and increasing aircraft utilization.
Industrial segment net sales decreased by 5% to $205 million, primarily due to weakness in China natural gas engines.
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Forward Guidance
Woodward anticipates improvement in COVID-19 related disruptions for the remainder of fiscal year 2022. Total net sales for fiscal 2022 are expected to be between $2.45 and $2.65 billion.
Positive Outlook
- Total net sales for fiscal 2022 are expected to be between $2.45 and $2.65 billion.
- Aerospace and Industrial sales growth percentages are each expected to be in the low double digits to mid-teens.
- Aerospace segment earnings as a percent of segment net sales are expected to increase over last fiscal year by approximately 200 to 300 basis points.
- Industrial segment earnings as a percent of segment net sales are expected to be approximately flat to up by 150 basis points over last fiscal year.
- Adjusted free cash flow is expected to be approximately $315 million, generating an adjusted free cash flow conversion rate of greater than 100 percent.
Challenges Ahead
- Growth and profitability in both segments could be negatively affected if current COVID-19 and supply chain disruptions do not improve.
- Growth and profitability in both segments could be negatively affected if the pace of inflation puts additional pressure on labor and material costs.
- The adjusted effective tax rate is expected to be approximately 21 percent.
- Higher working capital requirements are expected, primarily driven by accounts receivable.
- Capital expenditures are expected to increase over last fiscal year by approximately $30 million.