Woodward Q3 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Woodward reported a 10% increase in net sales for the third quarter of fiscal year 2022, reaching $614 million. Aerospace segment sales grew significantly, while Industrial segment sales saw a slight decrease. Net earnings were $39 million, or $0.64 per share, compared to $49 million, or $0.74 per share in the prior year. Profitability was impacted by labor and material inflation, as well as global supply chain and labor disruptions.
Net sales increased by 10% to $614 million, driven by growth in both Aerospace and Industrial segments.
Aerospace segment sales rose by 18% due to increased aircraft utilization and strong OEM build rate demand.
Industrial segment sales decreased by 1% due to weakness in China natural gas truck production and unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates.
Net earnings decreased to $39 million, or $0.64 per share, impacted by labor and material inflation and supply chain disruptions.
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Forward Guidance
Woodward revised its FY22 guidance due to continuing global supply chain and labor disruptions and net inflationary impacts.
Positive Outlook
- Total net sales for 2022 are expected to be between $2.35 billion and $2.40 billion.
- Aerospace sales growth is expected to be between 8 and 10 percent.
- Capital expenditures are still expected to be approximately $60 million.
- Adjusted effective tax rate is now expected to be approximately 17 percent.
- Approximately 63 million of fully diluted weighted average shares outstanding.
Challenges Ahead
- Industrial sales are expected to be approximately flat.
- Aerospace segment earnings as a percent of segment net sales are now expected to be approximately 15 percent.
- Industrial segment earnings as a percent of segment net sales are now expected to be between 9 and 10 percent.
- Adjusted free cash flow is now expected to be approximately $100 million to $120 million.
- Adjusted earnings per share is now expected to be between $2.55 and $2.75.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income