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Sep 30, 2020

Woodward Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2020.

Key Takeaways

Woodward's Q4 2020 net sales were $531 million, a 28% decrease compared to the previous year. Net earnings were $57 million, or $0.89 per share, compared to $67 million, or $1.03 per share, for the same period last year.

Net sales decreased by 28% compared to the fourth quarter of the previous year.

Net earnings decreased from $67 million to $57 million.

Aerospace segment net sales decreased by 34% due to COVID-19 related declines.

Industrial segment net sales decreased by 15% due to COVID-19 related weakness.

Total Revenue
$531M
Previous year: $737M
-27.9%
EPS
$0.75
Previous year: $1.22
-38.5%
Effective Tax Rate
16%
Previous year: 12.8%
+25.0%
Adjusted Effective Tax Rate
13.8%
Previous year: 15.5%
-11.0%
Gross Profit
$124M
Previous year: $165M
-25.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$153M
Previous year: $99.1M
+54.7%
Free Cash Flow
$129M
Previous year: $150M
-14.1%
Total Assets
$3.9B
Previous year: $3.96B
-1.3%

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Forward Guidance

The company will not be providing financial guidance for fiscal year 2021 due to the severe volatility in its markets, making forecasting challenging.

Positive Outlook

  • Encouraged by recent developments with respect to potential vaccines and therapeutics related to the virus.

Challenges Ahead

  • Global economic effects associated with the COVID-19 pandemic have been unprecedented in their scope and depth.
  • Continue to see severe volatility in our markets, making forecasting of our future business challenging.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income