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Mar 31, 2020

Applied Industrial Technologies Q3 2020 Earnings Report

Net sales decreased and a net loss was reported due to market softness and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Takeaways

Applied Industrial Technologies reported a decrease in net sales by 6.2% to $830.8 million compared to the prior year, with a reported net loss of $82.8 million, or $2.14 per share, which includes a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $131.0 million. Adjusted net income was $39.6 million, or $1.02 per share. The company withdrew its fiscal 2020 financial guidance amid economic uncertainty.

Net sales decreased 6.2% year-over-year to $830.8 million; organic daily sales decreased 9.5%.

The company reported a net loss of $82.8 million, or $2.14 per share, including a $131.0 million goodwill impairment charge.

Adjusted net income was $39.6 million, or $1.02 per share, excluding certain non-routine items.

Fiscal 2020 guidance was withdrawn due to the evolving impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Total Revenue
$831M
Previous year: $885M
-6.2%
EPS
$1.02
Previous year: $1.16
-12.1%
Gross Profit
$237M
Previous year: $256M
-7.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$165M
Previous year: $47.4M
+249.3%
Free Cash Flow
$60.5M
Total Assets
$2.29B
Previous year: $2.32B
-1.4%

Applied Industrial Technologies

Applied Industrial Technologies

Applied Industrial Technologies Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Due to the evolving and highly uncertain impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company is withdrawing its fiscal 2020 financial guidance provided on January 23, 2020.

Positive Outlook

  • The Company’s guidance metrics will be reevaluated in coming months as it fully assesses the impact from COVID-19
  • The Company continues to take appropriate cost measures
  • The Company prepares its fiscal 2021 outlook
  • Cost measures implemented to-date include reduced discretionary spending
  • The Company is implementing staff alignments

Challenges Ahead

  • The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is evolving and highly uncertain
  • The company withdrew its fiscal 2020 financial guidance
  • Mid-teen year-over-year organic sales declines on a days adjusted basis during March
  • High-teen declines month-to-date in April
  • End-market softness within Flow Control operations