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Mar 31, 2020

Allegion Q1 2020 Earnings Report

Allegion experienced solid underlying fundamentals despite the impact of COVID-19, with organic growth and adjusted margin expansion in the first quarter.

Key Takeaways

Allegion reported a 3% increase in net revenues, reaching $674.7 million. Net income was $0.4 million, or $0.00 per share. Adjusted EPS was $1.04, up 18.2% compared to the previous year. The company's performance was led by strong growth in the Americas region, offset by weakness in EMEIA and Asia Pacific due to COVID-19 impacts and market conditions.

First-quarter net revenues increased by 3% to $674.7 million, with a 4.3% increase on an organic basis.

Adjusted EPS rose by 18.2% to $1.04, compared to $0.88 in the first quarter of 2019.

Operating margin was 4.3%, while adjusted operating margin reached 19%, a 190 basis points increase from the previous year.

The company withdrew its 2020 outlook due to the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Total Revenue
$675M
Previous year: $655M
+3.0%
EPS
$1.04
Previous year: $0.88
+18.2%
Operating Margin
4.3%
Previous year: 16.5%
-73.9%
Adj. Operating Margin
19%
Previous year: 17.1%
+11.1%
Interest Expense
$12.9M
Previous year: $13.7M
-5.8%
Gross Profit
$293M
Previous year: $277M
+5.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$245M
Previous year: $154M
+59.5%
Total Assets
$2.76B
Previous year: $2.8B
-1.5%

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Forward Guidance

Allegion previously withdrew its 2020 outlook for revenue and EPS due to the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. The company expects near-term negative financial impacts to revenue, income, and cash flow.

Positive Outlook

  • Committed to the well-being of employees, customers, and communities.
  • Focused on business health and essential critical infrastructure.
  • Taking proactive measures such as reductions in discretionary spending.
  • Eliminating non-essential investment spend.
  • Implementing a hiring freeze.

Challenges Ahead

  • COVID-19 pandemic will cause near-term negative financial impacts to revenue.
  • COVID-19 pandemic will cause near-term negative financial impacts to income.
  • COVID-19 pandemic will cause near-term negative financial impacts to cash flow.
  • Uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Impact on demand and the supply chain.

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