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Dec 31, 2019

Allegion Q4 2019 Earnings Report

Allegion's Q4 2019 earnings were released, revealing a mix of strong performance in the Americas and challenges in other regions.

Key Takeaways

Allegion reported Q4 2019 net revenues of $719.5 million and net earnings of $80.7 million, or $0.86 per share. Adjusted EPS was $1.28, up 4.9% compared to Q4 2018. The Americas region delivered strong organic growth, while EMEIA and Asia Pacific faced challenges.

Q4 2019 net revenues reached $719.5 million, a 2.4% increase year-over-year (3.5% organic growth).

Q4 2019 EPS was $0.86, with adjusted EPS at $1.28, a 4.9% increase year-over-year.

Operating income for Q4 2019 was $143.3 million, a 1.3% increase compared to 2018.

The Americas region showed strong organic growth, while EMEIA and Asia Pacific faced market challenges.

Total Revenue
$720M
Previous year: $702M
+2.4%
EPS
$1.28
Previous year: $1.22
+4.9%
Operating Margin
19.9%
Previous year: 20.1%
-1.0%
Adjusted Operating Margin
21%
Previous year: 20.7%
+1.4%
Interest Expense
$13.3M
Previous year: $13.7M
-2.9%
Gross Profit
$319M
Previous year: $301M
+6.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$355M
Previous year: $284M
+25.2%
Free Cash Flow
$143M
Previous year: $148M
-3.4%
Total Assets
$2.97B
Previous year: $2.81B
+5.6%

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Forward Guidance

The company expects full-year 2020 revenues to increase 3 to 4 percent on a reported basis and 3.5 percent to 4.5 percent organically, when compared with 2019. Full-year 2020 reported EPS is expected to be in the range of $5.00 to $5.10, or $5.10 to $5.20 on an adjusted basis.

Positive Outlook

  • Full-year 2020 revenues are expected to increase 3-4% on a reported basis.
  • Organic revenue growth for full-year 2020 is projected at 3.5-4.5%.
  • The Americas region is expected to lead revenue growth.
  • Full-year 2020 reported EPS is projected between $5.00 and $5.10.
  • Adjusted EPS for full-year 2020 is expected to be $5.10 to $5.20.

Challenges Ahead

  • Outlook includes incremental investment of approximately $0.15 per share.
  • Assumes a full-year adjusted effective tax rate of approximately 16.5 to 17 percent.
  • Assumes an average diluted share count for the full year of approximately 93 million shares.
  • Weak market conditions in Australia.
  • Softened market conditions across China and Europe

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income