Air Products Q2 2020 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Air Products reported a 16% increase in GAAP EPS to $2.21 and a 6% increase in adjusted EPS to $2.04 for Q2 2020. The company's sales increased by 1% to $2.2 billion. The results reflect the company's resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, with stable onsite business and a secure financial position.
Maintained plant operations and business continuity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Asia merchant volumes were impacted by COVID-19 but have since recovered.
Secured financial position with $2.2 billion cash on hand and modest net debt of $1.1 billion.
Signed agreement to provide LNG technology to the first onshore LNG project in Mozambique.
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Forward Guidance
Air Products withdrew its FY20 EPS and capital expenditure guidance due to the significant uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The company expects declines in Americas and EMEA merchant volumes to continue and be more significant in its fiscal third quarter.
Positive Outlook
- Strong financial position
- Robust business model
- Strategy to create long-term shareholder value through capital deployment
- Successful execution of projects in backlog
- Dividend growth remains a top priority
Challenges Ahead
- Significant economic uncertainty remains
- Declines in Americas and EMEA merchant volumes expected to continue
- More significant impact expected in fiscal third quarter
- Uncertainty regarding the duration of the crisis
- Pace of recovery and the negative impact on the global economy
Revenue & Expenses
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