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Jun 30, 2020

Amphenol Q2 2020 Earnings Report

Reported a decrease in sales and adjusted diluted EPS, but exceeded expectations amidst COVID-19 challenges.

Key Takeaways

Amphenol reported second-quarter results with sales of $1.987 billion and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.81. While sales decreased slightly compared to the previous year, the company exceeded expectations despite the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Strong growth in information technology, data communications, mobile devices, and industrial markets partially offset slowdowns in the automotive and commercial air markets.

Sales reached $1.987 billion, a 1% decrease compared to Q2 2019, driven by declines in automotive and commercial air markets but offset by growth in other sectors.

Adjusted Diluted EPS was $0.81, demonstrating strong profitability despite significant cost pressures from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Operating margins improved sequentially to 18.0%, and operating cash flow was $368 million, highlighting the quality of earnings.

The company acquired Onanon, Inc., strengthening its capabilities in the industrial market, particularly in medical applications.

Total Revenue
$1.99B
Previous year: $2.02B
-1.3%
EPS
$0.21
Previous year: $0.23
-8.7%
Gross Profit
$604M
Previous year: $648M
-6.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.29B
Previous year: $982M
+31.2%
Free Cash Flow
$301M
Previous year: $247M
+21.7%
Total Assets
$11.2B
Previous year: $10.6B
+5.4%

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Forward Guidance

For the third quarter of 2020, Amphenol expects sales to be in the range of $1.960 billion to $2.000 billion and Adjusted Diluted EPS in the range of $0.84 to $0.86, assuming no new material disruptions from the pandemic and constant exchange rates.

Positive Outlook

  • Expected sales in the range of $1.960 billion to $2.000 billion.
  • Anticipated Adjusted Diluted EPS in the range of $0.84 to $0.86.
  • Guidance assumes no new material disruptions from the pandemic.
  • Guidance assumes constant exchange rates.
  • Company remains confident in its management team's ability to adjust to changing market conditions.

Challenges Ahead

  • Significant economic and public health uncertainties due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Difficult to accurately forecast performance in the second half of 2020.
  • Full-year sales and EPS guidance not provided.
  • Guidance is contingent on the current demand environment.
  • Potential for new material disruptions from the pandemic.

Revenue & Expenses

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