Amphenol Q2 2020 Earnings Report
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.
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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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