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Mar 31, 2022

Barnes Group Q1 2022 Earnings Report

Delivered strong aerospace results and solid company-wide book-to-bill.

Key Takeaways

Barnes Group Inc. reported a 4% increase in net sales to $312 million for Q1 2022, with organic sales up 6%. GAAP EPS was $0.40, and adjusted EPS was $0.41, an 8% increase year-over-year. The company forecasts 2022 organic sales growth of +8% to +10% and expects adjusted EPS of $2.20 to $2.40.

Sales of $312 million, up 4% versus the prior year period; Organic Sales up 6%.

Operating Margin of 10.0%; Adjusted Operating Margin of 10.2%, down 50 bps from a year ago.

GAAP EPS of $0.40; Adjusted EPS of $0.41, up 8% versus the prior year period.

Forecasts 2022 Organic Sales Growth of +8% to +10%.

Total Revenue
$312M
Previous year: $302M
+3.6%
EPS
$0.41
Previous year: $0.38
+7.9%
Book-to-bill
1.15
Gross Profit
$105M
Previous year: $107M
-1.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$75.3M
Previous year: $84.9M
-11.4%
Free Cash Flow
-$16.7M
Previous year: $27.8M
-160.2%
Total Assets
$2.56B
Previous year: $2.6B
-1.7%

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Forward Guidance

Barnes continues to expect 2022 organic sales growth of 8% to 10% and negative foreign exchange of approximately 2%. Adjusted operating margin is now forecasted to be in the range of 12.5% to 13.5%. Adjusted earnings are expected to be in the range of $2.20 to $2.40 per diluted share, up 13% to 24% from 2021’s adjusted earnings of $1.94 per share.

Positive Outlook

  • Expects 2022 organic sales growth of 8% to 10%.
  • Adjusted earnings are expected to be in the range of $2.20 to $2.40 per diluted share.
  • The Company forecasts capital expenditures of between $50 and $55 million.
  • Cash conversion of greater than 100% of net income.
  • Effective tax rate for 2022 is expected to be approximately 24% to 25%.

Challenges Ahead

  • Negative foreign exchange of approximately 2%.
  • Adjusted operating margin is now forecasted to be in the range of 12.5% to 13.5%, down slightly from prior view.
  • The updated adjusted earnings per share forecast is $0.05 lower at the high end of our previous range.
  • Macroeconomic headwinds in Industrial segment.
  • 2022 adjusted earnings per share are anticipated to exclude a $0.03 impact related to residual restructuring activities.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income