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Apr 01, 2023

Brunswick Q1 2023 Earnings Report

Brunswick reported a strong start to the year, exceeding expectations for sales, margin, and EPS, driven by operational strength, new products, and cost management.

Key Takeaways

Brunswick Corporation reported a 2.8% increase in net sales to $1,743.6 million and an adjusted EPS of $2.57 for the first quarter of 2023. The company's performance was driven by strong operational execution and new product introductions. Brunswick is reiterating its 2023 adjusted diluted EPS guidance of $9.50 - $11.00.

Continued operational strength and prudent cost management drove outstanding results.

Better than anticipated boat show results indicated a resilient consumer.

Free cash flow performance improved by $135 million versus Q1 2022.

Propulsion business delivered exceptional results due to increased high-horsepower outboard engine production.

Total Revenue
$1.74B
Previous year: $1.7B
+2.8%
EPS
$2.57
Previous year: $2.53
+1.6%
Gross Profit
$506M
Previous year: $484M
+4.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$388M
Previous year: $680M
-43.0%
Free Cash Flow
-$104M
Previous year: -$243M
-57.3%
Total Assets
$6.29B
Previous year: $6.09B
+3.2%

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Brunswick Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Brunswick anticipates net sales of $6.8 billion to $7.2 billion and adjusted diluted EPS between $9.50 and $11.00 for 2023. Second quarter 2023 net sales are expected to be flat to up slightly versus Q2 2022, with adjusted diluted EPS between $2.60 and $2.70.

Positive Outlook

  • Investments in new products and technologies attract strong customer interest.
  • Share repurchases in excess of $200 million are planned.
  • Avator electrification platform has begun to ship globally.
  • Company will continue to take significant actions to lower our structural costs.
  • Company will be prudent with spending without sacrificing the investments needed to drive our strategic plan

Challenges Ahead

  • Turbulent macro-economic climate.
  • Elevated year-over-year input costs.
  • Spending on growth initiatives in each segment.
  • Unfavorable changes in foreign currency exchange rates
  • Lower sales into the retail channel

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income