Carlisle Companies reported a decrease in revenue and operating income compared to the third quarter of 2019, but CCM delivered a 5% year-over-year improvement in operating income, and sequential improvement through the third quarter with September sales ending slightly positive year-over-year for the first time since the pandemic began.
CCM reported 22.0% operating margin despite a sales decline of approximately 8%.
CIT responded quickly to the downturn with restructuring and diversification efforts, which partially offset global aerospace market declines.
Reported EPS of $1.87 includes $0.08 of costs attributable to restructuring and COVID-19 items.
Carlisle repurchased 1.2 million shares for $150 million during the third quarter and increased its dividend 5%, the 44th consecutive year of increases.
Carlisle is confident in its ability to accelerate though this recovery and deliver on Vision 2025. The uncertainties remaining around the pandemic, including the length and severity of the economic downturn, continued tension with China, and volatility surrounding upcoming elections in the United States, likely, will result in a choppy path to ultimate recovery.