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Jan 31, 2021
Donaldson Q2 2021 Earnings Report
Donaldson's Q2 2021 earnings were reported, demonstrating a diversified portfolio advantage with sales increasing by 2.6% to $679.1 million, and adjusted EPS reaching $0.52, despite restructuring expenses impacting GAAP EPS.
Key Takeaways
Donaldson Company reported a 2.6% increase in sales to $679.1 million for the second quarter of 2021. GAAP EPS was $0.44, which included a $0.08 impact from restructuring expenses. Adjusted EPS, excluding these expenses, was $0.52. The company's performance benefited from strong growth in the Engine Off-Road and Aftermarket businesses, offsetting weakness in other areas.
Second quarter sales increased by 2.6% to $679.1 million compared to 2020.
GAAP EPS for the second quarter was $0.44, including a $0.08 negative impact from restructuring expenses.
Adjusted EPS, excluding restructuring expenses, was $0.52 for the second quarter.
The company expects fiscal 2021 sales to increase between 5% and 8%.
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Forward Guidance
Donaldson expects fiscal 2021 GAAP EPS between $2.09 and $2.17, and adjusted fiscal 2021 EPS between $2.17 and $2.25. Total Company sales are expected to increase between 5% and 8% compared to 2020. Fiscal 2021 adjusted operating margin is expected in the range of 13.8% and 14.2%.
Positive Outlook
- Total Company sales are expected to increase between 5% and 8% compared to 2020.
- Currency translation is expected to benefit sales by 3%.
- Fiscal 2021 Engine sales are projected to increase between 8% and 12% versus 2020.
- Industrial sales are expected to be down 2% to up 2% from 2020, reflecting second half growth in IFS led by Industrial Air Filtration and Process Filtration, and modest growth in Gas Turbine Systems
- Donaldson expects fiscal 2021 adjusted operating margin in the range of 13.8% and 14.2%, versus 13.2% in 2020.
Challenges Ahead
- Includes a negative impact of $0.08 per share related to restructuring activities in the second quarter.
- Industrial sales are expected declining sales in Special Applications primarily driven by expected declines in disk drive filters.
- The year-over-year improvement is projected to come from higher gross margin, reflecting improved absorption and operating expense leverage. The improvement was partially offset by higher raw material costs, mix pressures, and increased incentive compensation expense.
- Donaldson’s 2021 effective income tax rate is forecast between 24% and 25%.
- Donaldson expects fiscal 2021 capital expenditures between $55 million and $65 million.