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Dec 31, 2019
Emerson Q1 2020 Earnings Report
Emerson's first quarter 2020 results were reported with flat net sales and in-line adjusted EPS.
Key Takeaways
Emerson reported flat net sales of $4.2 billion in the first quarter of 2020. Adjusted EPS was $0.67, in line with management's guidance. The company initiated $97 million of restructuring actions and delivered operating cash flow of $424 million and free cash flow of $310 million.
Net sales were flat at $4.2 billion; underlying sales were also flat.
GAAP EPS was $0.53; adjusted EPS of $0.67 was in-line with guidance.
Operating cash flow increased to $424 million, and free cash flow rose to $310 million.
The company initiated $97 million of restructuring actions during the quarter.
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Forward Guidance
Management has updated the fiscal year 2020 outlook to reflect the expected costs and benefits of full year restructuring plans. Adjusted earnings per share, which excludes approximately $215 million of planned restructuring actions and $13 million of related costs for the year, is $3.55 to $3.80 compared to prior guidance of $3.48 to $3.72.
Positive Outlook
- Full year 2020 sales guidance reiterated.
- Full year EPS guidance updated for planned restructuring actions and associated benefits.
- Adjusted earnings per share guidance raised due to expected savings from restructuring actions.
- Board of Directors has largely completed its review of operational, capital allocation and portfolio initiatives.
- Teams have worked hard to initiate nearly $100 million of restructuring in the quarter.
Challenges Ahead
- Challenging economic environment expected for the remainder of fiscal 2020.
- Broad-based corporate focus on cost cutting is expected.
- The U.S. presidential election is expected to pressure industrial markets.
- Tensions in the Middle East are expected to pressure industrial markets.
- Underlying sales and orders were somewhat below expectations due to slower North American upstream investment activity and a decline in global discrete demand.