Emerson Q3 2020 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Emerson reported a decrease in GAAP net sales by 16 percent to $3.9 billion, with underlying sales down 15 percent due to COVID-19 impacts. GAAP EPS was $0.67, a 31 percent decrease, while adjusted EPS was $0.80, exceeding management guidance due to cost reduction actions and a lower effective tax rate. The company delivered strong operating and free cash flow, initiated restructuring actions, and updated its full-year guidance as cost savings take effect and demand begins to stabilize.
GAAP net sales decreased by 16 percent, with underlying sales down 15 percent due to COVID-19 impacts.
GAAP EPS was $0.67, down 31 percent, while adjusted EPS was $0.80, exceeding guidance.
Operating cash flow was $842 million, and free cash flow was $738 million for the quarter.
Full-year guidance was updated to reflect cost savings and stabilizing demand.
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Forward Guidance
Emerson updated the full year 2020 outlook to reflect the dynamic demand environment associated with global economic reopening and the stronger cost savings impacts.
Positive Outlook
- Guidance assumes a continued challenging but steadily improving demand environment in the fourth quarter
- Expect revenue to return to growth in either the second or third quarter of 2021
- The updated guidance also assumes no major operational or supply chain disruptions
- Guidance assumes no changes in discrete tax items
- Guidance assumes oil prices remain in the approximately $35 to $45 range
Challenges Ahead
- Scope, duration and ultimate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Economic and currency conditions
- Market demand, including related to the pandemic and oil and gas price declines and volatility
- Pricing
- Competitive and technological factors