Colfax Corporation reported strong first-quarter results with an 8% increase in sales and a 16% rise in adjusted EPS. The company's performance was driven by increased demand and margin expansion in ESAB, as well as improved market conditions and share gains in the MedTech segment. Colfax is raising the low-end of its adjusted 2021 EPS guidance range to $2.05-$2.15.
Reported $0.19 EPS from continuing operations and achieved $0.44 of adjusted EPS.
Grew sales 8% including organic sales-per-day growth of 9%.
Announced expanded fast-growing foot & ankle business with the acquisition of MedShape.
Raising low-end of adjusted 2021 EPS guidance range to $2.05-$2.15.
For the second quarter of 2021, Colfax expects adjusted earnings of $0.48 to $0.53 per diluted share. This guidance range reflects the recent equity issuance and senior note redemptions.