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Oct 02, 2022

EnerSys Q2 2023 Earnings Report

EnerSys reported a solid second quarter in fiscal year 2023, marked by revenue growth and improved gross margins despite ongoing economic challenges.

Key Takeaways

EnerSys reported a 14% year-over-year increase in net sales, reaching $899 million, the second highest quarterly revenue in the company's history. Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.11, slightly above the midpoint of guidance. The company saw improved gross margins and a healthy backlog, while navigating supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures.

Net sales increased by 14% year-over-year to $899 million, driven by pricing and organic volume growth.

Adjusted gross margin improved by 120 basis points sequentially due to price/mix improvements.

Adjusted diluted EPS reached $1.11, up $0.10 versus prior year.

The company is cautiously optimistic, seeing costs plateauing and supply chain constraints easing.

Total Revenue
$899M
Previous year: $791M
+13.6%
EPS
$1.11
Previous year: $1.01
+9.9%
Organic sales growth
10%
Previous year: 11%
-9.1%
Pricing impact on sales
9%
Previous year: 1%
+800.0%
Gross Profit
$195M
Previous year: $178M
+9.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$294M
Previous year: $408M
-27.8%
Free Cash Flow
-$15M
Previous year: -$35.6M
-57.7%
Total Assets
$3.62B
Previous year: $3.52B
+3.0%

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Forward Guidance

EnerSys anticipates operating in a dynamic macro environment with persistent FX headwinds and European utility inflation. For the third quarter of fiscal 2023, the company expects adjusted diluted earnings per share in the range of $1.20 to $1.30 and gross margin between 21% - 23%.

Positive Outlook

  • Sequential volume and price/mix improvement expected.
  • Strong demand trends anticipated.
  • Healthy backlog expected to continue.
  • Benefits from portions of the business that are cycle-independent.
  • Significant cash flow generation expected to continue.

Challenges Ahead

  • Expects to continue to operate in a dynamic macro environment.
  • Anticipates FX headwinds to persist.
  • Expects European utility inflation to persist.
  • Monitoring the near-term economic environment closely.
  • Believes they will weather and potentially benefit from a slowdown

Revenue & Expenses

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