EnerSys reported net sales of $901 million, a record for the second quarter, with a gross margin of 26.6%, up 490 basis points from the prior year. Diluted EPS was $1.56, an 86% increase year-over-year, and adjusted diluted EPS was $1.84, a 66% increase. The company benefited from a $22 million benefit from Inflation Reduction Act IRC 45X tax credits.
Net sales reached $901 million, a record for the second quarter.
Gross margin improved to 26.6%, up 490 basis points, including a $22 million benefit from Inflation Reduction Act IRC 45X tax credits
Operating earnings increased by 63% to $89 million, and adjusted operating earnings rose by 58% to $103 million.
Diluted EPS grew by 86% to $1.56, and adjusted diluted EPS increased by 66% to $1.84.
In the third quarter of fiscal 2024, EnerSys expects adjusted diluted earnings per share in the range of $1.80 to $1.90, inclusive of $0.50 to $0.60 from IRC 45X tax benefits under the IRA. Gross margin is expected to be in the range of 25.0% to 27.0%, including 150bps to 250bps from IRA credits. For the full year of fiscal 2024, capital expenditures are expected to be in the range of $100 million to $120 million.
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