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Jan 01, 2023

EnerSys Q3 2023 Earnings Report

EnerSys reported record revenue and expanded gross margin.

Key Takeaways

EnerSys reported a strong third quarter with record revenue of $920 million, a 9% increase year-over-year. GAAP operating earnings improved 53% to $79 million, and adjusted operating earnings also reached a record of $85 million, a 41% increase year-over-year. The company saw significant gross margin improvement, up 150 basis points sequentially to 23.2%.

Record net sales of $920 million, +9% y/y, and +13% y/y in Constant Currency.

Gross Margin of 23.2%, +150 bps sequentially, +140 bps y/y as price/mix improvements eclipsed sequential cost increases.

Operating earnings were $79 million, +53% y/y; Record adjusted operating earnings $85 million, +41% y/y.

Backlog of $1.3 billion, +11% y/y, remains healthy supported by robust demand and order trends across all segments.

Total Revenue
$920M
Previous year: $844M
+9.0%
EPS
$1.27
Previous year: $1.01
+25.7%
Organic sales growth
5%
Previous year: 10%
-50.0%
Pricing impact on sales
8%
Previous year: 3%
+166.7%
Gross Profit
$214M
Previous year: $184M
+16.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$298M
Previous year: $397M
-24.9%
Free Cash Flow
$188M
Previous year: -$30.2M
-723.7%
Total Assets
$3.57B
Previous year: $3.59B
-0.7%

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Forward Guidance

For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, EnerSys expects adjusted diluted earnings per share in the range of $1.33 to $1.43 and gross margin to be in the range of 22% - 24%. For the full year of fiscal 2023, capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $90 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Sequential volume and price/mix improvement.
  • Strong demand trends.
  • Healthy backlog.
  • Large portions of business are cycle-independent.
  • Significant cash flow generation during past recessionary periods.

Challenges Ahead

  • Dynamic macro environment.
  • FX and interest rate headwinds.
  • Easing but still unpredictable supply chain.
  • European utility inflation.
  • Potential economic slowdown.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income