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Mar 31, 2021

Eaton Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Eaton's first quarter results were reported, showcasing record adjusted earnings per share and strong cash flow.

Key Takeaways

Eaton reported a strong first quarter with adjusted earnings per share of $1.44, up 15% from the first quarter of 2020. Sales were $4.7 billion, down 2% from the previous year, but organic sales were well above guidance. The company raised its full-year adjusted earnings per share guidance to $6.10 at the midpoint.

Earnings per share were $1.14 for the first quarter of 2021.

Adjusted earnings per share were a first quarter record of $1.44, up 15 percent over the first quarter of 2020.

Sales in the first quarter of 2021 were $4.7 billion, down 2 percent from the first quarter of 2020.

Adjusted operating cash flow was $460 million, up 42 percent over the first quarter of 2020.

Total Revenue
$4.69B
Previous year: $4.79B
-2.0%
EPS
$1.44
Previous year: $1.09
+32.1%
Gross Profit
$1.51B
Previous year: $1.49B
+1.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$354M
Previous year: $239M
+48.1%
Free Cash Flow
$341M
Previous year: $2.5B
-86.4%
Total Assets
$34.1B
Previous year: $30.8B
+10.5%

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Forward Guidance

Eaton anticipates adjusted earnings per share for the second quarter of 2021 to be between $1.45 and $1.55.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income