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Dec 31, 2023

Eaton Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Eaton reported record sales and adjusted earnings per share, driven by organic growth and strong execution.

Key Takeaways

Eaton Corporation reported record fourth-quarter results, with adjusted earnings per share of $2.55, up 24% over 2022. Sales reached a record $6.0 billion, driven by 10% organic sales growth. The company issued guidance for 2024, projecting adjusted earnings per share between $9.95 and $10.35.

Record quarterly sales driven by 10% organic growth.

Adjusted earnings per share increased by 24% compared to Q4 2022.

Segment margins reached a record 22.8%, a 200-basis point improvement year-over-year.

Operating and free cash flow were both records, increasing by 9% and 8%, respectively.

Total Revenue
$5.97B
Previous year: $5.38B
+10.8%
EPS
$2.55
Previous year: $2.06
+23.8%
Segment margins
22.8%
Previous year: 20.8%
+9.6%
Gross Profit
$2.34B
Previous year: $1.84B
+27.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$488M
Previous year: $294M
+66.0%
Free Cash Flow
$1.06B
Previous year: $977M
+8.0%
Total Assets
$38.4B
Previous year: $35B
+9.7%

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Forward Guidance

Eaton expects organic growth of 6.5-8.5% and adjusted earnings per share to be between $9.95 and $10.35 for the full year 2024.

Positive Outlook

  • Company expects organic growth of 6.5-8.5% for the full year 2024.
  • Company anticipates adjusted earnings per share to be between $9.95 and $10.35 for the full year 2024.
  • Company anticipates organic growth of 6-8% for the first quarter of 2024.
  • Company anticipates adjusted earnings per share to be between $2.21 and $2.31 for the first quarter of 2024.
  • New multi-year restructuring program to optimize operations and global support structure.

Challenges Ahead

  • Global pandemic such as COVID-19
  • Geopolitical tensions or war
  • Unanticipated changes in the markets for the company’s business segments
  • Unanticipated downturns in business relationships with customers or their purchases from us
  • Competitive pressures on sales and pricing

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income