Genuine Parts Q4 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Genuine Parts Company reported a 13.0% increase in sales to $4.8 billion for the fourth quarter of 2021. Diluted EPS from continuing operations was $1.79, with adjusted diluted EPS also at $1.79, up 17.8%. The company highlighted its 17th consecutive quarter of year-over-year gross margin improvement and announced the acquisition of Kaman Distribution Group.
Sales increased by 13.0% to $4.8 billion.
Diluted EPS from continuing operations was $1.79.
Adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations increased by 17.8% to $1.79.
Announced the acquisition of Kaman Distribution Group.
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Forward Guidance
The Company considered its past performance, business trends, current growth plans, strategic initiatives, global economic outlook and the continued uncertainty of COVID-19 and its potential impact on our results, in establishing its full-year 2022 guidance.
Positive Outlook
- Total sales growth of 9% to 11%
- Automotive sales growth of 4% to 6%
- Industrial sales growth of 20% to 22%
- Diluted earnings per share of $7.45 to $7.60
- Adjusted diluted earnings per share of $7.45 to $7.60
Challenges Ahead
- Approximate 2% headwind from foreign currency translation.
- Continued uncertainty of COVID-19 and its potential impact on our results
- Effective tax rate Approx. 25%
- Net cash provided by operating activities $1.5 billion to $1.7 billion
- Free cash flow $1.2 billion to $1.4 billion
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income