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Jul 31, 2020
Heico Q3 2020 Earnings Report
Reported a decrease in net income and sales due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Key Takeaways
HEICO Corporation reported a decrease in net income and sales for the third quarter of fiscal year 2020, primarily due to the adverse effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on the commercial aerospace industry. Despite these challenges, the company maintains a strong financial position and continues to pursue strategic acquisitions.
Net income for the quarter was $54.3 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, compared to $81.1 million, or $0.59 per diluted share, in the same period last year.
Net sales for the quarter were $386.4 million, down from $532.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2019.
The Flight Support Group's sales decreased due to lower demand resulting from the decline in global commercial air travel.
The Electronic Technologies Group experienced a slight decrease in sales, mainly due to the Outbreak.
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CapyFin.com Forward Guidance
HEICO anticipates recovery in demand for commercial aviation products as commercial air travel resumes and cost savings become a priority for customers. The company expects to leverage its financial strength to pursue acquisitions and manage periodic operational disruptions.
Positive Outlook
- Cost savings will likely be a priority for commercial aviation customers, benefiting demand for HEICO's products.
- HEICO's cost-saving solutions and product development programs may increase market share.
- The company has a healthy balance sheet with a strong cash position and nominal debt.
- HEICO is well-positioned for long-term success due to its diverse base of industries beyond commercial aerospace.
- HEICO will utilize its financial strength and flexibility to aggressively pursue high quality acquisitions of various sizes.
Challenges Ahead
- The COVID-19 outbreak caused significant volatility and a substantial decline in value across global markets.
- The commercial aerospace industry experienced an ongoing substantial decline in demand.
- HEICO experienced periodic operational disruptions resulting from supply chain disturbances, staffing challenges, temporary facility closures, transportation interruptions and other conditions which slow production, orders or increase costs.
- The company cannot estimate the Outbreak's duration and magnitude and cannot confidently predict when demand for commercial aerospace products will return to pre-Outbreak levels.
- Some markets experienced weaker demand.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income