IDEX Corporation reported first-quarter sales of $801 million, a 5% decrease overall and a 6% organic decline, aligning with expectations. Despite the sales decrease, the company's adjusted diluted EPS of $1.88 exceeded expectations. Strong operating cash flow of $157 million, up 6%, and free cash flow of $137 million, up 13%, were also reported. The company confirmed its full-year guidance.
Sales were $801 million, down 5% overall and 6% organically, in line with expectations.
Reported diluted EPS was $1.60, down 13%, while adjusted diluted EPS was $1.88, down 10%, exceeding expectations.
Operating cash flow was strong at $157 million, up 6%, and free cash flow was $137 million, up 13%.
Full-year organic sales growth is projected to be 0% to 2% over the prior year, with GAAP diluted EPS of $7.13 - $7.43 (adjusted diluted EPS of $8.15 - $8.45).
IDEX projects full year organic sales growth to be 0% to 2% over the prior year and second quarter organic sales are projected to decline 2% to 3% over the prior year period. Full year GAAP diluted EPS of $7.13 - $7.43 (adjusted diluted EPS of $8.15 - $8.45) and Second quarter GAAP diluted EPS of $1.75 - $1.80 (adjusted diluted EPS of $2.00 - $2.05).
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