IDEX Corporation reported a strong fourth quarter in 2020, with record orders driven by improvements in most end markets and positive organic order growth across all segments. The company's adjusted EPS increased by 3% and free cash flow increased by 9% compared to the prior year period.
Record fourth quarter orders of $679 million, up 10 percent overall and 7 percent organically.
Fourth quarter EPS of $1.32; adjusted EPS of $1.37.
Cash from operations of $161.4 million was up 7 percent from the prior year period.
Announced the acquisition of Abel Pumps, L.P. in January 2021.
The company projects 6 to 8 percent organic sales growth for the full year 2021, with a 2 to 4 percent organic sales increase in the first quarter. Full year 2021 EPS is projected to be $5.65 to $5.95, with first quarter EPS of $1.38 to $1.42.
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income