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Dec 31, 2023

IDEX Q4 2023 Earnings Report

IDEX reported a decrease in sales and earnings per share for the fourth quarter of 2023, while highlighting strong operating and free cash flow.

Key Takeaways

IDEX Corporation reported a 3% decrease in sales to $789 million and a 16% decrease in reported diluted EPS to $1.43 for the fourth quarter of 2023. However, the company highlighted strong operating cash flow of $201 million, a 20% increase, and free cash flow of $179 million, a 22% increase.

Sales decreased by 3% overall and 6% organically.

Reported diluted EPS decreased by 16% to $1.43; adjusted diluted EPS decreased by 9% to $1.83.

Operating cash flow increased by 20% to $201 million; free cash flow increased by 22% to $179 million.

Acquired STC Material Solutions on December 14, 2023, for $202 million.

Total Revenue
$789M
Previous year: $811M
-2.7%
EPS
$1.83
Previous year: $2.01
-9.0%
Gross Profit
$337M
Previous year: $346M
-2.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$534M
Previous year: $430M
+24.2%
Free Cash Flow
$179M
Previous year: $147M
+21.8%
Total Assets
$5.87B
Previous year: $5.51B
+6.4%

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IDEX Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Full year 2024 organic sales growth is projected to be 0% to 2% over the prior year, with GAAP diluted EPS of $7.15 to $7.45 (adjusted diluted EPS of $8.15 to $8.45). First quarter 2024 organic sales are projected to decline 6% to 7% from the prior year period, with GAAP diluted EPS of $1.45 to $1.50 (adjusted diluted EPS of $1.70 to $1.75).

Positive Outlook

  • Full year 2024 organic sales growth is projected to be 0% to 2%.
  • Full year 2024 GAAP diluted EPS is projected to be $7.15 to $7.45.
  • Full year 2024 adjusted diluted EPS is projected to be $8.15 to $8.45.

Challenges Ahead

  • First quarter 2024 organic sales are projected to decline 6% to 7%.
  • First quarter 2024 GAAP diluted EPS is projected to be $1.45 to $1.50.
  • First quarter 2024 adjusted diluted EPS is projected to be $1.70 to $1.75.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income