ITT reported a 4% increase in revenue (7% organic) driven primarily by Connect & Control Technologies. However, earnings per share decreased by 11% to $0.88, and adjusted EPS decreased by 8.5% to $0.97. The company deployed over $235 million of capital, including $186 million in share repurchases and announced the acquisition of Habonim in Q2.
Revenue increased by 4% (7% organic), driven by Connect & Control Technologies.
Orders increased by 11% (14% organic) due to strong demand in Industrial Process and Connect & Control Technologies.
Earnings per share decreased by 11% to $0.88, and adjusted EPS decreased by 8.5% to $0.97.
The company deployed over $235 million of capital, including $186 million in share repurchases.
ITT expects revenue growth of 7% to 9%, or up 9% to 11% on an organic basis; segment operating margin of 17.5% to 18.4%; and adjusted segment operating margin of 17.6% to 18.5%, up 40 to 130 bps. We now expect earnings per share of $4.07 to $4.50, with no change to adjusted earnings per share of $4.30 to $4.70 per share, up 6% to 16%. Free cash flow is now expected to be in a range of $250 million to $300 million, representing free cash flow margin of approximately 8% to 10% for the full year.
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income