ITT reported a revenue decrease of 3% year-over-year in Q4 2021, driven by global supply chain disruptions and a tough prior year comparison related to auto OE demand. However, adjusted earnings per share increased by 5% compared to the prior year, driven by higher segment operating income, share repurchases, and a lower effective tax rate.
Q4 orders were up 9% (10% organic), driven by strong demand across Industrial Process and Connect & Control.
Q4 segment operating margin was 17.9%, up 100 bps; adjusted segment operating margin was 18.2%, up 130 bps, driven by strong pricing and productivity.
ITT initiated 2022 EPS guidance of $4.22 to $4.66, up 16% to 28%; adjusted EPS guidance of $4.30 to $4.70, up 11% at the midpoint.
ITT announced a 20% increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.264 per share.
ITT anticipates continued disruptions in the global supply chain stemming from labor shortages, supplier delays, and raw material inflation, which we anticipate will persist through at least the first half of 2022.
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