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Mar 31, 2020

ITW Q1 2020 Earnings Report

ITW's Q1 2020 performance reflected a decline in revenue and EPS, impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Takeaways

ITW reported a decrease in first-quarter revenue by 9.1 percent, with organic revenue down 6.6 percent. GAAP EPS decreased by 2 percent to $1.77. The company suspended its annual guidance for 2020 due to uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

GAAP EPS decreased by 2% to $1.77.

First-quarter revenue declined by 9.1 percent with organic revenue down 6.6 percent.

Operating margin was flat at 23.6 percent.

Free cash flow was $554 million, representing 98% of net income.

Total Revenue
$3.23B
Previous year: $3.55B
-9.1%
EPS
$1.77
Previous year: $1.81
-2.2%
Organic Revenue Growth
-6.6%
Gross Profit
$1.36B
Previous year: $1.49B
-9.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.43B
Previous year: $1.76B
-18.5%
Free Cash Flow
$554M
Previous year: $539M
+2.8%
Total Assets
$14.1B
Previous year: $15.3B
-7.7%

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Forward Guidance

Due to the uncertainties regarding the duration and severity of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, ITW is suspending its previously announced annual guidance for 2020.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income