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Mar 31, 2022

ITW Q1 2022 Earnings Report

ITW's Q1 2022 results reflected strong momentum, with revenue growth driven by organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.

Key Takeaways

ITW reported a strong first quarter in 2022, with revenue up 11.2% to $3.9 billion and organic growth of 10.6%. GAAP EPS was $2.11, and the company is raising its full-year guidance for organic growth and GAAP EPS.

Total revenue reached $3.9 billion, with organic growth of 11%.

GAAP EPS was $2.11, including a negative impact of $0.05 from foreign currency translation.

Operating margin stood at 22.7%, or 23.4% when excluding the MTS acquisition's dilution.

Full-year guidance was raised for GAAP EPS to $9.00-$9.40 and organic revenue growth to 7-10%.

Total Revenue
$3.94B
Previous year: $3.54B
+11.1%
EPS
$2.11
Previous year: $2.11
+0.0%
Organic Revenue Growth
10.6%
Previous year: 6%
+76.7%
Gross Profit
$1.58B
Previous year: $1.51B
+5.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.3B
Previous year: $2.48B
-47.8%
Free Cash Flow
$249M
Previous year: $541M
-54.0%
Total Assets
$16.3B
Previous year: $15.7B
+4.0%

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Forward Guidance

ITW is raising its full-year organic growth guidance to 7 to 10 percent and full-year revenue growth guidance to 8.5 to 11.5 percent. The company is also raising its full-year GAAP EPS guidance to $9.00 to $9.40 per share.

Positive Outlook

  • Full-year organic growth guidance raised to 7-10%.
  • Full-year revenue growth guidance raised to 8.5-11.5%.
  • MTS acquisition expected to add 3% to revenue.
  • Full-year GAAP EPS guidance raised to $9.00-$9.40 per share.
  • Operating margin expected to expand to 24-25%.

Challenges Ahead

  • Foreign currency translation is expected to reduce revenue by 1.5%.
  • Margin dilution impact from the acquisition of MTS is expected to be 50 basis points.
  • Price/cost impact is expected to reduce margin by 100 basis points.
  • Higher working capital investments to support revenue growth.
  • Increased inventory levels to mitigate supply chain risk.

Revenue & Expenses

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