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Sep 30, 2021

ITW Q3 2021 Earnings Report

ITW's Q3 2021 results were reported, featuring revenue growth and strong performance in multiple segments, but were impacted by supply chain challenges in the Automotive OEM segment.

Key Takeaways

ITW reported an 8% increase in total revenue to $3.6 billion, with 6% organic growth. EPS increased by 10% to $2.02. The company saw strong growth momentum in six of its seven segments, while the Automotive OEM segment was impacted by supply chain challenges.

Total revenue increased by 8% to $3.6 billion, with organic revenue growth of 6%.

Operating income grew by 7% to $845 million.

GAAP EPS increased 10% to $2.02.

Welding, Food Equipment, and Test & Measurement and Electronics segments led organic growth.

Total Revenue
$3.56B
Previous year: $3.31B
+7.5%
EPS
$1.96
Previous year: $1.83
+7.1%
Organic Revenue Growth
6%
Previous year: -4.6%
-230.4%
Gross Profit
$1.46B
Previous year: $1.4B
+4.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.99B
Previous year: $2.17B
-8.4%
Free Cash Flow
$548M
Previous year: $631M
-13.2%
Total Assets
$15.5B
Previous year: $14.9B
+3.9%

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ITW Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

ITW expects total revenue growth of 13 to 14 percent and organic growth in the range of 11 to 12 percent. GAAP EPS guidance is updated to a range of $8.30 to $8.50.

Positive Outlook

  • Total revenue growth of 13 to 14 percent expected.
  • Organic growth in the range of 11 to 12 percent expected.
  • Raw material cost increases are expected to be offset with price.
  • Volume leverage is expected to contribute more than 200 basis points.
  • Enterprise initiatives are expected to contribute more than 100 basis points.

Challenges Ahead

  • GAAP EPS guidance is updated to a range of $8.30 to $8.50, due to actual and anticipated lower auto production levels in Q3 and Q4.
  • Full year margin dilution impact from price/cost is expected to be approximately 150 basis points.
  • Guidance excludes any impact from the acquisition of the MTS Test & Simulation business.
  • The Automotive OEM segment continued to be impacted by auto production reductions.
  • Global supply chain challenges.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income