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Mar 31, 2020

JBT Q1 2020 Earnings Report

JBT exceeded first quarter guidance, but withdrew full-year guidance due to COVID-19 uncertainties.

Key Takeaways

JBT Corporation reported a 10% increase in revenue to $457.7 million for the first quarter of 2020. Operating income was $43.7 million and net income was $29.0 million. Adjusted EBITDA expanded 28% to $65.7 million.

Exceeded guidance for first quarter 2020 but withdrew full-year 2020 guidance due to COVID-19 uncertainties

Focused on protecting the health and safety of associates globally while maintaining ability to service customers

Maintained solid balance sheet and liquidity position while proactively managing operations and costs

Plays a very important role in sustaining supply of food to the world

Total Revenue
$458M
Previous year: $418M
+9.6%
EPS
$1.01
Previous year: $0.77
+31.2%
Gross Profit
$143M
Previous year: $128M
+12.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$75.4M
Previous year: $43.9M
+71.8%
Free Cash Flow
$5.6M
Total Assets
$1.88B
Previous year: $1.52B
+23.8%

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JBT Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

The Company foresees a 10 - 15 percent sequential decline in revenue in the second quarter of 2020, with an estimated 5 percent decline at FoodTech and an estimated 30 percent decline at AeroTech. The Company is withdrawing earnings guidance for full year 2020 due to the limited visibility into the length of the pandemic and the severity of its impact on JBT, its customers, and suppliers.

Positive Outlook

  • Operating results in both segments will benefit from cost reductions.
  • FoodTech operating margins could remain consistent sequentially.
  • AeroTech revenue could be flat to up sequentially.
  • Confident in JBT's ability to manage through challenges.
  • Capitalize on opportunities created from market changes.

Challenges Ahead

  • Tremendous uncertainty in the marketplace resulting from the pandemic.
  • 10 - 15 percent sequential decline in revenue in the second quarter of 2020.
  • Estimated 5 percent decline at FoodTech.
  • Estimated 30 percent decline at AeroTech.
  • Anticipated revenue decline at AeroTech is expected to drive significant margin contraction.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income