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Mar 31, 2021

JBT Q1 2021 Earnings Report

JBT Corporation's first quarter 2021 results were reported, with FoodTech experiencing a robust recovery.

Key Takeaways

JBT Corporation reported a revenue of $418 million. FoodTech orders increased by 22% year-over-year, and the company generated $85.7 million in operating cash flow and $77.6 million in free cash flow.

Revenue of $418 million and earnings per share exceeded expectations at $0.84 or $0.90 as adjusted.

Year-over-year orders increased 22 percent at FoodTech.

Generated outstanding operating cash flow of $85.7 million and free cash flow of $77.6 million.

FoodTech orders were largely driven by needs of food processing customers serving the retail market.

Total Revenue
$418M
Previous year: $458M
-8.7%
EPS
$0.9
Previous year: $1.01
-10.9%
Gross Profit
$133M
Previous year: $143M
-6.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$57.5M
Previous year: $75.4M
-23.7%
Free Cash Flow
$77.6M
Previous year: $5.6M
+1285.7%
Total Assets
$1.79B
Previous year: $1.88B
-4.8%

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Forward Guidance

The Company now expects FoodTech revenue growth of 9 - 11 percent in 2021 with operating margins in the range of 14.25 - 14.75 percent and adjusted EBITDA margins in the 19.25 - 19.75 percent range. At AeroTech, the Company continues to expect revenue growth of 0 - 5 percent compared to 2020, with operating margins in the range of 10.75 - 11.25 percent and adjusted EBITDA margins in the 12.0 - 12.5 percent range.

Challenges Ahead

  • supply chain strains and inflation will pressure costs.