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Mar 31, 2022

JBT Q1 2022 Earnings Report

JBT Corporation's first quarter results were reported, demonstrating strong demand countered by supply chain and inflationary pressures.

Key Takeaways

JBT Corporation reported a 16% increase in orders year-over-year, reaching $566 million, and a record backlog of $1.1 billion, up 43% year-over-year. Revenue increased by 12% to $469 million. However, the company faced challenges from supply chain disruptions, inflation, and labor shortages, impacting productivity and margins. Diluted earnings per share were $0.80, or $0.87 as adjusted.

Orders increased 16% year-over-year to $566 million.

Revenue reached $469 million, a 12% increase year-over-year.

Record backlog grew 43% year-over-year to $1.1 billion.

Adjusted earnings per share were $0.87, compared to $0.90 in the prior year.

Total Revenue
$469M
Previous year: $418M
+12.3%
EPS
$0.87
Previous year: $0.9
-3.3%
Gross Profit
$140M
Previous year: $133M
+4.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$84.2M
Previous year: $57.5M
+46.4%
Free Cash Flow
$14.5M
Previous year: $77.6M
-81.3%
Total Assets
$2.21B
Previous year: $1.79B
+23.2%

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Forward Guidance

JBT expects year over year consolidated revenue growth of 15 - 17 percent for the second quarter of 2022. Second quarter 2022 earnings per share guidance is $1.00 - $1.15 on a GAAP basis and $1.05 - $1.20 as adjusted. For full year 2022, JBT expects year over year FoodTech revenue growth of 15 - 18 percent and AeroTech's year over year revenue growth expectations have increased to 18 - 22 percent. Full year 2022 earnings per share guidance is $4.70 - $5.00 on a GAAP basis and $5.00 - $5.30 as adjusted.

Positive Outlook

  • Second quarter consolidated revenue growth of 15 - 17 percent is expected.
  • FoodTech organic revenue growth is forecast to be 11 - 13 percent, with acquisitions adding approximately 4 percent.
  • AeroTech revenue growth is expected to be 20 - 25 percent.
  • FoodTech operating margin for the second quarter is anticipated to be 13 - 14 percent.
  • AeroTech revenue growth expectations have increased to 18 - 22 percent.

Challenges Ahead

  • Outlook reflects a higher level of uncertainty associated with supply chain, inflation, and labor constraints.
  • Foreign exchange headwinds are expected to partially offset FoodTech revenue growth by approximately 2 percent in Q2.
  • Quarterly corporate expense is forecast at approximately 2.8 percent of sales.
  • Interest expense is expected to be approximately $2.5 million for the quarter.
  • The quarterly tax rate is expected to be 22 - 23 percent, excluding discrete items.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income