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Sep 30, 2020
JBT Q3 2020 Earnings Report
JBT Corporation's third quarter results were reported, showing a decrease in revenue but a sequential increase in orders at FoodTech and AeroTech.
Key Takeaways
JBT Corporation reported a revenue of $419 million for the third quarter of 2020, a 14 percent decrease year-over-year. The company's earnings per share was $0.54, or $0.83 as adjusted. Despite the revenue decline, orders increased sequentially by 18% at FoodTech and 35% at AeroTech. The company generated $140 million in free cash flow in the first three quarters of 2020.
Revenue of $419 million and earnings per share of $0.54 or $0.83 as adjusted.
Debt reduction continued from strong cash flows.
Orders increased sequentially by 18% at FoodTech and 35% at AeroTech.
Management succession costs of $3.5 million were incurred.
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Forward Guidance
The Company expects FoodTech revenue growth of 3 - 5 percent sequentially in the fourth quarter of 2020 with operating margins of 13 - 14 percent and adjusted EBITDA margins in the 18 - 19 percent range. At AeroTech, the Company expects a 7 - 8 percent sequential decline in fourth quarter revenue with operating margins of approximately 10 percent and adjusted EBITDA margins in the 11 - 12 percent range. Based on these forecasts, earnings per diluted share guidance for the fourth quarter is $0.75 - $0.85 on a GAAP basis and $0.80 - $0.90 on an adjusted basis.
Positive Outlook
- FoodTech revenue growth of 3 - 5 percent sequentially
- FoodTech operating margins of 13 - 14 percent
- FoodTech adjusted EBITDA margins in the 18 - 19 percent range
- Earnings per diluted share guidance for the fourth quarter is $0.75 - $0.85 on a GAAP basis
- Adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations $0.80 - $0.90
Challenges Ahead
- AeroTech, the Company expects a 7 - 8 percent sequential decline in fourth quarter revenue
- AeroTech operating margins of approximately 10 percent
- AeroTech adjusted EBITDA margins in the 11 - 12 percent range
- Corporate expense is expected to be approximately $14 million
- Interest expense is forecast at $4.5 million with a tax rate of 25 percent.