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Dec 31, 2020

JBT Q4 2020 Earnings Report

JBT's performance was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic but remained solidly profitable, benefiting from a diversified product line and disciplined cost control.

Key Takeaways

JBT Corporation reported a revenue of $439 million and an EPS of $0.94 for the fourth quarter of 2020. Orders increased 17% from the third quarter of 2020. The company remained profitable due to its diversified product line and disciplined cost control.

Revenue was $439 million, a 19% year-over-year decline.

Earnings per share was $0.94, or $1.02 as adjusted.

Orders increased 17% from the third quarter of 2020 and 2% compared to fourth quarter 2019.

Operating income was $43.5 million, a 30% year-over-year decline.

Total Revenue
$439M
Previous year: $546M
-19.5%
EPS
$1.02
Previous year: $1.5
-32.0%
Gross Profit
$133M
Previous year: $168M
-20.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$47.5M
Previous year: $39.5M
+20.3%
Total Assets
$1.81B
Previous year: $1.91B
-5.7%

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Forward Guidance

The Company expects FoodTech revenue growth of 5 - 8 percent in 2021 with operating margins in the range of 14.5 - 15.0 percent and adjusted EBITDA margins in the 19.5 - 20.0 percent range. At AeroTech, the Company expects 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.