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Jun 30, 2023

Lennox Q2 2023 Earnings Report

Lennox reported record second-quarter results and raised 2023 guidance.

Key Takeaways

Lennox reported a record second quarter with revenue up 3% to $1.41 billion and operating income up 23% to $279 million. GAAP diluted EPS increased by 23% to $6.10. The company is raising its 2023 outlook with core revenue expected to increase by 2% to 4% and an EPS range of $15.50 to $16.00.

Revenue increased by 3% to $1.41 billion; core revenue excluding European Operations increased by 3% to $1.34 billion.

Operating income increased by 23% to $279 million; adjusted segment profit increased by 22% to $281 million.

GAAP diluted EPS increased by 23% to $6.10; adjusted diluted EPS increased by 22% to $6.15.

Operating cash flow increased by 101% to $196 million.

Total Revenue
$1.41B
Previous year: $1.37B
+3.3%
EPS
$6.15
Previous year: $5
+23.0%
Gross Profit
$458M
Previous year: $397M
+15.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$51.4M
Previous year: $57.4M
-10.5%
Free Cash Flow
$146M
Previous year: $76M
+91.6%
Total Assets
$2.98B
Previous year: $2.66B
+12.1%

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Forward Guidance

For the full year 2023, Lennox expects core revenue to be up 2% to 4% and earnings per share of $15.50 to $16.00. The company is updating its free cash flow outlook to include operating cash flow of $550 million to $600 million and capital expenditures of approximately $250 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Prioritizing pricing excellence
  • Increasing commercial production output
  • Normalizing inventory levels to further improve cash flow
  • Building on current momentum to meet or exceed long-range targets
  • Exceptional progress towards delivering long-term financial targets