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Dec 31, 2021

Lennox Q4 2021 Earnings Report

Lennox International reported a record fourth-quarter revenue and EPS despite challenges from fewer days, Covid-19, and supply chain disruptions.

Key Takeaways

Lennox International reported a 6% increase in fourth-quarter revenue, reaching a record $965 million. GAAP EPS was $2.27, while adjusted EPS was $2.35. The results were impacted by 6% fewer days in the quarter, as well as Covid-19 and global supply chain disruptions.

Fourth-quarter revenue increased by 6% to a record $965 million.

GAAP EPS from continuing operations was $2.27, compared to $2.91 in the prior-year quarter.

Adjusted EPS from continuing operations was $2.35, compared to $2.89 in the prior-year quarter.

Full year 2021 revenue was up 15% to a record $4.2 billion.

Total Revenue
$965M
Previous year: $914M
+5.6%
EPS
$2.35
Previous year: $2.89
-18.7%
Gross Profit
$254M
Previous year: $275M
-7.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$31M
Previous year: $124M
-75.0%
Free Cash Flow
$80.9M
Previous year: $535M
-84.9%
Total Assets
$2.17B
Previous year: $2.03B
+6.9%

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Lennox Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

The company is reiterating 2022 guidance for revenue growth of 5-10% and raising 2022 guidance for GAAP and adjusted EPS from continuing operations from $13.40-$14.40 to $13.50-$14.50.

Positive Outlook

  • Reiterating guidance for revenue growth of 5-10%.
  • Raising guidance for GAAP and adjusted EPS from continuing operations from $13.40-$14.40 to $13.50-$14.50.
  • Reflecting the net benefit of lower effective tax rate guidance of 18-20%.
  • Reiterating guidance for capital expenditures of approximately $125 million.
  • Reiterating plans for $400 million of stock repurchases for the year.

Challenges Ahead

  • Guidance reflects higher interest expense assumptions.
  • The company faces risks related to raw material prices and supply chain disruptions.
  • The company is exposed to risks related to trade tariffs.
  • The company is exposed to economic conditions in its markets.
  • The company is exposed to any resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impact.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income