Parker Hannifin reported a record fourth quarter for fiscal year 2021, with sales increasing by 25% to $3.96 billion and net income increasing by 74% to $504.8 million. EPS also reached a record $3.84, a 72% increase. The company issued guidance for fiscal year 2022, expecting earnings per share between $14.08 and $14.88, or $16.20 to $17.00 on an adjusted basis.
Fourth quarter sales increased 25% to $3.96 billion, with organic sales up 22%.
Segment operating margin for the fourth quarter was 20.0% as reported, or 22.2% adjusted.
Fourth quarter EPS increased 72% to $3.84 as reported, or $4.38 adjusted.
Full year net income was $1.75 billion, with EPS at $13.35 as reported, or $15.04 adjusted.
For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, the company has issued guidance for earnings per share to the range of $14.08 to $14.88, or $16.20 to $17.00 on an adjusted basis. Guidance assumes organic sales growth of approximately 5% to 9% compared with the prior year.