Rockwell Automation Q1 2020 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Rockwell Automation's first quarter 2020 results showed a sales increase of 2.6 percent year over year, despite a challenging macro environment. Adjusted EPS was $2.11, slightly better than expected, driven by growth in Automotive, Semiconductor, and China. The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2020 Adjusted EPS guidance.
Reported sales increased by 2.6 percent year over year, while organic sales decreased by 1.0 percent.
Inorganic investments contributed 4.5 percent to reported sales growth.
Diluted EPS was $2.66, and Adjusted EPS was $2.11.
Fiscal 2020 Diluted EPS guidance was updated from $8.48 - $8.88 to $9.09 - $9.49; Adjusted EPS guidance was reaffirmed at $8.70 - $9.10.
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Forward Guidance
Rockwell Automation provided sales growth and EPS guidance for fiscal year 2020, with reported sales growth expected to be between 2% and 5% and organic sales growth between (1.5)% and 1.5%. Diluted EPS is projected to be $9.09 - $9.49, and Adjusted EPS is expected to be $8.70 - $9.10.
Positive Outlook
- Reported sales growth is expected to be 2% - 5%.
- Inorganic sales growth is estimated to be around 4%.
- Diluted EPS is guided to be $9.09 - $9.49.
- Adjusted EPS is expected to be $8.70 - $9.10.
- The macro-environment is showing signs of stabilization.
Challenges Ahead
- Organic sales growth is projected to be (1.5)% - 1.5%.
- Currency translation is expected to decrease sales by approximately 0.5%.
- Sensia one-time items negatively impacted segment operating margin.
- Higher investment spending put pressure on adjusted EPS.
- Unfavorable mix affected adjusted EPS.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income