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Jun 30, 2023

Rockwell Automation Q3 2023 Earnings Report

Rockwell delivered double-digit sales and earnings growth with improved electronic component availability.

Key Takeaways

Rockwell Automation reported a strong third quarter in fiscal year 2023, with a 13.7% increase in sales compared to the same period last year. Diluted EPS increased by 35% and adjusted EPS increased by 13%. The company has updated its fiscal year 2023 guidance for reported and organic sales growth to 14.0% - 16.0%, and diluted EPS guidance to $12.46 - $12.86.

Reported sales were up 13.7% year over year, with organic sales up 13.2%.

Total ARR increased by 17% year over year.

Diluted EPS was $3.45 and adjusted EPS was $3.01, up 35% and 13% year over year, respectively.

Fiscal 2023 reported sales growth guidance was updated to 14.0% - 16.0%, with organic sales growth also at 14.0% - 16.0%.

Total Revenue
$2.24B
Previous year: $1.97B
+13.7%
EPS
$3.01
Previous year: $2.66
+13.2%
Pre-Tax Margin
21.1%
Previous year: 17.5%
+20.6%
Segment Operating Margin
21.1%
Previous year: 20.8%
+1.4%
Effective Tax Rate
15.5%
Gross Profit
$915M
Previous year: $802M
+14.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$444M
Previous year: $483M
-8.2%
Free Cash Flow
$240M
Previous year: $327M
-26.6%
Total Assets
$11.7B
Previous year: $10.8B
+8.7%

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Rockwell Automation Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

Rockwell Automation updated its fiscal year 2023 guidance, reflecting performance to date and assuming continued supply chain improvement.

Positive Outlook

  • Reported sales growth updated to 14.0% - 16.0%.
  • Organic sales growth updated to 14.0% - 16.0%.
  • Inorganic sales growth remains at approximately 1.0%.
  • Diluted EPS guidance updated to $12.46 - $12.86.
  • Adjusted EPS guidance updated to $11.70 - $12.10.

Challenges Ahead

  • Currency translation is expected to decrease sales by approximately (1.0)%.
  • Potential volatility in reported quarterly earnings due to changes in the market value of PTC Inc. stock.
  • Risks associated with managing solutions and services businesses.
  • Uncertainties of litigation, including liabilities related to the safety and security of hardware and software products.
  • Availability and price of components and materials.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income