Rockwell Automation Q3 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Rockwell Automation reported Q3 2024 results with sales of $2,051 million, down 8.4% year-over-year. Diluted EPS was $2.02, down 41.4%, and adjusted EPS was $2.71, down 10.0%. The company updates its fiscal 2024 guidance, anticipating ~ (8.5)% reported sales growth and ~$8.32 diluted EPS.
Reported and organic sales decreased by 8.4% year-over-year.
Total ARR increased by 17% year-over-year.
Diluted EPS was $2.02, a decrease of 41.4%, and includes a restructuring charge of $0.46.
Adjusted EPS was $2.71, a decrease of 10.0% year-over-year.
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Forward Guidance
Rockwell Automation expects continued sequential order growth in the fourth quarter and into the next fiscal year, but at a more gradual pace than originally expected. Fiscal 2024 guidance is reduced to reflect this pace. Margins will continue to show the positive impact of productivity actions and pricing.
Positive Outlook
- Continued sequential order growth is expected in Q4 and into the next fiscal year.
- Margins will continue to show the positive impact of productivity actions.
- Margins will benefit from pricing strategies.
- Rockwell is positioned to benefit from new capacity investments in North America.
- Rockwell and its customers continue to invest in resilience, agility, and sustainability.
Challenges Ahead
- Order growth is expected at a more gradual pace than originally anticipated.
- Fiscal 2024 guidance is reduced to reflect the slower pace of order growth.
- Manufacturers are taking a pause in adding capacity.
- Customers are citing weaker consumer demand as a reason for project delays.
- Customers are citing high interest rates and policy uncertainty as reasons for deferring investment plans.
Revenue & Expenses
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