Rockwell Automation Q4 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Rockwell Automation reported a strong fourth quarter with a 20.5% increase in sales and a 19.7% increase in adjusted EPS. The company's performance was driven by strong execution and improved lead times, with double-digit sales growth in all regions and business segments. Fiscal 2024 guidance was introduced, projecting continued growth.
Fourth quarter reported sales up 20.5% year over year, with organic sales up 17.7%.
Fourth quarter diluted EPS of $2.61, down (10)% year over year; adjusted EPS of $3.64, up 20% year over year.
Full year reported sales up 16.7% year over year; organic sales up 16.9% year over year.
Total ARR grew 16% year over year.
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Forward Guidance
Rockwell Automation provided fiscal year 2024 guidance, including reported sales growth of 0.5% - 6.5%, organic sales growth of (2.0)% - 4.0%, and diluted EPS of $11.49 - $12.99; Adjusted EPS of $12.00 - $13.50.
Positive Outlook
- Confident in Rockwell’s ability to grow share
- Helping customers scale new production facilities
- Addressing workforce challenges
- Strengthening overall business resilience with new technologies and services
- Streamlined organization and strong focus on productivity enable us to continue to grow earnings
Challenges Ahead
- Dynamic macro environment
- Order normalization
- Sales Growth Guidance: Reported sales growth of 0.5% - 6.5%
- Sales Growth Guidance: Organic sales growth of (2.0)% - 4.0%
- Diluted EPS Guidance: $11.49 - $12.99
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income