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Mar 31, 2023

Sensata Q1 2023 Earnings Report

Sensata reported strong first-quarter results with revenues and adjusted earnings exceeding financial guidance, repaid $250 million of outstanding Term Loan, and remains on track to achieve its long-term goals within Electrification.

Key Takeaways

Sensata Technologies reported a 2.3% increase in revenue to $998.2 million and a significant rise in earnings per share to $0.56, a 300% increase compared to the previous year. The company also generated $96.9 million in operating cash flow and $60.0 million in free cash flow.

Revenue increased by 2.3% to $998.2 million, with organic revenue growth of 4.7%.

Operating income rose by 18.2% to $148.8 million, representing 14.9% of revenue.

Earnings per share increased by 300% to $0.56, and adjusted earnings per share increased by 17.9% to $0.92.

The company repaid $250 million of its outstanding Term Loan, reducing variable rate debt and interest expense.

Total Revenue
$998M
Previous year: $976M
+2.3%
EPS
$0.92
Previous year: $0.78
+17.9%
Operating Margin
14.9%
Previous year: 12.9%
+15.5%
Adjusted Operating Margin
19.3%
Previous year: 18.7%
+3.2%
Dividends Paid
$16.8M
Previous year: $0.11
+15272727172.7%
Gross Profit
$328M
Previous year: $319M
+2.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.03B
Previous year: $1.61B
-35.7%
Free Cash Flow
$60M
Previous year: $11.6M
+415.3%
Total Assets
$8.58B
Previous year: $8.61B
-0.3%

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Forward Guidance

For the second quarter of 2023, Sensata expects revenue of $1,000 to $1,040 million and adjusted EPS of $0.88 to $0.98.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue between $1,000 and $1,040 million.
  • Adjusted Operating Income between $190 and $206 million.
  • Adjusted Net Income between $137 and $151 million.
  • Adjusted EPS between $0.88 and $0.98.
  • Company expects to grow earnings faster than revenue

Challenges Ahead

  • Changes in foreign currency exchange rates will decrease revenue by approximately $(12) million at the midpoint.
  • Changes in foreign currency exchange rates will decrease adjusted EPS by approximately $(0.01) at the midpoint.
  • Revenue organic growth (2%) - 2%
  • Adjusted Operating Income (2%) - 6%
  • Adjusted Net Income 6% - 17%

Revenue & Expenses

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