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Dec 31, 2019

Sensata Q4 2019 Earnings Report

Sensata's Q4 2019 results reflected strong secular growth and better-than-expected performance in China and the Industrial business, but were negatively impacted by weak end-markets.

Key Takeaways

Sensata Technologies reported Q4 2019 revenue of $846.7 million, a slight decrease of 0.1% compared to Q4 2018. EPS was $0.34, a decrease of 78%, and adjusted EPS was $0.89, a decrease of 6%. The company exceeded revenue and EPS guidance due to strong secular growth and better-than-expected performance in China and its Industrial business.

Revenue was $846.7 million, a decrease of 0.1% compared to Q4 2018.

Operating income was $120.7 million, a decrease of 26% compared to Q4 2018.

Earnings per share were $0.34, a decrease of 78% compared to Q4 2018.

Adjusted earnings per share were $0.89, a decrease of 6% compared to Q4 2018.

Total Revenue
$847M
Previous year: $848M
-0.1%
EPS
$0.89
Previous year: $0.95
-6.3%
Operating Margin
14.3%
Adjusted Operating Margin
22.7%
Shares Repurchased
1.6M
Gross Profit
$290M
Previous year: $304M
-4.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$774M
Previous year: $730M
+6.1%
Total Assets
$6.83B
Previous year: $6.8B
+0.5%

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Forward Guidance

Sensata provided guidance for Q1 2020 and full year 2020, including estimates of the business impact related to the CoronaVirus outbreak. Sensata expects changes in foreign currency exchange rates will decrease revenues and adjusted earnings per share for the full year 2020.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income