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Dec 31, 2020

Sensata Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Reported strong financial performance with revenue growth and adjusted operating income growth from the third quarter.

Key Takeaways

Sensata Technologies reported a 7.1% increase in revenue compared to Q4 2019, reaching $906.5 million. Operating income increased by 27.7% to $154.2 million, and earnings per share rose by 126.5% to $0.77. The company's performance reflects a return to growth across automotive, heavy vehicle, and industrial markets.

Revenue increased by 7.1% compared to the fourth quarter of 2019, totaling $906.5 million.

Operating income increased by 27.7% compared to the fourth quarter of 2019, reaching $154.2 million.

Earnings per share increased by 126.5% compared to the fourth quarter of 2019, reaching $0.77.

Record free cash flow of $240 million in the fourth quarter.

Total Revenue
$906M
Previous year: $847M
+7.1%
EPS
$0.85
Previous year: $0.89
-4.5%
Operating Margin
17%
Previous year: 14.3%
+18.9%
Adjusted Operating Margin
21.6%
Previous year: 22.7%
-4.8%
Gross Profit
$297M
Previous year: $290M
+2.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.86B
Previous year: $774M
+140.5%
Free Cash Flow
$240M
Total Assets
$7.84B
Previous year: $6.83B
+14.8%

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Sensata Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

For Q1 2021, Sensata expects revenue of $875 to $915 million and adjusted EPS of $0.67 to $0.77. For FY 2021, Sensata expects revenue of $3,425 to $3,575 million and adjusted EPS of $3.06 to $3.42.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue $875 - $915 million (Q1 2021)
  • Organic growth 11% - 16% (Q1 2021)
  • Adjusted Operating Income $166 - $182 million (Q1 2021)
  • Adjusted Net Income $106 - $122 million (Q1 2021)
  • Adjusted EPS $0.67 - $0.77 (Q1 2021)

Challenges Ahead

  • Changes in foreign currency exchange rates will decrease adjusted earnings per share by approximately ($0.01) in the first quarter of 2021.
  • Revenue $3,425 - $3,575 million (FY 2021)
  • Organic growth 10% - 15% (FY 2021)
  • Adjusted Operating Income $695 - $755 million (FY 2021)
  • Adjusted Net Income $488 - $544 million (FY 2021)

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income