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Jan 02, 2021

Textron Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Reported fourth quarter 2020 results and announced 2021 financial outlook.

Key Takeaways

Textron reported a solid performance across all manufacturing segments, with margin improvements at Systems, Industrial, and Bell, and delivered 61 jets with continued order momentum at Aviation.

EPS of $1.03; adjusted EPS of $1.06

Fourth quarter manufacturing segment profit margin of 8.8%

Full year net cash from operating activities of $833 million

Textron is forecasting 2021 revenues of approximately $12.5 billion, up from $11.7 billion in 2020.

Total Revenue
$3.67B
Previous year: $4.04B
-9.1%
EPS
$1.06
Previous year: $1.11
-4.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.15B
Total Assets
$15.4B

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Forward Guidance

Textron is forecasting 2021 revenues of approximately $12.5 billion. Textron expects full-year 2021 GAAP earnings per share from continuing operations will be in the range of $2.64 to $2.88, or $2.70 to $2.90 on an adjusted basis (non-GAAP). The company is estimating net cash provided by operating activities of the manufacturing group will be between $950 million and $1,050 million and manufacturing cash flow before pension contributions (a non-GAAP measure) will be between $600 million and $700 million, with planned pension contributions of about $50 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Continued improvement in our end-markets
  • Ongoing investments in new products and programs
  • Drive earnings growth
  • Margin expansion