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Mar 31, 2020

Wabtec Q1 2020 Earnings Report

Wabtec's first quarter performance was solid despite COVID-19 headwinds, with increased sales and adjusted EPS, driven by acquisitions and cost management.

Key Takeaways

Wabtec reported a solid first quarter with increased sales of $1.9 billion and adjusted EPS of $0.97, despite headwinds from the COVID-19 pandemic. The company's performance was driven by sales from acquisitions and cost management initiatives.

Reported GAAP earnings per share of $0.58; adjusted EPS of $0.97.

Reported GAAP income from operations of $217 million (11.3% margin); adjusted income from operations of $303 million (15.7% margin).

Available liquidity of about $1.2 billion at quarter close; additional actions post quarter further enhanced liquidity by $600 million.

Multi-year backlog of $21.5 billion provides forward visibility.

Total Revenue
$1.93B
Previous year: $1.59B
+21.1%
EPS
$0.97
Previous year: $1.06
-8.5%
Total Backlog
$21.5B
Backlog 12-Month
$5.6B
Gross Profit
$510M
Previous year: $362M
+41.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$616M
Previous year: $513M
+20.1%
Free Cash Flow
-$115M
Previous year: $1.6M
-7300.0%
Total Assets
$18.8B
Previous year: $19.1B
-1.6%

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Forward Guidance

Wabtec is withdrawing its 2020 financial guidance due to the uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic but remains confident in the long-term fundamentals of the company.

Positive Outlook

  • Strong backlog
  • Recurring service revenues
  • Aftermarket reach
  • Significant installed base
  • Technology differentiation

Challenges Ahead

  • Impacts of the coronavirus
  • High degree of uncertainty regarding the duration and severity of the pandemic
  • Government actions to contain it
  • Potential impact on global economic activity
  • Global supply chain operations, and our customers

Revenue & Expenses

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