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Mar 31, 2023
Wabtec Q1 2023 Earnings Report
Wabtec reported a strong start to the year with double-digit percentage increase in earnings per share.
Key Takeaways
Wabtec reported strong first quarter 2023 results, with sales growth of 13.9% to $2.19 billion and adjusted earnings per share up 13.3% to $1.28. The company returned $209 million to shareholders via dividends and share repurchases and has strong visibility from a $22.3 billion multi-year backlog.
Sales increased 13.9% compared to the year-ago quarter driven by significantly higher Freight segment sales and increased Transit segment sales. On a constant currency basis, consolidated sales were up 16.8%.
GAAP operating margin was slightly higher than prior year at 12.6% and adjusted operating margin was slightly lower at 16.4%.
GAAP EPS and adjusted EPS increased from the year-ago quarter primarily due to higher sales, partially offset by higher interest expense.
Cash used for operations was $25 million versus cash provided from operations of $161 million in the year ago period due primarily to higher working capital.
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Forward Guidance
Wabtec’s 2023 financial guidance continues with sales expected to be in a range of $8.7 billion to $9.0 billion and adjusted earnings per diluted share to be in a range of $5.15 to $5.55. For full year 2023, Wabtec expects strong cash flow generation with operating cash flow conversion of greater than 90 percent.
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