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Mar 31, 2024
Watts Q1 2024 Earnings Report
Reported record first quarter sales, operating earnings, adjusted operating margin and EPS.
Key Takeaways
Watts Water Technologies reported record first quarter results with sales of $571 million, a 21% increase from the previous year. Organic sales increased by 6%. Reported EPS was $2.17, up 12%, and adjusted EPS was $2.33, up 21%. The company is increasing its full-year 2024 outlook.
Sales of $571 million increased 21%; organic sales increased 6% including ~7% due to extra shipping days.
Operating margin of 16.9%, down 110 bps; adjusted operating margin of 18.2%, up 30 bps.
EPS of $2.17, up 12%; adjusted EPS of $2.33, up 21%.
Increased full-year 2024 sales and margin outlook.
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Forward Guidance
Watts Water Technologies is increasing its full year 2024 outlook. Organic sales growth is now expected to range from negative 4% to positive 1%, raising the midpoint by 50 basis points. Adjusted operating margin is now expected to range from 17.1% to 17.7%, raising the midpoint by 20 basis points.
Positive Outlook
- Organic sales growth is now expected to range from negative 4% to positive 1%.
- Adjusted operating margin is now expected to range from 17.1% to 17.7%.
- Integrations of recent acquisitions are progressing well.
- Balance sheet remains strong.
- Robust cash flow continues to support strategic investments.
Challenges Ahead
- Organic sales growth is expected to range from negative 4% to positive 1%.
- Adjusted operating margin is expected to range from 17.1% to 17.7%.
- Volume weakness in Europe.
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