Jun 27, 2021

Watts Q2 2021 Earnings Report

Record results were achieved, driven by global economic recovery and strong performance across all regions.

Key Takeaways

Watts Water Technologies reported a record second quarter in 2021, with sales of $467 million, up 38% compared to Q2 2020. GAAP EPS was $1.11, up 88%, and adjusted EPS was $1.48, up 100%. The company is raising its adjusted full year 2021 outlook due to accelerating demand.

Sales of $467 million, up 38% reported and 32% organically.

GAAP operating margin of 11.3%, up 210 bps; adjusted operating margin of 14.9%, up 380 bps.

GAAP EPS of $1.11, up 88%; adjusted EPS of $1.48, up 100%.

Increased adjusted full year 2021 outlook.

Total Revenue
$467M
Previous year: $339M
+37.9%
EPS
$1.48
Previous year: $0.74
+100.0%
Total organic sales
32%
Previous year: -19%
-268.4%
Americas organic sales
27.9%
Previous year: -18%
-255.0%
Europe organic sales
41.3%
Previous year: -21%
-296.7%
Gross Profit
$200M
Previous year: $135M
+48.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$240M
Previous year: $149M
+61.5%
Free Cash Flow
$31.2M
Previous year: $33.3M
-6.3%
Total Assets
$1.86B
Previous year: $1.65B
+12.6%

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Forward Guidance

The company is updating its adjusted full year 2021 outlook. We now expect consolidated organic revenue growth of 10% to 14% and consolidated adjusted operating margin expansion of 100 to 150 basis points, compared to last year.

Positive Outlook

  • Consolidated organic revenue growth of 10% to 14%
  • Consolidated adjusted operating margin expansion of 100 to 150 basis points

Challenges Ahead

  • Monitoring nonresidential new construction activity
  • Supply chain issues
  • Inflation
  • Vaccine implementations
  • Impact of the virus variants

Revenue & Expenses

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