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Dec 31, 2019

Watts Q4 2019 Earnings Report

Watts reported solid fourth quarter results, driven by organic growth and improved operating income.

Key Takeaways

Watts Water Technologies reported a solid finish to 2019, with fourth-quarter sales increasing by 3% to $400 million and organic growth of 4%. GAAP EPS was $0.93, while adjusted EPS reached $1.00, a 14% increase. The company leveraged sales growth and productivity to achieve higher operating income and record operating margin and earnings per share on an adjusted basis.

Sales increased 3% to $400 million; organic growth of 4%, foreign exchange –1%.

GAAP and adjusted operating margin of 11.8% and 12.5%, respectively.

GAAP EPS of $0.93, -1% vs. last year; adjusted EPS of $1.00, + 14%.

Organic sales growth and adjusted operating margin expansion met original 2019 expectations.

Total Revenue
$400M
Previous year: $388M
+3.3%
EPS
$1
Previous year: $0.88
+13.6%
Total Organic Sales Growth
3.8%
Americas Organic Sales Growth
3.6%
Europe Organic Sales Growth
1.7%
Gross Profit
$170M
Previous year: $166M
+2.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$220M
Previous year: $204M
+7.6%
Free Cash Flow
$165M
Previous year: $91M
+81.2%
Total Assets
$1.72B
Previous year: $1.65B
+4.2%

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Forward Guidance

We intend to continue to drive our long-term strategy and to invest for the future.”

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income