• Franklin Electric Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results

    Source: Nasdaq GlobeNewswire / 23 Jul 2024 08:00:57   America/New_York

    Second Quarter 2024 Highlights

    • Consolidated net sales of $543.3 million, a decrease of 5% to the prior year, with lower sales across all three segments
    • Operating income was $79.1 million with operating margin of 14.6%
    • GAAP fully diluted earnings per share (EPS) was $1.26

    FORT WAYNE, Ind., July 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Franklin Electric Co., Inc. today announced its second quarter financial results for fiscal year 2024.

    Second quarter 2024 net sales were $543.3 million, compared to second quarter 2023 net sales of $569.1 million. Second quarter 2024 operating income was $79.1 million, compared to second quarter 2023 operating income of $80.9 million. Second quarter 2024 EPS was $1.26, versus EPS in the second quarter 2023 of $1.27.

    “The Franklin team achieved solid results in the second quarter, marking one of the strongest quarters from an earnings perspective in Franklin’s history. We continue to deliver margin expansion on sales below the record levels reached in the prior year period. While unfavorable weather continued to adversely impact sales, strong operational performance in the Water Systems and Fueling Systems segments helped offset this headwind,” commented Gregg Sengstack, Franklin Electric’s Executive Chairperson.

    “Franklin Electric’s diverse product line, customer base, and geographic exposure continue to prove resilient despite macroeconomic, geopolitical, and weather-related pressures. These factors, along with our great people and strong working capital position, give us confidence as we look towards the back half of the year.”

    “It has been an incredible journey working with the exceptional team here at Franklin Electric. I look forward to continuing to support our mission and our new CEO, Joe Ruzynski, in my position as Executive Chairperson.” concluded Mr. Sengstack.

    Segment Summaries

    Water Systems net sales were $315.6 million in the second quarter, a decrease of $6.1 million or 2 percent compared to the record second quarter sales of 2023. The sales decrease was driven by lower sales of large dewatering pumps, which had a record quarter last year, partially offset by sales increases in all other surfaces products, water treatment products and groundwater products. Water Systems operating income in the second quarter 2024 was $62.3 million, a new quarterly record for any quarter. Second quarter 2023 Water Systems operating income was $50.8 million.

    Distribution net sales were $190.5 million, a decrease of $2.6 million or 1 percent compared to the second quarter 2023. Sales decreases were driven by the continued negative impact of wet weather across the U.S. that has delayed contractor installations, partially offset by sales from a recent acquisition. The Distribution segment operating income in the second quarter 2024 was $9.8 million. Second quarter 2023 Distribution operating income was $17.8 million.

    Fueling Systems net sales were $73.1 million in the second quarter 2024, a decrease of $7.3 million or 9 percent compared to the second quarter 2023. Sales decreases were driven by lower volumes. Fueling Systems operating income in the second quarter 2024 was $26.0 million. Second quarter 2023 Fueling Systems operating income was $26.7 million.

    2024 Guidance

    The Company is maintaining its sales guidance for full year 2024 to be in the range of $2.10 billion to $2.17 billion and reducing its EPS guidance for full year 2024 to be in the range of $4.16 to $4.34 which incorporates the Company’s first half performance and its outlook for continued solid execution in the second half while maintaining strong margins similar to the first half.

    Earnings Conference Call

    A conference call to review earnings and other developments in the business will commence at 9:00 am ET. The second quarter 2024 earnings call will be available via a live webcast. The webcast will be available in a listen only mode by going to:

    https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/f8j7t4wj

    For those interested in participating in the question-and-answer portion of the call, please register for the call at the link below.

    https://register.vevent.com/register/BI8d56cfdc94aa49358360ba12cb42e3e2

    All registrants will receive dial-in information and a PIN allowing them to access the live call. It is recommended that you join 10 minutes prior to the event start (although you may register and dial in at any time during the call).

    A replay of the conference call will be available from Tuesday, July 23, 2024, through 9:00 am ET on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, by visiting the listen-only webcast link above.

    Forward Looking Statements

    "Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any forward-looking statements contained herein, including those relating to market conditions or the Company’s financial results, costs, expenses or expense reductions, profit margins, inventory levels, foreign currency translation rates, liquidity expectations, business goals and sales growth, involve risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to, risks and uncertainties with respect to general economic and currency conditions, various conditions specific to the Company’s business and industry, weather conditions, new housing starts, market demand, competitive factors, changes in distribution channels, supply constraints, effect of price increases,  raw material costs, technology factors, integration of acquisitions, litigation, government and regulatory actions, the Company’s accounting policies, future trends, epidemics and pandemics, and other risks which are detailed in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, included in Item 1A of Part I of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, Exhibit 99.1 attached thereto and in Item 1A of Part II of the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. These risks and uncertainties may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements made herein are based on information currently available, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

    About Franklin Electric

    Franklin Electric is a global leader in the production and marketing of systems and components for the movement of water and energy. Recognized as a technical leader in its products and services, Franklin Electric serves customers around the world in residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, municipal, and fueling applications. Franklin Electric is proud to be named in Newsweek’s lists of America’s Most Responsible Companies and Most Trustworthy Companies for 2023 and America’s Climate Leaders 2023 by USA Today.


    FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO., INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
    (Unaudited)
            
    (In thousands, except per share amounts)       
            
     Second Quarter Ended Six Months Ended
     June 30, 2024 June 30, 2023 June 30, 2024 June 30, 2023
            
    Net sales$543,258  $569,181  $1,004,158  $1,053,732 
            
    Cost of sales 343,461   380,700   640,781   702,986 
            
    Gross profit 199,797   188,481   363,377   350,746 
            
    Selling, general, and administrative expenses 120,648   107,429   236,292   216,964 
            
    Restructuring expense —   149   —   273 
            
    Operating income 79,149   80,903   127,085   133,509 
            
    Interest expense (1,976)  (4,178)  (3,424)  (7,325)
    Other income, net 184   1,179   890   1,588 
    Foreign exchange expense (436)  (3,571)  (5,316)  (5,615)
            
    Income before income taxes 76,921   74,333   119,235   122,157 
            
    Income tax expense 17,590   14,173   26,812   24,421 
            
    Net income$59,331  $60,160  $92,423  $97,736 
            
    Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (232)  (560)  (365)  (811)
            
    Net income attributable to Franklin Electric Co., Inc.$59,099  $59,600  $92,058  $96,925 
            
    Earnings per share:       
    Basic$1.28  $1.29  $1.99  $2.09 
    Diluted$1.26  $1.27  $1.97  $2.06 



    FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO., INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    (Unaudited)
        
    (In thousands)   
        
     June 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
    ASSETS   
        
    Cash and cash equivalents$58,104  $84,963 
    Receivables (net) 299,185   222,418 
    Inventories 525,435   508,696 
    Other current assets 35,972   37,718 
    Total current assets 918,696   853,795 
        
    Property, plant, and equipment, net 224,196   229,739 
    Lease right-of-use assets, net 63,270   57,014 
    Goodwill and other assets 578,184   587,574 
    Total assets$1,784,346  $1,728,122 
        
        
    LIABILITIES AND EQUITY   
        
    Accounts payable$175,553  $152,419 
    Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 109,888   104,949 
    Current lease liability 18,274   17,316 
    Current maturities of long-term debt and short-term borrowings 42,375   12,355 
    Total current liabilities 346,090   287,039 
        
    Long-term debt 87,242   88,056 
    Long-term lease liability 43,638   38,549 
    Income taxes payable non-current -   4,837 
    Deferred income taxes 29,529   29,461 
    Employee benefit plans 29,931   35,973 
    Other long-term liabilities 21,886   33,914 
     
    Redeemable noncontrolling interest 1,134   1,145 
        
    Total equity 1,224,896   1,209,148 
    Total liabilities and equity$1,784,346  $1,728,122 



    FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO., INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    (Unaudited)
     Six Months Ended
    (In thousands)   
     June 30, 2024 June 30, 2023
    Cash flows from operating activities:   
    Net income$92,423  $97,736 
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:   
    Depreciation and amortization 27,690   26,259 
    Non-cash lease expense 10,105   8,523 
    Share-based compensation 7,015   6,410 
    Other 4,315   7,896 
    Changes in assets and liabilities:   
    Receivables (82,828)  (70,725)
    Inventory (23,982)  (24,125)
    Accounts payable and accrued expenses 13,171   (3,880)
    Operating leases (10,314)  (8,706)
    Income taxes-U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (3,870)  (2,902)
    Other 1,278   6,540 
        
    Net cash flows from operating activities 35,003   43,026 
        
    Cash flows from investing activities:   
    Additions to property, plant, and equipment (19,445)  (20,241)
    Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment 418   - 
    Acquisitions and investments (1,151)  (6,641)
    Other investing activities 21   2 
        
    Net cash flows from investing activities (20,157)  (26,880)
        
    Cash flows from financing activities:   
    Net change in debt 29,183   32,171 
    Proceeds from issuance of common stock 4,302   9,010 
    Purchases of common stock (47,895)  (25,541)
    Dividends paid (23,980)  (20,872)
    Deferred payments for acquisitions (348)  (186)
        
    Net cash flows from financing activities (38,738)  (5,418)
        
    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (2,967)  (3,291)
    Net change in cash and cash equivalents (26,859)  7,437 
    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 84,963   45,790 
    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$58,104  $53,227 



    Key Performance Indicators: Net Sales Summary

              
     Net Sales
     United StatesLatinEurope, MiddleAsiaTotal    
    (in millions)& CanadaAmericaEast & AfricaPacificWaterFuelingDistributionOther/ElimsConsolidated
              
    Q2 2023$202.9 $42.0 $54.6 $22.2 $321.7 $80.4 $193.1 ($26.1)$569.1 
    Q2 2024$193.6 $41.8 $56.0 $24.2 $315.6 $73.1 $190.5 ($35.9)$543.3 
    Change($9.3)($0.2)$1.4 $2.0 ($6.1)($7.3)($2.6)($9.8)($25.8)
    % Change -5% 0% 3% 9% -2% -9% -1%  -5%
              
    Foreign currency translation, net*($0.3)($1.2)($2.6)($0.8)($4.9)($0.1)$0.0  ($5.0)
    % Change 0% -3% -5% -4% -2% 0% 0%  -1%
              
    Acquisitions$4.9 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 $4.9 $0.0 $4.7  $9.6 
    % Change 2% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 2%  2%
              
    Volume/Price($13.8)$1.0 $3.9 $2.8 ($6.1)($7.2)($7.3)($9.8)($30.4)
    % Change -7% 2% 7% 13% -2% -9% -4% 38% -5%
              
    *The Company has presented local currency price increases used to offset currency devaluation in the Argentina and Turkey hyperinflationary economies within the foreign currency translation, net row above.



    Key Performance Indicators: Operating Income and Margin Summary

          
    Operating Income and Margins     
    (in millions)For the Second Quarter 2024
     WaterFuelingDistributionOther/ElimsConsolidated
    Operating Income / (Loss)$62.3 $26.0 $9.8 $(19.0)$79.1 
    % Operating Income To Net Sales 19.7% 35.6% 5.1%  14.6%
          
          
    Operating Income and Margins     
    (in millions)For the Second Quarter 2023
     WaterFuelingDistributionOther/ElimsConsolidated
    Operating Income / (Loss)$50.8 $26.7 $17.8 $(14.4)$80.9 
    % Operating Income To Net Sales 15.8% 33.2% 9.2%  14.2%
          

    Franklin Electric Contact:

Jeffery L. Taylor
Franklin Electric Co., Inc.
InvestorRelations@fele.com

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