NASDAQ$FELE
Franklin Electric Co Inc · Q3 2023 earnings
Q3 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Franklin Electric's performance was solid but challenging, with results below expectations due to commodity price pressure and destocking, though Water Systems achieved record revenue and operating income.
Franklin Electric reported net sales of $538.4 million, a 2% decrease compared to the prior year. EPS was $1.23. Water Systems sales increased by 1%, while Fueling Systems and Distribution sales decreased by 14% and 2%, respectively. Operating income was $78.1 million with an operating margin of 14.5%.
- Consolidated net sales decreased by 2% year-over-year to $538.4 million.
- Water Systems sales increased by 1%, setting a third-quarter record.
- Operating income was $78.1 million, with an operating margin of 14.5%.
- GAAP fully diluted earnings per share (EPS) was $1.23.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Franklin Electric · Revenue · Quarterly
$538M
Revenue by segment
Franklin Electric · $563M total across 3 segments · Q3 2023
- Water Systems$296M+0.9%52.6%
- Distribution$189M-2.1%33.6%
- Energy Systems$77.7M-13.9%13.8%
Forward guidance
The Company is updating its guidance for full year 2023 sales to be in the range of $2.05 billion to $2.15 billion and full year 2023 EPS to be in the range of $4.07 to $4.17.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2023
-0.6%
Avg return
Earnings day
-1.0%
Avg return
5 days after
-0.4%
Avg return
30 days after
37%
24 / 65 earnings
Positive
+22.0%
Q3 2015
Best reaction
-14.6%
Q4 2025
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -0.5% | -3.9% | -4.4% | |
| Q4 2025 | -14.6% | -12.0% | -16.1% | |
| Q3 2025 | -3.5% | -3.8% | -2.4% | |
| Q1 2025 | -4.4% | -0.3% | -2.3% | |
| Q4 2024 | +6.0% | +4.3% | -2.0% | |
| Q3 2024 | -5.9% | -4.9% | +4.5% | |
| Q2 2024 | -3.1% | +1.9% | -3.9% | |
| Q1 2024 | -5.5% | -4.2% | -5.4% | |
| Q4 2023 | -2.0% | +0.3% | +1.0% | |
| Q3 2023 | -0.0% | -0.2% | +6.3% | |
| Q2 2023 | -7.1% | -8.6% | -10.8% | |
| Q1 2023 | +5.8% | +5.3% | +1.3% | |
| Q4 2022 | +3.6% | +4.4% | -2.1% | |
| Q3 2022 | -5.5% | -6.7% | -3.2% | |
| Q2 2022 | +9.0% | +14.6% | +17.2% | |
| Q1 2022 | -10.0% | -12.6% | -9.2% | |
| Q4 2021 | +2.0% | -0.7% | -0.4% | |
| Q3 2021 | -3.0% | -1.2% | +9.0% | |
| Q2 2021 | -2.9% | -0.9% | +0.6% | |
| Q1 2021 | -0.1% | -0.1% | +3.6% | |
| Q4 2020 | -0.4% | -1.6% | +6.6% | |
| Q3 2020 | -5.5% | -4.3% | +9.3% | |
| Q2 2020 | +5.3% | -0.1% | +10.0% | |
| Q1 2020 | +5.6% | -3.9% | +1.5% | |
| Q4 2019 | -2.6% | -2.5% | -20.8% | |
| Q3 2019 | +5.7% | +3.3% | +5.9% | |
| Q2 2019 | +2.5% | +3.2% | -0.1% | |
| Q1 2019 | -7.3% | -7.2% | -13.9% | |
| Q4 2018 | +7.6% | +8.4% | +2.5% | |
| Q3 2018 | +2.0% | +4.2% | +7.2% | |
| Q2 2018 | +0.0% | +1.7% | +3.3% | |
| Q1 2018 | +5.2% | +6.8% | +12.8% | |
| Q4 2017 | -8.1% | -8.1% | -7.8% | |
| Q3 2017 | -1.7% | +2.4% | +2.0% | |
| Q2 2017 | -4.4% | -5.0% | -9.7% | |
| Q1 2017 | -8.2% | -11.7% | -15.9% | |
| Q4 2016 | +5.9% | +5.5% | +0.7% | |
| Q3 2016 | -6.8% | -4.7% | +3.5% | |
| Q2 2016 | +6.5% | +4.3% | +5.0% | |
| Q1 2016 | +3.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +22.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +3.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -6.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +4.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -6.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -2.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +6.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -2.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -3.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -3.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -4.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -1.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -4.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +0.7% | — | — |
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