NASDAQ$FELE
Franklin Electric Co Inc · Q4 2019 earnings
Q4 2019 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported fourth quarter sales and earnings.
Franklin Electric reported a 1% increase in fourth quarter sales to $320.1 million compared to $316.7 million in 2018. GAAP EPS was $0.42, down from $0.51 in the previous year. The company's free cash flow conversion of net income increased from 101% to 163% year-over-year.
- Fourth quarter sales increased by 1 percent year-over-year.
- GAAP EPS decreased to $0.42 compared to $0.51 in the fourth quarter of 2018.
- Free cash flow conversion of net income improved significantly, from 101 percent to 163 percent.
- Operating income remained flat compared to the same quarter last year.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Franklin Electric · Revenue · Quarterly
$320M
Revenue by segment
Franklin Electric · $330M total across 3 segments · Q4 2019
- Water Systems$188M-4.4%57.0%
- Energy Systems$77.3M+3.1%23.4%
- Distribution$64.4M+15.0%19.5%
Forward guidance
Franklin Electric anticipates earnings growth and sustained operating cash generation exceeding net income, alongside organic growth in Water Systems and Distribution segments. Fueling Systems revenue is expected to be flat due to a decline in China.
Tailwinds
- More normal North America precipitation rates than the record levels seen in 2019
- Organic Growth, net of foreign exchange, of about 5 to 7 percent in Water Systems and Distribution, but flat in Fueling Systems
- Free Cash Flow conversion of net income between 120 percent and 140 percent
- An effective tax rate between 18 and 20 percent
- Capital spending of around $30 million and Depreciation and Amortization of around $38 million
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 Q4 2019
-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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