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Garrett Motion Inc · Q1 2021 earnings

Q1 2021 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Garrett Motion's financial performance exceeded expectations, driven by strong sales momentum and operational efficiency.

Garrett Motion reported a strong start to 2021 with net sales of $997 million, a 33.8% increase year-over-year. The company's Adjusted EBITDA increased to $176 million, with an improved margin of 17.7%. Adjusted free cash flow more than doubled to $162 million.

  • Net sales totaled $997 million, up 33.8% reported and 25.6% at constant currency.
  • Net loss was $105 million; adjusted net income was $96 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased to $176 million; adjusted EBITDA margin improved 320 basis points to 17.7%.
  • Adjusted free cash flow totaled $162 million; adjusted free cash flow conversion rate was 169%.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$997M

Previous: $745M+33.8%
EPS (adj)

$1.27

Previous: $0.89+42.7%
Gross Profit Margin

19.7%

Previous: 19.1%+3.1%
Net Income Margin

-10.5%

No prior period
Adjusted EBITDA

$176M

Previous: $108M+63.0%
Capital Expenditures

-$18M

Previous: -$39M+53.8%
Free Cash Flow

-$123M

Previous: $13M-1046.2%
Net Income

-$105M

Previous: $52M-301.9%
Operating Income

$132M

Previous: $60M+120.0%
Gross Profit

$196M

Previous: $142M+38.0%
Cash & Equivalents

$382M

Previous: $254M+50.4%
Total Assets

$2.84B

Previous: $2.25B+25.8%
Stock-Based Comp

$2M

Previous: $2M+0.0%

Revenue & EPS history

Garrett Motion · Revenue · Quarterly

$997M

Q1 2021+33.8%vs Q1 2020
Beat estimate in 5 of 12 quarters(42%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Garrett Motion · $839M total across 3 segments · Q2 2021

  • Gasoline
    $442M
  • Diesel
    $321M
  • Aftermarket
    $76M

Forward guidance

Garrett expects to emerge shortly from its financial restructuring with a new capital structure, reduced debt, and strong sponsorship to support its strategic vision.

Tailwinds

  • Increasing demand for Garrett’s differentiated technologies
  • Proven track record in operational excellence
  • Expanding in-house advanced engineering capabilities
  • Investing in world-class turbo, electrification and software solutions
  • New foundation will help solidify Garrett’s technology leadership and strengthen its operations over the long-term

Headwinds

  • Ongoing global pandemic
  • Challenges remain
  • Voluntary Filing Under Chapter 11
  • Reorganization items - net totaling $174 million, representing professional service fees related to the Chapter 11 cases of which $79 million is related to the termination and expense reimbursement of the stalking horse bid.
  • The Debtors’ chapter 11 cases are being jointly administered under the caption “In re: Garrett Motion Inc., 20-12212.”

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 Q1 2021

Historical avgQ1 2021

+0.5%

Avg return

Earnings day

+0.7%

Avg return

5 days after

-3.0%

Avg return

30 days after

41%

15 / 37 earnings

Positive

+24.9%

Q1 2026

Best reaction

-17.1%

Q2 2020

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+24.9%+27.6%+59.8%
Q4 2025-6.5%-1.6%-17.6%
Q3 2025+19.3%+39.3%+28.5%
Q2 2025+1.4%+2.7%+3.1%
Q1 2025+10.6%+22.1%+15.0%
Q4 2024+5.2%+6.3%-3.6%
Q3 2024-6.8%-3.3%+4.1%
Q2 2024-3.9%-2.4%-8.6%
Q1 2024-0.2%-2.9%-8.5%
Q4 2023+13.6%+11.5%+13.5%
Q3 2023-0.4%-1.0%+4.0%
Q2 2023+8.1%+6.0%+7.4%
Q1 2023-0.2%+1.0%-0.4%
Q4 2022-1.4%-0.9%-16.2%
Q3 2022+14.6%+13.7%+21.9%
Q2 2022+0.3%+2.4%+10.5%
Q1 2022+1.7%+4.0%-9.1%
Q4 2021-0.4%-2.2%-1.3%
Q3 2021+0.3%+7.0%+11.3%
Q2 2021-9.1%+1.4%-2.0%
Q1 2021+9.3%+19.0%+71.2%
Q4 2020+4.1%+1.4%-21.2%
Q3 2020+10.7%+12.5%+25.9%
Q2 2020-17.1%-19.2%-53.5%
Q1 2020-16.2%-23.0%-1.8%
Q4 2019-3.5%-5.1%-53.8%
Q3 2019+1.5%-3.3%+10.9%
Q2 2019-4.9%-13.2%-34.0%
Q2 2018-4.9%-13.2%-34.0%
Q1 2018-4.2%-5.5%-17.5%
Q1 2019-0.8%-1.0%-14.5%
Q2 2017-3.4%-8.4%-12.0%
Q1 2017-3.4%-8.4%-12.0%
Q4 2018-2.8%+0.3%-9.8%
Q3 2017-5.5%-12.2%-21.9%
Q3 2018-5.5%-12.2%-21.9%
Q4 2017-5.5%-12.2%-21.9%

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