NASDAQ$LFUS
Littelfuse Inc · Q1 2021 earnings
Q1 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported record sales driven by strong worldwide execution.
Littelfuse reported a strong start to the year with double-digit revenue and EPS growth, exceeding expectations. The company's agile teams navigated the dynamic market environment effectively, meeting customer commitments. Healthy demand was observed across various end markets aligned with strategic growth themes.
- Net sales increased by 34% compared to the prior year period, with a 26% organic growth.
- Electronics sales grew by 34%, Automotive sales increased by 23%, and Industrial sales surged by 80% compared to the prior year period.
- GAAP diluted EPS was $2.32, and adjusted diluted EPS reached $2.67, reflecting a 107% growth.
- Cash flow from operations amounted to $50.2 million, while free cash flow reached $35.4 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Littelfuse · Revenue · Quarterly
$464M
Revenue by segment
Littelfuse · $335M total across 2 segments · Q1 2021
- Electronics$287M+33.8%85.5%
- Industrial$48.7M+79.6%14.5%
Forward guidance
For the second quarter of 2021, the company anticipates net sales ranging from $463 million to $477 million, adjusted diluted EPS between $2.12 and $2.28, and an adjusted effective tax rate of approximately 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 Q1 2021
+0.5%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.5%
Avg return
5 days after
+3.2%
Avg return
30 days after
53%
34 / 64 earnings
Positive
+12.6%
Q1 2018
Best reaction
-13.2%
Q2 2023
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +0.6% | +3.2% | +3.5% | |
| Q4 2025 | +5.9% | +9.8% | +19.0% | |
| Q3 2025 | -3.9% | -5.0% | -2.5% | |
| Q1 2025 | +3.5% | +4.5% | +12.5% | |
| Q4 2024 | +5.0% | +3.4% | +3.6% | |
| Q3 2024 | -1.3% | -2.1% | -3.5% | |
| Q2 2024 | +2.7% | -5.0% | +3.7% | |
| Q1 2024 | -1.1% | +4.9% | +8.4% | |
| Q4 2023 | +1.1% | +2.6% | -0.4% | |
| Q3 2023 | +4.7% | +8.2% | +8.1% | |
| Q2 2023 | -13.2% | -16.0% | -12.3% | |
| Q1 2023 | +8.1% | +7.9% | +5.3% | |
| Q4 2022 | +5.9% | +3.1% | +6.3% | |
| Q3 2022 | -5.3% | -3.3% | +12.6% | |
| Q2 2022 | -6.5% | -8.7% | -16.7% | |
| Q1 2022 | +10.3% | +8.8% | +17.7% | |
| Q4 2021 | -5.1% | -5.8% | -6.6% | |
| Q3 2021 | -5.7% | -0.4% | +6.5% | |
| Q2 2021 | +9.0% | +7.3% | +16.5% | |
| Q1 2021 | -1.2% | -3.2% | -5.1% | |
| Q4 2020 | -3.1% | +2.1% | -2.0% | |
| Q3 2020 | +1.8% | +2.9% | +23.4% | |
| Q2 2020 | +3.3% | +5.5% | +6.8% | |
| Q1 2020 | +1.6% | -1.8% | +13.7% | |
| Q4 2019 | -2.0% | -5.1% | -14.5% | |
| Q3 2019 | -7.1% | -2.2% | -4.0% | |
| Q2 2019 | -12.7% | -17.7% | -17.4% | |
| Q1 2019 | -3.7% | -6.2% | -18.8% | |
| Q4 2018 | -4.7% | -1.2% | +4.3% | |
| Q3 2018 | +10.4% | +10.5% | +13.2% | |
| Q2 2018 | +1.3% | +2.0% | +3.1% | |
| Q1 2018 | +12.6% | +13.7% | +15.7% | |
| Q4 2017 | +6.9% | +0.3% | +1.1% | |
| Q3 2017 | -12.1% | -9.8% | -3.6% | |
| Q2 2017 | +2.7% | +0.5% | +2.8% | |
| Q1 2017 | +11.0% | +9.4% | +10.3% | |
| Q4 2016 | +2.2% | +2.2% | +3.6% | |
| Q3 2016 | +0.5% | +4.7% | +8.0% | |
| Q2 2016 | -4.4% | -5.3% | +3.1% | |
| Q1 2016 | -5.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +5.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +9.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -8.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +5.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +6.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +3.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +4.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +9.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -9.3% | — | — |
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