NASDAQ$LFUS
Littelfuse Inc · Q4 2021 earnings
Q4 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported record annual sales and earnings, driven by strong business execution.
Littelfuse reported strong Q4 2021 results with net sales of $553.1 million, up 38% in total and 23% organically. GAAP diluted EPS was $2.08 and adjusted diluted EPS was $3.16. The company completed its acquisition of Carling Technologies, Inc. on November 30.
- Net sales of $553.1 million were up 38% in total and 23% organically versus the prior year, driven by stronger than expected demand across all segments
- GAAP operating margin was 16.8%; adjusted operating margin was 17.0%
- GAAP diluted EPS was $2.08 and adjusted diluted EPS was $3.16, benefiting from a lower effective tax rate driven by the receipt of a tax holiday
- Cash flow from operations was $133 million and free cash flow was $100 million
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Littelfuse · Revenue · Quarterly
$553M
Revenue by segment
Littelfuse · $553M total across 3 segments · Q4 2021
- Electronics$342M+39.5%61.8%
- Transportation$142M—25.6%
- Industrial$69.6M+121.3%12.6%
Forward guidance
For the first quarter of 2022, the company expects net sales in the range of $563 to $577 million, adjusted diluted EPS in the range of $3.14 to $3.30 and an adjusted effective tax rate of approximately 17%.
Tailwinds
- Net sales in the range of $563 to $577 million
- Adjusted diluted EPS in the range of $3.14 to $3.30
- 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 Q4 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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