NYSE$LII
Lennox International Inc · Q1 2020 earnings
Q1 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Lennox International reported first quarter results, impacted by adverse weather and the COVID-19 pandemic, and updated financial outlook for the year based on current market assumptions.
Lennox International's first-quarter GAAP revenue was $724 million, down 8%. GAAP EPS from continuing operations was $0.32, compared to $1.73 in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted EPS from continuing operations was $0.56 compared to $1.68 in the prior-year quarter.
- First-quarter revenue on a GAAP basis was down 8%; excluding the impact from prior-year divestitures, adjusted revenue was down 4%.
- GAAP EPS from continuing operations was $0.32 compared to $1.73 in the prior-year quarter, which included $0.87 of insurance benefit related to the tornado.
- Adjusted EPS from continuing operations was $0.56 compared to $1.68 in the prior-year quarter, which included $0.75 of insurance benefit related to the tornado.
- The company repurchased $100 million of stock in the first quarter.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Lennox · Revenue · Quarterly
$724M
Revenue by segment
Lennox · $621M total across 2 segments · Q1 2020
- Home Comfort Solutions$442M-5.0%71.2%
- Building Climate Solutions$178M+2.9%28.8%
Forward guidance
For 2020, the company currently assumes a negative 20% impact from COVID-19 on the North America unitary HVAC and refrigeration market. 2020 adjusted revenue is expected to be down 11-17% from the prior year versus previous guidance for 4-8% growth. The company is currently estimating 2020 GAAP EPS from continuing operations of $7.07-$8.07 and adjusted EPS from continuing operations of $7.50-$8.50.
Tailwinds
- Lennox has a focused and seasoned team with experience managing through economic downturns.
- The company has already taken cost reduction actions to realize $115 million in SG&A savings for the balance of the year.
- Cash generation this year is expected to remain strong as working capital requirements shrink.
- The company is taking action to reduce capital expenditures.
- The company expects to strengthen its position in the market as it emerges in the recovery.
Headwinds
- Significant challenges lie ahead in uncertain market conditions.
- The company expects a negative 20% impact from the pandemic.
- Company revenue is expected to be down 11-17%.
- GAAP EPS from continuing operations is expected to be $7.07-$8.07.
- Adjusted EPS from continuing operations is expected to be in the range of $7.50-$8.50 for 2020.
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 2020
-0.3%
Avg return
Earnings day
-0.1%
Avg return
5 days after
+3.3%
Avg return
30 days after
49%
33 / 68 earnings
Positive
+13.4%
Q3 2014
Best reaction
-12.9%
Q2 2011
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -0.6% | +3.9% | +1.2% | |
| Q4 2025 | -4.0% | -0.7% | +14.3% | |
| Q3 2025 | -9.8% | -8.5% | -15.3% | |
| Q1 2025 | -9.0% | -5.0% | +1.5% | |
| Q4 2024 | -8.8% | -12.0% | -9.3% | |
| Q3 2024 | +4.4% | +3.1% | +10.7% | |
| Q2 2024 | -4.1% | +0.1% | +2.6% | |
| Q1 2024 | -0.2% | +0.1% | +5.6% | |
| Q4 2023 | -5.2% | -5.6% | +5.6% | |
| Q3 2023 | +5.7% | +9.2% | +22.7% | |
| Q2 2023 | +8.1% | +11.6% | +7.4% | |
| Q1 2023 | +9.7% | +9.5% | +9.1% | |
| Q4 2022 | +9.4% | +12.1% | +4.2% | |
| Q3 2022 | +1.4% | +0.2% | +14.2% | |
| Q2 2022 | +5.5% | +5.4% | +6.9% | |
| Q1 2022 | -9.2% | -13.6% | -16.8% | |
| Q4 2021 | -4.0% | -5.9% | -3.5% | |
| Q3 2021 | -3.0% | -4.1% | +2.1% | |
| Q2 2021 | +3.6% | +2.8% | +3.4% | |
| Q1 2021 | +1.4% | +0.3% | +3.6% | |
| Q4 2020 | -4.3% | -3.1% | -1.7% | |
| Q3 2020 | -1.5% | -0.0% | +2.8% | |
| Q2 2020 | +2.5% | +7.2% | +12.9% | |
| Q1 2020 | -5.9% | -4.0% | +4.4% | |
| Q4 2019 | +3.8% | +0.7% | +9.4% | |
| Q3 2019 | -2.3% | -4.0% | +0.8% | |
| Q2 2019 | -5.2% | -5.7% | -6.3% | |
| Q1 2019 | -2.2% | +0.3% | +2.6% | |
| Q4 2018 | +1.1% | +0.3% | +5.0% | |
| Q3 2018 | +2.2% | +3.1% | +10.7% | |
| Q2 2018 | -3.2% | -2.4% | +3.0% | |
| Q1 2018 | -4.0% | +0.6% | +4.4% | |
| Q4 2017 | +2.5% | +1.1% | +5.1% | |
| Q3 2017 | +9.0% | +7.2% | +8.8% | |
| Q2 2017 | -5.7% | -6.2% | -10.4% | |
| Q1 2017 | -2.1% | -4.1% | +1.8% | |
| Q4 2016 | +3.8% | +3.7% | +5.8% | |
| Q3 2016 | -3.7% | -4.8% | -4.4% | |
| Q2 2016 | +2.0% | +2.4% | +5.6% | |
| Q1 2016 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +5.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +7.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -5.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +2.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +13.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -4.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +4.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +2.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -9.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +10.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +9.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -12.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -7.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -5.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -5.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -6.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -6.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -6.3% | — | — |
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