NYSE$SPXC

SPX Technologies Inc · Q4 2021 earnings

Q4 2021 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

SPX reported solid performance in Q4 2021, driven by strong demand in end markets, but offset by supply constraints.

SPX Corporation reported Q4 2021 revenue of $350.0 million, a slight increase from $348.3 million in Q4 2020. Operating income was $13.9 million, compared to $29.1 million in the same period last year. Adjusted earnings per share was $0.88, down from $0.94 in Q4 2020.

  • SPX closed 2021 with solid performance, reflecting strong demand in our end markets, offset by continued supply constraints.
  • The sale of Transformer Solutions simplified and strengthened our portfolio, allowing us to focus on our higher margin, higher growth HVAC and Detection & Measurement segments.
  • SPX continued to execute on our value creation roadmap, closing on three strategic acquisitions that expand our long-term growth opportunities.
  • End market demand remains strong for our highly-engineered products, as evidenced by robust orders and backlog.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$350M

Previous: $457M-23.4%
EPS (adj)

$0.88

Previous: $0.89-1.1%
HVAC Organic Growth

-9.0%

Previous: -7.9%-13.9%
D&M Organic Growth

4.2%

Previous: 2.6%+61.5%
Net Income

$6.4M

Previous: $24.6M-74.0%
Operating Income

$13.9M

Previous: $34.9M-60.2%
Gross Profit

$129M

Previous: $143M-9.6%
Cash & Equivalents

$388M

Previous: $64M+506.6%
Total Assets

$2.63B

Previous: $2.33B+12.6%
Stock-Based Comp

$3.3M

Previous: $3.8M-13.2%

Revenue & EPS history

SPX · Revenue · Quarterly

$350M

Q4 2021-23.4%vs Q4 2020
Beat estimate in 14 of 16 quarters(88%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

SPX · $350M total across 2 segments · Q4 2021

  • HVAC
    $212M+14.3%
  • Detection & Measurement
    $138M+17.0%

Forward guidance

SPX is targeting adjusted consolidated revenue of approximately $1.34-$1.41 billion and adjusted earnings per share in a range of $2.50-$2.80 for 2022.

Tailwinds

  • SPX is targeting adjusted consolidated revenue of approximately $1.34-$1.41 billion
  • Adjusted operating income margin of approximately 11%-12%
  • Adjusted earnings per share in a range of $2.50-$2.80
  • HVAC revenue $855-$890 million
  • Detection & Measurement $485-$520 million

Headwinds

  • Challenging supply chain
  • Challenging labor environment
  • Impacts from further spread of COVID-19
  • Asbestos liability charges
  • Environmental and litigation charges

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

Historical avgQ4 2021

+1.7%

Avg return

Earnings day

+3.2%

Avg return

5 days after

+4.2%

Avg return

30 days after

64%

46 / 72 earnings

Positive

+18.8%

Q1 2023

Best reaction

-17.9%

Q2 2011

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+3.6%-1.7%+2.4%
Q4 2025-6.1%-7.4%-17.7%
Q3 2025+7.7%+12.2%+8.1%
Q1 2025+5.2%+10.1%+11.3%
Q4 2024+10.9%+1.7%-5.1%
Q3 2024-9.9%-7.1%+10.8%
Q2 2024-2.0%-1.6%+10.6%
Q1 2024+7.5%+11.8%+14.5%
Q4 2023-0.9%+4.2%+9.1%
Q3 2023+1.9%+4.1%+8.1%
Q2 2023+5.1%-0.8%-5.1%
Q1 2023+18.8%+17.8%+31.6%
Q4 2022-0.8%-2.7%-7.8%
Q3 2022+6.2%+9.9%+10.0%
Q2 2022+4.7%+4.0%+4.5%
Q1 2022+3.6%+2.5%+18.4%
Q4 2021-4.2%-1.8%-5.3%
Q3 2021+0.9%+8.3%-3.5%
Q2 2021+1.1%-0.4%-4.7%
Q1 2021+4.6%+3.4%+2.6%
Q4 2020+1.3%-2.4%+1.0%
Q3 2020-3.1%-1.1%+20.9%
Q2 2020-0.5%-0.8%-0.3%
Q1 2020-11.7%-11.1%-2.7%
Q4 2019+0.4%-0.0%-29.4%
Q3 2019+7.1%+10.7%+12.4%
Q2 2019+4.9%+3.3%+8.7%
Q1 2019-1.4%-5.4%-17.5%
Q4 2018+11.9%+17.1%+9.6%
Q3 2018-2.9%-1.7%+0.9%
Q2 2018-0.7%-0.4%-7.5%
Q1 2018-0.9%+2.5%+6.9%
Q4 2017+1.5%+6.3%+3.1%
Q3 2017+9.8%+7.9%+10.2%
Q2 2017-3.7%-5.9%-11.9%
Q1 2017+17.3%+13.5%+4.9%
Q4 2016+7.5%+5.4%-6.7%
Q3 2016+0.2%+2.1%+35.7%
Q2 2016+17.5%+18.5%+32.5%
Q1 2016+4.9%
Q4 2015+13.9%
Q3 2015-5.1%
Q2 2015+3.3%
Q1 2015+1.2%
Q4 2014+1.4%
Q3 2014-2.3%
Q2 2014-4.2%
Q1 2014+1.6%
Q4 2013+1.3%
Q3 2013+4.7%
Q2 2013+4.7%
Q1 2013-2.0%
Q4 2012+0.3%
Q3 2012+4.5%
Q2 2012-2.9%
Q1 2012+0.9%
Q4 2011-0.4%
Q3 2011+14.6%
Q2 2011-17.9%
Q1 2011+0.1%
Q4 2010-6.8%
Q3 2010-2.2%
Q2 2010+2.8%
Q1 2009-4.2%
Q1 2010+1.0%
Q4 2009+2.6%
Q4 2007+2.6%
Q3 2009-8.9%
Q3 2008-8.9%
Q2 2009+2.0%
Q4 2008+2.0%
Q2 2008+2.0%

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