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Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. · Q1 2021 earnings

Q1 2021 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Sensata's first quarter revenues reached a record high, demonstrating a strong recovery and significantly outpacing automotive and heavy vehicle market growth.

Sensata Technologies reported record first-quarter revenue of $942.5 million, a 21.7% increase compared to the first quarter of 2020. The company's adjusted EPS was $0.86, a 62.3% increase year-over-year. Sensata is revising its full-year financial guidance upward to reflect the recent acquisition of Xirgo Technologies, current market conditions, and recent debt transactions.

  • Record first quarter revenues reflect strong growth associated with recovery across automotive, heavy vehicle, and industrial markets.
  • Sensata's growth significantly outpaced the automotive market by 910 basis points and the heavy vehicle market by 1,070 basis points during the quarter.
  • The company is adapting effectively to widespread supply chain challenges.
  • Sensata is executing well on its long-term growth strategy, as evidenced by the acquisition of Xirgo Technologies.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$943M

Previous: $774M+21.7%
EPS (adj)

$0.86

Previous: $0.53+62.3%
Operating Margin

16.7%

Previous: 7.6%+119.7%
Adjusted Operating Margin

21.0%

Previous: 17.7%+18.6%
Free Cash Flow

$53.7M

Previous: $8.43M+537.3%
Net Income

$53.7M

Previous: $8.43M+537.3%
Operating Income

$157M

Previous: $58.6M+168.7%
Gross Profit

$307M

Previous: $208M+47.8%
Cash & Equivalents

$1.89B

Previous: $803M+135.9%
Total Assets

$7.95B

Previous: $6.81B+16.6%
Stock-Based Comp

$5.1M

Previous: $6.08M-16.2%

Revenue & EPS history

Sensata · Revenue · Quarterly

$943M

Q1 2021+21.7%vs Q1 2020
Beat estimate in 11 of 16 quarters(69%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

For the second quarter of 2021, Sensata expects revenue of $960 to $990 million and adjusted EPS of $0.84 to $0.90. For full year 2021, the company now expects revenue of $3,685 to $3,825 million and adjusted EPS of $3.20 to $3.50.

Tailwinds

  • Revenue Q2: $960 - $990 million
  • Adjusted EPS Q2: $0.84 - $0.90
  • Revenue FY21: $3,685 - $3,825 million
  • Adjusted EPS FY21: $3.20 - $3.50
  • Changes in foreign currency exchange rates will increase revenues by approximately $58 million at the midpoint and adjusted earnings per share by approximately $0.03 at the midpoint for the full year 2021.

Headwinds

  • Uncertainties associated with a protracted economic slowdown that could negatively affect the financial condition of customers and suppliers
  • Uncertainties and volatility in the global capital markets
  • Political, economic, military and other risks in countries outside of the United States
  • The impact of general economic conditions, geopolitical conditions and U.S. trade policies, legislation, trade disputes, treaties and tariffs, including those affecting China, on the Company’s business operations
  • Risks associated with the improper conduct by any of our employees, customers, suppliers, distributors or any other business partners which could impair our business reputation and financial results and could result in our non-compliance with anti-corruption laws and regulations of the U.S. government and various foreign jurisdictions

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

-0.5%

Avg return

5 days after

-0.6%

Avg return

30 days after

38%

25 / 65 earnings

Positive

+14.7%

Q4 2022

Best reaction

-11.3%

Q4 2015

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+1.3%-1.0%+19.0%
Q4 2025+6.1%+4.7%-8.2%
Q3 2025+5.7%+3.2%+4.0%
Q1 2025+13.7%+23.7%+20.3%
Q4 2024+8.6%+14.5%+5.3%
Q3 2024-8.4%-4.0%-8.0%
Q2 2024-0.2%-5.2%-0.9%
Q1 2024+9.5%+14.6%+15.7%
Q4 2023-8.2%-8.8%-2.9%
Q3 2023-7.2%-4.8%-4.7%
Q2 2023-10.0%-9.5%-20.1%
Q1 2023-9.7%-9.2%-15.2%
Q4 2022+14.7%+16.2%+11.2%
Q3 2022-6.2%-3.1%+8.2%
Q2 2022-0.8%+1.2%-2.1%
Q1 2022-9.0%-6.8%-5.0%
Q4 2021-0.1%-3.6%-0.1%
Q3 2021-3.4%-2.8%+7.8%
Q2 2021+1.4%+5.6%+7.6%
Q1 2021-1.4%-3.8%-1.9%
Q4 2020-2.7%-4.5%+5.7%
Q3 2020-10.2%-9.4%+4.3%
Q2 2020-4.2%-9.1%-1.1%
Q1 2020-1.8%-10.3%-3.8%
Q4 2019+4.1%+2.2%-30.7%
Q3 2019-0.8%+2.3%-0.2%
Q2 2019-2.4%-5.3%-6.9%
Q1 2019+1.6%+1.3%-14.5%
Q4 2018-2.6%-2.6%+0.2%
Q3 2018+10.2%+12.6%+7.6%
Q2 2018+3.1%+6.0%+5.1%
Q1 2018-4.5%-4.9%-3.4%
Q4 2017-2.4%-5.2%-8.4%
Q3 2017-2.7%-1.8%-2.7%
Q2 2017+1.7%-0.3%-2.3%
Q1 2017-5.0%-3.7%-4.0%
Q4 2016-1.8%-3.3%-2.0%
Q3 2016-0.9%-4.4%+1.1%
Q2 2016+3.9%-0.4%+1.5%
Q1 2016+3.3%
Q4 2015-11.3%
Q3 2015+2.1%
Q2 2015-0.7%
Q1 2015-3.3%
Q4 2014-0.4%
Q3 2014+2.7%
Q2 2014-0.2%
Q1 2014-2.6%
Q4 2013+7.6%
Q3 2013-5.7%
Q2 2013-0.7%
Q1 2013+7.6%
Q4 2012-2.7%
Q3 2012-0.0%
Q2 2012+3.2%
Q1 2011+4.5%
Q1 2012+2.4%
Q4 2009-3.3%
Q1 2010-3.3%
Q4 2011-3.3%
Q3 2010-2.9%
Q3 2011-2.9%
Q2 2010+0.4%
Q4 2010+0.4%
Q2 2011+0.4%

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