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Why Is Woodward (WWD) Down 8% Since Last Earnings Report?
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A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Woodward (WWD - Free Report) . Shares have lost about 8% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.
Will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Woodward due for a breakout? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.
Woodward Surpasses Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Woodward reported healthy fourth-quarter fiscal 2018 results, wherein both the top line and the bottom line surpassed the respective Zacks Consensus Estimate.
Net Earnings
On a GAAP basis, net earnings for the fiscal fourth quarter were $74.5 million or $1.16 per share compared with $62.2 million or 98 cents per share in the year-ago quarter, primarily driven by top-line growth. For fiscal 2018, net earnings declined to $180.4 million or $2.82 per share from $200.5 million or $3.16 per share a year ago despite improved revenues due to higher total costs and expenses.
Adjusted net earnings came in at $89 million or $1.39 per share compared with $62 million or 98 cents per share in the year-ago quarter, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 8 cents.
Revenues
Quarterly net sales increased 18.6% year over year to $719.4 million, largely attributable to sales growth in the Aerospace segment. The top line surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $688 million. For fiscal 2018, net sales increased 10.8% to $2,325.9 million.
Other Quarter Detail
Total costs and expenses increased 23.1% year over year to $640.3 million. This was primarily due to higher cost of goods sold.
Segmental Performance
Aerospace: Net sales were up 15.5% year over year to $461.1 million, which was strong for both commercial and military programs. Commercial OEM sales accelerated due to the rise in next generation aircraft deliveries and solid aftermarket sales. Defense OEM sales were positively impacted by strength in smart weapons. The segment’s earnings were $103.1 million, up 20.5% year over year, primarily due to strong sales volume for both OEM and aftermarket.
Industrial: Net sales totaled $258.2 million, up 24.4% year over year primarily due to the addition of L’Orange and improvement in renewables sales. The segment’s earnings declined 65.7% to $7.9 million.
Cash Flow and Liquidity
In fiscal 2018, Woodward generated $299.3 million of cash from operating activities compared with $307.5 million in fiscal 2017.
Free cash flow was $172 million for fiscal 2018 compared with $215 million a year ago. The decrease was primarily related to increase in capital expenditures.
As of Sep 30, 2018, the company had $83.6 million of cash and cash equivalents with long-term debt (less current portion) of $1,092.4 million compared with respective figures of $87.6 million and $580.3 million a year ago.
Fiscal 2019 Outlook
Woodward currently expects total net sales of $2.65-$2.8 billion for fiscal 2019 with 10% and 30% rise in Aerospace and Industrial sales, respectively, year over year. Adjusted earnings per share are now projected to be between $4.40 and $4.70, based on approximately 65 million outstanding shares. While free cash flow is expected to be around $300 million, effective tax rate is expected to be approximately 2%.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?
In the past month, investors have witnessed a downward trend in fresh estimates. The consensus estimate has shifted -15.27% due to these changes.
VGM Scores
At this time, Woodward has a nice Growth Score of B, however its Momentum Score is doing a bit better with an A. However, the stock was allocated a grade of C on the value side, putting it in the middle 20% for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of B. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
Outlook
Estimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. Notably, Woodward has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
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Why Is Woodward (WWD) Down 8% Since Last Earnings Report?
A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Woodward (WWD - Free Report) . Shares have lost about 8% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.
Will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Woodward due for a breakout? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.
Woodward Surpasses Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Woodward reported healthy fourth-quarter fiscal 2018 results, wherein both the top line and the bottom line surpassed the respective Zacks Consensus Estimate.
Net Earnings
On a GAAP basis, net earnings for the fiscal fourth quarter were $74.5 million or $1.16 per share compared with $62.2 million or 98 cents per share in the year-ago quarter, primarily driven by top-line growth. For fiscal 2018, net earnings declined to $180.4 million or $2.82 per share from $200.5 million or $3.16 per share a year ago despite improved revenues due to higher total costs and expenses.
Adjusted net earnings came in at $89 million or $1.39 per share compared with $62 million or 98 cents per share in the year-ago quarter, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 8 cents.
Revenues
Quarterly net sales increased 18.6% year over year to $719.4 million, largely attributable to sales growth in the Aerospace segment. The top line surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $688 million. For fiscal 2018, net sales increased 10.8% to $2,325.9 million.
Other Quarter Detail
Total costs and expenses increased 23.1% year over year to $640.3 million. This was primarily due to higher cost of goods sold.
Segmental Performance
Aerospace: Net sales were up 15.5% year over year to $461.1 million, which was strong for both commercial and military programs. Commercial OEM sales accelerated due to the rise in next generation aircraft deliveries and solid aftermarket sales. Defense OEM sales were positively impacted by strength in smart weapons. The segment’s earnings were $103.1 million, up 20.5% year over year, primarily due to strong sales volume for both OEM and aftermarket.
Industrial: Net sales totaled $258.2 million, up 24.4% year over year primarily due to the addition of L’Orange and improvement in renewables sales. The segment’s earnings declined 65.7% to $7.9 million.
Cash Flow and Liquidity
In fiscal 2018, Woodward generated $299.3 million of cash from operating activities compared with $307.5 million in fiscal 2017.
Free cash flow was $172 million for fiscal 2018 compared with $215 million a year ago. The decrease was primarily related to increase in capital expenditures.
As of Sep 30, 2018, the company had $83.6 million of cash and cash equivalents with long-term debt (less current portion) of $1,092.4 million compared with respective figures of $87.6 million and $580.3 million a year ago.
Fiscal 2019 Outlook
Woodward currently expects total net sales of $2.65-$2.8 billion for fiscal 2019 with 10% and 30% rise in Aerospace and Industrial sales, respectively, year over year. Adjusted earnings per share are now projected to be between $4.40 and $4.70, based on approximately 65 million outstanding shares. While free cash flow is expected to be around $300 million, effective tax rate is expected to be approximately 2%.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?
In the past month, investors have witnessed a downward trend in fresh estimates. The consensus estimate has shifted -15.27% due to these changes.
VGM Scores
At this time, Woodward has a nice Growth Score of B, however its Momentum Score is doing a bit better with an A. However, the stock was allocated a grade of C on the value side, putting it in the middle 20% for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of B. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
Outlook
Estimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. Notably, Woodward has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.