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Allison's (ALSN) Q3 Earnings & Sales Top Estimates, Down Y/Y
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Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (ALSN - Free Report) reported third-quarter 2020 earnings of 68 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 46 cents.
It delivered better-than-anticipated results on stellar revenues from the North America On-Highway, Defense, Outside North America On-Highway and Service Parts, Support Equipment & Other end markets.
The bottom line, however, is lower than the year-ago quarter’s earnings of $1.23 per share.
Net income for the reported quarter came in at $77 million compared with the $149 million recorded in the year-ago quarter. This downside primarily resulted from lower net sales and higher selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses, partially offset by reduced manufacturing expense, price inflation of certain products and the intra-year timing of product initiatives spending.
During the September-end quarter, net sales slid 20% year on year to $532 million. The figure, nevertheless, surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $456 million. Gross profit declined 27% year over year to $254 million. Gross margin was 47.7% compared with the prior-year quarter’s 52%. This decrease in gross profit chiefly stemmed from lower net sales, partially muted by lower manufacturing expense corresponding to decreased net sales, price hike on few products and reduced incentive-compensation expense.
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Allison segregates its revenues by the end markets served, which are as follows:
For the reported quarter, net sales in the North America On-Highway end market dipped 24% year over year to $281 million on dwindling demand for Rugged Duty series and Highway series models. The sales figure, however, outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $218 million.
For the July-September period, net sales in the North America Off-Highway end market tanked 83% year over year to $1 million. Waning demand for hydraulic fracturing applications resulted in this decline. Moreover, the sales figure missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.5 million.
For the third quarter, net sales in the Defense end market jumped 40% year over year to $56 million on higher tracked vehicle demand. The figure also beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $46 million.
The Outside North America On-Highway end market’s net sales fell 28% year on year to $71 million during the September-end quarter on soft global demand amid the pandemic. The figure, however, beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $59 million.
Net sales in the Outside North America Off-Highway end market slumped 83% year on year to $4 million during the third quarter, due to dismal demand in the energy, mining and construction sectors. In addition, the reported figure lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $17.4 million.
Net sales in the Service Parts, Support Equipment & Other end market declined 9% year on year to $119 million in the reported quarter, due to shrinking demand for North America service parts and support equipment. The figure, however, topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $111 million.
Financial Position & Dividend
Allison had cash and cash equivalents of $251 million as of Sep 30, 2020, compared with $192 million as of Dec 31, 2019. As of Sep 30, 2020, long-term debt was $2,510 million, as compared to $2,512 million as of Dec 31, 2019.
During September-end quarter, the company’s net cash provided by operating activities was $158 million compared with the year-ago quarter’s $212 million. Adjusted free cash flow in the reported quarter was $136 million, down from the prior-year quarter’s $165 million.
During the third quarter, the company settled $16 million in share repurchases and paid a dividend of 17 cents per share.
2020 Outlook
Allison projects net sales for 2020 in the range of $2,025-$2,075 million, net income in the $285-$315 million band, adjusted EBITDA of $690-$730 million, net cash provided by operating activities at $490-$520 million, adjusted free cash flow between $385 million and $425 million, and capital expenditures between $107 million and $117 million.
The full-year net sales guidance reflects lackluster demand across all end markets except for the Defense end market as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, partially negated by price inflation of certain products.
Zacks Rank & Key Picks
Allison currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Shares of the company have depreciated 21.8%, year to date, while the industry has witnessed a fall of 4.4%.
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Allison's (ALSN) Q3 Earnings & Sales Top Estimates, Down Y/Y
Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (ALSN - Free Report) reported third-quarter 2020 earnings of 68 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 46 cents.
It delivered better-than-anticipated results on stellar revenues from the North America On-Highway, Defense, Outside North America On-Highway and Service Parts, Support Equipment & Other end markets.
The bottom line, however, is lower than the year-ago quarter’s earnings of $1.23 per share.
Net income for the reported quarter came in at $77 million compared with the $149 million recorded in the year-ago quarter. This downside primarily resulted from lower net sales and higher selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses, partially offset by reduced manufacturing expense, price inflation of certain products and the intra-year timing of product initiatives spending.
During the September-end quarter, net sales slid 20% year on year to $532 million. The figure, nevertheless, surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $456 million. Gross profit declined 27% year over year to $254 million. Gross margin was 47.7% compared with the prior-year quarter’s 52%. This decrease in gross profit chiefly stemmed from lower net sales, partially muted by lower manufacturing expense corresponding to decreased net sales, price hike on few products and reduced incentive-compensation expense.
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. Quote
Segmental Performance
Allison segregates its revenues by the end markets served, which are as follows:
For the reported quarter, net sales in the North America On-Highway end market dipped 24% year over year to $281 million on dwindling demand for Rugged Duty series and Highway series models. The sales figure, however, outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $218 million.
For the July-September period, net sales in the North America Off-Highway end market tanked 83% year over year to $1 million. Waning demand for hydraulic fracturing applications resulted in this decline. Moreover, the sales figure missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.5 million.
For the third quarter, net sales in the Defense end market jumped 40% year over year to $56 million on higher tracked vehicle demand. The figure also beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $46 million.
The Outside North America On-Highway end market’s net sales fell 28% year on year to $71 million during the September-end quarter on soft global demand amid the pandemic. The figure, however, beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $59 million.
Net sales in the Outside North America Off-Highway end market slumped 83% year on year to $4 million during the third quarter, due to dismal demand in the energy, mining and construction sectors. In addition, the reported figure lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $17.4 million.
Net sales in the Service Parts, Support Equipment & Other end market declined 9% year on year to $119 million in the reported quarter, due to shrinking demand for North America service parts and support equipment. The figure, however, topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $111 million.
Financial Position & Dividend
Allison had cash and cash equivalents of $251 million as of Sep 30, 2020, compared with $192 million as of Dec 31, 2019. As of Sep 30, 2020, long-term debt was $2,510 million, as compared to $2,512 million as of Dec 31, 2019.
During September-end quarter, the company’s net cash provided by operating activities was $158 million compared with the year-ago quarter’s $212 million. Adjusted free cash flow in the reported quarter was $136 million, down from the prior-year quarter’s $165 million.
During the third quarter, the company settled $16 million in share repurchases and paid a dividend of 17 cents per share.
2020 Outlook
Allison projects net sales for 2020 in the range of $2,025-$2,075 million, net income in the $285-$315 million band, adjusted EBITDA of $690-$730 million, net cash provided by operating activities at $490-$520 million, adjusted free cash flow between $385 million and $425 million, and capital expenditures between $107 million and $117 million.
The full-year net sales guidance reflects lackluster demand across all end markets except for the Defense end market as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, partially negated by price inflation of certain products.
Zacks Rank & Key Picks
Allison currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Shares of the company have depreciated 21.8%, year to date, while the industry has witnessed a fall of 4.4%.
Some better-ranked stocks in the auto sector include Lear Corporation (LEA - Free Report) , Autoliv Inc (ALV - Free Report) and LCI Industries (LCII - Free Report) , all of which sport a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Zacks’ Single Best Pick to Double
From thousands of stocks, 5 Zacks experts each picked their favorite to gain +100% or more in months to come. From those 5, Zacks Director of Research, Sheraz Mian hand-picks one to have the most explosive upside of all.
With users in 180 countries and soaring revenues, it’s set to thrive on remote working long after the pandemic ends. No wonder it recently offered a stunning $600 million stock buy-back plan.
The sky’s the limit for this emerging tech giant. And the earlier you get in, the greater your potential gain.
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