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Rexnord (RXN) Q1 Earnings Beat, Fall Y/Y on Lower Sales
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Rexnord Corporation reported mixed results for the first quarter of 2021. Its earnings surpassed estimates by 2.17%, whereas sales lagged the same by 1.32%.
It is worth mentioning here that the company’s shares gained 0.62% yesterday, ending the trading session at $50.52.
The machinery company’s adjusted earnings in the reported quarter were 47 cents per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 46 cents. However, the bottom line decreased 14.5% from the year-ago quarter number of 55 cents due mainly to lower sales generation and a fall in operating margin.
Sales Details
In the reported quarter, Rexnord’s net sales were $526.1 million, decreasing 4% from the year-ago quarter. The results suffered from an 8% decline in core sales, partially offset by a 2% positive impact of foreign currency translations and a 2% gain from acquired assets.
Also, the company’s net sales lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $533 million.
The company reports results under two segments — Process & Motion Control, and Water Management. Notably, Rexnord announced that it signed an agreement with Regal Beloit Corporation (RBC - Free Report) to combine its Process & Motion Control segment with the latter. The deal was reached this February. It is predicted to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2021. Preparations for the merger are on track/or as planned by the parties.
The first-quarter segmental results are briefly discussed below:
Revenues from Process & Motion Control totaled $320.9 million, down 12% year over year. It represented 61% of the company’s quarterly net sales. Core sales in the reported quarter decreased 13% year over year due mainly to weakness in the aerospace business. Also, divestiture had an adverse impact of 1%, while foreign currency translations benefited the company by 2%.
Water Management’s revenues, representing 39% of net sales, were $205.2 million, up 12% year over year. Core sales in the reported quarter increased 4%, whereas acquired assets (Hadrian and Just Manufacturing) contributed 8% to sales growth. The rise in core sales was driven by high demand for environmental and hygienic solutions.
Margin Profile
In the reported quarter, Rexnord’s cost of sales decreased 3.7% year over year to $318.2 million. It represented 60.5% of net sales versus 60.4% recorded in the year-ago quarter. Gross margin decreased 10 basis points (bps) to 39.5%. Selling, general and administrative expenses of $119.3 million increased 5.8% year over year and represented 22.7% of net sales versus 20.6% in the year-ago quarter.
Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) were $120.2 million, up from ($9.6) million recorded in the year-ago quarter. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 22.8% in the quarter under review. For the Process & Motion Control segment, adjusted EBITDA margin was stable year over year at 23.8%, whereas that for the Water Management segment grew 40 bps to 26%.
Adjusted operating income declined 5.5% year over year to $96.7 million, while margin fell 30 bps to 18.4%.
Interest expenses, net, in the reported quarter were $11 million, down 17.9% year over year.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
Exiting the first quarter of 2021, Rexnord had cash and cash equivalents of $307.3 million, reflecting 20.2% growth from $255.6 million recorded in the last reported quarter. Long-term debt was stable sequentially at $1,189.3 million.
In the quarter under review, the company generated net cash of $71.3 million from operating activities, decreasing 42.5% year over year. Capital investment for purchasing property, plant and equipment declined 42.1% to $9.2 million. Free cash flow was $62.1 million, decreasing from $108 million in the prior-year quarter.
In the quarter under review, the company paid out dividends amounting to $10.8 million. It also repurchased shares worth $0.9 million during the same period.
Outlook
For the second quarter of 2021, the company expects Water Management sales to increase in high 20% (on a year-over-year basis), with organic sales growth of high-teens. Adjusted EBITDA margin for the segment is expected to be 26-27%.
Further, core sales for Process & Motion Control segment are anticipated to increase in mid to high-teen percentage (on a year-over-year basis). Adjusted EBITDA margin for the segment is expected to be 23-24%.
Corporate expenses for the second quarter are expected to be $10 million, whereas interest expenses will likely be $12 million and adjusted tax rate will probably be 28%.
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Rexnord (RXN) Q1 Earnings Beat, Fall Y/Y on Lower Sales
Rexnord Corporation reported mixed results for the first quarter of 2021. Its earnings surpassed estimates by 2.17%, whereas sales lagged the same by 1.32%.
It is worth mentioning here that the company’s shares gained 0.62% yesterday, ending the trading session at $50.52.
The machinery company’s adjusted earnings in the reported quarter were 47 cents per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 46 cents. However, the bottom line decreased 14.5% from the year-ago quarter number of 55 cents due mainly to lower sales generation and a fall in operating margin.
Sales Details
In the reported quarter, Rexnord’s net sales were $526.1 million, decreasing 4% from the year-ago quarter. The results suffered from an 8% decline in core sales, partially offset by a 2% positive impact of foreign currency translations and a 2% gain from acquired assets.
Also, the company’s net sales lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $533 million.
The company reports results under two segments — Process & Motion Control, and Water Management. Notably, Rexnord announced that it signed an agreement with Regal Beloit Corporation (RBC - Free Report) to combine its Process & Motion Control segment with the latter. The deal was reached this February. It is predicted to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2021. Preparations for the merger are on track/or as planned by the parties.
The first-quarter segmental results are briefly discussed below:
Revenues from Process & Motion Control totaled $320.9 million, down 12% year over year. It represented 61% of the company’s quarterly net sales. Core sales in the reported quarter decreased 13% year over year due mainly to weakness in the aerospace business. Also, divestiture had an adverse impact of 1%, while foreign currency translations benefited the company by 2%.
Water Management’s revenues, representing 39% of net sales, were $205.2 million, up 12% year over year. Core sales in the reported quarter increased 4%, whereas acquired assets (Hadrian and Just Manufacturing) contributed 8% to sales growth. The rise in core sales was driven by high demand for environmental and hygienic solutions.
Margin Profile
In the reported quarter, Rexnord’s cost of sales decreased 3.7% year over year to $318.2 million. It represented 60.5% of net sales versus 60.4% recorded in the year-ago quarter. Gross margin decreased 10 basis points (bps) to 39.5%. Selling, general and administrative expenses of $119.3 million increased 5.8% year over year and represented 22.7% of net sales versus 20.6% in the year-ago quarter.
Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) were $120.2 million, up from ($9.6) million recorded in the year-ago quarter. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 22.8% in the quarter under review. For the Process & Motion Control segment, adjusted EBITDA margin was stable year over year at 23.8%, whereas that for the Water Management segment grew 40 bps to 26%.
Adjusted operating income declined 5.5% year over year to $96.7 million, while margin fell 30 bps to 18.4%.
Interest expenses, net, in the reported quarter were $11 million, down 17.9% year over year.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
Exiting the first quarter of 2021, Rexnord had cash and cash equivalents of $307.3 million, reflecting 20.2% growth from $255.6 million recorded in the last reported quarter. Long-term debt was stable sequentially at $1,189.3 million.
In the quarter under review, the company generated net cash of $71.3 million from operating activities, decreasing 42.5% year over year. Capital investment for purchasing property, plant and equipment declined 42.1% to $9.2 million. Free cash flow was $62.1 million, decreasing from $108 million in the prior-year quarter.
In the quarter under review, the company paid out dividends amounting to $10.8 million. It also repurchased shares worth $0.9 million during the same period.
Outlook
For the second quarter of 2021, the company expects Water Management sales to increase in high 20% (on a year-over-year basis), with organic sales growth of high-teens. Adjusted EBITDA margin for the segment is expected to be 26-27%.
Further, core sales for Process & Motion Control segment are anticipated to increase in mid to high-teen percentage (on a year-over-year basis). Adjusted EBITDA margin for the segment is expected to be 23-24%.
Corporate expenses for the second quarter are expected to be $10 million, whereas interest expenses will likely be $12 million and adjusted tax rate will probably be 28%.
Rexnord Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
With a market capitalization of $6 billion, Rexnord currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Two better-ranked companies in the industry are AZZ Inc. (AZZ - Free Report) and Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (FELE - Free Report) . While Franklin Electric currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), AZZ carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
In the past 60 days, bottom-line estimates for these companies improved for the current year. Further, positive earnings surprise in the last reported quarter was 5.08% for AZZ and 51.28% for Franklin Electric.
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The COVID-19 outbreak has shifted consumer behavior dramatically, and a handful of high-tech companies have stepped up to keep America running. Right now, investors in these companies have a shot at serious profits. For example, Zoom jumped 108.5% in less than 4 months while most other stocks were sinking.
Our research shows that 5 cutting-edge stocks could skyrocket from the exponential increase in demand for “stay at home” technologies. This could be one of the biggest buying opportunities of this decade, especially for those who get in early.
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