Parker Reports Fiscal 2024 Third Quarter Results

• Sales were a record at $5.07 billion; organic sales increased 1%
• Segment operating margin was 21.5%, or a record 24.7% adjusted, an increase of 150 basis points
• EPS were $5.56, or a record $6.51 adjusted, an increase of 10%
• Company increases outlook for segment operating margin and EPS
• 2024 Investor Meeting scheduled for May 16 at 2 p.m. Eastern time

CLEVELAND, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH), the global leader in motion and control technologies, today reported results for the fiscal 2024 third quarter ended March 31, 2024. Sales were $5.07 billion compared with $5.06 billion in the third quarter of fiscal 2023. Net income was $726.6 million compared with $590.9 million in the prior year quarter. Adjusted net income was $850.7 million, an increase of 10% compared with $771.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2023. Earnings per share were $5.56 compared with $4.54 in the prior year quarter. Adjusted earnings per share increased 10% to a record at $6.51 compared with $5.93 in the third quarter of fiscal 2023. Fiscal 2024 year-to-date cash flow from operations increased 20% to a record $2.1 billion, or 14.6% of sales, compared with $1.8 billion, or 12.8% of sales, in the prior year. A reconciliation of non-GAAP measures is included in the financial tables of this press release.

“We produced record results this quarter across nearly all key metrics, a reflection of the strength of our transformed portfolio and our global team’s ability to drive operational improvements,” said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Jenny Parmentier. “We delivered significant adjusted segment operating margin improvement with our Aerospace Systems Segment delivering another standout quarter. Our strong performance also led to record year-to-date operating cash flow.”

Segment Results
Diversified Industrial Segment: North American third quarter sales decreased 5% to $2.2 billion and operating income was $490.5 million compared with $489.3 million in the same period a year ago. On an adjusted basis, North American operating income was $538.3 million, or 24.1% of sales, a 120 basis point increase compared with the third quarter of fiscal 2023. International third quarter sales decreased 6% to $1.4 billion and operating income was $309.8 million compared with $329.5 million in the same period a year ago. On an adjusted basis, International operating income was $336.6 million, or 23.5% of sales, a 10 basis point increase compared with the prior year quarter.

Aerospace Systems Segment: Third quarter sales increased 18% to $1.4 billion and operating income was $289.3 million compared with $133.9 million in the same period a year ago. On an adjusted basis, operating income was $376.1 million, or 26.7% of sales, a 320 basis point increase compared with the prior year quarter.

Orders
The company reported the following orders for the quarter ending March 31, 2024, compared with the same quarter a year ago:

• Orders were flat for total Parker
• Orders decreased 4% in the Diversified Industrial North America businesses
• Orders decreased 8% in the Diversified Industrial International businesses
• Orders increased 15% in the Aerospace Systems Segment on a rolling 12-month average basis.

Outlook
Parker's outlook for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 has been updated. The company expects total sales growth in fiscal 2024 to be approximately 4%; total segment operating margin of approximately 21.2%, or 24.6% on an adjusted basis; and earnings per share in the range of $20.80 to $21.00, or $24.65 to $24.85 on an adjusted basis. Reconciliations of forecasted segment operating margin to adjusted forecasted segment operating margin and forecasted earnings per share to adjusted forecasted earnings per share are included in the financial tables of this press release.

Parmentier added, “We are increasing our outlook for fiscal 2024 based on the strong third quarter performance delivered by our team members and double-digit organic growth in aerospace. Parker remains well positioned to continue producing record performance and creating shareholder value by executing The Win Strategy™. We look forward to presenting more about our promising future at our upcoming investor day on May 16, 2024.”

NOTICE OF WEBCAST: Parker Hannifin's webcast to discuss its fiscal 2024 third quarter results is available to all interested parties via live webcast today at 11:00 a.m. ET, at www.phstock.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on the site approximately one hour after the completion of the call and will remain available for one year. To register for e-mail notification of future events please visit www.phstock.com.

About Parker Hannifin
Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Parker has increased its annual dividend per share paid to shareholders for 68 consecutive fiscal years, among the top five longest-running dividend-increase records in the S&P 500 index. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

Note on Orders
Orders provide near-term perspective on the company's outlook, particularly when viewed in the context of prior and future quarterly order rates. However, orders are not in themselves an indication of future performance. All comparisons are at constant currency exchange rates, with the prior year restated to the current-year rates. Beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2023, all comparisons include acquisitions in both the numerator and denominator and exclude divestitures. Diversified Industrial comparisons are on 3-month average computations and Aerospace Systems comparisons are on rolling 12-month average computations.

Note on Net Income
Net income referenced in this press release is equal to net income attributable to common shareholders.

Note on Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release contains references to non-GAAP financial information including (a) adjusted net income; (b) adjusted earnings per share; (c) adjusted segment operating margins; (d) adjusted segment operating income; and (e) organic sales growth. The adjusted net income, earnings per share, segment operating margin, segment operating income and organic sales measures are presented to allow investors and the company to meaningfully evaluate changes in net income, earnings per share and segment operating margins on a comparable basis from period to period. Comparable descriptions of record adjusted results in this release refer only to the period from the first quarter of FY2011 to the periods presented in this release. This period coincides with recast historical financial results provided in association with our FY2014 change in segment reporting. A reconciliation of non-GAAP measures is included in the financial tables of this press release.

Forward-Looking Statements
Forward-looking statements contained in this and other written and oral reports are made based on known events and circumstances at the time of release, and as such, are subject in the future to unforeseen uncertainties and risks. Often but not always, these statements may be identified from the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “may,” “should,” “could,” “expects,” “targets,” “is likely,” “will,” or the negative of these terms and similar expressions, and include all statements regarding future performance, earnings projections, events or developments. Neither Parker nor any of its respective associates or directors, officers or advisers, provides any representation, assurance or guarantee that the occurrence of the events expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements will actually occur. Parker cautions readers not to place undue reliance on these statements. It is possible that the future performance and earnings projections of the company, including its individual segments, may differ materially from past performance or current expectations. A change in the economic conditions in individual markets may have a particularly volatile effect on segment performance.

Among other factors which may affect future performance are: changes in business relationships with and purchases by or from major customers, suppliers or distributors, including delays or cancellations in shipments; disputes regarding contract terms or significant changes in financial condition, changes in contract cost and revenue estimates for new development programs and changes in product mix; the impact of political, social and economic instability and disruptions; ability to identify acceptable strategic acquisition targets; uncertainties surrounding timing, successful completion or integration of acquisitions and similar transactions, including the integration of Meggitt PLC; our ability to effectively manage expanded operations from acquisitions; the ability to successfully divest businesses planned for divestiture and realize the anticipated benefits of such divestitures; the determination to undertake business realignment activities and the expected costs thereof and, if undertaken, the ability to complete such activities and realize the anticipated cost savings from such activities; ability to implement successfully capital allocation initiatives, including timing, pricing and execution of share repurchases; availability, limitations or cost increases of raw materials, component products and/or commodities that cannot be recovered in product pricing; global economic factors, including manufacturing activity, air travel trends, currency exchange rates, difficulties entering new markets and general economic conditions such as inflation, deflation, interest rates, credit availability and changes in consumer habits and preferences; ability to manage costs related to insurance and employee retirement and health care benefits; legal and regulatory developments and changes; additional liabilities relating to changes in tax rates or exposure to additional income tax liabilities; ability to enter into, own, renew, protect and maintain intellectual property and know-how; leverage and future debt service obligations; potential impairment of goodwill; compliance costs associated with environmental laws and regulations; potential labor disruptions or shortages and the ability to attract and retain key personnel; uncertainties surrounding the ultimate resolution of outstanding legal proceedings, including the outcome of any appeals; global competitive market conditions, including U.S. trade policies and resulting effects on sales and pricing; local and global political and economic conditions, including the Russia-Ukraine war and other armed conflicts and their residual effects; inability to obtain, or meet conditions imposed for, required governmental and regulatory approvals; government actions and natural phenomena such as pandemics, floods, earthquakes, hurricanes or other natural phenomena that may be related to climate change; increased cyber security threats and sophisticated computer crime; and success of business and operating initiatives. Readers should consider these forward-looking statements in light of risk factors discussed in Parker’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 and other periodic filings made with the SEC.