Parker reports Q1-24 sales up 15%
Parker Hannifin Corp. reported record $4.8 billion sales for the first quarter of its fiscal 2024 ended September 30, an increase of 15%, compared with $4.2 billion in the first quarter of fiscal 2023.
Net income was $650.8 million compared with $387.9 million in the prior year quarter. Adjusted net income was $776.4 million, an increase of 26% compared with $615.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2023. Earnings per share were $4.99 compared with $2.98 in the first quarter of fiscal 2023. Adjusted earnings per share increased 26% to $5.96 compared with $4.74 in the prior year quarter. Fiscal 2024 year-to-date cash flow from operations was $650.0 million, or 13.4% of sales compared with $457.4 million, or 10.8% of sales, in the prior year. A reconciliation of non-GAAP measures is included in the financial tables of this press release.
“This was another standout quarter for Parker and a reflection of how well our global team members continue to drive operational excellence throughout our business,” said Chief Executive Officer Jenny Parmentier. “With a continued focus on improvement through execution of The Win Strategy and our transformed portfolio we are consistently driving strong performance. We achieved record performance with all segments delivering adjusted operating margins above 24%. This quarter marks the one year anniversary of Meggitt joining Parker, which helped contribute to an outstanding quarter for the Aerospace Systems segment. Our strategy is working and will continue to drive shareholder value.”
Segment Results
Diversified Industrial Segment: North American first quarter sales increased 5% to $2.2 billion and operating income was $506.1 million compared with $453.0 million in the same period a year ago. On an adjusted basis, North American operating income was $554.3 million, or 24.9% of sales, a 150 basis point increase compared with the first quarter of fiscal 2023. International first quarter sales increased 2.5% to $1.4 billion and operating income was $300.7 million compared with $293.9 million in the same period a year ago. On an adjusted basis, International operating income was $334.2 million, or 24.1% of sales, a 100 basis point increase compared with the prior year quarter.
Aerospace Systems Segment: First quarter sales increased 65% to $1.2 billion and operating income was $226.3 million compared with $92.2 million in the same period a year ago. On an adjusted basis, operating income was $319.5 million, or 26.0% of sales, a 610 basis point increase compared with the prior year quarter.
Orders
The company reported the following orders for the quarter ending September 30, 2023, compared with the same quarter a year ago:
Orders increased 2% for total Parker
Orders decreased 4% in the Diversified Industrial North America businesses
Orders decreased 8% in the Diversified Industrial International businesses
Orders increased 24% in the Aerospace Systems Segment on a rolling 12-month average basis.
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