earnings
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.75
Watts Water reports record Q1; adjusted EPS $1.92 (+18% YoY); raised margin guidance
WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES INC
2023-Q1 EPS reported
$1.93
revenue$471,700,000
- Record Q1 sales $471.7M, up 2% reported / 4% organic; EPS $1.93 up 20%, adjusted EPS $1.92 up 18%.
- Record operating margin 18.0% (up 260bps); adjusted operating margin 17.9% (up 220bps).
- Raised FY2023 adjusted operating margin outlook to 15.7-16.3% from 15.4-16.0%; maintained organic sales guidance of -5% to +2%.
- Acquired Enware Australia (specialty plumbing/safety) for ~$30M annual revenue; closed March 31, 2023.
- Operating cash flow $33M, free cash flow $28M in Q1, significant YoY increase.