Summary
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) reported strong performance for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2013, with a notable increase in sales and net income compared to the prior year. Total sales grew by 7% to $1.59 billion, driven by a robust 8% increase in product sales and a significant 9% rise in solutions and services. Profitability also improved, with net income up 22.7% to $198.1 million, leading to a diluted EPS of $1.41, a substantial increase from $1.14 in the prior year. The company highlighted strong performance in its Architecture & Software and Control Products & Solutions segments, both showing increased sales and improved operating margins. Strategic acquisitions, including vMonitor LLC, are contributing to the company's growth and market expansion, particularly in the oil and gas sector. Financially, the company demonstrated solid cash flow generation, with operating activities providing $203.5 million and free cash flow at $178.6 million, up from the previous year. The balance sheet remains healthy, with total assets growing to $5.94 billion and total shareowners' equity increasing to $2.69 billion. Rockwell Automation's strategic focus on expanding its served market, diversifying sales streams, and enhancing market access appears to be yielding positive results, positioning the company for continued growth.
Financial Highlights
48 data points| Revenue | $1.59B |
| Cost of Revenue | $928.00M |
| Gross Profit | $663.70M |
| SG&A Expenses | $385.40M |
| Interest Expense | $14.90M |
| Net Income | $198.10M |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.43 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.41 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 138.60M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 140.40M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total sales increased by 7% to $1.59 billion compared to the prior year's quarter, with organic sales growth also at 7%.
- 2Net income rose by 22.7% to $198.1 million, resulting in a diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $1.41, up from $1.14 in the prior year.
- 3Both major segments, Architecture & Software and Control Products & Solutions, experienced sales growth and improved operating margins.
- 4Acquisitions, notably vMonitor LLC, are contributing to revenue and strategic expansion, especially in the oil and gas industry.
- 5Cash provided by operating activities increased to $203.5 million, and free cash flow improved to $178.6 million.
- 6The company repurchased approximately 1.0 million shares of common stock for $110.7 million during the quarter.
- 7Long-term debt remained stable at $905.1 million, while short-term debt increased to $251.0 million from $179.0 million.