Summary
Rockwell Automation, Inc. reported solid financial results for the fiscal second quarter ending March 31, 2014, with a 5% increase in total sales to $1.60 billion compared to the prior year. Organic sales grew by a strong 7%, indicating underlying business momentum across most regions, particularly in the United States and Asia Pacific. The company saw healthy growth in its Architecture & Software segment, which experienced a 7% sales increase and a notable improvement in operating margin. The Control Products & Solutions segment also demonstrated growth, albeit at a more moderate pace, with sales up 3% and a slight improvement in operating margin over the six-month period. Profitability also improved, with net income rising to $180.3 million ($1.28 diluted EPS) from $175.9 million ($1.24 diluted EPS) in the same quarter last year. The company generated robust operating cash flow of $406.3 million for the first six months of fiscal 2014, leading to a free cash flow of $366.6 million, an increase from the prior year. Rockwell Automation also highlighted strategic acquisitions in intelligent track motion control and wireless solutions for the oil and gas sector, aimed at driving future organic growth and expanding its market reach. The company remains focused on its long-term strategy of expanding market share, diversifying sales streams, and enhancing market access through channel capabilities and acquisitions.
Financial Highlights
49 data points| Revenue | $1.60B |
| Cost of Revenue | $944.70M |
| Gross Profit | $655.80M |
| SG&A Expenses | $392.50M |
| Interest Expense | $15.00M |
| Net Income | $180.30M |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.30 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.28 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 138.50M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 140.20M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total sales increased by 5% to $1.60 billion in Q2 fiscal 2014 compared to Q2 fiscal 2013.
- 2Organic sales grew by a strong 7% year-over-year, indicating healthy underlying business performance.
- 3Net income rose to $180.3 million ($1.28 diluted EPS) from $175.9 million ($1.24 diluted EPS) in the prior year's quarter.
- 4Architecture & Software segment showed robust growth with a 7% sales increase and an improved operating margin of 27.7%.
- 5Control Products & Solutions segment sales increased by 3%, with operating margin showing improvement over the six-month period.
- 6Operating cash flow was strong at $406.3 million for the first six months of fiscal 2014, supporting a free cash flow of $366.6 million.
- 7Company completed strategic acquisitions of Jacobs Automation and vMonitor LLC to enhance its technology portfolio and market presence.