Summary
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) reported solid revenue growth in the first quarter of fiscal year 2022, with total sales increasing by 18.7% year-over-year, driven by strong demand across its segments and geographic regions. Organic sales also showed robust growth of 16.8%. The company's Intelligent Devices segment performed particularly well, with a 24.7% increase in sales and a significant improvement in operating margin. However, profitability was impacted by factors such as higher planned spending, integration costs from recent acquisitions, and input cost inflation exceeding price realization in some segments, particularly Software & Control and Lifecycle Services. Despite the strong top-line performance, net income attributable to Rockwell Automation decreased year-over-year, primarily due to a significant gain recognized in the prior year related to its investment in PTC Inc. Adjusted EPS also saw a decline, largely attributable to a one-time legal settlement gain in the prior year. The company faces ongoing supply chain challenges and inflationary pressures, which it is actively managing. Looking ahead, Rockwell Automation provided an optimistic outlook with strong guidance for fiscal year 2022 sales growth and EPS, reflecting continued demand and a record backlog, though it anticipates gradual improvement in supply chain conditions.
Financial Highlights
51 data points| Revenue | $1.86B |
| Cost of Revenue | $1.11B |
| Gross Profit | $749.10M |
| SG&A Expenses | $447.50M |
| Interest Expense | $29.60M |
| Net Income | $241.50M |
| EPS (Basic) | $2.08 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.05 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 116.00M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 117.30M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total sales increased by 18.7% to $1,857.3 million compared to the prior year period, with organic sales growing by 16.8%.
- 2The Intelligent Devices segment showed robust growth, with sales up 24.7% and operating margin expanding to 23.7% from 19.4%.
- 3Net income attributable to Rockwell Automation decreased to $241.5 million from $593.3 million in the prior year, significantly impacted by a large investment gain in the prior year.
- 4Adjusted EPS declined to $2.14 from $2.38 year-over-year, impacted by a prior year legal settlement gain.
- 5The company acquired AVATA in November 2021, adding to its Lifecycle Services segment, and continues to integrate the Plex acquisition from August 2021.
- 6Supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures remain key challenges, though the company anticipates gradual improvement.
- 7Rockwell Automation provided strong fiscal year 2022 guidance, projecting reported sales growth of 16%-19% and diluted EPS between $10.01 and $10.61.