10-QPeriod: Q3 FY2023

TE Connectivity plc Quarterly Report for Q3 Ended Jun 30, 2023

Filed July 28, 2023For Securities:TEL

Summary

TE Connectivity Ltd. reported net sales of $3.998 billion for the third quarter of fiscal year 2023, a slight decrease of 2.4% compared to the prior year quarter. This decline was primarily driven by a significant drop in the Communications Solutions segment, which fell 36.8%, while the Transportation Solutions segment showed resilience with a 5.8% increase. For the first nine months of fiscal 2023, net sales grew 0.6% year-over-year to $11.999 billion, with Transportation and Industrial Solutions segments showing growth, while Communications Solutions continued to decline. Despite the overall modest sales performance, the company's operating income for the quarter was $630 million, a decrease from $719 million in the prior year. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $1.67 for the quarter. The company's balance sheet remains solid with total assets of $21.7 billion. TE Connectivity also continues to actively manage its capital structure, with significant share repurchases and dividend payments, underscoring a commitment to shareholder returns.

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Key Highlights

  • 1Net sales for Q3 FY2023 were $3.998 billion, down 2.4% year-over-year, impacted by a significant decline in the Communications Solutions segment.
  • 2Transportation Solutions segment demonstrated strength with a 5.8% increase in net sales for Q3 FY2023, primarily driven by the automotive market.
  • 3For the nine months ended June 30, 2023, net sales increased by 0.6% to $11.999 billion, with organic net sales growth of 4.6%.
  • 4Operating income decreased to $630 million in Q3 FY2023 from $719 million in Q3 FY2022, reflecting lower sales volumes and increased costs.
  • 5Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $1.67 for Q3 FY2023, down from $1.83 in the prior year quarter.
  • 6The company repurchased approximately $621 million of common shares in the first nine months of fiscal 2023 and has $1.1 billion remaining under its share repurchase authorization.
  • 7Restructuring and other charges increased significantly to $283 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2023, primarily related to cost structure improvements across segments.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary driver for the 2.4% year-over-year decrease in net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2023 was a significant decline of 36.8% in the Communications Solutions segment. This was partially offset by a 5.8% increase in net sales within the Transportation Solutions segment.

Operating income for the third quarter of fiscal 2023 decreased to $630 million from $719 million in the prior year quarter. This was primarily due to lower sales volumes and higher material and operating costs, partially offset by pricing actions. Consequently, diluted earnings per share from continuing operations also saw a reduction to $1.67 from $1.83.

The company expects net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 to be approximately $4.0 billion, compared to $4.4 billion in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 (which included an additional week of sales). Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations are expected to be approximately $1.63.

TE Connectivity is actively managing its capital through share repurchases and dividend payments. In the first nine months of fiscal 2023, the company repurchased approximately $621 million of common shares and continues to have significant authorization remaining. They also paid $541 million in dividends to shareholders during the same period. The company also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.59 per share, payable in four installments.