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Donaldson (NYSE: DCI) reported record sales and earnings for Q3 FY 2024. Sales increased 6.0% year-over-year to $927.9 million. GAAP net earnings reached $113.5 million, with EPS growing by 21.7% to $0.92. Gross margin improved to 35.6%, while operating margin increased to 15.5%. Operating expenses rose due to investments in Life Sciences. Mobile Solutions and Industrial Solutions saw sales growth, but On-Road and Off-Road sales declined. Life Sciences sales surged by 24.2%, driven by Bioprocessing Equipment. Fiscal 2024 EPS guidance was raised to $3.33-$3.39. Donaldson also repurchased 1.5% of its shares for $114.0 million and paid $90.3 million in dividends.

Positive
  • Sales increased 6.0% YoY to $927.9 million.
  • EPS grew 21.7% to $0.92.
  • Gross margin improved by 260 basis points to 35.6%.
  • Operating margin increased to 15.5%, up 130 basis points from last year.
  • Life Sciences segment sales surged 24.2%.
  • Company raised fiscal 2024 EPS guidance to $3.33-$3.39.
  • Strong performance anticipated in Q4 with increased full-year earnings outlook.
  • Donaldson repurchased 1.5% of outstanding shares for $114.0 million.
  • Dividends paid amounted to $90.3 million.
  • Effective tax rate decreased to 21.2% from 22.9%.
Negative
  • Operating expenses as a percentage of sales increased to 20.1% from 18.8%.
  • On-Road sales decreased 6.0% due to a decline in global equipment production.
  • Off-Road sales dropped by 9.8%.
  • Interest expense remained flat at $5.0 million, not reduced despite lower debt levels.
  • Full-year forecasts indicate decreases in Off-Road and On-Road sales due to softening demand.

Insights

Donaldson's reported third-quarter earnings showcase a solid performance, with $0.92 EPS up 21.7 year-over-year and sales rising 6 to $927.9 million. Such growth, particularly in an environment of mixed end-market conditions, suggests robust operational execution.

The company has raised its full-year EPS guidance to a range of $3.33-$3.39. This guidance implies continued confidence in operational efficiencies and market conditions. Notably, the increase in gross margin to 35.6 is driven by pricing benefits and input cost deflation, although this is partly offset by higher operating expenses from scaling investments, particularly in Life Sciences.

Investors should note the strategic importance of maintaining operating margins around 15.0-15.4, compared to 14.0 in the previous year. This signals ongoing cost management and profitable growth. Also, the company's share repurchase actions and consistent dividend payments reflect a commitment to shareholder returns.

Looking ahead, while segments like Off-Road and On-Road show softness, growth in Aftermarket, Industrial and Life Sciences segments indicates diversification strength. Investors should watch if the company can sustain its earnings momentum amid fluctuating market dynamics.

The performance of Donaldson’s various segments provides a nuanced view into its diversified portfolio. The Life Sciences segment shows remarkable growth with a 24.2 increase, driven by bioprocessing equipment and disk drive sales. This segment’s strategic significance is underscored by ongoing investments, promising a robust growth trajectory.

Aerospace and Defense sales increased by 5.9, reflecting strong end-market conditions which could provide sustained revenue streams given geopolitical trends. On the other hand, the Industrial Filtration Solutions segment grew modestly by 2.4, indicating steady, if not spectacular, performance.

In the Mobile Solutions segment, Aftermarket’s 10.9 sales increase highlights effective market share gains. However, declines in Off-Road and On-Road sales point to challenges in global equipment production, which may affect future performance if not counterbalanced.

Overall, Donaldson’s balanced portfolio, with strengths in high-growth areas like Life Sciences and Aftermarket, coupled with steady Industrial and Aerospace segments, positions the company well against market volatility. Investors should consider how these segment-specific dynamics could affect the broader financial health of the company.

Third quarter sales increased 6.0% year over year to $927.9 million

EPS of $0.92, up 21.7% versus 2023

Raising fiscal 2024 EPS guidance

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI) (Donaldson or the Company), a global leader in technology-led filtration products and solutions, today reported third quarter fiscal 2024 generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) net earnings of $113.5 million, compared with $93.7 million in fiscal 2023. Third quarter 2024 GAAP earnings per share (EPS)1 were $0.92 compared with 2023 earnings per share of $0.76.

“The Donaldson team delivered outstanding performance in the third quarter, generating record sales and earnings with robust margins, while continuing to set a stronger foundation for future profitable growth through ongoing strategic investments,” said Tod Carpenter, chairman, president and chief executive officer. “Despite mixed end-market conditions, we maintained focus on our customers and delivered our technology-led filtration products and services across our diversified portfolio of businesses.”

“Driven by third quarter results and our expectations for strong performance in the fourth quarter, we are increasing our earnings outlook for the full year. Looking ahead, we remain committed to returning value to our shareholders through the execution of our longer-term strategic initiatives and continued progress towards our fiscal 2026 Investor Day targets.”

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1 All EPS figures refer to diluted EPS.

Third Quarter Operating Results

Sales of $927.9 million were up 6.0% compared with 2023 as a result of volume growth and pricing benefits.

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

April 30, 2024

 

April 30, 2024

 

Reported %
Change

 

Constant
Currency %
Change

 

Reported %
Change

 

Constant
Currency
% Change

Mobile Solutions segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off-Road

(9.8

)%

 

(8.9

)%

 

(10.6

)%

 

(11.2

)%

On-Road

(6.0

)

 

(4.2

)

 

(1.5

)

 

(0.6

)

Aftermarket

10.9

 

 

11.7

 

 

6.6

 

 

6.3

 

Total Mobile Solutions segment

5.5

 

 

6.3

 

 

2.6

 

 

2.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial Solutions segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial Filtration Solutions

2.4

 

 

2.9

 

 

5.2

 

 

4.7

 

Aerospace and Defense

5.9

 

 

5.9

 

 

8.0

 

 

7.1

 

Total Industrial Solutions segment

2.9

 

 

3.3

 

 

5.6

 

 

5.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Life Sciences segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Life Sciences segment

24.2

 

 

26.5

 

 

8.4

 

 

8.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Company

6.0

%

 

6.8

%

 

3.9

%

 

3.5

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mobile Solutions segment (Mobile) sales increased 5.5% from higher volumes and pricing. Aftermarket sales increased 10.9% driven by continued market share gains and destocking in the prior year period. On-Road and Off-Road sales decreased 6.0% and 9.8%, respectively, from a decline in global equipment production.

Industrial Solutions segment (Industrial) sales increased 2.9% as a result of volume growth and pricing. Aerospace and Defense sales grew 5.9% supported by robust Aerospace end-market conditions. Industrial Filtration Solutions (IFS) sales grew 2.4% driven by dust collection replacement part and Power Generation sales.

Life Sciences segment (Life Sciences) sales increased 24.2% from strong volume growth resulting from Bioprocessing Equipment sales timing and Disk Drive.

Gross margin was 35.6%, up 260 basis points from 33.0% in 2023 driven by leverage on higher sales, pricing benefits and input cost deflation.

Operating expenses as a percentage of sales were 20.1%, an increase from 18.8% in the prior year, due to increased hiring and investments in the scaling of acquired Life Sciences businesses.

Operating income as a percentage of sales (operating margin) of 15.5% increased 130 basis points year over year from 14.2% in 2023 as a result of gross margin improvement, partially offset by an increase in operating expenses.

Interest expense was $5.0 million, approximately flat compared with prior year as lower debt levels offset higher interest rates. Other income, net increased to $5.4 million compared with $2.6 million in 2023, primarily from foreign exchange gains versus foreign exchange losses in the prior year period. The Company’s effective tax rate was 21.2% versus 22.9% a year ago driven by an increase in discrete tax benefits.

Year-to-date, Donaldson paid $90.3 million in dividends and repurchased 1.5% of its outstanding shares for $114.0 million.

Updated Fiscal 2024 Outlook

Full-year EPS is forecast to be between $3.33 and $3.39, up from prior guidance of between $3.24 and $3.32 and compared with fiscal 2023 GAAP and adjusted2 EPS of $2.90 and $3.04, respectively. Sales are expected to increase between 4% and 6% year over year, with a pricing benefit of approximately 2% and a negligible impact from currency translation.

Mobile sales are forecast to increase between 2% and 4% versus 2023. Off-Road sales and On-Road sales are expected to decrease low double-digits and low single-digits, respectively due to softening end-market demand and related reductions in global equipment production. Aftermarket sales are forecast to grow mid-single digits, benefitting from market share gains and destocking in the prior year period.

Industrial sales are expected to increase between 6% and 8% compared with prior year. IFS sales are expected to increase mid-single digits as a result of sales momentum in dust collection and Power Generation. Aerospace and Defense sales, driven by strong end-market conditions, are expected to grow low double-digits.

Life Sciences sales are forecast to grow mid-teens year over year supported by growth across all businesses including Food & Beverage, Bioprocessing Equipment and Consumables, and Disk Drive.

Operating margin is expected to be between 15.0% and 15.4% versus 14.0%, or 14.6% on an adjusted basis, in 2023. Year-over-year gross margin improvement is forecast to offset an increase in operating expenses, driven primarily by investments in the Life Sciences segment.

Interest expense is forecast to be approximately $22 million and other income is expected to be between $15 million and $17 million. Donaldson projects a fiscal 2024 effective income tax rate of between 23% and 24%.

Capital expenditures are forecast to be between $90 million and $105 million and free cash flow conversion is expected to be between 95% and 105%. For the full year, Donaldson anticipates repurchasing approximately 2% of its shares outstanding.

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2 Fiscal 2023 adjusted results exclude $21.8 million of non-recurring charges largely related to the Company’s organizational redesign as well as costs associated with exiting a lower-margin customer program. The tables attached to this press release include a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures.

Miscellaneous

The Company will webcast its third quarter fiscal 2024 earnings conference call today at 9:00 a.m. CT. To listen to the webcast, visit the “Events & Presentations” section of Donaldson’s Investor Relations website (IR.Donaldson.com), and click on the “listen to webcast” option. The webcast replay will be available at approximately 12:00 p.m. CT today. Also available on the website is the Company’s supplemental quarterly earnings presentation.

Statements in this release regarding future events and expectations, such as forecasts, plans, trends and projections relating to the Company’s business and financial performance, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are identified by words or phrases such as “will likely result,” “are expected to,” “will continue,” “will allow,” “estimate,” “project,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “forecast,” “plan” and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date such statements are made and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could affect the Company’s performance and could cause the Company’s actual results for future periods to differ materially from any opinions or statements expressed. These factors include, but are not limited to, challenges in global operations; impacts of global economic, industrial and political conditions on product demand; impacts from unexpected events, including natural disasters; effects of unavailable raw materials or material cost inflation; inability to attract and retain qualified personnel; inability to meet customer demand; inability to maintain competitive advantages; threats from disruptive technologies; effects of highly competitive markets with pricing pressure; exposure to customer concentration in certain cyclical industries; inability to manage productivity improvements; inability to achieve commitments to ESG; results of execution of any acquisition, divestiture and other strategic transactions; vulnerabilities associated with information technology systems and security; inability to protect and enforce intellectual property rights; costs associated with governmental laws and regulations; impacts of foreign currency fluctuations; and effects of changes in capital and credit markets. These and other factors are described in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2023. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required by law. The results presented herein are preliminary, unaudited and subject to revision until the Company files its results with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-Q.

About Donaldson Company, Inc.

Founded in 1915, Donaldson (NYSE: DCI) is a global leader in technology-led filtration products and solutions, serving a broad range of industries and advanced markets. Diverse, skilled employees at over 140 locations on six continents partner with customers—from small business owners to R&D organizations and the world’s biggest OEM brands. Donaldson solves complex filtration challenges through three primary segments: Mobile Solutions, Industrial Solutions and Life Sciences. Additional information is available at www.Donaldson.com.

DONALDSON COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(In millions, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

April 30,

 

April 30,

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

Change

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

Change

Net sales

$

927.9

 

 

$

875.7

 

 

6.0

%

 

$

2,650.9

 

 

$

2,551.3

 

 

3.9

%

Cost of sales

 

597.8

 

 

 

586.9

 

 

1.9

 

 

 

1,711.3

 

 

 

1,690.8

 

 

1.2

 

Gross profit

 

330.1

 

 

 

288.8

 

 

14.3

 

 

 

939.6

 

 

 

860.5

 

 

9.2

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

161.7

 

 

 

145.8

 

 

10.9

 

 

 

473.5

 

 

 

444.7

 

 

6.5

 

Research and development

 

24.8

 

 

 

19.0

 

 

31.1

 

 

 

68.2

 

 

 

56.2

 

 

21.4

 

Operating expenses

 

186.5

 

 

 

164.8

 

 

13.2

 

 

 

541.7

 

 

 

500.9

 

 

8.2

 

Operating income

 

143.6

 

 

 

124.0

 

 

15.8

 

 

 

397.9

 

 

 

359.6

 

 

10.7

 

Interest expense

 

5.0

 

 

 

5.1

 

 

(2.1

)

 

 

16.1

 

 

 

14.3

 

 

12.4

 

Other income, net

 

(5.4

)

 

 

(2.6

)

 

NM(1)

 

 

(14.1

)

 

 

(6.1

)

 

NM(1)

Earnings before income taxes

 

144.0

 

 

 

121.5

 

 

18.5

 

 

 

395.9

 

 

 

351.4

 

 

12.7

 

Income taxes

 

30.5

 

 

 

27.8

 

 

9.9

 

 

 

91.6

 

 

 

84.5

 

 

8.4

 

Net earnings

$

113.5

 

 

$

93.7

 

 

21.1

%

 

$

304.3

 

 

$

266.9

 

 

14.0

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares – basic

 

120.8

 

 

 

121.6

 

 

(0.6

)%

 

 

120.8

 

 

 

122.0

 

 

(1.0

)%

Weighted average shares – diluted

 

122.9

 

 

 

123.5

 

 

(0.5

)%

 

 

122.6

 

 

 

123.7

 

 

(0.9

)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net EPS – basic

$

0.94

 

 

$

0.77

 

 

21.9

%

 

$

2.52

 

 

$

2.19

 

 

15.2

%

Net EPS – diluted

$

0.92

 

 

$

0.76

 

 

21.7

%

 

$

2.48

 

 

$

2.16

 

 

15.0

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends paid per share

$

0.25

 

 

$

0.23

 

 

8.7

%

 

$

0.75

 

 

$

0.69

 

 

8.7

%

 

Note: Amounts may not foot due to rounding.

(1) NM = not meaningful

DONALDSON COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In millions)

(Unaudited)

 

 

April 30,

 

July 31,

 

2024

 

2023

Assets

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

223.7

 

$

187.1

Accounts receivable, net

 

638.4

 

 

599.7

Inventories, net

 

444.7

 

 

418.1

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

93.9

 

 

81.1

Total current assets

 

1,400.7

 

 

1,286.0

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

642.8

 

 

652.9

Goodwill

 

475.3

 

 

481.1

Intangible assets, net

 

174.6

 

 

188.1

Other long-term assets

 

172.7

 

 

162.4

Total assets

$

2,866.1

 

$

2,770.5

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

Short-term borrowings

$

49.4

 

$

34.1

Current maturities of long-term debt

 

25.0

 

 

125.0

Accounts payable

 

370.0

 

 

304.9

Accrued employee compensation and related taxes

 

123.2

 

 

119.4

Deferred revenue

 

25.8

 

 

25.3

Income taxes payable

 

37.9

 

 

32.3

Dividends payable

 

 

 

30.4

Other current liabilities

 

103.9

 

 

85.0

Total current liabilities

 

735.2

 

 

756.4

Long-term debt

 

481.8

 

 

496.6

Non-current income taxes payable

 

42.0

 

 

56.5

Deferred income taxes

 

17.5

 

 

32.3

Other long-term liabilities

 

105.6

 

 

108.0

Total liabilities

 

1,382.1

 

 

1,449.8

 

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

1,484.0

 

 

1,320.7

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

2,866.1

 

$

2,770.5

DONALDSON COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In millions)

(Unaudited)

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

April 30,

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Operating Activities

 

 

 

Net earnings

$

304.3

 

 

$

266.9

 

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

73.5

 

 

 

67.3

 

Deferred income taxes

 

(16.6

)

 

 

(9.6

)

Stock-based compensation expense

 

18.3

 

 

 

17.1

 

Other, net

 

2.0

 

 

 

3.8

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

 

(15.0

)

 

 

8.2

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

366.5

 

 

 

353.7

 

 

 

 

 

Investing Activities

 

 

 

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

 

(65.8

)

 

 

(92.8

)

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

 

(2.0

)

 

 

(62.3

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(67.8

)

 

 

(155.1

)

 

 

 

 

Financing Activities

 

 

 

Proceeds from long-term debt

 

119.7

 

 

 

80.0

 

Repayments of long-term debt

 

(228.8

)

 

 

(135.0

)

Change in short-term borrowings

 

15.9

 

 

 

23.1

 

Purchase of treasury stock

 

(113.8

)

 

 

(119.3

)

Payment of contingent consideration

 

(1.7

)

 

 

 

Dividends paid

 

(90.3

)

 

 

(84.1

)

Exercise of stock options and other

 

41.5

 

 

 

31.2

 

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(257.5

)

 

 

(204.1

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

 

(4.6

)

 

 

(1.8

)

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

36.6

 

 

 

(7.3

)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

187.1

 

 

 

193.3

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

223.7

 

 

$

186.0

 

CONSOLIDATED RATE ANALYSIS

(Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

 

April 30,

April 30,

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Gross margin

35.6

%

 

33.0

%

 

35.4

%

 

33.7

%

Operating expenses

20.1

%

 

18.8

%

 

20.4

%

 

19.6

%

Operating margin

15.5

%

 

14.2

%

 

15.0

%

 

14.1

%

Other income, net

(0.6

)%

 

(0.3

)%

 

(0.5

)%

 

(0.2

)%

Depreciation and amortization

2.7

%

 

2.6

%

 

2.8

%

 

2.6

%

EBITDA

18.7

%

 

17.0

%

 

18.3

%

 

17.0

%

Effective tax rate

21.2

%

 

22.9

%

 

23.1

%

 

24.0

%

Earnings before income taxes - Mobile Solutions

18.4

%

 

15.0

%

 

17.9

%

 

14.8

%

Earnings before income taxes - Industrial Solutions

18.7

%

 

18.8

%

 

18.1

%

 

18.0

%

Earnings before income taxes - Life Sciences

0.7

%

 

0.3

%

 

(4.8

)%

 

9.5

%

Cash conversion ratio

105.9

%

 

104.6

%

 

98.8

%

 

97.8

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

 

April 30,

April 30,

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Adjusted Rates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross margin

35.6

%

 

33.0

%

 

35.4

%

 

33.8

%

Operating expenses

20.1

%

 

18.8

%

 

20.4

%

 

19.0

%

Operating margin

15.5

%

 

14.2

%

 

15.0

%

 

14.8

%

Other income, net

(0.6

)%

 

(0.3

)%

 

(0.5

)%

 

(0.2

)%

Depreciation and amortization

2.7

%

 

2.6

%

 

2.8

%

 

2.6

%

EBITDA

18.7

%

 

17.0

%

 

18.3

%

 

17.6

%

Effective tax rate

21.2

%

 

22.9

%

 

23.1

%

 

24.1

%

Earnings before income taxes - Mobile Solutions

18.4

%

 

15.0

%

 

17.9

%

 

14.8

%

Earnings before income taxes - Industrial Solutions

18.7

%

 

18.8

%

 

18.1

%

 

18.0

%

Earnings before income taxes - Life Sciences

0.7

%

 

0.3

%

 

(4.8

)%

 

9.5

%

Cash conversion ratio

105.9

%

 

104.6

%

 

98.8

%

 

93.3

%

 

Note: Rate analysis metrics are computed by dividing the applicable amount by net sales, and cash conversion ratio reflects free cash flow divided by net earnings. Adjusted rates exclude the impact of certain items not related to ongoing operations. Adjusted rates are non-GAAP measures; see the Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures schedule for additional information.

SEGMENT DETAIL

(In millions)

(Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended April 30,

 

Nine Months Ended April 30,

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

Change

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

Change

Net sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mobile Solutions segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off-Road

$

104.2

 

 

$

115.6

 

 

(9.8

)%

 

$

290.9

 

 

$

325.3

 

 

(10.6

)%

On-Road

 

35.7

 

 

 

38.0

 

 

(6.0

)

 

 

106.9

 

 

 

108.5

 

 

(1.5

)

Aftermarket

 

445.3

 

 

 

401.4

 

 

10.9

 

 

 

1,277.7

 

 

 

1,198.5

 

 

6.6

 

Total Mobile Solutions segment

 

585.2

 

 

 

555.0

 

 

5.5

 

 

 

1,675.5

 

 

 

1,632.3

 

 

2.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial Solutions segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial Filtration Solutions

 

228.6

 

 

 

223.3

 

 

2.4

 

 

 

663.7

 

 

 

631.1

 

 

5.2

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

40.5

 

 

 

38.2

 

 

5.9

 

 

 

115.0

 

 

 

106.5

 

 

8.0

 

Total Industrial Solutions segment

 

269.1

 

 

 

261.5

 

 

2.9

 

 

 

778.7

 

 

 

737.6

 

 

5.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Life Sciences segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Life Sciences segment

 

73.6

 

 

 

59.2

 

 

24.2

 

 

 

196.7

 

 

 

181.4

 

 

8.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Company

$

927.9

 

 

$

875.7

 

 

6.0

%

 

$

2,650.9

 

 

$

2,551.3

 

 

3.9

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mobile Solutions segment

$

107.9

 

 

$

83.4

 

 

29.4

%

 

$

299.3

 

 

$

242.3

 

 

23.5

%

Industrial Solutions segment

 

50.3

 

 

 

49.1

 

 

2.4

 

 

 

141.0

 

 

 

133.0

 

 

6.0

 

Life Sciences segment

 

0.5

 

 

 

0.2

 

 

NM(1)

 

 

(9.5

)

 

 

17.3

 

 

NM(1)

Corporate and unallocated

 

(14.7

)

 

 

(11.2

)

 

(31.3

)

 

 

(34.9

)

 

 

(41.2

)

 

15.3

 

Total Company

$

144.0

 

 

$

121.5

 

 

18.5

%

 

$

395.9

 

 

$

351.4

 

 

12.7

%

Earnings before income taxes percentage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mobile Solutions segment

18.4

%

 

15.0

%

 

3.4

%

 

17.9

%

 

14.8

%

 

3.1

%

Industrial Solutions segment

18.7

%

 

18.8

%

 

(0.1

)%

 

18.1

%

 

18.0

%

 

0.1

%

Life Sciences segment

0.7

%

 

0.3

%

 

0.4

%

 

(4.8

)%

 

9.5

%

 

(14.3

)%

 

Note: Earnings before income taxes percentage is calculated by dividing earnings before income taxes by net sales. Amounts may not foot due to rounding.

(1) NM = not meaningful

SEGMENT SALES PERCENT CHANGE FROM PRIOR PERIODS BY GEOGRAPHY, AS REPORTED

(Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended April 30, 2024

 

TOTAL

 

U.S.(1)/CA(2)

 

EMEA(3)

 

APAC(4)

 

LATAM(5)

Mobile Solutions segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off-Road

(9.8

)%

 

14.9

%

 

(19.5

)%

 

(30.5

)%

 

(26.5

)%

On-Road

(6.0

)

 

(2.5

)

 

18.1

 

 

(28.9

)

 

42.2

 

Aftermarket

10.9

 

 

16.7

 

 

3.2

 

 

0.3

 

 

19.2

 

Total Mobile Solutions segment

5.5

 

 

14.5

 

 

(3.3

)

 

(9.8

)

 

17.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial Solutions segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial Filtration Solutions

2.4

 

 

0.4

 

 

6.0

 

 

(9.9

)

 

45.9

 

Aerospace and Defense

5.9

 

 

11.2

 

 

(8.7

)

 

75.2

 

 

N/A

 

Total Industrial Solutions segment

2.9

 

 

2.5

 

 

4.0

 

 

(9.1

)

 

45.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Life Sciences segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Life Sciences segment

24.2

 

 

28.0

 

 

31.3

 

 

12.8

 

 

79.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Company

6.0

%

 

10.5

%

 

2.2

%

 

(6.3

)%

 

20.9

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended April 30, 2024

 

TOTAL

 

U.S./CA

 

EMEA

 

APAC

 

LATAM

Mobile Solutions segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off-Road

(10.6

)%

 

1.5

%

 

(12.2

)%

 

(26.2

)%

 

(23.6

)%

On-Road

(1.5

)

 

 

 

17.7

 

 

(13.3

)

 

5.0

 

Aftermarket

6.6

 

 

8.8

 

 

1.3

 

 

5.7

 

 

9.5

 

Total Mobile Solutions segment

2.6

 

 

6.7

 

 

(2.3

)

 

(3.5

)

 

7.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial Solutions segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial Filtration Solutions

5.2

 

 

8.4

 

 

3.9

 

 

(5.9

)

 

14.2

 

Aerospace and Defense

8.0

 

 

9.6

 

 

1.6

 

 

65.5

 

 

N/A

 

Total Industrial Solutions segment

5.6

 

 

8.7

 

 

3.6

 

 

(5.0

)

 

14.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Life Sciences segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Life Sciences segment

8.4

 

 

(7.4

)

 

20.4

 

 

3.5

 

 

34.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Company

3.9

%

 

7.0

%

 

1.7

%

 

(2.7

)%

 

8.6

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: Amounts may not foot due to rounding.

(1) United States (U.S.)

(2) Canada (CA)

(3) Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)

(4) Asia Pacific (APAC)

(5) Latin America (LATAM)

SEGMENT SALES PERCENT CHANGE FROM PRIOR PERIODS BY GEOGRAPHY, CONSTANT CURRENCY

(Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended April 30, 2024

 

TOTAL

 

U.S./CA

 

EMEA

 

APAC

 

LATAM

Mobile Solutions segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off-Road

(8.9

)%

 

14.9

%

 

(19.7

)%

 

(25.7

)%

 

(27.0

)%

On-Road

(4.2

)

 

(2.5

)

 

20.8

 

 

(23.1

)

 

40.1

 

Aftermarket

11.7

 

 

16.7

 

 

3.8

 

 

4.8

 

 

17.9

 

Total Mobile Solutions segment

6.3

 

 

14.5

 

 

(2.9

)

 

(5.1

)

 

15.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial Solutions segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial Filtration Solutions

2.9

 

 

0.4

 

 

5.6

 

 

(5.7

)

 

45.5

 

Aerospace and Defense

5.9

 

 

11.2

 

 

(9.0

)

 

82.3

 

 

N/A

 

Total Industrial Solutions segment

3.3

 

 

2.5

 

 

3.6

 

 

(4.9

)

 

45.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Life Sciences segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Life Sciences segment

26.5

 

 

28.0

 

 

31.0

 

 

19.0

 

 

78.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Company

6.8

%

 

10.5

%

 

2.3

%

 

(1.5

)%

 

19.7

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended April 30, 2024

 

TOTAL

 

U.S./CA

 

EMEA

 

APAC

 

LATAM

Mobile Solutions segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off-Road

(11.2

)%

 

1.5

%

 

(15.5

)%

 

(22.7

)%

 

(25.1

)%

On-Road

(0.6

)

 

 

 

15.5

 

 

(9.0

)

 

2.4

 

Aftermarket

6.3

 

 

8.8

 

 

(1.1

)

 

9.2

 

 

7.8

 

Total Mobile Solutions segment

2.3

 

 

6.7

 

 

(4.9

)

 

0.1

 

 

5.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial Solutions segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial Filtration Solutions

4.7

 

 

8.4

 

 

1.0

 

 

(2.8

)

 

13.2

 

Aerospace and Defense

7.1

 

 

9.6

 

 

(2.0

)

 

70.2

 

 

N/A

 

Total Industrial Solutions segment

5.0

 

 

8.7

 

 

0.7

 

 

(1.8

)

 

13.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Life Sciences segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Life Sciences segment

8.0

 

 

(7.4

)

 

16.1

 

 

6.5

 

 

33.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Company

3.5

%

 

7.0

%

 

(1.2

)%

 

0.7

%

 

7.0

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: The constant currency presentation, which is a non-GAAP measure, excludes the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. The Company believes providing constant currency information provides valuable supplemental information regarding its results of operations. The Company calculates constant currency percentages by converting its current period local currency financial results using the prior period exchange rates and compares these adjusted amounts to its prior period reported results. Amounts may not foot due to rounding.

 RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

(In millions)

(Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

April 30,

 

April 30,

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

141.5

 

 

$

133.2

 

 

$

366.5

 

 

$

353.7

 

Net capital expenditures

 

(21.3

)

 

 

(35.2

)

 

 

(65.8

)

 

 

(92.8

)

Free cash flow

$

120.2

 

 

$

98.0

 

 

$

300.7

 

 

$

260.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings

$

113.5

 

 

$

93.7

 

 

$

304.3

 

 

$

266.9

 

Income taxes

 

30.5

 

 

 

27.8

 

 

 

91.6

 

 

 

84.5

 

Interest expense

 

5.0

 

 

 

5.1

 

 

 

16.1

 

 

 

14.3

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

24.6

 

 

 

22.5

 

 

 

73.5

 

 

 

67.3

 

EBITDA

$

173.6

 

 

$

149.1

 

 

$

485.5

 

 

$

433.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted net earnings

$

113.5

 

 

$

93.7

 

 

$

304.3

 

 

$

279.6

 

Adjusted income taxes

 

30.5

 

 

 

27.8

 

 

 

91.6

 

 

 

88.7

 

Interest expense

 

5.0

 

 

 

5.1

 

 

 

16.1

 

 

 

14.3

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

24.6

 

 

 

22.5

 

 

 

73.5

 

 

 

67.3

 

Adjusted EBITDA

$

173.6

 

 

$

149.1

 

 

$

485.5

 

 

$

449.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross profit

$

330.1

 

 

$

288.8

 

 

$

939.6

 

 

$

860.5

 

Restructuring and other charges

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.5

 

Adjusted gross profit

$

330.1

 

 

$

288.8

 

 

$

939.6

 

 

$

862.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expense

$

186.5

 

 

$

164.8

 

 

$

541.7

 

 

$

500.9

 

Restructuring and other charges

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(15.4

)

Adjusted operating expense

$

186.5

 

 

$

164.8

 

 

$

541.7

 

 

$

485.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income

$

143.6

 

 

$

124.0

 

 

$

397.9

 

 

$

359.6

 

Restructuring and other charges

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.9

 

Adjusted operating income

$

143.6

 

 

$

124.0

 

 

$

397.9

 

 

$

376.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings

$

113.5

 

 

$

93.7

 

 

$

304.3

 

 

$

266.9

 

Restructuring and other charges, net of tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12.7

 

Adjusted net earnings

$

113.5

 

 

$

93.7

 

 

$

304.3

 

 

$

279.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted EPS

$

0.92

 

 

$

0.76

 

 

$

2.48

 

 

$

2.16

 

Restructuring and other charges per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.10

 

Adjusted diluted EPS

$

0.92

 

 

$

0.76

 

 

$

2.48

 

 

$

2.26

 

 

Note: Although free cash flow, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted gross profit, adjusted operating expense, adjusted operating income, adjusted net earnings and adjusted diluted EPS are not measures of financial performance under GAAP, the Company believes they are useful in understanding its financial results. Free cash flow is a commonly used measure of a company’s ability to generate cash in excess of its operating needs. EBITDA is a commonly used measure of operating earnings less non-cash expenses. The adjusted basis presentation excludes the impact of certain matters not related to the Company’s ongoing operations. Management believes that the adjusted basis presentation reflects management’s performance in operating the Company and provides a meaningful representation of the performance of the Company’s core business and is useful to understanding its financial results. A shortcoming of these financial measures is that they do not reflect the Company’s actual results under GAAP. Management does not intend these items to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the related GAAP measures. Amounts may not foot due to rounding.

 

Sarika Dhadwal (952) 887-3753

Sarika.Dhadwal@Donaldson.com

Source: Donaldson Company, Inc.

FAQ

What were Donaldson's Q3 fiscal 2024 sales?

Donaldson's Q3 fiscal 2024 sales were $927.9 million, a 6.0% increase year-over-year.

How did Donaldson's Q3 2024 EPS compare to the previous year?

Donaldson's Q3 2024 EPS was $0.92, up 21.7% from $0.76 in Q3 2023.

What is Donaldson's updated EPS guidance for fiscal 2024?

Donaldson raised its fiscal 2024 EPS guidance to between $3.33 and $3.39.

How much did Donaldson spend on share repurchases in FY 2024?

Donaldson repurchased 1.5% of its outstanding shares for $114.0 million in FY 2024.

What was the gross margin for Donaldson in Q3 2024?

Donaldson's gross margin for Q3 2024 was 35.6%, up from 33.0% in Q3 2023.

How did the Life Sciences segment perform in Q3 fiscal 2024?

The Life Sciences segment saw a 24.2% increase in sales in Q3 2024, driven by Bioprocessing Equipment.

What were the primary drivers for Donaldson's sales increase in Q3 2024?

Sales increased due to volume growth and pricing benefits in Mobile Solutions and Industrial Solutions.

What is Donaldson's forecast for Mobile Solutions sales in fiscal 2024?

Donaldson forecasts Mobile Solutions sales to increase between 2% and 4% in fiscal 2024.

What is Donaldson's effective tax rate for fiscal 2024?

Donaldson projects an effective tax rate of between 23% and 24% for fiscal 2024.

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