Lennox International Reports Record First Quarter Revenue and Earnings Per Share

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Lennox International reported record first-quarter revenue of $1.01 billion, up 9%, and GAAP EPS of $2.29, up 4%. Adjusted EPS also reached a record $2.36, a 4% increase. The company raised its 2022 revenue growth guidance from 5-10% to 7-11%, while reiterating EPS guidance of $13.50-$14.50. However, GAAP operating income dropped 2% to $112 million, and total segment margin decreased 110 basis points to 11.3%. Stock repurchases amounted to $200 million for the quarter, with a full-year repurchase plan of $400 million.

Positive

• Record revenue of $1.01 billion, up 9%
• Record GAAP EPS of $2.29, up 4%
• Record adjusted EPS of $2.36, up 4%
• Raising 2022 revenue growth guidance from 5-10% to 7-11%
• Strong growth in Residential and Refrigeration segments

Negative

• GAAP operating income down 2% to $112 million
• Total segment margin decreased by 110 basis points to 11.3%
• Commercial revenue down 6%, profit down 77%

• Revenue up 9% to first-quarter record $1.01 billion
• GAAP EPS up 4% to first-quarter record $2.29
• Adjusted EPS up 4% to first-quarter record $2.36
• Repurchased $200 million of stock in the quarter
• Raising 2022 guidance for revenue growth from 5-10% to 7-11%
• Reiterating 2022 guidance for GAAP and adjusted EPS of $13.50-$14.50
• Reiterating guidance for $400 million of stock repurchases for the full year

DALLAS, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lennox International Inc. (NYSE: LII), a global leader in energy-efficient climate-control solutions, today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2022. All comparisons are to the prior-year period.

Lennox International reported record first-quarter revenue of $1.01 billion, up 9%. GAAP operating income was $112 million, down 2%. GAAP earnings per share was a first-quarter record $2.29, up 4%.

Total segment profit was $115 million, down 1%, and total segment margin was 11.3%, down 110 basis points. Adjusted earnings per share was a first-quarter record $2.36, up 4%.

"Lennox International posted record first-quarter revenue and EPS, led by strong growth in our Residential and Refrigeration businesses," said Chairman and Interim CEO Todd Teske. "Both Residential and Refrigeration set new first-quarter highs for revenue and profit. In Residential, revenue was up 13%, led by double-digit growth in both replacement and new construction business. Segment profit rose 12% as segment margin was down slightly to 15.8%. In Refrigeration, revenue was up 15% as reported and up 18% at constant currency, led by more than 20% growth in North America. Refrigeration profit rose 78% as segment margin expanded 350 basis points to 9.8%. 

"In Commercial, demand remained strong, but the business continued to be hit the hardest on the production front with labor constraints and global supply chain disruptions. Commercial revenue was down 6% and profit was down 77% in the first quarter as segment margin contracted 1,040 basis points to 3.4%. The Commercial team continues to take aggressive actions to resolve tight labor market, supply chain and production challenges, and we are seeing signs of improvement from these initiatives.

"Looking ahead for the company overall, demand remains strong, and we have announced a second round of price increases for 2022 to continue to offset broad inflationary pressures. We are raising 2022 revenue growth guidance from 5-10% to 7-11% and reiterating EPS guidance of $13.50-$14.50. We repurchased $200 million of stock in the first quarter and are reiterating plans for $400 million of stock repurchases for the full year."

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Revenue: Revenue was a first-quarter record $1.01 billion, up 9%. Volume was down, and price and mix were up. Foreign exchange was neutral to revenue.

Gross Profit: Gross profit was $268 million, up 5%. Gross margin was 26.5%, down 110 basis points. Gross profit was positively impacted by price and mix. Partial offsets included lower volume due to global supply chain disruptions and labor constraints, factory inefficiencies, and higher material, freight, distribution, and warranty costs.

Net Income: On a GAAP basis, net income for the first quarter was $83.6 million, or $2.29 per share, compared to $84.2 million, or $2.20 per share, in the prior-year quarter.

Adjusted net income in the first quarter was $86.1 million, or $2.36 per share, compared to $86.9 million, or $2.27 per share, in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted net income for the first quarter of 2022 excludes after-tax charges of $2.5 million, consisting of: a net charge of $1.5 million for items excluded from segment profit, $0.5 million for excess tax expense from share-based compensation, and a total of $0.5 million for restructuring charges and pension settlements.  

Cash from Operations, Free Cash Flow and Total Debt: Net cash used in operations in the first quarter was $98 million compared to $18 million in the prior-year quarter. Capital expenditures were approximately $25 million in the first quarter compared to $24 million in the prior-year quarter. Free cash flow was ($123) million compared to ($42) million in the first quarter a year ago. Total debt at the end of the first quarter was $1.61 billion. Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments were $40 million at the end of the quarter. The company paid approximately $34 million in dividends in the first quarter and repurchased $200 million of stock.

BUSINESS SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS

Residential Heating & Cooling
Revenue in the Residential Heating & Cooling business segment was a first-quarter record $682 million, up 13%. Foreign exchange was neutral to revenue. Segment profit was a first-quarter record $108 million, up 12%. Segment margin was 15.8%, down 10 basis points. Residential results were primarily impacted by favorable price and mix. Partial offsets included higher material, freight, and warranty costs, global supply chain disruptions and factory inefficiencies, lower joint venture income, distribution investments, and higher SG&A.   

Commercial Heating & Cooling
Revenue in the Commercial Heating & Cooling business segment was $188 million, down 6%. Foreign exchange was neutral to revenue. Segment profit was $6 million, down 77%, and segment margin was 3.4%, down 1,040 basis points. Commercial results were primarily impacted by lower volume and factory inefficiencies due to labor constraints and global supply chain disruptions, higher material, freight, distribution, and other product costs, and higher SG&A. Partial offsets included favorable price and mix.

Refrigeration
Revenue in the Refrigeration business segment was up 15% to $144 million. Foreign exchange had a 3% negative impact to revenue growth. Segment profit rose 78% to $14 million. Segment revenue and profit were both first-quarter records, adjusted for historical divestitures. Segment margin expanded 350 basis points to 9.8%. Refrigeration results were primarily impacted by higher volume and favorable price and tariffs. Partial offsets included unfavorable mix, global supply chain disruptions, and higher material, freight and SG&A costs. 

FULL-YEAR GUIDANCE

For 2022, the company is raising revenue growth guidance and reiterating EPS guidance.

• Raising guidance for revenue growth from 5-10% to 7-11%; neutral foreign exchange.
• Reiterating GAAP and adjusted EPS guidance of $13.50-$14.50.
• Reiterating corporate expense guidance of approximately $95 million.
• Reiterating effective tax rate guidance of 18-20% on an adjusted basis for the full year.
• Reiterating capital expenditures guidance of approximately $125 million.
• Reiterating free cash flow guidance of approximately $400 million.
• Reiterating stock repurchase guidance of $400 million for the full year.

CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION
A conference call to discuss the company's first-quarter results and outlook will be held this morning at 8:30 a.m. Central time. To listen, call the conference call line at 844-291-6356 (U.S.) or 234-720-6989 (international) at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time and use participant code 5188402. The conference call also will be webcast on Lennox International's web site at www.lennoxinternational.com. A replay will be available from approximately 11:00 a.m. Central time on April 25 through May 9, 2022 by dialing 866-207-1041 (U.S.) or 402-970-0847 (international) and using access code 1972402. The call also will be archived on the company's website.

ABOUT LENNOX INTERNATIONAL
Lennox International Inc. is a global leader in energy-efficient climate-control solutions. Dedicated to sustainability and creating comfortable and healthier environments for our residential and commercial customers while reducing their carbon footprint, we lead the field in innovation with our air conditioning, heating, indoor air quality, and refrigeration systems. Lennox International stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and traded under the symbol LII. Additional information on Lennox International is available at www.lennoxinternational.com or by contacting Steve Harrison, Vice President, Investor Relations, at 972-497-6670.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The statements in this news release that are not historical statements, including statements regarding the 2022 full-year outlook and expected consolidated and segment financial results for 2022, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available as well as management's assumptions and beliefs today. These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the statements, and investors should not place undue reliance on them. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements include risks that the North American unitary HVAC and refrigeration markets perform worse than current assumptions. Additional risks include, but are not limited to: the impact of higher raw material prices, availability and timely delivery of raw materials and other components, the impact of new or increased trade tariffs, LII's ability to implement price increases for its products and services, economic conditions in our markets, regulatory changes, the impact of unfavorable weather, a decline in new construction activity and related demand for products and services, and any resurgence of the Covid-19 pandemic and its economic impact on the company and its employees and customers. For information concerning these and other risks and uncertainties, see LII's publicly available filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. LII disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

 

LENNOX INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
(Amounts in millions, except per share data)	For the Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022		2021
Net sales	$                 1,013.4		$                    930.5
Cost of goods sold	745.2		674.0
Gross profit	268.2		256.5
Operating Expenses:
Selling, general and administrative expenses	155.3		145.3
Losses (gains) and other expenses, net	0.4		0.3
Restructuring charges	0.5		0.1
Loss (income) from equity method investments	0.1		(3.3)
Operating income	111.9		114.1
Pension settlements	0.1		0.7
Interest expense, net	6.8		6.0
Other expense (income), net	0.6		1.0
Net income before income taxes	104.4		106.4
Provision for income taxes	20.8		22.2
Net income	$                      83.6		$                      84.2
Earnings per share – Basic:	$                      2.30		$                      2.22
Earnings per share – Diluted:	$                      2.29		$                      2.20
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding - Basic	36.3		38.0
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding - Diluted	36.5		38.2

 

LENNOX INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Segment Net Sales and Profit (Loss)
(Amounts in millions)	For the Three Months Ended March 31, (Unaudited)
	2022		2021
Net Sales
Residential Heating & Cooling	$                  682.2		$                  606.3
Commercial Heating & Cooling	187.7		199.2
Refrigeration	143.5		125.0
	$               1,013.4		$                  930.5
Segment Profit (Loss) (1)
Residential Heating & Cooling	$                  107.6		$                    96.4
Commercial Heating & Cooling	6.3		27.4
Refrigeration	14.1		7.9
Corporate and other	(13.4)		(16.0)
Total segment profit	114.6		115.7
Reconciliation to Operating Income:
Items in Losses (gains) and other expenses, net which are excluded from segment profit (loss) (1)	2.2		1.5
Restructuring charges	0.5		0.1
Operating income	$                  111.9		$                  114.1

(1)  We define segment profit (loss) as a segment's operating income included in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations, excluding:

•   The following items in Losses (gains) and other expenses, net:

•   Net change in unrealized losses (gains) on unsettled futures contracts,

•   Special legal contingency charges,

•   Asbestos-related litigation,

•   Environmental liabilities,

•   Charges incurred related to COVID-19 pandemic;

•   Other items, net,

•   Special product quality adjustments; and

•   Restructuring charges.

LENNOX INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Amounts in millions, except shares and par values)	As of March 31, 2022		As of December 31, 2021
ASSETS	(Unaudited)
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$                      34.3		$                      31.0
Short-term investments	5.7		5.5
Accounts and notes receivable, net of allowances of $11.7 and $10.7 in 2022 and 2021,      respectively	603.0		508.3
Inventories, net	678.9		510.9
Other assets	115.3		119.7
Total current assets	1,437.2		1,175.4
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $902.2 and $888.8 in 2022 and 2021, respectively	518.3		515.1
Right-of-use assets from operating leases	212.1		196.1
Goodwill	186.4		186.6
Deferred income taxes	13.3		11.3
Other assets, net	89.6		87.4
Total assets	$                 2,456.9		$                 2,171.9
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Current Liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt	$                      11.8		$                      11.3
Current operating lease liabilities	58.8		54.8
Accounts payable	457.3		402.1
Accrued expenses	325.1		358.9
Income taxes payable	6.4		—
Total current liabilities	859.4		827.1
Long-term debt	1,599.5		1,226.5
Long-term operating lease liabilities	157.4		145.0
Pensions	84.3		83.3
Other liabilities	166.5		159.0
Total liabilities	2,867.1		2,440.9
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' deficit:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or      outstanding	—		—
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 87,170,197 shares      issued	0.9		0.9
Additional paid-in capital	1,110.4		1,133.7
Retained earnings	2,769.8		2,719.3
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(80.5)		(88.1)
Treasury stock, at cost, 51,127,988 shares and 50,536,125 shares for 2022 and 2021,      respectively	(4,210.8)		(4,034.8)
Total stockholders' deficit	(410.2)		(269.0)
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit	$                 2,456.9		$                 2,171.9

 

LENNOX INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(Amounts in millions)	For the Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022		2021
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$                     83.6		$                     84.2
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Loss (income) from equity method investments	0.1		(3.3)
Restructuring charges, net of cash paid	0.5		0.3
Provision for credit losses	1.4		2.0
Unrealized losses (gains) on derivative contracts	0.1		(0.2)
Stock-based compensation expense	4.7		8.5
Depreciation and amortization	18.8		17.4
Deferred income taxes	(5.3)		1.0
Pension expense	1.4		3.0
Pension contributions	(0.1)		(0.4)
Other items, net	(0.9)		(0.1)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts and notes receivable	(96.9)		(77.5)
Inventories	(168.8)		(62.5)
Other current assets	1.1		(9.5)
Accounts payable	67.5		41.2
Accrued expenses	(33.0)		(41.8)
Income taxes payable and receivable, net	20.8		14.0
Leases, net	0.5		(0.7)
Other, net	6.6		6.9
Net cash used in operating activities	(97.9)		(17.5)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from the disposal of property, plant and equipment	0.3		0.4
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(25.8)		(24.7)
(Purchases of) proceeds from short-term investments, net	(0.2)		0.5
Net cash used in investing activities	(25.7)		(23.8)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Asset securitization borrowings	90.0		155.0
Asset securitization payments	(61.0)		—
Long-term debt payments	(3.2)		(2.9)
Borrowings from credit facility	722.5		202.0
Payments on credit facility	(381.5)		(165.0)
Proceeds from employee stock purchases	0.9		0.9
Repurchases of common stock	(200.0)		(200.0)
Repurchases of common stock to satisfy employee withholding tax obligations	(4.9)		(6.0)
Cash dividends paid	(33.7)		(29.5)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	129.1		(45.6)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	4.6		(86.8)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	(2.2)		(1.6)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	31.0		123.9
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$                     34.3		$                     35.5
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Interest paid	$                       5.8		$                       5.5
Income taxes paid (net of refunds)	$                       5.2		$                       8.2

 

LENNOX INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Reconciliation to U.S. GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) Measures
(Unaudited, in millions, except per share and ratio data)
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement the Company's consolidated financial statements and segment net sales and profit presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, additional non-GAAP financial measures are provided and reconciled in the following tables.  In addition to these non-GAAP measures, the Company also provides rates of revenue change at constant currency on a consolidated and segment basis if different than the reported measures. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures, when considered together with the GAAP financial measures, provide information that is useful to investors in understanding period-over-period operating results.  The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures enhance the ability of investors to analyze the Company's business trends and operating performance.
Reconciliation of Net Income, a GAAP measure, to Adjusted Net Income, a Non-GAAP measure
	For the Three Months Ended March 31,
	(Unaudited)
	2022				2021
	Pre-Tax	Tax Impact (d)	After Tax		Pre-Tax	Tax Impact (d)	After Tax
Net income, a GAAP measure	$     104.4	$              (20.8)	$       83.6		$     106.4	$              (22.2)	$       84.2
Restructuring charges	0.5	(0.1)	0.4		0.1	(0.1)	—
Pension settlements	0.1	—	0.1		0.7	(0.1)	0.6
Items in Losses (gains) and other expenses, net      which are excluded from segment profit (loss) (a)	2.2	(0.7)	1.5		1.5	(0.2)	1.3
Excess tax expense (benefits) from share-based      compensation (b)	—	0.5	0.5		—	(1.2)	(1.2)
Other tax items, net (b)	—	—	—		—	2.0	2.0
Adjusted net income, a non-GAAP measure	$     107.2	$              (21.1)	$       86.1		$     108.7	$              (21.8)	$       86.9
Earnings per share - diluted, a GAAP measure			$       2.29				$       2.20
Restructuring charges			0.01				—
Pension settlements			—				0.02
Items in Losses (gains) and other expenses, net      which are excluded from segment profit (loss) (a)			0.04				0.03
Excess tax expense (benefits) from share-based      compensation (b)			0.02				(0.03)
Other tax items, net (b)			—				0.05
Change in share counts from share-based      compensation (c)			—				—
Adjusted earnings per share - diluted, a non- GAAP measure			$       2.36				$       2.27

(a) Recorded in Losses (gains) and other expenses, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations

(b) Recorded in Provision for income taxes in the Consolidated Statements of Operations

(c) The impact of excess tax benefits from the change in share-based compensation also impacts the Company's diluted share counts.  The reconciliation of average outstanding diluted shares on a GAAP and non-GAAP basis is included in this amount.

(d) Tax impact based on the applicable tax rate relevant to the location and nature of the adjustment.

 

	For the Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022		2021
	(Unaudited)
Components of Losses (gains) and other expenses, net (pre-tax):
Realized gains on settled futures contracts (a)	$                        (0.3)		$                        (0.3)
Foreign currency exchange gains (a)	(0.3)		(0.3)
Gain on disposal of fixed assets (a)	(0.9)		(0.3)
Other operating income (a)	(0.3)		(0.3)
Net change in unrealized gains on unsettled futures contracts (b)	(0.7)		(0.2)
Special legal contingency charges (b)	0.3		0.2
Asbestos-related litigation (b)	1.7		1.1
Environmental liabilities (b)	0.1		0.6
Charges incurred related to COVID-19 pandemic (b)	0.3		0.6
Other items, net (b)	0.5		(0.8)
Losses (gains) and other expenses, net (pre-tax)	$                         0.4		$                         0.3
(a) Included in both segment profit (loss) and Adjusted net income
(b) Excluded from both segment profit (loss) and Adjusted net income

 

Reconciliation of Average Shares Outstanding - Diluted, a GAAP measure, to Adjusted Average Shares Outstanding - Diluted, a Non-GAAP measure (shares in millions):
	For the Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022		2021
Average shares outstanding - diluted, a GAAP measure	36.5		38.2
Impact on diluted shares from excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	(0.1)		—
Adjusted average shares outstanding - diluted, a Non-GAAP measure	36.4		38.2
Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities, a GAAP measure, to Free Cash Flow, a Non-GAAP measure (dollars in millions)
	For the Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022		2021
Net cash used in operating activities	$                    (97.9)		$                    (17.5)
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(25.8)		(24.7)
Proceeds from the disposal of property, plant and equipment	0.3		0.4
Free cash flow, a Non-GAAP measure	$                  (123.4)		$                    (41.8)

 

Calculation of Debt to EBITDA Ratio (dollars in millions):							Trailing Twelve  Months to  March 31, 2022
Adjusted EBIT (a)							$                  602.8
Depreciation and amortization expense (b)							71.4
EBITDA (a + b)							$                  674.2
Total debt at March 31, 2022 (c)							$               1,611.3
Total Debt to EBITDA ratio ((c / (a + b))							2.4
Reconciliation of Net Income Before Income Taxes, a GAAP measure to Adjusted EBIT, a Non-GAAP measure
							Trailing Twelve  Months to March 31, 2022
Net income before income taxes, a GAAP measure							558.1
Items in Losses (gains) and other expenses, net which are excluded from segment profit							15.0
Special product quality adjustments							(2.5)
Restructuring charges							2.2
Interest expense, net							25.8
Pension settlements							0.6
Other expense (income), net							3.6
Adjusted EBIT per above, a Non-GAAP measure							602.8

 

 

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FAQ

What was Lennox International's revenue for the first quarter of 2022?

Lennox International reported a record revenue of $1.01 billion for the first quarter of 2022.

What is the EPS guidance for Lennox International in 2022?

Lennox International reiterated its EPS guidance for 2022 at $13.50-$14.50.

How much stock did Lennox International repurchase in the first quarter?

Lennox International repurchased $200 million of its stock in the first quarter of 2022.

What segments drove Lennox International's revenue growth?

The revenue growth for Lennox International was primarily driven by strong performance in the Residential and Refrigeration segments.

What are the implications of Lennox International's commercial segment performance?

The commercial segment faced challenges with a 6% revenue decline and a 77% decrease in profit due to labor constraints and supply chain disruptions.