Moog Inc. Reports Fiscal Year End 2021 Results and Initial Guidance for Fiscal Year 2022

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Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A, MOG.B) reported its Q4 and fiscal year 2021 financial results. Q4 sales reached $724 million, a 2% increase, with GAAP EPS at $1.07, reflecting a 32% rise. For FY 2021, sales totaled $2.9 billion, down 1%, with an EPS of $4.87. Fiscal 2022 guidance anticipates $3.0 billion in sales and EPS of $5.50. The Aircraft Controls segment showed mixed results, with total revenues up for military but down for commercial sectors. The consolidated backlog grew to $2.1 billion, a 24% increase from the previous year.

Positive

• Q4 sales increased 2% to $724 million.
• GAAP EPS rose 32% to $1.07, including one-time adjustments.
• FY 2022 sales guidance is $3.0 billion, a 6% increase.
• Consolidated backlog increased 24% to $2.1 billion.

Negative

• FY 2021 sales decreased 1% to $2.9 billion.
• Aircraft Controls segment sales down 4% year-over-year.
• Commercial aircraft sales down 22% due to COVID challenges.
• Space and Defense segment sales down 3% year-over-year.

EAST AURORA, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B) announced today financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended October 2, 2021.

Fourth Quarter Highlights

• Sales of $724 million, up 2% from a year ago;
• GAAP diluted earnings per share of $1.07, up 32%, including $0.18 of one-time adjustments;
• Operating margins of 8.7%;
• Effective tax rate of 19.0%; and
• $63 million cash flow from operating activities.

Full-Year 2021 Highlights

• Sales of $2.9 billion, down 1% from a year ago;
• GAAP diluted earnings per share of $4.87, including $0.18 of one-time adjustments, up 1% from adjusted results a year ago;
• Operating margins of 9.5%;
• Effective tax rate of 22.8%; and
• $293 million cash flow from operating activities.

Fiscal 2022 Guidance

• Sales of $3.0 billion, a 6% increase;
• Forecast diluted earnings per share of $5.50, plus or minus $0.20;
• Forecast full year operating margins of 10.3%;
• Forecast tax rate of 25.5%; and
• Forecast $338 million cash flow from operating activities.

Segment Results

Aircraft Controls segment sales in the quarter were $298 million, 8% higher year over year. Total commercial aircraft revenues were $99 million, up 23%. Sales from the Genesys acquisition and strong sales to Airbus for the A350 compensated for lower 787 sales to Boeing. Commercial aftermarket sales increased 25% on strong 787 activity.

Military aircraft revenues in the quarter were up 2% to $199 million. OEM revenues were 12% higher, to $144 million. Increased funded development and acquired sales from the Genesys acquisition offset lower F-35 Joint Strike Fighter sales. Military aftermarket sales of $55 million were off 16% when compared to a very strong quarter last year.

Full-year Aircraft Controls segment sales were $1.16 billion, down 4%. Total military aircraft sales increased 8%, to $782 million. Military OEM sales, led by F-35 program sales and foreign military sales, were $574 million, an increase of 22%. Military aftermarket sales were off 17%, with the decrease tied to lower F-35 spares and V-22 repair volume. Sales to commercial customers were down 22%, with aftermarket down 7% year over year, all related to COVID challenges.

Space and Defense segment sales in the quarter were $200 million, down 3% year over year. Space sales of $81 million were 3% lower on weakness in sales for launch vehicles, hypersonics, and satellite engines. Defense sales were down 4%, at $119 million, mainly tied to weaker sales of security products and missile controls.

Space and Defense sales for the year increased 4%, to $799 million. Space sales were $333 million, up 13%, driven by increases across space vehicles and avionics. Defense sales of $466 million were off 2% on lower sales of security products and missile controls.

Industrial Systems segment sales in the quarter were $226 million, in line with last year’s fourth quarter, excluding foreign exchange adjustments. Industrial automation sales were up 11% on strength across the portfolio tied to increases in global capital spending. Energy sales increased 10% year over year as off-shore production activity picked-up in the quarter. Sales into simulation and test applications were mostly flat. Medical product sales decreased 17% on slowing demand for OEM components used for sleep therapy and imaging.

Full-year Industrial Systems segment sales were $892 million, down 2%. Industrial automation sales of $427 million were 5% higher. Energy sales were down 6%, at $120 million. Simulation and test sales were 13% lower as the flight simulator market has not rebounded from the effects of the pandemic. Sales of medical pumps and associated products, at $255 million, were 7% lower after the surge experienced last year.

Consolidated 12-month backlog was $2.1 billion, up 24% from a year ago.

“As we entered fiscal ’21, we projected that COVID would be with us throughout the year and anticipated top and bottom results similar to the second half of fiscal ’20,” said John Scannell, Chairman and CEO. “Looking back on the year, our business performed much better than this. As we now enter fiscal ’22, we’re optimistic about the future, while remaining realistic about the challenges. We anticipate sales of just over $3 billion and earnings per share of $5.50, plus or minus $0.20, representing an increase of 6% on the top line and 13% on the bottom line.”

In conjunction with today’s release, Moog will host a conference call on Friday November 5, 2021 beginning at 10:00 a.m. ET, which will be broadcast live over the Internet. John Scannell, Chairman and CEO, and Jennifer Walter, CFO, will host the call. Listeners can access the call live or in replay mode at www.moog.com/investors/communications. Supplemental financial data will be available on the webcast web page approximately 90 minutes prior to the conference call.

About Moog

Moog Inc. is a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and integrator of precision control components and systems. Moog’s high-performance systems control military and commercial aircraft, satellites and space vehicles, launch vehicles, missiles, automated industrial machinery, marine and medical equipment. Additional information about the company can be found at www.moog.com.

Cautionary Statement

Information included or incorporated by reference in this press release that does not consist of historical facts, including statements accompanied by or containing words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “believes,” “expects,” “expected,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “approximate,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “outlook,” “forecast,” “anticipates,” “presume” and “assume,” are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to several factors, risks and uncertainties, the impact or occurrence of which could cause actual results to differ materially from the expected results described in the forward-looking statements. In evaluating these forward-looking statements, you should carefully consider the factors set forth below.

Although it is not possible to create a comprehensive list of all factors that may cause actual results to differ from the results expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements or that may affect our future results, some of these factors and other risks and uncertainties that arise from time to time are described in Item 1A “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K and in our other periodic filings with the SEC and include the following:

COVID-19 PANDEMIC RISKS

• We face various risks related to health pandemics such as the global COVID-19 pandemic, which have had material adverse consequences on our operations, financial position, cash flows, and those of our customers and suppliers.

STRATEGIC RISKS

• We operate in highly competitive markets with competitors who may have greater resources than we possess;
• Our new products and technology research and development efforts are substantial and may not be successful which could reduce our sales and earnings;
• If we are unable to adequately enforce and protect our intellectual property or defend against assertions of infringement, our business and our ability to compete could be harmed; and
• Our sales and earnings may be affected if we cannot identify, acquire or integrate strategic acquisitions, or as we conduct divestitures.

MARKET CONDITION RISKS

• The markets we serve are cyclical and sensitive to domestic and foreign economic conditions and events, which may cause our operating results to fluctuate;
• We depend heavily on government contracts that may not be fully funded or may be terminated, and the failure to receive funding or the termination of one or more of these contracts could reduce our sales and increase our costs;
• The loss of The Boeing Company as a customer or a significant reduction in sales to The Boeing Company could adversely impact our operating results; and
• We may not realize the full amounts reflected in our backlog as revenue, which could adversely affect our future revenue and growth prospects.

OPERATIONAL RISKS

• Our business operations may be adversely affected by information systems interruptions, intrusions, or new software implementations;
• We may not be able to prevent, or timely detect, issues with our products and our manufacturing processes which may adversely affect our operations and our earnings;
• If our subcontractors or suppliers fail to perform their contractual obligations, our prime contract performance and our ability to obtain future business could be materially and adversely impacted; and
• The failure or misuse of our products may damage our reputation, necessitate a product recall or result in claims against us that exceed our insurance coverage, thereby requiring us to pay significant damages.

FINANCIAL RISKS

• We make estimates in accounting for over-time contracts, and changes in these estimates may have significant impacts on our earnings;
• We enter into fixed-price contracts, which could subject us to losses if we have cost overruns;
• Our indebtedness and restrictive covenants under our credit facilities could limit our operational and financial flexibility;
• The phase out of LIBOR may negatively impact our debt agreements and financial position, results of operations and liquidity;
• Significant changes in discount rates, rates of return on pension assets, mortality tables and other factors could adversely affect our earnings and equity and increase our pension funding requirements;
• A write-off of all or part of our goodwill or other intangible assets could adversely affect our operating results and net worth; and
• Unforeseen exposure to additional income tax liabilities may affect our operating results.

LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE RISKS

• Contracting on government programs is subject to significant regulation, including rules related to bidding, billing and accounting standards, and any false claims or non-compliance could subject us to fines, penalties or possible debarment;
• Our operations in foreign countries expose us to currency, political and trade risks and adverse changes in local legal and regulatory environments could impact our results of operations;
• Government regulations could limit our ability to sell our products outside the United States and otherwise adversely affect our business;
• We are involved in various legal proceedings, the outcome of which may be unfavorable to us; and
• Our operations are subject to environmental laws, and complying with those laws may cause us to incur significant costs.

GENERAL RISKS

• Future terror attacks, war, natural disasters or other catastrophic events beyond our control could negatively impact our business; and
• Our performance could suffer if we cannot maintain our culture as well as attract, retain and engage our employees.

While we believe we have identified and discussed above the material risks affecting our business, there may be additional factors, risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently consider immaterial that may affect the forward-looking statements made herein. Given these factors, risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as predictive of future results. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statement made in this report, except as required by law.

Moog Inc. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (LOSS) (UNAUDITED) (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
		Three Months Ended								Fiscal Year Ended
		October 2, 2021				October 3, 2020				October 2, 2021				October 3, 2020
Net sales		$	724,285			$	706,895			$	2,851,993			$	2,884,554
Cost of sales		528,716				530,581				2,076,270				2,118,150
Inventory write-down		—				3,913				—				22,708
Gross profit		195,569				172,401				775,723				743,696
Research and development		33,972				28,562				125,528				110,865
Selling, general and administrative		106,697				95,430				412,028				397,947
Interest		8,604				8,974				33,892				38,897
Long-lived asset impairment		1,500				5,968				1,500				37,839
Restructuring		—				5,394				—				10,700
Pension settlement		—				121,324				—				121,324
Other		2,116				6,413				(999)				20,707
Earnings (loss) before income taxes		42,680				(99,664)				203,774				5,417
Income taxes (benefit)		8,112				(21,687)				46,554				(3,788)
Net earnings (loss)		$	34,568			$	(77,977)			$	157,220			$	9,205
Net earnings (loss) per share
Basic		$	1.08			$	(2.40)			$	4.90			$	0.28
Diluted		$	1.07			$	(2.40)			$	4.87			$	0.28
Average common shares outstanding
Basic		32,104,127				32,539,248				32,112,589				33,257,684
Diluted		32,274,296				32,539,248				32,297,956				33,437,801

Results shown in the previous table include charges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as a charge associated with the purchase of a single premium non-participating group annuity contract from Metropolitan Tower Life Insurance Company and the related transfer of future benefit obligations and annuity administration for certain retirees and beneficiaries under the Moog Inc. Employees' Retirement Plan. COVID-19 impacts include inventory write-down, long-lived asset impairment and restructuring charges. The table below adjusts the income taxes (benefit), net earnings (loss) and diluted net earnings (loss) per share to exclude these impacts.

Reconciliation to non-GAAP adjusted income taxes (benefit), net earnings (loss) and diluted net earnings (loss) per share are as follows:

		Three Months Ended								Fiscal Year Ended
		October 2, 2021				October 3, 2020				October 2, 2021				October 3, 2020
As Reported:
Earnings (loss) before income taxes		$	42,680			$	(99,664)			$	203,774			$	5,417
Income taxes (benefit)		8,112				(21,687)				46,554				(3,788)
Effective income tax rate		19.0		%		21.8		%		22.8		%		(69.9)		%
Net earnings (loss)		34,568				(77,977)				157,220				9,205
Diluted net earnings (loss) per share		$	1.07			$	(2.40)			$	4.87			$	0.28
COVID-19 Pandemic Charges:
Earnings before income taxes		$	—			$	15,275			$	—			$	71,247
Income taxes		—				3,494				—				16,506
Net earnings		—				11,781				—				54,741
Diluted net earnings per share		$	—			$	0.36			$	—			$	1.68
Pension Settlement:
Earnings before income taxes		$	—			$	121,324			$	—			$	121,324
Income taxes		—				28,632				—				28,632
Net earnings		—				92,692				—				92,692
Diluted net earnings per share		$	—			$	2.85			$	—			$	2.85
As Adjusted:
Earnings before income taxes		$	42,680			$	36,935			$	203,774			$	197,988
Income taxes		8,112				10,439				46,554				41,350
Effective income tax rate		19.0		%		28.3		%		22.8		%		20.9		%
Net earnings		34,568				26,496				157,220				156,638
Diluted net earnings per share		$	1.07			$	0.81			$	4.87			$	4.81

The diluted net earnings per share associated with the charges have been calculated using the quarterly average outstanding shares in the period in which the charges were incurred.

Moog Inc. CONSOLIDATED SALES AND OPERATING PROFIT (UNAUDITED) (dollars in thousands)
		Three Months Ended								Fiscal Year Ended
		October 2, 2021				October 3, 2020				October 2, 2021				October 3, 2020
Net sales:
Aircraft Controls		$	297,972			$	275,001			$	1,161,238			$	1,205,750
Space and Defense Controls		200,018				206,958				799,235				770,114
Industrial Systems		226,295				224,936				891,520				908,690
Net sales		$	724,285			$	706,895			$	2,851,993			$	2,884,554
Operating profit:
Aircraft Controls		$	26,193			$	3,430			$	96,678			$	34,670
		8.8		%		1.2		%		8.3		%		2.9		%
Space and Defense Controls		17,296				29,443				88,333				101,667
		8.6		%		14.2		%		11.1		%		13.2		%
Industrial Systems		19,233				10,548				85,948				80,025
		8.5		%		4.7		%		9.6		%		8.8		%
Total operating profit		62,722				43,421				270,959				216,362
		8.7		%		6.1		%		9.5		%		7.5		%
Deductions from operating profit:
Interest expense		8,604				8,974				33,892				38,897
Equity-based compensation expense		1,041				1,000				7,461				5,661
Pension settlement		—				121,324				—				121,324
Non-service pension expense (income)		859				3,791				(2,194)				15,231
Corporate and other expenses, net		9,538				7,996				28,026				29,832
Earnings (loss) before income taxes		$	42,680			$	(99,664)			$	203,774			$	5,417

Operating Profit and Margins - as adjusted are as follows:

		Three Months Ended								Fiscal Year Ended
		October 2, 2021				October 3, 2020				October 2, 2021				October 3, 2020
Aircraft Controls operating profit - as reported		$	26,193			$	3,430			$	96,678			$	34,670
Inventory write-down		—				3,913				—				22,448
Long-lived asset impairment		—				(268)				—				31,262
Restructuring		—				444				—				3,340
Aircraft Controls operating profit - as adjusted		$	26,193			$	7,519			$	96,678			$	91,720
		8.8		%		2.7		%		8.3		%		7.6		%
Space and Defense Controls operating profit - as reported		$	17,296			$	29,443			$	88,333			$	101,667
Long-lived asset impairment		—				—				—				341
Restructuring		—				—				—				185
Space and Defense Controls operating profit - as adjusted		$	17,296			$	29,443			$	88,333			$	102,193
		8.6		%		14.2		%		11.1		%		13.3		%
Industrial Systems operating profit - as reported		$	19,233			$	10,548			$	85,948			$	80,025
Inventory write-down		—				—				—				260
Long-lived asset impairment		—				6,236				—				6,236
Restructuring		—				4,950				—				7,175
Industrial Systems operating profit - as adjusted		$	19,233			$	21,734			$	85,948			$	93,696
		8.5		%		9.7		%		9.6		%		10.3		%
Total operating profit - as adjusted		$	62,722			$	58,696			$	270,959			$	287,609
		8.7		%		8.3		%		9.5		%		10.0		%

Moog Inc. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) (dollars in thousands)
		October 2, 2021				October 3, 2020
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$	99,599			$	84,583
Restricted cash		1,315				489
Receivables, net		945,929				855,535
Inventories, net		613,095				623,043
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		58,842				49,837
Total current assets		1,718,780				1,613,487
Property, plant and equipment, net		645,778				600,498
Operating lease right-of-use assets		60,355				68,393
Goodwill		851,605				821,856
Intangible assets, net		106,095				85,046
Deferred income taxes		17,769				18,924
Other assets		32,787				17,627
Total assets		$	3,433,169			$	3,225,831
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities
Current installments of long-term debt		$	80,365			$	350
Accounts payable		200,602				176,868
Accrued compensation		112,703				109,510
Contract advances		263,686				203,338
Accrued liabilities and other		212,005				220,488
Total current liabilities		869,361				710,554
Long-term debt, excluding current installments		823,355				929,982
Long-term pension and retirement obligations		162,728				183,366
Deferred income taxes		64,642				40,474
Other long-term liabilities		112,939				118,372
Total liabilities		2,033,025				1,982,748
Shareholders’ equity
Common stock - Class A		43,803				43,799
Common stock - Class B		7,477				7,481
Additional paid-in capital		509,622				472,645
Retained earnings		2,237,848				2,112,734
Treasury shares		(1,007,506)				(990,783)
Stock Employee Compensation Trust		(79,776)				(64,242)
Supplemental Retirement Plan Trust		(63,764)				(53,098)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(247,560)				(285,453)
Total shareholders’ equity		1,400,144				1,243,083
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity		$	3,433,169			$	3,225,831

Moog Inc. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) (dollars in thousands)
		Fiscal Year Ended
		October 2, 2021				October 3, 2020
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net earnings		$	157,220			$	9,205
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation		76,671				74,243
Amortization		13,488				12,729
Deferred income taxes		8,162				(40,845)
Equity-based compensation expense		7,461				5,661
Impairment of long-lived assets and inventory write-down		1,500				60,547
Pension settlement		—				121,324
Other		745				9,636
Changes in assets and liabilities providing (using) cash:
Receivables		(73,459)				111,525
Inventories		19,576				(99,015)
Accounts payable		20,520				(84,065)
Contract advances		59,298				65,680
Accrued expenses		2,290				(3,516)
Accrued income taxes		4,653				(17,964)
Net pension and post retirement liabilities		12,503				33,305
Other assets and liabilities		(17,402)				20,727
Net cash provided by operating activities		293,226				279,177
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired		(77,600)				(54,265)
Purchase of property, plant and equipment		(128,734)				(88,284)
Other investing transactions		15,177				(3,644)
Net cash used by investing activities		(191,157)				(146,193)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from revolving lines of credit		799,950				1,151,550
Payments on revolving lines of credit		(838,936)				(1,187,159)
Proceeds from long-term debt		78,700				15,128
Payments on long-term debt		(68,080)				(74,470)
Proceeds from senior notes, net of issuance costs		—				491,769
Payments on senior notes		—				(300,000)
Payments on finance lease obligations		(2,156)				(1,167)
Payment of dividends		(32,106)				(25,210)
Proceeds from sale of treasury stock		10,866				7,014
Purchase of outstanding shares for treasury		(31,673)				(232,290)
Proceeds from sale of stock held by SECT		679				24,721
Purchase of stock held by SECT		(4,239)				(6,774)
Other financing transactions		—				(5,878)
Net cash used by financing activities		(86,995)				(142,766)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		768				2,306
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		15,842				(7,476)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period		85,072				92,548
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period		$	100,914			$	85,072

 

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FAQ

What were Moog's Q4 results for 2021?

Moog's Q4 sales were $724 million, a 2% increase, with GAAP EPS at $1.07.

How did Moog perform in FY 2021?

In FY 2021, Moog's sales totaled $2.9 billion, down 1%, with an EPS of $4.87.

What is Moog's sales guidance for fiscal 2022?

Moog forecasts $3.0 billion in sales for fiscal 2022, a 6% increase.

What was the change in Moog's backlog?

Moog's consolidated backlog rose to $2.1 billion, up 24% from the prior year.

How did Moog's Aircraft Controls segment perform?

The Aircraft Controls segment sales were down 4% year-over-year.