Exhibit-99.1
Lennox International Reports Third Quarter Results
| • | | Global supply chain and Covid-19 disruptions to production and labor force negatively impacted third-quarter revenue by approximately $75 million and operating profit by approximately $25 million |
| • | | Demand strong, but production constraints limited growth; revenue up slightly to third-quarter record $1.06 billion |
| • | | GAAP EPS from continuing operations relatively flat at $3.41 |
| • | | Adjusted EPS from continuing operations down 4% to $3.40, including approximately $0.55 of negative impact from global supply chain and Covid-19 disruptions |
| • | | Repurchased $200 million of stock in the quarter |
| • | | Narrowing 2021 guidance for revenue growth from 12-16% to 13-15% |
| • | | Narrowing 2021 guidance for GAAP EPS from continuing operations from $11.97-$12.57 to $11.97-$12.17 |
| • | | Narrowing 2021 guidance for adjusted EPS from continuing operations from $12.10-$12.70 to $12.10-$12.30 |
DALLAS, October 25, 2021 – Lennox International Inc. (NYSE: LII), a global leader in energy-efficient climate-control solutions, today reported financial results for the third quarter of 2021. All comparisons are to the prior-year period.
Lennox International reported record third-quarter revenue of $1.06 billion, up slightly from the prior-year quarter. Foreign exchange was neutral. GAAP operating income was $163 million, down 3%. GAAP earnings per share from continuing operations was $3.41 compared to $3.42 in the prior-year quarter.
Total segment profit was $165 million, down 7%, and total segment margin was 15.5%, down 120 basis points. Adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations was $3.40, down 4%.
“Demand remained strong across all our end markets in the third quarter, but global supply chain and Covid-19 disruptions to production and our labor force materially impacted financial performance,” said Chairman and CEO Todd Bluedorn. “The company had negative impact of approximately $75 million to revenue and $25 million to operating profit from these constraints in the third quarter, and we currently expect a similar level in the fourth quarter.
“For our Residential business in the third quarter, revenue was down 2%. Residential profit was down 6%, and segment margin was down 90 basis points to 20.3%. Our Commercial business was hit especially hard by Covid-19 in its Arkansas factory in the quarter, on top of supply chain disruptions. Segment margin was down 800 basis points to 10.7%. Commercial profit declined 42% on 2% revenue growth. In Refrigeration, revenue was up 10%, led by more than 20% growth in North America. Europe revenue was down. Refrigeration profit rose 12% as segment margin expanded 20 basis points to 10.6%.
“Looking ahead for the company overall, demand remains strong. But global supply chain bottlenecks and shortages are not expected to be resolved soon, and Covid-19 adds more complexity to labor and production disruptions. We are narrowing our 2021 guidance and now expect revenue growth of 13-15% and adjusted EPS from continuing operations of $12.10-$12.30 for the full year.”
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Revenue: Revenue was a third-quarter record $1.06 billion, up slightly. Volume was down, and price was up. Mix and foreign exchange were neutral to revenue.
Gross Profit: Gross profit was $295 million, down 9%. Gross margin was 27.9%, down 270 basis points. Gross profit was negatively impacted by lower volume due to global supply chain and Covid-19 disruptions to production, factory inefficiencies, unfavorable mix, and higher material, freight, distribution, tariffs, warranty and other product costs. Favorable price was a partial offset.
Income from Continuing Operations: On a GAAP basis, income from continuing operations for the third quarter was $126.3 million, or $3.41 per share, compared to $131.7 million, or $3.42 per share, in the prior-year quarter.