Lennox Int'l (LII) Tops Q3 EPS by 3c; Lowers Top End of FY EPS Outlook
Lennox Int'l (NYSE: LII) reported Q3 EPS of $1.82, $0.03 better than the analyst estimate of $1.79. Revenue for the quarter came in at $955 million versus the consensus estimate of $937.89 million.
Lennox Int'l sees FY2015 EPS of $5.25-$5.40, versus prior guidance of $5.25-$5.50 and the consensus of $5.35. Narrowing 2015 revenue growth at constant currency guidance range from 4-7% to 5-7%.
"Lennox International realized strong revenue growth at constant currency and significant margin expansion across all three of our businesses in the third quarter," said Chairman and CEO Todd Bluedorn. "For the company overall, total segment profit set a third-quarter record, and profit margin expanded 140 basis points from the prior-year quarter to a record level of 13.7%. Our Residential business set third-quarter records for revenue, margin and profit as strong business momentum continued. Residential revenue was up 13% at constant currency, and margin expanded 240 basis points to 17.4%. In Commercial, segment profit and margin set new highs on 8% revenue growth at constant currency. North America and Europe both saw high single-digit revenue growth at constant currency. Commercial segment margin expanded 70 basis points to 18.2%. In Refrigeration, revenue was up 8% at constant currency, with double-digit growth in North America and Europe. Refrigeration margin expanded 220 basis points from the prior-year quarter to 10.7%.
"Looking ahead for the company overall, we now expect revenue growth of 5-7% at constant currency for the full year. We are narrowing 2015 guidance for adjusted EPS from continuing operations to $5.25-$5.40. The company is well-positioned for continued momentum in the fourth quarter and as we look ahead to 2016. We remain focused on capitalizing on end market growth, capturing additional market share, and driving operational initiatives for higher profitability."
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