Snap-On, Inc. (NYSE: SNA) reported Q2 EPS of $1.80, $0.12 better than the analyst estimate of $1.68. Revenue for the quarter came in at $826.5 million versus the consensus estimate of $810.06 million.

Outlook

In 2014, Snap-on expects to make continued progress along its defined runways for coherent growth, including enhancing the franchise network, expanding in the vehicle repair garage, extending to critical industries and building in emerging markets. In pursuit of these initiatives, Snap-on anticipates that capital expenditures in 2014 will be in a range of $75 million to $80 million. Snap-on continues to expect that its full year 2014 effective income tax rate will be comparable to its 2013 rate.

“Our second quarter results include broad-based organic sales growth, which we believe affirms Snap-on’s unique capabilities in providing repeatability and reliability to a wide range of professional customers performing critical tasks in workplaces of consequence,” said Nick Pinchuk, Snap-on chairman and chief executive officer. “At the same time, we remain committed to realizing ongoing benefits from our Snap-on Value Creation processes, as evidenced by this quarter’s 130 basis point improvement in operating margin before financial services and 20% growth in earnings per share. Finally, this continued progress along our defined runways for coherent growth and operating improvement would not be possible without the capability and commitment so evident across Snap-on, and I thank our franchisees and associates worldwide for their significant contributions and extraordinary efforts.”

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