W.R. Grace & Co. (GRA) Tops Q4 EPS by 10c, Revenues Beat; Offers FY19 EPS Guidance Above Consensus

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Grace Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2018 Results; Announces Full-Year 2019 Financial Outlook

February 7, 2019 6:01 AM EST

Full-Year 2018 Highlights:

2018 sales increased 12.6% to $1.9 billion, including 5.0% contribution from the polyolefin catalysts acquisition2018 Diluted EPS of $2.49 compared with $0.16 in the prior year2018 Adjusted EPS increased 21.8% to $4.14, above the top-end of our October 2018 updated outlook range on strong business performance and $0.08 per share benefit from lower effective tax rateReturned $145 million to shareholders through share repurchase of $80 million and cash dividends of $65 million

Full-Year 2019 Outlook:

Sales growth of 6% to 7%, with continued demand... More