W.R. Grace & Co. (GRA) Tops Q4 EPS by 5c, Revenues Beat; Provides FY20 EPS Guidance

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Grace Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2019 Results; Announces Full-Year 2020 Outlook

February 4, 2020 6:00 AM EST

Full-Year 2019 Highlights

2019 sales increased 1.3% to $1.96 billion, up 3.0% on constant currency; the previously disclosed discrete items reduced sales by $36 million (-1.8%) 2019 Diluted EPS of $1.89, down $0.60 primarily due to charges related to annual pension mark-to-market adjustments and legacy liabilities 2019 Adjusted EPS increased 5.8% to $4.38 Strong cash flow funded $102 million of dividends and share repurchases

Full-Year 2020 Outlook

Sales growth of 0% to 3% reflecting a weak global manufacturing... More