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United Technologies (UTX) Q2 Earnings Top, '18 EPS View Up
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United Technologies Corporation reported better-than-expected results for second-quarter 2018.
Earnings/Revenues
Quarterly adjusted earnings came in at $1.97 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The reported figure also came in higher than the year-ago tally of $1.85 per share.
Revenues in the reported quarter came in at $16,705 million, up 9.3% year over year. The top line also outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $16,264 million. Revenues grew 6% year over year organically.
Segmental Break-Up
Otis revenues in the quarter were $3,344 million, up 6.8% year over year. Aggregate sales of the UTC Climate, Controls & Security segment expanded 6.9% year over year to $5,035 million. The Pratt & Whitney segment’s Q2 revenues came in at $4,736 million, up 16.4% from the year-ago tally. The top-line performance of the UTC Aerospace Systems segment improved 8.8% year over year to $3,962 million.
United Technologies Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Cost of products and services sold during the quarter was $12,422 million, up 11.3% year over year.
Selling, general and administrative expenses in the second quarter flared up 10.6% year over year to $1,759 million.
Adjusted operating margin the quarter was 14.2%, down 80 basis points from the year-ago figure.
Balance Sheet/Cash Flow
Exiting the second quarter, United Technologies had cash and cash equivalents of $11,068 million, up from $8,985 million recorded as of Dec 21, 2017. Long-term debt stood at $27,246 million, up from $24,989 million recorded at the end of 2017.
During the April-June quarter, the company generated $2,102 million cash from operating activities, down 2.1% year over year. Capital expended was down 16.6% year over year to $372 million.
Outlook
United Technologies has raised its 2018 earnings view to $7.10-$7.25 per share from the prior guidance of $6.95-$7.15 per share. Revenue for the full year are predicted to lie in the $63.5-$64.5 billion range, estimating organic growth rate of 5-6%.
Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
United Technologies currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Some better-ranked stocks are listed below:
Honeywell International Inc. (HON - Free Report) currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). The company delivered an average positive earnings surprise of 2.44%, in the trailing four quarters.
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP - Free Report) also has a Zacks Rank of 2. The company came up with an average positive earnings surprise of 9.86%, during the same time frame.
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United Technologies (UTX) Q2 Earnings Top, '18 EPS View Up
United Technologies Corporation reported better-than-expected results for second-quarter 2018.
Earnings/Revenues
Quarterly adjusted earnings came in at $1.97 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The reported figure also came in higher than the year-ago tally of $1.85 per share.
Revenues in the reported quarter came in at $16,705 million, up 9.3% year over year. The top line also outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $16,264 million. Revenues grew 6% year over year organically.
Segmental Break-Up
Otis revenues in the quarter were $3,344 million, up 6.8% year over year. Aggregate sales of the UTC Climate, Controls & Security segment expanded 6.9% year over year to $5,035 million. The Pratt & Whitney segment’s Q2 revenues came in at $4,736 million, up 16.4% from the year-ago tally. The top-line performance of the UTC Aerospace Systems segment improved 8.8% year over year to $3,962 million.
United Technologies Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
United Technologies Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | United Technologies Corporation Quote
Costs/Margins
Cost of products and services sold during the quarter was $12,422 million, up 11.3% year over year.
Selling, general and administrative expenses in the second quarter flared up 10.6% year over year to $1,759 million.
Adjusted operating margin the quarter was 14.2%, down 80 basis points from the year-ago figure.
Balance Sheet/Cash Flow
Exiting the second quarter, United Technologies had cash and cash equivalents of $11,068 million, up from $8,985 million recorded as of Dec 21, 2017. Long-term debt stood at $27,246 million, up from $24,989 million recorded at the end of 2017.
During the April-June quarter, the company generated $2,102 million cash from operating activities, down 2.1% year over year. Capital expended was down 16.6% year over year to $372 million.
Outlook
United Technologies has raised its 2018 earnings view to $7.10-$7.25 per share from the prior guidance of $6.95-$7.15 per share. Revenue for the full year are predicted to lie in the $63.5-$64.5 billion range, estimating organic growth rate of 5-6%.
Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
United Technologies currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Some better-ranked stocks are listed below:
Hitachi Ltd. (HTHIY - Free Report) sports a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy). The company pulled off an average positive earnings surprise of 51.77%, over the last four quarters. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Honeywell International Inc. (HON - Free Report) currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). The company delivered an average positive earnings surprise of 2.44%, in the trailing four quarters.
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP - Free Report) also has a Zacks Rank of 2. The company came up with an average positive earnings surprise of 9.86%, during the same time frame.
The Hottest Tech Mega-Trend of All
Last year, it generated $8 billion in global revenues. By 2020, it's predicted to blast through the roof to $47 billion. Famed investor Mark Cuban says it will produce ""the world's first trillionaires,"" but that should still leave plenty of money for regular investors who make the right trades early.
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