Franklin Electric Co Inc
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Franklin Electric Co Inc
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Franklin Electric Co Inc is a globally recognized company specializing in the development and distribution of systems and components for the movement of water and energy. The company caters to a diverse clientele across residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, municipal, and fueling sectors. With a reputation for technical innovation, Franklin Electric offers a comprehensive range of products and services designed to meet the varied needs of water and energy management. Its product portfolio is organized into distinct categories, including clean water solutions, water transfer, wastewater management, and energy systems, ensuring a focused approach to addressing the specific requirements of its customers. Through its commitment to quality and innovation, Franklin Electric has established itself as a key player in its field, providing essential services and products for the efficient and effective management of water and energy resources worldwide.
Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: TechnologyLatest Results (21.11.2025):
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. reported third quarter 2025 results: net sales of $581.7 million (up 9% year-over-year), operating income of $85.1 million (operating margin 14.6%), GAAP diluted EPS of $0.37 and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.30 (up 11% year-over-year). Results were affected by a U.S. pension plan termination that produced a pre-tax settlement charge of $55.3 million ($41.7 million net of tax), reducing GAAP EPS by about $0.93 per share.
Sales and Segment Performance
Consolidated sales rose across all segments: Water Systems $336.6M (+11%), Distribution $197.3M (+3%), Energy Systems $80.0M (+15%). Growth was driven by acquisitions, organic volume gains and price realization.
Segment Profitability
Segment operating income improved: Water Systems $60.2M (Q3 2024: $52.8M), Distribution $16.3M (Q3 2024: $12.2M), Energy Systems $25.4M (Q3 2024: $24.1M).
Profitability & Pension Impact
Operating income increased 16% to $85.1M with a 14.6% margin. However, the pension termination drove a one‑time pre-tax charge of $55.3M ($41.7M after tax), which materially lowered GAAP EPS to $0.37; adjusted EPS excluding that charge was $1.30.
Cash Flow and Balance Sheet Notes
Nine‑month operating cash flow was $134.7M versus $151.1M a year ago. Cash and cash equivalents fell to $102.9M from $220.5M year‑end 2024, inventories rose to $569.2M and receivables increased to $291.2M. Long‑term debt increased to $135.2M (from $11.6M), reflecting financing and acquisition activity.
Investing & Acquisitions
Company recorded $109.9M of acquisitions/investments in the nine months, and capital expenditures of roughly $29.8M year‑to‑date, supporting expansion of global manufacturing capacity cited by management.
Guidance
Franklin Electric maintained its full‑year 2025 sales guidance range of $2.09B–$2.15B and EPS guidance of $4.00–$4.20 excluding the pension termination impact.
Management Commentary
CEO Joe Ruzynski highlighted solid execution, healthy order activity, pricing discipline and cost control, and progress on expanding manufacturing footprint to support future growth.
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