Donaldson Holds Investor Day 2019, Provides Long-Term Goals
Zacks Investment Research | Apr 10, 2019 07:29AM ET
Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI) has hosted Investors Day 2019 on Apr 9. This pollution control company discussed priorities, capital-allocation policy and long-term growth targets.
It noted that its technological expertise, geographically diversified businesses, and growth opportunities in markets served will be advantageous in the years ahead. In addition, an experienced management team, policy of rewarding shareholders handsomely, and solid production and distribution capabilities will be boons.
Notably, the company invested more than $165 million between fiscal 2017 (ended July 2017) and fiscal 2018 (ended July 2018) for enhancing technological, distribution, connectivity and e-commerce capabilities. Over the long term, research and development investments are likely to be 3-4% of sales. It plans to invest $15 million for Bloomington, MN-based state-of-the-art facility.
Donaldson also stressed on the fact that fuel filtration has solid growth opportunities and can be a major driver for market share gain. The filtration products market is predicted to be worth $65 million.
Long-Term Financial Targets
Between fiscal 2019 (ending July 2019) and fiscal 2021 (ending July 2021), the company anticipates gaining from solid segmental performances, gross margin improvements and focused investments.
Sales are predicted to be $3-$3.3 billion in fiscal 2021, reflecting 3-7% compounded annual growth from the fiscal 2018 level. For the segments, sales will be $2-$2.2 billion for Engine Products, representing growth of 2-6% (CAGR), and roughly $1-$1.1 billion for Industrial Products, representing growth of 4-8% (CAGR).
Operating margin is likely to improve 120-200 basis points (bps) to 15-15.8% while incremental margin is expected to be 22-28% in fiscal 2021. For Engine Products, operating margins are predicted to improve 90-170 bps to 14.8-15.6% while that for Industrial Products will likely grow 180-260 bps to 17-17.8%.
Also, the company noted that the focus on costs, capacity and capability will lower costs in excess of $100 million, and improve inventory turns by 5-10%. Further, per the capital-allocation strategy, it will continue making capital expenditure, dividend payments, share buybacks, and mergers & acquisitions.
Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
With a market capitalization of $6.7 billion, Donaldson currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). The company is poised to gain from segmental growth opportunities, capital investments and innovation programs. However, high raw material costs and weakening Gas Turbine Systems business remain concerning.
In the past six months, the company’s shares have declined 2.2% compared with the Zacks Investment Research
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