ABM Mixed Results For Second Quarter
ABM Industries Inc. (ABM - Analyst Report) reported second quarter fiscal 2011 results, the provision of GAAP earnings per share were 26 cents compared with 16 cents last year quarter. Quarterly found some objects, which was weakened by the measure of earnings per share, 2 cents. Excluding these items, the change in a quarter reported EPS was 28 cents versus 23 cents the previous quarter exceeded the consensus estimate by a penny Zacks.
Earnings increased primarily due to an increase of $ 4.7 million in after-tax operating income by division and $ 2,300,000 profit after tax of lower labor costs bill. These benefits were partially offset by higher taxes and fuel costs.
During the quarter, an increase in turnover of about 24% over one year to 1.06 billion, behind Zack consensus estimate of 1.07 billion. Revenues for the quarter was substantially improved thanks to a contribution of $ 200 000 000 acquisitions in 2010.
Costs and margins
Cost of sales during the quarter was less than 23% year on year to 949.6 million dollars. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 20% year on year to 78.3 million. Operating profit rose by a whopping 70.4% year on year to 26.5 million. Consequently, operating margins rose 70 basis points year over year to 2.5% during the quarter.
Segmental Performance
Janitorial Services: The segment sales increased by 4.2% year-over-year $ 590,200,000 in the second quarter of fiscal 2011. Segment operating profit increased by 21.1% year over year $ 34,900,000.
Engineering: During the quarter, an increase in revenues in the segment with a whopping 143.9% year on year to $ 229.2 million. Operating profit increased by 36.2% year on year to 6.8 million.
Parking: The turnover of the segment rose 36.9% yoy to $ 156.2 million during the quarter. However, the segment's operating profit fell 5.6% year on year to 4.9 million.
Security: During the quarter, revenues increased 4.2% in the segment on an annual basis over the year to 84 million, while earnings from operations decreased by 4.7% a base year after year for 0, 90 million U.S. dollars.
Companies: Segment sales decreased significantly to 28% of $ 0.37 million during the quarter. However, the segment's operating income rose to $ 21,700,000 compared to $ 24,500,000 in the same quarter last year.
Financial Position
Cash in the company fell to $ 23.3 million at April 30, 2011 of $ 39.4 million as of Oct. 31, 2010. Cash provided by operating activities also declined to $ 31.9 million by the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2011 of $ 53.2 million during the same period of fiscal policy of the 2010th ABM also announced a cash dividend for the third quarter of 14 cents per share, payable August 1, 2011 to shareholders of record July 7, 2011.
Guidance
The company reaffirmed its guidance of GAAP projects approximately $ 1.23 to $ 1.33 and adjusted EPS in the range of $ 1.43 to $ 1.53.
Our Take
Although revenues have shown an improvement in the first quarter, which came mostly from acquisitions. ABM Industries acquisition led growth strategy has its risks. A slowdown in procurement could lead to a slower growth rate, constant or decreasing profit margins and lower growth. In addition, the integration process can create unforeseen difficulties and costs. We are awaiting the return of the company to solid organic growth.
ABM Industries operates through its subsidiaries, and is a leading service in the United States. The company offers cleaning services, installation, engineering, parking and security services to thousands of commercial, industrial, institutional and retail throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and British Columbia, Canada.
business services company are ABM Janitorial Services, ABM Facility Services, ABM Engineering Services, Ampco System Parking and ABM Security Services. E 'in competition with the private possession of Aramark Corporation, Central Parking Corporation and the company UNICCO. We currently have a Zacks # 3 Rank (Hold the recommendation in the short term) in action.
