Honeywell announced results for 2Q 2023 that met or exceeded the company's guidance, said the company.
The company also raised its full year 2023 organic growth, segment margin, and adjusted earnings per share (EPS) guidance ranges. The company reported 2Q 202 sales growth of 2% year-over-year and organic sales growth of 3% year-over-year, led by double-digit organic sales growth in commercial aerospace, process solutions, and UOP.
Operating margin expanded 270 basis points to 20.6% and segment margin expanded by 150 basis points to 22.4%, with expansion in Safety and Productivity Solutions, Honeywell Building Technologies, and Aerospace. EPS for 2Q 2023 was USD2.22, up by 21% year-over-year, and adjusted EPS was USD2.23, up 6% year over year.
Operating cash flow was USD1.4 bn and free cash flow was USD1.1 bn, driven by strong net income and improved working capital. Full year 2023 sales are now expected to be $36.7-37.3 bn with organic sales growth in the range of 4-6%. Segment margin is now expected to be in the range of 22.4-22.6%, with segment margin expansion of 70-90 basis points. Adjusted EPS is now expected to be in the range of USD9.05-9.25, up by 5 cents on the low end from the prior guidance range.
Operating cash flow is still expected to be in the range of USD4.9-5.3 bn. Free cash flow is still expected to be in the range of USD3.9-4.3 bn, or USD5.1-5.5 bn excluding the net impact of settlements signed in 4Q 2022.
We remind, Chemours Company (Chemours) and Advanced Performance Materials, and Honeywell announced they have engaged with the Interagency for Market Control of the Hellenic Ministry of Development (DIMEA), the Hellenic Police, and Hellenic Customs to stop illegal fluorinated gas (F-gas) refrigerants from entering the European Union (EU) at the Greek border.
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