Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. SPR reported a first-quarter 2024 adjusted loss of $3.93 per share, which came in much wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 44 cents per share. The loss also widened from the year-ago quarter’s reported loss of $1.69 per share.
Barring one-time adjustments, Spirit AeroSystems recorded a GAAP loss of $5.31 per share compared with a loss of $2.68 in the prior-year period.
Highlights of the Release
Total revenues of $1.70 billion lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.73 billion by 1.7%. However, the top line rose 19% on a year-over-year basis, driven by higher production activities of the company’s commercial programs as well as higher Defense and Space revenues.
Spirit Aerosystems Holdings, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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Spirit AeroSystems’ backlog at the end of the first quarter totaled $49 billion, up from the prior quarter’s $37 billion.
Segmental Performance
Commercial Segment: Revenues in the segment increased 18.1% year over year to $1.36 billion. The upside was driven by higher production across most of its programs.
The segment’s operating loss was $484.9 million compared with the operating loss of $45.5 million in the year-ago period. The deterioration can be attributed to higher changes in estimates as well as the results of the changes implemented in the product verification process in March 2024.
Defense & Space: The segment recorded revenues of $250.8 million, up 33.1% year over year, driven by increased activity of development and classified programs as well as the Sikorsky CH-53K and FLRAA programs.
The unit’s operating income increased 67.7% to $32.2 million from $19.2 million in the prior-year quarter, driven by higher activities of classified programs.
Aftermarket: This segment’s top line improved 1.5% year over year to $95.9 million, driven by higher spare part sales.
The segment’s operating profit decreased 10.4% year over year to $17.2 million owing to lower maintenance, repair and overhaul activity.
Operational Highlights
Total operating costs and expenses rose 46.1% year over year to $2.23 billion due to the higher cost of sales as well as selling, general and administrative expenses.
SPR’s operating loss in the first quarter of 2024 totaled $527.6 million compared with the operating loss of $95.1 million in the prior-year quarter. This deterioration was mainly due to unfavorable changes in estimates.
Financial Position
As of Mar 28, 2024, Spirit AeroSystems had $352 million in cash and cash equivalents compared with $823.5 million as of Dec 31, 2023.
The long-term debt as of Mar 28, 2024 totaled $3.99 billion compared with $4.02 billion as of Dec 31, 2023.
Cash outflow from operating activities amounted to $415.6 million during the first quarter of 2024 compared with cash outflow of $46.2 million recorded a year ago.
Zacks Rank
Spirit AeroSystems currently carries a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell).
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