Parker-Hannifin Corporation PH is backed by multiple tailwinds despite the high cost of sales and operating expenses.
The company’s Diversified Industrial segment is benefitting from strength across its North American and International segments. The robust order level is supporting growth for the Aerospace Systems segment. PH is also likely to gain from its unique Win Strategy (version 3.0 launched in fiscal 2020) in the quarters ahead. The Win Strategy focuses on innovation, strategic positioning, distribution growth and incentive plan changes to drive organic growth. Accretive pricing and supply-chain management actions are also providing significant relief to the company
Parker-Hannifin’s ability to penetrate different markets through acquisitions is commendable. The company acquired Meggitt plc in September 2022 which expanded Parker-Hannifin’s presence in the UK, positioning it well to provide a broader suite of solutions for aircraft and aero-engine components and systems.
The company utilizes its cash flow to reward its shareholders through dividend payouts and share-repurchase programs. In fiscal 2022 (ended Jun 30, 2022), PH paid out dividends worth $569.9 million (increasing 19.9% from the year-ago period’s level) and distributed dividends of $171.2 million (up 28.8% from the year-ago period), in the first quarter of fiscal 2023 (ended Sep 30, 2022). The company also hiked the quarterly dividend by 29% or 30 cents to $1.33 per share in April 2022.
In light of the above-mentioned positives, we believe that investors should retain the PH stock for now, as suggested by its current Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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In the past six months, the stock has increased 16.9%, outperforming the industry’s 16.7% rise.
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MRC Global Inc. MRC presently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). MRC’s earnings surprise in the last four quarters was 103%, on average. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks.
In the past 60 days, MRC Global’s earnings estimates have increased 16.2% for 2022. The stock has rallied 15.7% in the past six months.
Xylem Inc. XYL presently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). XYL’s earnings surprise in the last four quarters was 13.3%, on average.
In the past 60 days, Xylem’s earnings estimates have increased 5% for 2022. The stock has rallied 40.4% in the past six months.
EnerSys ENS delivered an average four-quarter earnings surprise of 2.1%. ENS presently carries a Zacks Rank of 2.
ENS’ earnings estimates have increased 0.6% for fiscal 2023 in the past 60 days. The stock has gained 24.7% in the past six months.
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