Raytheon Reports Net Sales of $6.3 Billion in Q2 2017; Up 4.2%
July 27, 2017 | Raytheon CompanyEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Raytheon Company today announced net sales for the second quarter 2017 of $6.3 billion, up 4.2 percent compared to $6.0 billion in the second quarter 2016. Second quarter 2017 EPS from continuing operations was $1.89 compared to $2.41 in the second quarter 2016. Second quarter 2017 EPS from continuing operations included a $0.09 charge associated with the early retirement of debt. Second quarter 2016 EPS from continuing operations included a tax-free gain of $0.53 related to the previously disclosed ThalesRaytheonSystems (TRS) transaction.
"Global customer demand for our advanced capabilities continues to drive growth, resulting in stronger than expected bookings, sales, EPS and operating cash flow for the quarter and supporting increased guidance for the year," said Thomas A. Kennedy, Raytheon Chairman and CEO. "I am very proud of the Raytheon team and our continued strong operating performance as we serve the needs of our global customers and shareholders."
Operating cash flow from continuing operations for the second quarter 2017 was $782 million compared to $746 million for the second quarter 2016.
Backlog at the end of the second quarter 2017 was $36.2 billion, an increase of approximately $1.1 billion compared to the second quarter 2016.
In the second quarter 2017, the company repurchased 0.6 million shares of common stock for $100 million. Year-to-date 2017, the company repurchased 3.3 million shares of common stock for $500 million.
As previously announced, the company repurchased $591 million of debt that was due in March and December of 2018. As a result, in the second quarter of 2017, the company recorded a non-operating charge of $25 million after-tax ($39 million pretax) or $0.09 per share associated with the early retirement of this debt.
About Raytheon
Raytheon Company, with 2016 sales of $24 billion and 63,000 employees, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity solutions. With a history of innovation spanning 95 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, C5I™ products and services, sensing, effects, and mission support for customers in more than 80 countries.
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