Core Insights - NVent Electric (NVT) reported quarterly earnings of $0.84 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.81 per share, and matching the earnings from the previous year [1] - The company experienced an earnings surprise of 3.70%, having previously reported earnings of $0.82 per share against an expectation of $0.83 per share, resulting in a surprise of -1.20% [2] - NVent's revenues for the quarter were $782 million, falling short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 16.44%, and down from $858.8 million year-over-year [3] Financial Performance - The company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times over the last four quarters [2] - NVent shares have increased approximately 26.2% year-to-date, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 19.6% [4] Future Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.85 on revenues of $965.89 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $3.26 on revenues of $3.66 billion [8] - The estimate revisions trend for NVent is currently unfavorable, resulting in a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell) for the stock, indicating expected underperformance in the near future [7] Industry Context - The Electronics - Miscellaneous Components industry, to which NVent belongs, is currently ranked in the top 39% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable outlook compared to the bottom 50% [9] - Another company in the same industry, Fabrinet (FN), is expected to report quarterly earnings of $2.39 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 19.5%, with revenues anticipated to be $770.28 million, up 12.4% from the previous year [10][11]

[Executive Summary](index=1&type=section&id=Executive%20Summary) nVent achieved record sales and strong cash flow in Q3 2024, with significant growth in continuing operations, while divesting its Thermal Management business to focus on core electrical solutions [Key Highlights](index=1&type=section&id=Key%20Highlights) The company reported record sales and strong cash flow from continuing operations in Q3 2024, reclassifying the Thermal Management business as discontinued operations - The Thermal Management business is reported as discontinued operations for the current and all prior periods[1](index=1&type=chunk)[2](index=2&type=chunk) - The company is updating its full-year 2024 guidance to reflect continuing operations[1](index=1&type=chunk) Q3 2024 Key Financial Metrics (Continuing Operations) | Metric | Amount/Growth Rate | | :-------------------------------- | :---------- | | Reported Sales | $782 Million USD, 9% growth | | Organic Sales | 1% growth | | Reported EPS | $0.47 | | Adjusted EPS | $0.63 | | Cash Flow from Continuing Operations | $158 Million USD, 29% growth | | Free Cash Flow from Continuing Operations | $143 Million USD, 33% growth | Q3 2024 Key Financial Metrics (Total) | Metric | Amount/Growth Rate | | :-------------------------------- | :---------- | | Total Sales | $939 Million USD, 9% growth | | Total EPS | $0.62 | | Total Adjusted EPS | $0.84 | | Sales from Continuing Operations | $782 Million USD | | Sales from Discontinued Operations | $157 Million USD | [Q3 2024 Financial Performance](index=1&type=section&id=Q3%202024%20Financial%20Performance) nVent delivered strong Q3 2024 financial results, exceeding expectations in continuing operations, driven by new products, high-growth verticals, and strategic acquisitions [Overall Performance](index=1&type=section&id=Overall%20Performance) nVent achieved strong Q3 2024 financial results, with continuing operations exceeding expectations, driven by new products, high-growth verticals, and strategic acquisitions - CEO Beth Wozniak stated that Q3 earnings and cash flow exceeded expectations, with new products, high-growth vertical markets, and acquisitions like Trachte being key contributors[3](index=3&type=chunk) - The sale of the Thermal Management business is expected to close in early 2025, positioning nVent as a more focused, higher-growth leader in electrical connection and protection, aligned with electrification, sustainability, and digitalization megatrends[4](index=4&type=chunk) Q3 2024 Financial Performance (Continuing Operations) | Metric | Q3 2024 | Q3 2023 | Change Rate | | :--------------------- | :------------- | :------------- | :----- | | Reported Sales | $782 Million USD | $715 Million USD | 9% growth | | Organic Sales Growth | 1% | - | - | | Reported EPS | $0.47 | $0.49 | 4% decrease | | Adjusted EPS | $0.63 | $0.65 | 3% decrease | | Operating Income | $133 Million USD | $126 Million USD | 6% growth | | Adjusted Operating Income | $168 Million USD | $162 Million USD | 4% growth | | Cash Flow from Continuing Operations | $158 Million USD | $123 Million USD | 29% growth | | Free Cash Flow | $143 Million USD | $107 Million USD | 33% growth | [Segment Performance](index=2&type=section&id=Segment%20Performance) In continuing operations, the Enclosures segment achieved significant sales growth in Q3 2024, while Electrical & Fastening Solutions maintained stable growth, with both segments showing strong Adjusted ROS Q3 2024 Segment Net Sales and Adjusted Return on Sales | Segment | Q3 2024 Net Sales (Million USD) | Q3 2023 Net Sales (Million USD) | Sales Change Rate | Organic Sales Change Rate | Q3 2024 Adjusted ROS | Q3 2023 Adjusted ROS | ROS Change | | :------------------------- | :--------------------- | :--------------------- | :----------- | :--------------- | :------------------------ | :------------------------ | :------ | | Enclosures | $477 Million | $413 Million | 16% | 1% | 21.9% | 21.7% | 20 bps | | Electrical & Fastening Solutions | $305 Million | $302 Million | 1% | 1% | 30.4% | 32.3% | -190 bps | [Financial Outlook & Guidance](index=2&type=section&id=Financial%20Outlook%20%26%20Guidance) nVent updated its full-year 2024 guidance for continuing operations, projecting growth in reported and organic sales, along with expected GAAP and Adjusted EPS ranges [Full-Year 2024 Guidance](index=2&type=section&id=Full-Year%202024%20Guidance) nVent updated its full-year 2024 guidance for continuing operations, projecting growth in reported and organic sales, along with expected GAAP and Adjusted EPS ranges - nVent is updating its guidance based on continuing operations, excluding the Thermal Management business held for sale[12](index=12&type=chunk) Full-Year 2024 Guidance (Continuing Operations) | Metric | Expected Range | | :--------------------- | :---------------- | | Reported Sales Growth | Approximately 13% | | Organic Sales Growth | Approximately 3% | | GAAP EPS | $1.99 to $2.01 | | Adjusted EPS | $2.49 to $2.51 | [Fourth Quarter 2024 Guidance](index=3&type=section&id=Fourth%20Quarter%202024%20Guidance) The company anticipates continued sales growth for continuing operations in Q4 2024, providing GAAP and Adjusted EPS expectations Q4 2024 Guidance (Continuing Operations) | Metric | Expected Range | | :--------------------- | :---------------- | | Reported Sales Growth | 11% to 13% | | Organic Sales Growth | 1% to 3% | | GAAP EPS | $0.45 to $0.47 | | Adjusted EPS | $0.58 to $0.60 | [Corporate Actions & Information](index=3&type=section&id=Corporate%20Actions%20%26%20Information) nVent announced a regular cash dividend, provided details for its Q3 earnings conference call, and reiterated its position as a global leader in electrical connection and protection solutions [Dividends](index=3&type=section&id=Dividends) nVent's Board of Directors approved a regular cash dividend - nVent's Board of Directors approved a regular cash dividend of **$0.19 per share** on September 24, 2024, payable in Q4 2024 (November 1)[14](index=14&type=chunk) [Earnings Conference Call Details](index=3&type=section&id=Earnings%20Conference%20Call%20Details) Company management will host a conference call to discuss Q3 results, with webcast and replay information provided - nVent's management team will discuss the company's Q3 results with analysts and investors at 9:00 AM ET[14](index=14&type=chunk) - A live audio webcast and materials for the conference call are available on the company's "Investor Relations" section at http://investors.nvent.com[14](index=14&type=chunk) - A replay of the conference call will be available until November 15, 2024[14](index=14&type=chunk) [About nVent](index=3&type=section&id=About%20nVent) nVent is a global leader in electrical connection and protection solutions, dedicated to ensuring safer systems and a more reliable world through innovative products and industry-leading brands - nVent is a global leader in electrical connection and protection solutions, designing, manufacturing, marketing, installing, and servicing high-performance products and solutions[15](index=15&type=chunk) - The company offers comprehensive enclosure, electrical connection, fastening, and thermal management solutions under brands including nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, and SCHROFF[15](index=15&type=chunk) - nVent's principal executive offices are in London, with management offices in Minneapolis, USA[15](index=15&type=chunk) [Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements](index=3&type=section&id=Caution%20Concerning%20Forward-Looking%20Statements) This press release contains forward-looking statements subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations - This press release contains forward-looking statements, subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations[18](index=18&type=chunk) - Risk factors include, but are not limited to: the completion of the Thermal Management business sale, global economic and business conditions, acquisition integration capabilities, market competition, currency fluctuations, supply chain risks, and changes in laws and regulations[18](index=18&type=chunk) - The company undertakes no obligation to update the information in this press release[18](index=18&type=chunk) [Consolidated Financial Statements](index=5&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) This section presents nVent's condensed consolidated financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, for both continuing and discontinued operations [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income](index=5&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Income) nVent's condensed consolidated statements of income show increased net sales and operating income for continuing operations in Q3 2024, despite a slight decrease in net income, with discontinued operations also contributing to total net income Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Continuing Operations) | Metric (Million USD) | Q3 2024 | Q3 2023 | First Nine Months 2024 | First Nine Months 2023 | | :--------------------- | :------------- | :------------- | :------------- | :------------- | | Net Sales | 782.0 | 715.0 | 2,253.9 | 1,978.4 | | Cost of Sales | 470.9 | 425.9 | 1,344.3 | 1,179.7 | | Gross Profit | 311.1 | 289.1 | 909.6 | 798.7 | | Gross Margin | 39.8% | 40.4% | 40.4% | 40.4% | | Operating Income | 133.2 | 126.2 | 410.0 | 345.2 | | Operating Income % | 17.0% | 17.7% | 18.2% | 17.4% | | Net Income from Continuing Operations | 78.9 | 81.9 | 257.3 | 247.3 | | Net Income from Discontinued Operations | 26.1 | 23.6 | 63.8 | 64.9 | | Total Net Income | 105.0 | 105.5 | 321.1 | 312.2 | | Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.53 | 1.47 | | Diluted EPS from Discontinued Operations | 0.15 | 0.14 | 0.38 | 0.39 | | Total Diluted EPS | 0.62 | 0.63 | 1.91 | 1.86 | | Cash Dividends Per Share | 0.19 | 0.175 | 0.57 | 0.525 | [Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=5&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) As of September 30, 2024, nVent's balance sheet shows increases in total assets and liabilities, with significant growth in long-term debt, substantial goodwill and intangible assets, and certain assets and liabilities classified as held for sale Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Million USD) | Metric | September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | | :------------------------- | :------------- | :------------- | | **Assets** | | | | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 137.1 | 179.6 | | Inventories | 366.2 | 360.2 | | Current Assets Held for Sale | 256.5 | 253.6 | | Total Current Assets | 1,418.7 | 1,336.1 | | Goodwill | 2,232.0 | 1,858.1 | | Intangible Assets, Net | 1,618.3 | 1,350.5 | | Non-Current Assets Held for Sale | 983.3 | 994.5 | | Total Assets | 6,918.0 | 6,161.7 | | **Liabilities and Equity** | | | | Current Liabilities Held for Sale | 126.5 | 114.7 | | Total Current Liabilities | 776.2 | 733.6 | | Long-Term Debt | 2,220.7 | 1,748.8 | | Non-Current Liabilities Held for Sale | 48.0 | 47.7 | | Total Liabilities | 3,634.3 | 3,019.6 | | Equity | 3,283.7 | 3,142.1 | | Total Liabilities and Equity | 6,918.0 | 6,161.7 | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=6&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) nVent's cash flow from continuing operations significantly increased in the first nine months of 2024, despite substantial cash outflows from investing activities primarily due to acquisitions, with positive financing cash flow driven by long-term debt issuance Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Million USD) | Metric | First Nine Months 2024 | First Nine Months 2023 | | :------------------------------------- | :------------- | :------------- | | Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities - Continuing Operations | 324.1 | 232.5 | | Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities - Discontinued Operations | 94.4 | 59.1 | | Total Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | 418.5 | 291.6 | | Net Cash Used in Investing Activities - Continuing Operations | (724.7) | (1,147.3) | | Net Cash Used in Investing Activities - Discontinued Operations | (5.6) | 3.2 | | Total Net Cash Used in Investing Activities | (730.3) | (1,144.1) | | Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities | 278.1 | 672.1 | | Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period | 137.1 | 107.9 | [Segment Financial Information](index=8&type=section&id=Segment%20Financial%20Information) This section provides supplemental financial information by reportable segment, detailing net sales and adjusted return on sales for nVent's continuing operations [Supplemental Financial Information by Reportable Segment](index=8&type=section&id=Supplemental%20Financial%20Information%20by%20Reportable%20Segment) nVent's Enclosures and Electrical & Fastening Solutions segments, both continuing operations, achieved sales growth and maintained healthy Adjusted Return on Sales in the first three quarters of 2024, with the latter showing higher profitability 2024 Net Sales and Adjusted Return on Sales by Reportable Segment (Million USD) | Metric | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | First Nine Months | | :------------------------- | :------- | :------- | :------- | :------- | | **Net Sales** | | | | | | Enclosures | 439.9 | 440.8 | 477.1 | 1,357.8 | | Electrical & Fastening Solutions | 292.2 | 299.0 | 304.9 | 896.1 | | Total | 732.1 | 739.8 | 782.0 | 2,253.9 | | **Adjusted Operating Income** | | | | | | Enclosures | 94.8 | 103.8 | 104.4 | 303.0 | | Electrical & Fastening Solutions | 85.2 | 92.5 | 92.6 | 270.3 | | **Adjusted Return on Sales** | | | | | | Enclosures | 21.6% | 23.5% | 21.9% | 22.3% | | Electrical & Fastening Solutions | 29.2% | 30.9% | 30.4% | 30.2% | 2023 Net Sales and Adjusted Return on Sales by Reportable Segment (Million USD) | Metric | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | First Nine Months | | :------------------------- | :------- | :------- | :------- | :------- | | **Net Sales** | | | | | | Enclosures | 391.0 | 400.0 | 412.7 | 1,203.7 | | Electrical & Fastening Solutions | 205.7 | 266.7 | 302.3 | 774.7 | | Total | 596.7 | 666.7 | 715.0 | 1,978.4 | | **Adjusted Operating Income** | | | | | | Enclosures | 82.5 | 90.0 | 89.4 | 261.9 | | Electrical & Fastening Solutions | 61.3 | 86.5 | 97.6 | 245.4 | | **Adjusted Return on Sales** | | | | | | Enclosures | 21.1% | 22.5% | 21.7% | 21.8% | | Electrical & Fastening Solutions | 29.8% | 32.4% | 32.3% | 31.7% | [Non-GAAP Financial Measures](index=8&type=section&id=Non-GAAP%20Financial%20Measures) This section explains nVent's use of non-GAAP financial measures and provides detailed reconciliations to their most directly comparable GAAP counterparts for both continuing and discontinued operations [Explanation of Non-GAAP Measures](index=8&type=section&id=Explanation%20of%20Non-GAAP%20Measures) nVent utilizes various non-GAAP financial measures, such as organic sales, adjusted operating income, adjusted EPS, and free cash flow, to assess core business performance and reconcile them with GAAP metrics - This press release refers to non-GAAP financial measures including organic sales, adjusted operating income, adjusted return on sales, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted EPS, and free cash flow[30](index=30&type=chunk) - Due to the sale of the Thermal Management business, the company reported its results as discontinued operations and reclassified all prior periods[31](index=31&type=chunk) - Adjustments include restructuring charges, acquisition and integration costs, amortization of all acquisition-related intangible assets, gains on investment sales, mark-to-market pension and other post-retirement benefit gains/losses, bridge financing debt issuance cost amortization, and the income tax impact of these adjustments[32](index=32&type=chunk) - Management uses these adjusted financial measures to evaluate the operating health of continuing operations and as criteria for measuring and paying long-term and annual incentive compensation[33](index=33&type=chunk)[34](index=34&type=chunk) [Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures (Continuing Operations)](index=10&type=section&id=Reconciliation%20of%20GAAP%20to%20Non-GAAP%20Measures%20%28Continuing%20Operations%29) This section provides reconciliation tables for GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures for continuing operations in 2024 and 2023, detailing the impact of adjustments on operating income, net income, and EPS 2024 Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Continuing Operations) (Million USD, except per share data) | Metric | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 Forecast | Full-Year | | :------------------------------------- | :------- | :------- | :------- | :----------- | :----- | | Net Sales | 732.1 | 739.8 | 782.0 | - | - | | Operating Income | 131.9 | 144.9 | 133.2 | - | - | | Total Adjustments (Operating Income) | 24.0 | 24.5 | 35.2 | 28 | 112 | | Adjusted Operating Income | 155.9 | 169.4 | 168.4 | - | - | | Net Income from Continuing Operations | 85.2 | 93.2 | 78.9 | 77 | 334 | | Adjusted Net Income from Continuing Operations | 102.0 | 113.0 | 105.3 | 99 | 419 | | Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations | 0.51 | 0.55 | 0.47 | 0.45 - 0.47 | 1.99 - 2.01 | | Adjusted Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations | 0.61 | 0.67 | 0.63 | 0.58 - 0.60 | 2.49 - 2.51 | 2023 Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Continuing Operations) (Million USD, except per share data) | Metric | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Full-Year | | :------------------------------------- | :------- | :------- | :------- | :------- | :----- | | Net Sales | 596.7 | 666.7 | 715.0 | 690.5 | 2,668.9 | | Operating Income | 97.7 | 121.3 | 126.2 | 117.5 | 462.7 | | Total Adjustments (Operating Income) | 16.0 | 27.6 | 36.1 | 24.2 | 103.9 | | Adjusted Operating Income | 113.7 | 148.9 | 162.3 | 141.7 | 566.6 | | Net Income from Continuing Operations | 73.2 | 92.2 | 81.9 | 212.4 | 459.7 | | Adjusted Net Income from Continuing Operations | 85.3 | 103.1 | 109.1 | 93.4 | 390.9 | | Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations | 0.44 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 1.26 | 2.73 | | Adjusted Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations | 0.51 | 0.61 | 0.65 | 0.55 | 2.32 | [Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures (Discontinued Operations)](index=10&type=section&id=Reconciliation%20of%20GAAP%20to%20Non-GAAP%20Measures%20%28Discontinued%20Operations%29) This section presents reconciliation tables for GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures for discontinued operations in 2024 and 2023, illustrating the impact of adjustments on operating income, net income, and EPS for this business 2024 Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Discontinued Operations) (Million USD, except per share data) | Metric | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | | :------------------------------------- | :------- | :------- | :------- | | Net Sales | 142.5 | 140.5 | 157.1 | | Operating Income | 27.3 | 22.9 | 31.2 | | Total Adjustments (Operating Income) | 9.1 | 10.1 | 14.4 | | Adjusted Operating Income | 36.4 | 33.0 | 45.6 | | Net Income from Discontinued Operations | 19.9 | 17.8 | 26.1 | | Adjusted Net Income from Discontinued Operations | 28.1 | 25.8 | 35.2 | | Diluted EPS from Discontinued Operations | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.15 | | Adjusted Diluted EPS from Discontinued Operations | 0.16 | 0.15 | 0.21 | 2023 Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Discontinued Operations) (Million USD, except per share data) | Metric | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Full-Year | | :------------------------------------- | :------- | :------- | :------- | :------- | :----- | | Net Sales | 143.9 | 136.3 | 143.8 | 170.7 | 594.7 | | Operating Income | 26.4 | 25.4 | 30.0 | 42.9 | 124.7 | | Total Adjustments (Operating Income) | 7.9 | 7.0 | 9.7 | 4.7 | 29.3 | | Adjusted Operating Income | 34.3 | 32.4 | 39.7 | 47.6 | 154.0 | | Net Income from Discontinued Operations | 20.6 | 20.7 | 23.6 | 42.5 | 107.4 | | Adjusted Net Income from Discontinued Operations | 28.0 | 25.8 | 31.9 | 38.4 | 124.0 | | Diluted EPS from Discontinued Operations | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.14 | 0.25 | 0.64 | | Adjusted Diluted EPS from Discontinued Operations | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.19 | 0.23 | 0.74 | [Reconciliation of Total Net Sales and Adjusted EPS](index=11&type=section&id=Reconciliation%20of%20Total%20Net%20Sales%20and%20Adjusted%20EPS) This section provides reconciliations for total net sales and total adjusted diluted EPS for 2024 and 2023, combining data from both continuing and discontinued operations 2024 Reconciliation of Total Net Sales (Million USD) | Metric | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | | :--------------------- | :------- | :------- | :------- | | Net Sales from Continuing Operations | 732.1 | 739.8 | 782.0 | | Net Sales from Discontinued Operations | 142.5 | 140.5 | 157.1 | | Total Net Sales (Non-GAAP) | 874.6 | 880.3 | 939.1 | 2024 Reconciliation of Total Adjusted Diluted EPS | Metric | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | | :------------------------------------- | :------- | :------- | :------- | | Adjusted Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations | 0.61 | 0.67 | 0.63 | | Adjusted Diluted EPS from Discontinued Operations | 0.16 | 0.15 | 0.21 | | Total Adjusted Diluted EPS (Non-GAAP) | 0.77 | 0.82 | 0.84 | 2023 Reconciliation of Total Net Sales (Million USD) | Metric | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Full-Year | | :--------------------- | :------- | :------- | :------- | :------- | :----- | | Net Sales from Continuing Operations | 596.7 | 666.7 | 715.0 | 690.5 | 2,668.9 | | Net Sales from Discontinued Operations | 143.9 | 136.3 | 143.8 | 170.7 | 594.7 | | Total Net Sales (Non-GAAP) | 740.6 | 803.0 | 858.8 | 861.2 | 3,263.6 | 2023 Reconciliation of Total Adjusted Diluted EPS | Metric | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Full-Year | | :------------------------------------- | :------- | :------- | :------- | :------- | :----- | | Adjusted Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations | 0.51 | 0.61 | 0.65 | 0.55 | 2.32 | | Adjusted Diluted EPS from Discontinued Operations | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.19 | 0.23 | 0.74 | | Total Adjusted Diluted EPS (Non-GAAP) | 0.67 | 0.77 | 0.84 | 0.78 | 3.06 | [Reconciliation of Net Sales Growth to Organic Net Sales Growth by Segment](index=14&type=section&id=Reconciliation%20of%20Net%20Sales%20Growth%20to%20Organic%20Net%20Sales%20Growth%20by%20Segment) This section provides a reconciliation of net sales growth to organic net sales growth by segment for Q3 2024, including Q4 and full-year 2024 forecasts, highlighting the impact of currency and acquisitions/divestitures on sales growth Q3 2024 Reconciliation of Net Sales Growth to Organic Net Sales Growth by Segment | Segment | Organic Growth | Currency Impact | Acquisition/Divestiture Impact | Total Growth | | :------------------------------------- | :------- | :------- | :------------ | :----- | | Enclosures | 1.2% | 0.2% | 14.2% | 15.6% | | Electrical & Fastening Solutions | 0.9% | —% | —% | 0.9% | | nVent Continuing Operations | 1.0% | 0.2% | 8.2% | 9.4% | | Thermal Management (Discontinued Operations) | 8.9% | 0.3% | —% | 9.2% | | nVent Total (Non-GAAP) | 2.4% | 0.2% | 6.8% | 9.4% | Q4 and Full-Year 2024 Net Sales Growth to Organic Net Sales Growth Forecast (Continuing Operations) | Metric | Q4 Organic Growth | Q4 Currency Impact | Q4 Acquisition/Divestiture Impact | Q4 Total Growth | Full-Year Organic Growth | Full-Year Currency Impact | Full-Year Acquisition/Divestiture Impact | Full-Year Total Growth | | :---- | :--------------- | :--------------- | :-------------------- | :------------- | :----------- | :----------- | :------------------ | :--------- | | nVent | 1% - 3% | 1% | 9% | 11% - 13% | 3% | —% | 10% | 13% | [Reconciliation of Cash from Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow](index=14&type=section&id=Reconciliation%20of%20Cash%20from%20Operating%20Activities%20to%20Free%20Cash%20Flow) This section provides a reconciliation of cash from operating activities to free cash flow for Q3 and the first nine months of 2024 and 2023, including data for both continuing and discontinued operations Reconciliation of Cash from Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow (Million USD) | Metric | Q3 2024 | Q3 2023 | First Nine Months 2024 | First Nine Months 2023 | | :------------------------------------- | :------------- | :------------- | :------------- | :------------- | | Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities - Continuing Operations | 158.4 | 123.0 | 324.1 | 232.5 | | Capital Expenditures | (15.7) | (15.6) | (47.5) | (44.8) | | Free Cash Flow (Non-GAAP) | 142.9 | 107.4 | 277.1 | 187.7 | | Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities - Discontinued Operations | 39.3 | 22.0 | 94.4 | 59.1 | | Capital Expenditures - Discontinued Operations | (2.8) | (1.0) | (5.6) | (4.1) | | Total Free Cash Flow (Non-GAAP) | 179.4 | 135.5 | 365.9 | 250.0 |

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Core Insights - nVent Electric (NVT) reported revenue of $880.3 million for the quarter ended June 2024, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 9.6% [1] - The company's EPS for the quarter was $0.82, up from $0.77 in the same quarter last year [1] - Revenue fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $891.63 million, resulting in a surprise of -1.27% [1] - EPS also missed the consensus estimate of $0.83, with a surprise of -1.20% [1] Revenue Performance by Segment - Net Sales for Enclosures reached $440.80 million, slightly above the estimated $439.30 million, marking a year-over-year increase of 10.2% [3] - Net Sales for Electrical & Fastening Solutions were $299 million, below the estimated $316.84 million, but still showing a year-over-year increase of 12.1% [4] - Net Sales for Thermal Management amounted to $140.50 million, exceeding the estimated $138.40 million, with a year-over-year change of 3.1% [5] Segment Income Performance - Segment income for Enclosures was reported at $103.80 million, surpassing the average estimate of $97.63 million [6] - Segment income for Electrical & Fastening Solutions was $92.50 million, below the average estimate of $101.20 million [7] - Segment income for Thermal Management was $28 million, slightly below the estimated $29.41 million [8] Stock Performance - nVent's shares have declined by 18.4% over the past month, compared to a 6.7% decline in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [8] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), suggesting potential for outperformance in the near term [8]

NVent Electric (NVT) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.82 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.83 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.77 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -1.20%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this maker of electrical connection and protection products would post earnings of $0.73 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.77, delivering a surprise of 5. ...

Core Viewpoint - The market anticipates nVent Electric (NVT) to report a year-over-year increase in earnings driven by higher revenues for the quarter ended June 2024, with actual results being crucial for stock price movement [1][6]. Revenue Expectations - Revenues are projected to reach $891.63 million, reflecting an 11% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2]. Earnings Per Share (EPS) Projections - The expected quarterly earnings are $0.82 per share, indicating a year-over-year growth of 6.5% [4]. Earnings Surprise Potential - nVent is viewed as a strong candidate for an earnings beat, with a positive Earnings ESP of +0.51%, suggesting analysts have recently become more optimistic about the company's earnings prospects [19][20]. Historical Performance - In the last reported quarter, nVent exceeded EPS estimates by 5.48%, posting earnings of $0.77 per share against an expectation of $0.73 [9]. Analyst Sentiment - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised 0.23% higher in the last 30 days, indicating a collective reassessment by covering analysts [16]. Earnings ESP Model - The Zacks Earnings ESP model indicates that a positive Earnings ESP, especially when combined with a strong Zacks Rank, significantly increases the likelihood of an earnings beat [18]. Earnings Surprise History - nVent has consistently beaten consensus EPS estimates over the last four quarters, although other factors can influence stock performance regardless of earnings results [14].

Daniel Ilundain, Partner and Co-Head of Flagship Funds of Palladium, and Scott Kirschner, a Principal, said, "We are extremely pleased with the outcome of this investment which is another excellent example of how Palladium creates value and elevates the businesses in which it invests to the next level. We wish the teams at nVent and Trachte all the best going forward." Contacts: SOURCE Palladium Equity Partners, LLC NEW YORK and OREGON, Wis., July 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Palladium Equity Partners, LLC (alo ...

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Trachte's products and services are a critical part of protecting essential controls, equipment, and infrastructure for electric utilities, data centers, and other commercial and industrial customers. Palladium, which focuses on transforming family and founder-owned businesses, acquired its majority stake in Trachte in 2020. Scott Kirschner, a Principal at Palladium Equity Partners, said, "We are extremely proud of the results achieved at Trachte over the past four years and want to thank Rafael-Diaz Granad ...