Arrow Electronics 2Q Sales Up 10% Year-Over-Year

CENTENNIAL, Colo. — Arrow Electronics, Inc. today reported second-quarter 2022 sales of $9.46 billion, an increase of 10 percent from sales of $8.56 billion in the second quarter of 2021. Second-quarter net income was $370 million, or $5.54 per share on a diluted basis, compared with net income of $241 million, or $3.23 per share on a diluted basis, in the second quarter of 2021. Non-GAAP net income was $386 million, or $5.78 per share on a diluted basis, in the second quarter of 2022, compared with non-GAAP net income of $249 million, or $3.34 per share on a diluted basis, in the second quarter of 2021. In the second quarter of 2022, changes in foreign currencies had negative impacts on growth of approximately $291 million on sales and $0.17 on earnings per share on a diluted basis compared to the second quarter of 2021.

“We’ve continued to build and deliver on our record performance for the past several quarters. While market conditions are challenging, they also provide ample opportunities to demonstrate Arrow’s commitment to the success of our customers and suppliers,” said Sean Kerins, president, and chief executive officer. “Thanks to the dedication and focused execution of our team, we delivered all-time record quarterly sales, gross profit, operating income, and earnings per share while in the face of ongoing supply and demand imbalance.”

Global components second-quarter sales of $7.46 billion reflected an increase of 13 percent year over year and non-GAAP sales increased 16 percent year over year. Asia-Pacific components second-quarter sales increased 1 percent year over year. Americas components second-quarter sales increased 26 percent year over year. Europe components second-quarter sales increased 21 percent year over year and non-GAAP sales in the region increased 37 percent year over year. Global components second-quarter operating income was $524 million, and second-quarter non-GAAP operating income was $531 million.

“Demand for electronic components and associated design, engineering and supply chain services remained strong. Past investments to enhance our capabilities, especially in the areas of engineering and supply chain capabilities, have led to advancements in profit performance. This is proof positive that we are uniquely positioned to help our customers navigate today’s challenges,” said Kerins.

Global enterprise computing solutions second-quarter sales of $2.00 billion reflected an increase of 2 percent year over year and non-GAAP sales increased 8 percent year over year. Europe enterprise computing solutions second-quarter sales increased 7 percent year over year and non-GAAP sales in the region increased 21 percent year over year. Americas enterprise computing solutions second-quarter sales decreased 1 percent year over year. Global enterprise computing solutions second-quarter operating income was $84 million, and second-quarter non-GAAP operating income was $86 million.

“Global demand for more complex, enterprise IT content was healthy, and while supply constraints represented a headwind to hardware sales, we saw strength in our software and cloud portfolios. We continue to see strength in cloud, software and enterprise solutions and are well positioned for the transition to IT-as-a-Service,” said Kerins.

“Our return on invested capital remains favorable, and our leverage ratios are near their lowest levels in ten years,” said Rick Seidlitz, vice president and interim principal financial officer. “Our strong profitability and the effective management of our balance sheet enabled us to deliver on our commitment to return cash to shareholders through the repurchase of approximately $225 million of shares in the second quarter of 2022. Our current repurchase authorization stands at approximately $288 million.”

THIRD-QUARTER 2022 OUTLOOK

• Consolidated sales of $8.92 billion to $9.52 billion, with global components sales of $7.17 billion to $7.47 billion, and global enterprise computing solutions sales of $1.75 billion to $2.05 billion
• Net income per share on a diluted basis of $5.11 to $5.27, and non-GAAP net income per share on a diluted basis of $5.27 to $5.43
• Average tax rate of approximately 23.5 percent compared to the long-term range of 23 to 25 percent
• Average diluted shares outstanding of 65 million
• Interest expense of approximately $46 million
• Expecting average USD-to-Euro exchange rate of $1.02 to €1; changes in foreign currencies to decrease sales by approximately $350 million, and earnings per share on a diluted basis by $.25 compared to the second quarter of 2021