Raytheon Reports Strong Q3 2016 Results
November 1, 2016 | Raytheon CompanyEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Raytheon Company today announced net sales for the third quarter 2016 of $6.0 billion, up 4 percent compared to $5.8 billion in the third quarter 2015.
Third quarter 2016 EPS from continuing operations was $1.79 compared to $1.47 in the third quarter 2015. Third quarter 2016 EPS from continuing operations included a favorable FAS/CAS Adjustment of $0.23 compared to a favorable FAS/CAS Adjustment of $0.09 in the third quarter 2015.
"The Company's strong operating performance in the third quarter reflects our continued focus on driving global growth and creating value for our customers and shareholders," said Thomas A. Kennedy, Raytheon Chairman and CEO.
Operating cash flow from continuing operations for the third quarter 2016 was $0.6 billion compared to $1.1 billion for the third quarter 2015. Operating cash flow from continuing operations in the third quarter 2016 was lower than the third quarter 2015, as expected, primarily due to the timing of collections and payments. Year-to-date operating cash flow from continuing operations was $1.7 billion in 2016 versus $1.5 billion for the comparable period in 2015. The increase in operating cash flow from continuing operations in 2016 was primarily due to the timing of cash taxes.
The Company had bookings of $6.9 billion in the third quarter 2016, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 1.15 in the quarter. Third quarter 2015 bookings were $5.3 billion. Year-to-date 2016 bookings were $20.3 billion, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 1.14. Year-to-date 2015 bookings were $17.4 billion.
In the third quarter 2016, the Company repurchased 1.4 million shares of common stock for $198 million. Year-to-date 2016, the Company repurchased 6.2 million shares of common stock for $801 million.
Backlog at the end of the third quarter 2016 was $35.8 billion, an increase of approximately $2.2 billion compared to the end of the third quarter 2015. Funded backlog was $25.7 billion, an increase of approximately $1.3 billion compared to the end of the third quarter 2015.
About Raytheon
Raytheon Company, with 2015 sales of $23 billion and 61,000 employees, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity solutions. With a history of innovation spanning 94 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, C5ITM products and services, sensing, effects, and mission support for customers in more than 80 countries.
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