# Amphenol Corporation (APH) Q2 2023 Financial Results Summary
Amphenol Corporation (NASDAQ: APH) released its Q2 2023 financial results on July 26, 2023. Below is a summary highlighting key metrics and developments.
## Financial Highlights
– **Revenue:**
– Q2 2023 revenue was **$3.074 billion**, representing a **6% growth** compared to **$2.897 billion** in Q2 2022.
– **Net Income:**
– Net income for Q2 2023 was **$565 million**, which is an **increase of 5%** from **$539 million** in Q2 2022.
– **Earnings Per Share (EPS):**
– Diluted EPS reached **$0.85**, reflecting a **7% increase** from **$0.79** in the previous year’s quarter.
– **Gross Margin:**
– The gross margin improved to **38.5%**, up from **37.8%** a year prior, indicating a **0.7 percentage point growth**.
– **Operating Income:**
– Operating income amounted to **$703 million**, concluding with a **9% growth** compared to **$644 million** in Q2 2022.
– **Operating Margin:**
– The operating margin stood at **22.8%**, indicating an increase from **22.2%** in the same quarter last year.
## Segment Performance
– **Interconnect Products:**
– Revenue from interconnect products was **$1.974 billion**, exhibiting a **5% growth** compared to **$1.873 billion** in Q2 2022.
– **Cable Assemblies:**
– The cable assemblies segment generated **$1.100 billion**, marking a **7% increase** against **$1.028 billion** recorded in Q2 2022.
## Cash Flow and Balance Sheet
– **Operating Cash Flow:**
– Cash generated from operations stood at **$548 million**, a **17% increase** from **$469 million** in Q2 2022.
– **Free Cash Flow:**
– Free cash flow for Q2 2023 was **$452 million**, reflecting an increase of **22%** from **$370 million** in the same period last year.
– **Capital Expenditures:**
– Capital expenditures totaled **$96 million**, up from **$80 million** in Q2 2022, supporting expansion and upgrading production facilities.
– **Debt:**
– Total debt at the end of Q2 2023 was **$4.1 billion**, with a long-term debt to equity ratio of **1.4**, consistent with the previous year’s metrics.
## Dividend and Share Repurchase
– **Quarterly Dividend:**
– Amphenol declared a quarterly dividend of **$0.07 per share**, maintaining the same rate as the previous year.
– **Share Repurchase Program:**
– The company repurchased approximately **$250 million** of its shares during the quarter, underlining its commitment to returning value to shareholders.
## Guidance and Outlook
– Amphenol provided guidance for Q3 2023, projecting revenue between **$3.1 billion to $3.2 billion**, with EPS anticipated to be in the range of **$0.85 to $0.87**.
– The company remains optimistic due to robust demand across various sectors and expects continued growth driven by increased investments in technology and communications infrastructure.
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