Carlisle Companies Incorporated (CSL) operates as a diversified manufacturer of engineered products in the United States, Europe, Asia, Canada, Mexico, the Middle East, Africa, and internationally.
The company is a dividend champion, which has increased dividends to shareholders for 46 years in a row. Over the past decade the company has managed to grow dividends at an annualized rate of 13%/year.
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The last dividend increase was in August 2022, when the Board of Directors approved a 38.90% hike in the quarterly distributions to 75 cents/share.
Chris Koch, Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer, said “As part of our legacy of being superior capital allocators, we are very pleased to announce a dividend increase for the 46th consecutive year. This 39% increase is our largest in the past 25 years, and reflects our strong, sustainable financial position, and confidence in continued growth of Carlisle’s earnings power. Our commitment to returning capital to shareholders is made possible by the support of Carlisle’s dedicated employees, who embrace our culture of continuous improvement and maintain a steadfast commitment to creating value for all stakeholders.”
The company has managed to boost earnings from $3.57/share in 2012 to $17.58/share in 2022. The company is expected to earn $18.05/share in 2023. We have to take forward guidance with a grain of salt, given the state of affairs in the world economy today.
Their Vision 2025 strategy is an interesting program. In Vision 2025, the company targets doubling annual revenues to $8 billion, expanding operating margins to 20%, and generating 15% ROIC. This would be achieved through 5% organic growth, and reducing costs by 1% - 2% of sales, by using efficiencies. The company is also working to make acquisitions and review existing divisions for further optimization. Carlisle expected to invest in M&A through 2025. The company is working to develop its employees as well, and spend money on capital expenditures, share buybacks and dividends to reward long-term shareholders. Carlisle Companies is trying to reach $15/share by 2025. They expect revenues of 8 billion by 2025.
I like these slides on the Vision 2025 strategy:
Also check out the Vision 2025 Website
The company operates in these major segments:
Construction materials accounted for 80% of 2021 revenues. Manufactures EPDM, TPO, and PVC roofing systems, as well as energy-efficient rigid foam insulations panels, spray polyurethane foam, and metal roofing products. Key end markets served include US and EU Non-residential and Building Envelope.
The risk factor is that a slowdown in construction amidst rising interest rates could slow down growth, leading to a decrease in profits. The impact of a slowing construction may not be seen for a few quarters to an year.
Interconnect Technologies accounted for 14% of revenues. Designs and manufactures high-performance wire, cable, connectors, contacts, and cable assemblies for transfer of power and data. Key markets served include Commercial Aerospace, Medical Technologies and General Industrial.
Fluid Technologies accounted 5% of revenues. Manufactures industrial finishing equipment for spraying, pumping, mixing, and curing of protective coatings for industrial applications. Key markets served include Transportation, General Industrial and Automotive.
The company has been active on the share repurchase front over the past 7 years. Prior to that, shares increased, due to acquisitions.
The company’s dividend is well covered from earnings. It has managed a conservative payout ratio that has largely remained below 30%.
Right now, the company looks fairly priced at 12 times forward earnings and yields 1.40%.
