Mohawk Industries, Inc. announced 3Q 2019 net earnings of $156 million and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.15. Adjusted net earnings were $199 million, and EPS was $2.75, excluding restructuring, acquisition and other charges, as the company said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.
Net sales for the 3Q 2019 were $2.5 billion, down 1% as reported but flat on a constant currency and days basis. For the 3Q 2018, net sales were $2.5 billion, net earnings were $227 million and EPS was $3.02, adjusted net earnings were $246 million, and EPS was $3.29, excluding restructuring, acquisition and other charges.
For the nine months ending September 28, 2019, net earnings and EPS were $480 million and $6.61, respectively. Net earnings excluding restructuring, acquisition and other charges were $564 million and EPS was $7.77.
For the 2019 nine-month period, net sales were $7.5 billion, flat versus prior year as reported or an increase of 3% on a constant currency and days basis. For the nine-month period ending September 29, 2018, net sales were $7.5 billion, net earnings were $632 million and EPS was $8.42; excluding restructuring, acquisition and other charges, net earnings and EPS were $735 million and $9.80.
Mohawk Industries is the leading global flooring manufacturer.
