Sensata sees Q1 adjusted EPS 82c-88c, consensus 92c

Sees Q1 revenue $970M-$1.01B, consensus $1B. “We anticipate our end markets to be relatively flat year over year given the current IHS automotive outlook, weakness in Europe and North America heavy vehicle and off road production, and continued destocking in industrials,” said Brian Roberts, EVP and CFO of Sensata. “Given that market backdrop, we expect revenue to be flat to down slightly in the first and second quarters of 2024 before rebounding in the second half of the year as new and ramping product launches drive growth. We expect adjusted operating margins to be flat in the first quarter and then increase sequentially by approximately 20 – 30 basis points per quarter.”