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What: MTS Systems
So what: EPS of $0.69 met the consensus estimate. Revenue of $117 million grew 38% year over year. Operating margin expanded to 13.4% from -1.8% in the year-ago quarter. Turning to the outlook, management said, "we have seen positive results in recent quarters and anticipate further gains in the future."
Now what: Assuming no change to economic conditions, MTS expects to modestly exceed its previous full-year guidance for revenue growth, EBIT margin, and return on invested capital. But the earnings release also disclosed that the U.S. Attorney's Office has recently expanded the scope of an investigation it is conducting with the Department of Commerce. It stated, "the Company is unable to determine the likely outcome or range of loss from these matters" but an "extended suspension or debarment from contracting with the U.S. Government or related fines or penalties, if any, could have a material adverse effect on MTS's business." That adds a lot of risk to otherwise confident guidance.
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