On Jan. 10, National Fuel Gas
- Sales decreased by 29% as a result of warmer weather and lower natural gas prices.
- During the fourth quarter, the company repurchased more than 1 million shares of its common stock.
- Cash flow from operating activities has increased, thanks to favorable changes in working capital.
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(Figures in millions, except per-share data)
Income Statement Highlights
|
Q1 2007 |
Q1 2006 |
Change |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sales |
$504.2 |
$710.8 |
(29.1%) |
|
Net Profit |
$54.6 |
$57.4 |
(4.9%) |
|
EPS |
$0.64 |
$0.67 |
(4.5%) |
|
Diluted Shares |
84.7 |
86.2 |
(1.7%) |
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Margin Checkup
|
Q1 2007 |
Q1 2006 |
Change* |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Operating Margin |
20.1% |
15.4% |
4.7 |
|
Net Margin |
10.8% |
8.0% |
2.7 |
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Balance Sheet Highlights
|
Assets |
Q1 2007 |
Q1 2006 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Cash + ST Invest. |
$47.6 |
$64.5 |
(26.2%) |
|
Accounts Rec. |
$192.6 |
$289.2 |
(33.4%) |
|
Inventory |
$32.9 |
$32.0 |
2.8% |
|
Liabilities |
Q1 2007 |
Q1 2006 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Accounts Payable |
$144.1 |
$212.0 |
(32.0%) |
|
Long-Term Debt |
$1,095.5 |
$1,116.8 |
(1.9%) |
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Cash Flow Highlights
|
Q1 2007 |
Q1 2006 |
Change |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Cash From Ops. |
$43.0 |
$20.6 |
108.7% |
|
Capital Expenditures |
$65.3 |
$70.3 |
(7.1%) |
|
Free Cash Flow |
($22.3) |
($49.7) |
N/A |
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