Donaldson (DCI $58.53 +4.92) reported fourth quarter earnings of $0.84
per share, $0.05 better than the Capital IQ Consensus Estimate of $0.79.
Revenues rose 21.4% year/year to $625.5 million versus the $619.6 million
consensus.
In fiscal year 2012, the company expects to see earnings in the range of $3.15
to $3.45 versus $3.21 Capital IQ Consensus Estimate; sees fiscal year 2012
revenues of $2.45 billion to $2.60 billion versus the $2.52 billion Capital IQ
Consensus Estimate.
Additionally, company expects full year operating margin is forecasted to be
13.7% to14.5%; full year fiscal year 2012 tax rate is anticipated to be between
28% to 30%; Cash generated by operating activities is projected to be between
$275 million to $305 million in fiscal year 2012; Capital spending is estimated
to be approx. $100 million.






