Rolls-Royce Outperforms Expectations in 2023

Rolls-Royce PLC reported its 2023 results that outperformed expectations.  Revenues grew 21% year over year to £15.4 billion with adjusted operating profit of £1.6 billion.  Each of the three divisions were above expectations as the company continues its recovery from its pandemic-induced downturn.  The performance reduced the net debt/EBITDA ratio to approximately 1:1, but the company will not resume shareholder payments until it has returned to an investment grade rating.

Interestingly, the company noted a 12% price growth in time and materials spares in 2023, buoying its economic recovery,  With both the A350XWB and A330neo order books growing, Rolls Royce backlog is growing and it is gaining market share in the wide-body market.  The company’s cost reduction programs, in combination with the revenue increases, dramatically impacted margins.