Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Parker Hannifin Poised For Better Performance On The Other Side Of COVID-19

I thought Parker Hannifin (PH) was priced for near-perfection before the Covid-19 crisis hit, and in a decidedly not-perfect new operating environment, Parker Hannifin shares have been hit a little harder than the average of its peer group. While some of the company’s end-markets will likely need more time to get back to 2019 levels, I think Parker Hannifin’s short-cycle exposure will be a very positive differentiator as the recovery begins later in 2020, and I’m also impressed with the company’s short-term margin performance.

I can’t really fault Parker management for their recent strategic decisions; the timing on their move toward a bigger presence in aerospace turned out to be unfortunate, but who had “global pandemic that crushes air travel” on their 2020 prediction list? Parker will probably always be a cyclical short-cycle industrial, but the quality of the business has improved meaningfully, and I think the shares still look pretty attractive here.

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Parker Hannifin Poised For Better Performance On The Other Side Of COVID-19

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