Sector: Technology|Industry: Scientific & Technical Instruments|Market Cap: $21.42B|Employees: 14.9K
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. Their core business model revolves around providing digital imaging sensors, cameras, and systems within the visible, infrared, and X-ray spectra, as well as monitoring and control instrumentation. Teledyne differentiates itself through a customer-sponsored applied research center, allowing them to maintain leadership in their key markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, and medical imaging. The company has a global presence with operations in North America, Europe, and Asia.
The 10-K reports net sales of $5,635.5 million for 2023, up from $5,458.6 million in 2022, a 3.2% increase. This growth includes $99.8 million in incremental net sales from recent and prior year acquisitions, indicating inorganic growth contribution. Organic growth was minimal.
Operating income increased from $972.0 million to $1,034.4 million, a 6.4% increase. This suggests improved profitability from core operations, although segment performance varies.
Diluted earnings per share increased from $16.53 to $18.49, an 11.9% increase. This indicates improved profitability on a per-share basis, reflecting both increased net income and effective capital management.