H.B. Fuller Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 5/6

H.B. Fuller has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 5.7%, while the Chemicals industry saw earnings growing at 9.7% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 6% per year. H.B. Fuller's return on equity is 9.9%, and it has net margins of 5.1%.

Key information

5.7%

Earnings growth rate

4.2%

EPS growth rate

Chemicals Industry Growth12.9%
Revenue growth rate6.0%
Return on equity9.9%
Net Margin5.1%
Last Earnings Update31 Aug 2024

Recent past performance updates

H.B. Fuller's (NYSE:FUL) Soft Earnings Are Actually Better Than They Appear

Jan 25
H.B. Fuller's (NYSE:FUL) Soft Earnings Are Actually Better Than They Appear

Recent updates

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE:FUL)

Nov 07
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE:FUL)

H.B. Fuller (NYSE:FUL) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

Oct 11
H.B. Fuller (NYSE:FUL) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

H.B. Fuller Bumping Along, But Share Growth In Engineering Markets Is Encouraging

Aug 30

H.B. Fuller (NYSE:FUL) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Aug 23
H.B. Fuller (NYSE:FUL) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Should You Think About Buying H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE:FUL) Now?

Aug 09
Should You Think About Buying H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE:FUL) Now?

H.B. Fuller Company's (NYSE:FUL) Popularity With Investors Is Clear

Jul 15
H.B. Fuller Company's (NYSE:FUL) Popularity With Investors Is Clear

Calculating The Fair Value Of H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE:FUL)

Jun 18
Calculating The Fair Value Of H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE:FUL)

H.B. Fuller: Adhesive Player Adds Its Next Business

Jun 09

Returns At H.B. Fuller (NYSE:FUL) Are On The Way Up

Jun 05
Returns At H.B. Fuller (NYSE:FUL) Are On The Way Up

H.B. Fuller (NYSE:FUL) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Apr 17
H.B. Fuller (NYSE:FUL) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

H.B. Fuller: A Tough Call With Weak Manufacturing Activity Ahead

Apr 10

Calculating The Fair Value Of H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE:FUL)

Feb 26
Calculating The Fair Value Of H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE:FUL)

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE:FUL)?

Feb 11
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE:FUL)?

H.B. Fuller's (NYSE:FUL) Soft Earnings Are Actually Better Than They Appear

Jan 25
H.B. Fuller's (NYSE:FUL) Soft Earnings Are Actually Better Than They Appear

H.B. Fuller: Restructuring, Diversified, And With Upside Potential

Jan 23

H.B. Fuller Company's (NYSE:FUL) Earnings Haven't Escaped The Attention Of Investors

Dec 31
H.B. Fuller Company's (NYSE:FUL) Earnings Haven't Escaped The Attention Of Investors

These 4 Measures Indicate That H.B. Fuller (NYSE:FUL) Is Using Debt Extensively

Dec 15
These 4 Measures Indicate That H.B. Fuller (NYSE:FUL) Is Using Debt Extensively

Returns At H.B. Fuller (NYSE:FUL) Are On The Way Up

Nov 29
Returns At H.B. Fuller (NYSE:FUL) Are On The Way Up

Estimating The Fair Value Of H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE:FUL)

Nov 14
Estimating The Fair Value Of H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE:FUL)

What Does H.B. Fuller Company's (NYSE:FUL) Share Price Indicate?

Oct 30
What Does H.B. Fuller Company's (NYSE:FUL) Share Price Indicate?

H.B. Fuller: Disappointing Quarterly Results

Oct 04

H.B. Fuller: Strategic Acquisitions Resulting In Compounding Growth

Sep 20

Does H.B. Fuller (NYSE:FUL) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Sep 15
Does H.B. Fuller (NYSE:FUL) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At H.B. Fuller (NYSE:FUL)

Aug 16
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At H.B. Fuller (NYSE:FUL)

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE:FUL)

Aug 03
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE:FUL)

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE:FUL)?

Jul 19
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE:FUL)?

H.B. Fuller: No Buying Opportunity In FY23

Jul 05

H.B. Fuller (NYSE:FUL) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Jun 07
H.B. Fuller (NYSE:FUL) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

H.B. Fuller (NYSE:FUL) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger

May 12
H.B. Fuller (NYSE:FUL) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger

Are Investors Undervaluing H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE:FUL) By 21%?

Apr 27
Are Investors Undervaluing H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE:FUL) By 21%?

Why H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE:FUL) Could Be Worth Watching

Apr 12
Why H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE:FUL) Could Be Worth Watching

Is H.B. Fuller (NYSE:FUL) Using Too Much Debt?

Mar 06
Is H.B. Fuller (NYSE:FUL) Using Too Much Debt?

H.B. Fuller (NYSE:FUL) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

Feb 08
H.B. Fuller (NYSE:FUL) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

Macro Risks Loom Larger For H.B. Fuller, But Valuation Is Getting Interesting

Jan 24

Is Now The Time To Put H.B. Fuller (NYSE:FUL) On Your Watchlist?

Jan 18
Is Now The Time To Put H.B. Fuller (NYSE:FUL) On Your Watchlist?

H.B. Fuller Q4 2022 Earnings Preview

Jan 17

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How H.B. Fuller makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NYSE:FUL Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Aug 243,54818361049
01 Jun 243,53116560749
02 Mar 243,51215459149
02 Dec 233,51114557249
02 Sep 233,56614857545
03 Jun 233,60715756745
04 Mar 233,70216456545
03 Dec 223,74918056645
27 Aug 223,68818357739
28 May 223,57416855039
26 Feb 223,40917053239
27 Nov 213,27816151839
28 Aug 213,15815149737
29 May 213,02316149437
27 Feb 212,87014447737
28 Nov 202,79012447937
29 Aug 202,75211548537
30 May 202,78612349537
29 Feb 202,87112851437
30 Nov 192,89713151837
31 Aug 192,92614051836
01 Jun 192,97112852736
02 Mar 193,00113652836
01 Dec 183,04117153836
01 Sep 182,95112354430
02 Jun 182,74411151130
03 Mar 182,5169247130
02 Dec 172,3065943230
02 Sep 172,20310540029
03 Jun 172,15311338829
04 Mar 172,12412039029
03 Dec 162,09512238529
27 Aug 162,06811037626
28 May 162,07910437726
27 Feb 162,0879737326
28 Nov 152,0848836826
29 Aug 152,0837436621
30 May 152,0865136421
28 Feb 152,0894536021
29 Nov 142,1045036221
30 Aug 142,0906135825
31 May 142,0788435225
01 Mar 142,0538934925
30 Nov 132,0479635025

Quality Earnings: FUL has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: FUL's current net profit margins (5.1%) are higher than last year (4.2%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: FUL's earnings have grown by 5.7% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: FUL's earnings growth over the past year (23%) exceeds its 5-year average (5.7% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: FUL earnings growth over the past year (23%) exceeded the Chemicals industry -5.8%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: FUL's Return on Equity (9.9%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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