American Woodmark Corporation Announces Third Quarter Results
American Woodmark Corporation (AMWD) reports fiscal third quarter 2024 financial highlights with a 12.2% decrease in net sales to $422.1 million, a 44.1% increase in net income to $21.2 million, and an adjusted EBITDA decrease of 0.7% to $50.6 million. The company also announces a repurchase of shares and provides a fiscal year 2024 financial outlook.
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Net income increased by 44.1% year-over-year to $21.2 million in the fiscal third quarter of 2024.
Adjusted EPS stood at $1.66, an increase from $1.46 in the same quarter of the prior fiscal year.
Cash provided by operating activities for the first nine months of fiscal 2024 was $187.4 million.
The Company repurchased 215,629 shares for $19.6 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2024.
Adjusted EBITDA for the first nine months of fiscal 2024 increased by 13.1% year-over-year to $198.1 million.
The reported increase in net income alongside a decrease in net sales is a noteworthy development for American Woodmark Corporation. This indicates the company has effectively managed to enhance profitability despite a contraction in sales volume. The rise in net income can be attributed to a favorable product mix and pricing strategies that offset inflationary cost pressures, as well as operational improvements and supply chain stabilization. This suggests a strong focus on cost control and operational efficiency, which are critical factors in maintaining profitability during periods of reduced revenue.
From an investor's perspective, the share repurchase program is a signal of management's confidence in the company's intrinsic value. Repurchasing approximately 5.9% of shares outstanding could potentially lead to a higher earnings per share (EPS) in the future, as the net income would be distributed among a smaller number of shares. However, this also indicates that the company is choosing to return capital to shareholders rather than reinvesting it in growth opportunities, which could have implications for long-term strategic positioning.
Despite the overall decline in net sales, the company's Adjusted EBITDA margin has improved, reflecting a more profitable operation. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA to 14.2% of net sales from 11.0% in the prior fiscal year indicates a better operational leverage. It is important to note that the Adjusted EBITDA margin is a key metric used to assess a company's operating performance, as it shows the earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization as a percentage of total revenue, excluding certain non-operating items.
The unchanged sales outlook combined with an improved Adjusted EBITDA forecast suggests that management expects the operational efficiencies and cost management strategies to continue to bear fruit in the near term. However, the reliance on maintaining a high Adjusted EBITDA margin in the face of declining sales volumes may not be sustainable in the long-term if market conditions deteriorate further or if competitive pressures intensify.
The financial performance of American Woodmark Corporation provides insights into broader economic trends, such as the impact of inflation on both costs and pricing. The company’s ability to match inflationary cost impacts with pricing adjustments indicates a pass-through of costs to consumers , which is a common strategy during inflationary periods. However, this could also suggest that the company operates in a market with a degree of pricing power, which is not always the case in competitive industries.
The operational improvements and supply chain stabilization mentioned in the report are indicative of the company's adaptation to the post-pandemic economic environment, where supply chains have been a significant challenge for many businesses. The focus on operational efficiency and overhead spending reduction is particularly relevant in the current economic climate, where companies are preparing for potential downturns by streamlining operations and preserving cash flow.
02/29/2024 - 04:05 PM
Fiscal Third Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights:
Net sales decreased 12.2% year-over-year to $422.1 million
Net income increased 44.1% year-over-year to $21.2 million
GAAP EPS of $1.32 $1.66
Adjusted EBITDA decreased 0.7% year-over-year to $50.6 million
Cash provided by operating activities of $43.7 million $21.8 million
Repurchased 215,629 shares for $19.6 million
Fiscal First Nine Months 2024 Financial Highlights:
Net sales decreased 12.0% year-over-year to $1,394.2 million
Net income increased 40.6% year-over-year to $89.4 million
GAAP EPS of $5.46 $6.83
Adjusted EBITDA increased 13.1% year-over-year to $198.1 million
Cash provided by operating activities of $187.4 million $131.7 million
Repurchased 938,144 shares for $71.8 million
WINCHESTER, Va. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--
American Woodmark Corporation (NASDAQ: AMWD) (the "Company") today announced results for its third fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2024.
“As our teams have demonstrated throughout the fiscal year, we delivered strong financial performance in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 despite the slowing demand environment,” said Scott Culbreth, President and CEO. “Consistent with the first half of fiscal year 2024 performance, net sales and Adjusted EBITDA exceeded our expectations as improved operational performance continues. The Company’s net sales outlook for the remainder of the fiscal year remains unchanged from the prior outlook but we now expect stronger Adjusted EBITDA performance.”
Third Quarter Results
Net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 decreased $58.6 million 12.2% , to $422.1 million $21.2 million $1.32 5.0% of net sales) compared with $14.7 million $0.88 3.1% of net sales) in the same quarter of the prior fiscal year. Net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 increased $6.5 million $1.66 $1.46 $0.4 million 0.7% , to $50.6 million 12.0% of net sales, compared to $51.0 million 10.6% of net sales, for the same quarter of the prior fiscal year.
Fiscal Year to Date Results
Net sales for the first nine months of fiscal 2024 decreased $190.9 million 12.0% , to $1,394.2 million $89.4 million $5.46 6.4% of net sales) compared with $63.6 million $3.82 4.0% of net sales) in the same period of the prior fiscal year. Net income for the first nine months of fiscal 2024 increased $25.8 million $4.9 million $6.83 $5.40 $23.0 million 13.1% , to $198.1 million 14.2% of net sales, compared to $175.1 million 11.0% of net sales, for the same period of the prior fiscal year.
Balance Sheet & Cash Flow
As of January 31, 2024, the Company had $97.8 million $322.9 million $206.3 million $163.8 million
Cash provided by operating activities for the first nine months of fiscal 2024 was $187.4 million $131.7 million 1.4% of shares outstanding, for $19.6 million 5.9% of shares outstanding, for $71.8 million $105.4 million
Fiscal 2024 Financial Outlook
For the full fiscal year 2024, including the third fiscal quarter results, the Company is:
Reaffirming low double digit net sales decline year-over-year, with high single digit declines in the fourth fiscal quarter
Increasing and narrowing the Adjusted EBITDA outlook to the range of $247 million $253 million
“During the recently completed third fiscal quarter, our teams improved Adjusted EBITDA by 140 BPS to $50.6 million 12.0% of net sales. Our teams have sustained performance throughout the year to help deliver on the commitment to improving our results,” said Paul Joachimczyk, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. “Given our strong performance for the first three quarters of the fiscal year, we are narrowing and increasing our range for the full fiscal year 2024 Adjusted EBITDA outlook to $247 million $253 million
Our Adjusted EBITDA outlook excludes the impact of certain income and expense items that management believes are not part of underlying operations. These items may include restructuring costs, interest expense, stock-based compensation expense, and certain tax items. Our management cannot estimate on a forward-looking basis the impact of these income and expense items on its reported net income, which could be significant, are difficult to predict, and may be highly variable. As a result, the Company does not provide a reconciliation to the closest corresponding GAAP financial measure for its Adjusted EBITDA outlook.
About American Woodmark
American Woodmark celebrates the creativity in all of us. With over 8,800 employees and more than a dozen brands, we’re one of the nation’s largest cabinet manufacturers. From inspiration to installation, we help people find their unique style and turn their home into a space for self-expression. By partnering with major home centers, builders, and independent dealers and distributors, we spark the imagination of homeowners and designers and bring their vision to life. Across our service and distribution centers, our corporate office, and manufacturing facilities, you’ll always find the same commitment to customer satisfaction, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. Visit americanwoodmark.com to learn more and start building something distinctly your own.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We have presented certain financial measures in this press release which have not been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Definitions of our non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP are provided below following the financial highlights under the heading "Non-GAAP Financial Measures."
Safe harbor statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: All forward-looking statements made by the Company involve material risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on factors that may be beyond the Company's control. Accordingly, the Company's future performance and financial results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in any such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, those described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied therein will not be realized.
AMERICAN WOODMARK CORPORATION
Unaudited Financial Highlights
(in thousands, except share data)
Operating Results
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
January 31,
January 31,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net sales
$
422,102
$
480,713
$
1,394,224
$
1,585,105
Cost of sales & distribution
341,162
405,373
1,100,516
1,324,284
Gross profit
80,940
75,340
293,708
260,821
Sales & marketing expense
21,945
21,364
68,990
71,781
General & administrative expense
31,116
28,848
101,746
91,129
Restructuring charges, net
—
1,310
(198
)
1,310
Operating income
27,879
23,818
123,170
96,601
Interest expense, net
1,932
4,303
6,322
12,778
Pension settlement, net
—
293
—
48
Other income, net
(2,498
)
(411
)
(523
)
(1,082
)
Income tax expense
7,218
4,905
27,953
21,275
Net income
$
21,227
$
14,728
$
89,418
$
63,582
Earnings Per Share:
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted
16,124,198
16,695,714
16,380,756
16,661,234
Net income per diluted share
$
1.32
$
0.88
$
5.46
$
3.82
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
(Unaudited)
January 31,
April 30,
2024
2023
Cash & cash equivalents
$
97,829
$
41,732
Customer receivables
113,073
119,163
Inventories
163,382
190,699
Other current assets
27,846
16,661
Total current assets
402,130
368,255
Property, plant and equipment, net
252,168
219,415
Operating lease assets, net
130,074
99,526
Customer relationship intangibles, net
—
30,444
Goodwill
767,612
767,612
Other assets
21,853
33,546
Total assets
$
1,573,837
$
1,518,798
Current portion - long-term debt
$
2,137
$
2,263
Short-term operating lease liabilities
26,718
24,778
Accounts payable & accrued expenses
159,426
151,083
Total current liabilities
188,281
178,124
Long-term debt
371,307
369,396
Deferred income taxes
2,423
11,930
Long-term operating lease liabilities
110,768
81,370
Other liabilities
4,148
4,190
Total liabilities
676,927
645,010
Stockholders' equity
896,910
873,788
Total liabilities & stockholders' equity
$
1,573,837
$
1,518,798
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
January 31,
2024
2023
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
187,433
$
110,803
Net cash used by investing activities
(55,713
)
(19,260
)
Net cash used by financing activities
(75,623
)
(68,051
)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
56,097
23,492
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
41,732
22,325
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
97,829
$
45,817
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We have reported our financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). In addition, we have discussed our financial results using the non-GAAP measures described below.
Management believes all of these non-GAAP financial measures provide an additional means of analyzing the current period's results against the corresponding prior period's results. However, these non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as a substitute for, the Company's reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP. Our non-GAAP financial measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP measures and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.
EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin
We use EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA margin in evaluating the performance of our business, and we use each in the preparation of our annual operating budgets and as indicators of business performance and profitability. We believe EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA margin allow us to readily view operating trends, perform analytical comparisons and identify strategies to improve operating performance.
We define EBITDA as net income (loss) adjusted to exclude (1) income tax expense (benefit), (2) interest expense, net, (3) depreciation and amortization expense, and (4) amortization of customer relationship intangibles and trademarks. We define Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA adjusted to exclude (1) expenses related to the acquisition of RSI Home Products, Inc. ("RSI acquisition") and the subsequent restructuring charges that the Company incurred related to the acquisition, (2) non-recurring restructuring charges, (3) net gain/loss on debt forgiveness, (4) stock-based compensation expense, (5) gain/loss on asset disposals, (6) change in fair value of foreign exchange forward contracts, and (7) pension settlement charges. We believe Adjusted EBITDA, when presented in conjunction with comparable GAAP measures, is useful for investors because management uses Adjusted EBITDA in evaluating the performance of our business.
We define Adjusted EBITDA margin as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of net sales.
Adjusted EPS per diluted share
We use Adjusted EPS per diluted share in evaluating the performance of our business and profitability. Management believes that this measure provides useful information to investors by offering additional ways of viewing the Company's results by providing an indication of performance and profitability excluding the impact of unusual and/or non-cash items. We define Adjusted EPS per diluted share as diluted earnings per share excluding the per share impact of (1) expenses related to the RSI acquisition and the subsequent restructuring charges that the Company incurred related to the RSI acquisition, (2) non-recurring restructuring charges, (3) the amortization of customer relationship intangibles and trademarks, (4) net gain/loss on debt forgiveness, (5) pension settlement charges, and (6) the tax benefit of RSI acquisition expenses and subsequent restructuring charges, the net gain on debt forgiveness and modification and the amortization of customer relationship intangibles and trademarks. The amortization of intangible assets is driven by the RSI acquisition and will recur in future periods. Management has determined that excluding amortization of intangible assets from our definition of Adjusted EPS per diluted share will better help it evaluate the performance of our business and profitability and we have also received similar feedback from some of our investors.
Free cash flow
To better understand trends in our business, we believe that it is helpful to subtract amounts for capital expenditures consisting of cash payments for property, plant and equipment and cash payments for investments in displays from cash flows from continuing operations which is how we define free cash flow. Management believes this measure gives investors an additional perspective on cash flow from operating activities in excess of amounts required for reinvestment. It also provides a measure of our ability to repay our debt obligations.
Net leverage
Net leverage is a performance measure that we believe provides investors a more complete understanding of our leverage position and borrowing capacity after factoring in cash and cash equivalents that eventually could be used to repay outstanding debt.
We define net leverage as net debt (total debt less cash and cash equivalents) divided by the trailing 12 months Adjusted EBITDA.
A reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures and the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP are set forth on the following tables:
Reconciliation of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA margin
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
January 31,
January 31,
(in thousands)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net income (GAAP)
$
21,227
$
14,728
$
89,418
$
63,582
Add back:
Income tax expense
7,218
4,905
27,953
21,275
Interest expense, net
1,932
4,303
6,322
12,778
Depreciation and amortization expense
12,349
11,814
35,741
36,578
Amortization of customer relationship intangibles
7,610
11,416
30,444
34,250
EBITDA (Non-GAAP)
$
50,336
$
47,166
$
189,878
$
168,463
Add back:
Acquisition and restructuring related expenses (1)
7
20
47
60
Non-recurring restructuring charges, net (2)
—
1,310
(198
)
1,310
Pension settlement, net
—
293
—
48
Change in fair value of foreign exchange forward contracts (3)
(2,342
)
(324
)
(241
)
(904
)
Stock-based compensation expense
2,784
1,859
7,186
5,249
(Gain) loss on asset disposal
(170
)
666
1,423
879
Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)
$
50,615
$
50,990
$
198,095
$
175,105
Net Sales
$
422,102
$
480,713
$
1,394,224
$
1,585,105
Net income margin (GAAP)
5.0
%
3.1
%
6.4
%
4.0
%
Adjusted EBITDA margin (Non-GAAP)
12.0
%
10.6
%
14.2
%
11.0
%
(1) Acquisition and restructuring related expenses are comprised of expenses related to the RSI acquisition and the subsequent restructuring charges that the Company incurred related to the acquisition.
(2) Non-recurring restructuring charges are comprised of expenses incurred related to the nationwide reduction-in-force implemented in the third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2023.
(3) In the normal course of business the Company is subject to risk from adverse fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. The Company manages these risks through the use of foreign exchange forward contracts. The changes in the fair value of the forward contracts are recorded in other (income) expense, net in the operating results.
Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
January 31,
January 31,
(in thousands, except share data)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net income (GAAP)
$
21,227
$
14,728
$
89,418
$
63,582
Add back:
Acquisition and restructuring related expenses
7
20
47
60
Non-recurring restructuring charges, net
—
1,310
(198
)
1,310
Pension settlement, net
—
293
—
48
Amortization of customer relationship intangibles and trademarks
7,610
11,416
30,444
34,250
Tax benefit of add backs
(2,010
)
(3,341
)
(7,906
)
(9,202
)
Adjusted net income (Non-GAAP)
$
26,834
$
24,426
$
111,805
$
90,048
Weighted average diluted shares (GAAP)
16,124,198
16,695,714
16,380,756
16,661,234
EPS per diluted share (GAAP)
$
1.32
$
0.88
$
5.46
$
3.82
Adjusted EPS per diluted share (Non-GAAP)
$
1.66
$
1.46
$
6.83
$
5.40
Free Cash Flow
Nine Months Ended
January 31,
2024
2023
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
187,433
$
110,803
Less: Capital expenditures (1)
55,736
19,283
Free cash flow
$
131,697
$
91,520
(1) Capital expenditures consist of cash payments for property, plant and equipment and cash payments for investments in displays.
Net Leverage
Twelve Months
January 31,
(in thousands)
2024
Net income (GAAP)
$
119,560
Add back:
Income tax expense
35,640
Interest expense, net
9,538
Depreciation and amortization expense
47,241
Amortization of customer relationship intangibles
41,861
EBITDA (Non-GAAP)
$
253,840
Add back:
Acquisition and restructuring related expenses (1)
67
Non-recurring restructuring charges, net (2)
17
Pension settlement
(55
)
Net gain on debt modification
(2,089
)
Change in fair value of foreign exchange forward contracts (3)
663
Stock-based compensation expense
9,334
Loss on asset disposal
1,594
Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)
$
263,371
As of
January 31,
2024
Current maturities of long-term debt
$
2,137
Long-term debt, less current maturities
371,307
Total debt
373,444
Less: cash and cash equivalents
(97,829
)
Net debt
$
275,615
Net leverage (4)
1.05
(1) Acquisition and restructuring related expenses are comprised of expenses related to the RSI acquisition and the subsequent restructuring charges that the Company incurred related to the acquisition.
(2) Non-recurring restructuring charges are comprised of expenses incurred related to the nationwide reduction-in-force implemented in the third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2023.
(3) In the normal course of business the Company is subject to risk from adverse fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. The Company manages these risks through the use of foreign exchange forward contracts. The changes in the fair value of the forward contracts are recorded in other (income) expense, net in the operating results.
(4) Net debt divided by Adjusted EBITDA for the twelve months ended January 31, 2024.
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Source: American Woodmark Corporation
What was the percentage change in net sales for American Woodmark Corporation (AMWD) in the fiscal third quarter of 2024?
Net sales decreased by 12.2% year-over-year to $422.1 million.
How much did the net income increase by in the fiscal third quarter of 2024 for American Woodmark Corporation (AMWD)?
Net income increased by 44.1% year-over-year to $21.2 million.
What was the adjusted EPS for American Woodmark Corporation (AMWD) in the fiscal third quarter of 2024?
Adjusted EPS was $1.66 for the fiscal third quarter of 2024.
How many shares did American Woodmark Corporation (AMWD) repurchase during the third quarter of fiscal 2024?
The Company repurchased 215,629 shares for $19.6 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2024.
What was the percentage change in adjusted EBITDA for American Woodmark Corporation (AMWD) in the third quarter of fiscal 2024?
Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 0.7% year-over-year to $50.6 million.
